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The Four Hundred Club
Seven successful millennial adults are put into a mansion together to create footage for reality TV. They all think they've made it in life ... until they meet each other.
248 pages, Hardcover
First published November 21, 2019
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About the author
Keli H.
2 books5 followersKeli H, born 17 July 1993 as Kelisha Hariparsad, now lives the quintessential author life.
Keli grew up with an immense passion for books, imagination, and stories. Although she wanted to be a writer for a living, she matriculated at a time when this wasn’t yet considered socially appropriate. It was a generation in which creative pursuits were considered ‘hobbies’ instead of legitimate careers. And so she ended up doing what was considered acceptable at that time – following a career in medicine.
Keli graduated from med school in 2017. She went on to work in Durban-based hospitals for 2 years. It was a sudden leap of faith to leave the world of medicine after this time – the call of her passion for stories would just not fade. So at the end of 2019, she made a bold decision to leave the medical field and start a new journey. It had been an 8 year long journey, but the lure of adventure had always been in her veins.
Keli went on to start a book publishing company in the year 2020, named The KREST House. It was going to be a platform not just for her own books, but for the stories of creative individuals all over the country – they would have the opportunity she’d never had in her younger days. The KREST House went on to expand into something greater than she could have imagined. It now encompasses a vast empire of storytelling. Under the leadership of Keli, who currently operates as CEO, the company went on to be nominated for 13 book awards since inception – including three nominations for 'Best Publishing Company in South Africa'.
The KREST House ended up releasing Keli’s own book in 2021. It is a contemporary fiction titled ‘The Four Hundred Club’ and was published under the pen name Keli H. The book is a unique and innovative story that ended up winning Keli an award for ‘Best Upcoming Female Author 2022’. The 400 series is now her flagship work. Other works include Creating Literary Art: How to Weave a Tapestry of Words into a Perfectly Publishable Book.
Keli grew up with an immense passion for books, imagination, and stories. Although she wanted to be a writer for a living, she matriculated at a time when this wasn’t yet considered socially appropriate. It was a generation in which creative pursuits were considered ‘hobbies’ instead of legitimate careers. And so she ended up doing what was considered acceptable at that time – following a career in medicine.
Keli graduated from med school in 2017. She went on to work in Durban-based hospitals for 2 years. It was a sudden leap of faith to leave the world of medicine after this time – the call of her passion for stories would just not fade. So at the end of 2019, she made a bold decision to leave the medical field and start a new journey. It had been an 8 year long journey, but the lure of adventure had always been in her veins.
Keli went on to start a book publishing company in the year 2020, named The KREST House. It was going to be a platform not just for her own books, but for the stories of creative individuals all over the country – they would have the opportunity she’d never had in her younger days. The KREST House went on to expand into something greater than she could have imagined. It now encompasses a vast empire of storytelling. Under the leadership of Keli, who currently operates as CEO, the company went on to be nominated for 13 book awards since inception – including three nominations for 'Best Publishing Company in South Africa'.
The KREST House ended up releasing Keli’s own book in 2021. It is a contemporary fiction titled ‘The Four Hundred Club’ and was published under the pen name Keli H. The book is a unique and innovative story that ended up winning Keli an award for ‘Best Upcoming Female Author 2022’. The 400 series is now her flagship work. Other works include Creating Literary Art: How to Weave a Tapestry of Words into a Perfectly Publishable Book.
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January 16, 2024
Thrown into the glitz and glam of the Durban elite, this book immerses the reader into elaborate parties, phenomenal designs, and the glamorous night life all while reading this book from the comfort of your bed.
Through her skillfully crafted phrases, Keli H. weaves her way into your heart taking you on an emotional Rollercoaster. Having started off not liking some of the characters, that quickly changed when I learned their true intentions and the aspects of their personality, that so strongly make them who they are, shone through with a ferocity that grabs your liking and holds tightly onto it.
Overall, this book was an absolute pleasure to read and I found myself more mesmerized by the local talent our country holds.
Through her skillfully crafted phrases, Keli H. weaves her way into your heart taking you on an emotional Rollercoaster. Having started off not liking some of the characters, that quickly changed when I learned their true intentions and the aspects of their personality, that so strongly make them who they are, shone through with a ferocity that grabs your liking and holds tightly onto it.
Overall, this book was an absolute pleasure to read and I found myself more mesmerized by the local talent our country holds.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 30, 2024
South African Author Alert
Treven Rohan, son of Raymond Rohan - a tycoon in the still growing South African entertainment industry struck a deal with his father for his 23rd birthday - he has an idea for a TV show and wants the chance to pitch it to his fathers production company. All he needs now is the right people and get some footage for a concept trailer.
He chooses 7 millennial adults, from various walks of life and culture and puts them in a house together for 6 weeks.
Aishwarya - Gorgeous, innocent, timid Ash all the from India, working as a dancer in South Africa.
Kiara - Young Dr. who has just graduated from med school in Port Elizabeth, about to dedicate the rest of her life to sleepless nights and endless exhaustion.
Twins Jared and Jason - heirs to the Le Roux Property development empire who also just happen to be super rich and models - It's also their mansion in the picturesque Hillcrest where the 7 will be living as guests during the 6 weeks.
Linda - a social media expert for a local newspaper and who happens to run her own blog on social events and fashion.
David - a fashion designer who lives in JHB but who is here for a huge show anyway.
and, Aryan Soni - newly anointed board member at his fathers hugely successful company, his been groomed his whole life to take over.
These 7 random individuals co exist together for 6 weeks, the book takes you through most of their POV's as they party together, attend and support each others functions and ultimately become quite cozy.
I enjoyed this, the writing flowed so well - you are on page 11 and when you look again you are on page 39. Call me biased but I LOVED reading about the town I stay in and reading about Umhlanga etc. Even though its not IN DETAIL specifically you still picture the roads, highways, beaches and MacDonalds the 7 frequent - I enjoyed that.
Although this is a story of 7 millennials, it's still very much about people still finding themselves and what they want.
I am looking forward to the second book coming out later this year - If I understood correctly, there will be one set in JHB and one set in CT (I am assuming Treven and his show) :) TBD........
Treven Rohan, son of Raymond Rohan - a tycoon in the still growing South African entertainment industry struck a deal with his father for his 23rd birthday - he has an idea for a TV show and wants the chance to pitch it to his fathers production company. All he needs now is the right people and get some footage for a concept trailer.
He chooses 7 millennial adults, from various walks of life and culture and puts them in a house together for 6 weeks.
Aishwarya - Gorgeous, innocent, timid Ash all the from India, working as a dancer in South Africa.
Kiara - Young Dr. who has just graduated from med school in Port Elizabeth, about to dedicate the rest of her life to sleepless nights and endless exhaustion.
Twins Jared and Jason - heirs to the Le Roux Property development empire who also just happen to be super rich and models - It's also their mansion in the picturesque Hillcrest where the 7 will be living as guests during the 6 weeks.
Linda - a social media expert for a local newspaper and who happens to run her own blog on social events and fashion.
David - a fashion designer who lives in JHB but who is here for a huge show anyway.
and, Aryan Soni - newly anointed board member at his fathers hugely successful company, his been groomed his whole life to take over.
These 7 random individuals co exist together for 6 weeks, the book takes you through most of their POV's as they party together, attend and support each others functions and ultimately become quite cozy.
I enjoyed this, the writing flowed so well - you are on page 11 and when you look again you are on page 39. Call me biased but I LOVED reading about the town I stay in and reading about Umhlanga etc. Even though its not IN DETAIL specifically you still picture the roads, highways, beaches and MacDonalds the 7 frequent - I enjoyed that.
Although this is a story of 7 millennials, it's still very much about people still finding themselves and what they want.
I am looking forward to the second book coming out later this year - If I understood correctly, there will be one set in JHB and one set in CT (I am assuming Treven and his show) :) TBD........
September 20, 2025
It's giving Jane Austen in modern South Africa.
A wonderful page turner. The ultimate millennial book.
My only issue with the book is Linda and David, two of the housemates felt underserved
A wonderful page turner. The ultimate millennial book.
My only issue with the book is Linda and David, two of the housemates felt underserved
February 29, 2024
"As the saying goes—may we have nights we won't remember, with the people we won't forget."— The Four Hundred Club, Keli H
Seven successful 20-something millennial Durbanites + one Hillcrest Mansion + recording equipment + 6 weeks = the behind the scenes of the rich and glamorous: unfiltered, unedited, unscripted.
Grab your popcorn and your comfiest outfit, people, and get ready to sit back and enjoy the drama.
Plot: 3.5
Who wouldn't want to read a book version of a reality TV-show? We have our star cast, though we only have 4 POVs (+ Treven's prologue/epilogue), and we have this underlying insecurity that drives these characters once they're all settled in at their mansion home for the next six weeks.
The Four Hundred Club is a Character-Driven story, so there's not much to say regarding plotline. I liked how it all played out, and how each of the characters created stories of their own.
However, I do wish that the book stayed true to the 'plot' we are given in the blurb. Do we get the drama? Yes. Do we experience all the glitz and glam? Yes. Do we get the Reality TV-ness? Sadly, no.
I was expecting one-on-one monologues with questions asked and answered; a chapter here-or-there from the "camera's" POV, with dramatic pans and the characters just looking into the lens like The Office. You know, something akin to a real reality TV-show. We get a small taste of it in the prologue, and boy was I excited about that! But that was it, sadly.
Writing/Style: 3.5
Aaah! Ms Keli! Amazing writing! Damn, I can't wait to read more of your works! You use such luscious words that truly paint the picture of the exorbitance these characters live in and indulge in. And don't get me started on the relatable-ness of the descriptions used! The one in the first chapter, regarding Kiara's parents not parting quietly with the car? Spot-on! And "...his cappuccino cheeks were infused with saffron."? What an image!
There were a few pesky punctuation errors that pulled me from the story a bit, and some of the dialogue and scenes came across as a bit stilted, not something that flowed very naturally (The first time Kiara meets Viraj comes to mind). But, that might just be me? I don't know if fancy rich people actually behave this way *shrug*.
Character Development: 4
Oh wow. Dear readers, a round of applause, please!! If you were to meet the end-of-the-book characters first, you would not recognize their start-of-the-book counterparts. Not at all. The character development in sublime. It is everything a Character-Driven book should be, and then some. Our 4 POV characters go through a full-scale growth that just leaves you grinning like a fool, rooting for them the entire time. Even our non-POV characters have growth!
I cannot describe how much I loved seeing them go from being sure of themselves–slowly falling apart–questioning their paths and choices–realizing what they need to do to achieve their new goals–following through with it–and gaining a new type of confidence, better than before.
Amazing. Simply, astoundingly, amazing.
Attention to detail: 3.5
Is this a weird point to focus on? Maybe. (I needed a fifth point, and all I could think about was the details).
As previously mentioned, the author knows how to create remarkable imagery with her words. She brings to life these places we've never seen, an atmosphere we might not have experienced, and gives a voice to things that resonate so damn hard ("It was as if the word 'obedient' had been created just so it could summarize her existence one day."). Spectacular.
There were scenes that felt as though the descriptive details could have been left out, though. They over-powered the flow of the moment, focusing on something that wasn't necessarily needed at that point. I understand it was to create this grandiose effect, to fully emerge you into the lives these rich people lead, but it was overwhelming at times (and perhaps that was the point of them, in which, the author did it very well).
Drama: 5
Ooooh, guys, the drama! From jealousy, to miscommunications, to friends-to-lovers-to-friends, to friends-to-lovers-to-mistake-to-lovers again-to engaged, to pining and falling too quickly and too fast. We get a little bit of everything! All tinged in glittery gold and champagne bubbles. (If you kept up with that, congrats! I had to reread that a couple times to make sure it makes sense.)
I enjoyed this book so much, and I cannot wait for the sequel! It has me wondering if the next one will feature our OG 400 Club, or are we diving into the drama of a whole new cast.
Either way, Ms Keli H has it handled, and I have no doubt that she'll deliver with all the sugary goodness of the next tell-all book, gilded and encrusted just like the jewellery of the rich and glamorous.
Thank you to Krest Publishers and the author for a copy of The Four Hundred Club in exchange for an honest review.
Seven successful 20-something millennial Durbanites + one Hillcrest Mansion + recording equipment + 6 weeks = the behind the scenes of the rich and glamorous: unfiltered, unedited, unscripted.
Grab your popcorn and your comfiest outfit, people, and get ready to sit back and enjoy the drama.
Plot: 3.5
Who wouldn't want to read a book version of a reality TV-show? We have our star cast, though we only have 4 POVs (+ Treven's prologue/epilogue), and we have this underlying insecurity that drives these characters once they're all settled in at their mansion home for the next six weeks.
The Four Hundred Club is a Character-Driven story, so there's not much to say regarding plotline. I liked how it all played out, and how each of the characters created stories of their own.
However, I do wish that the book stayed true to the 'plot' we are given in the blurb. Do we get the drama? Yes. Do we experience all the glitz and glam? Yes. Do we get the Reality TV-ness? Sadly, no.
I was expecting one-on-one monologues with questions asked and answered; a chapter here-or-there from the "camera's" POV, with dramatic pans and the characters just looking into the lens like The Office. You know, something akin to a real reality TV-show. We get a small taste of it in the prologue, and boy was I excited about that! But that was it, sadly.
Writing/Style: 3.5
Aaah! Ms Keli! Amazing writing! Damn, I can't wait to read more of your works! You use such luscious words that truly paint the picture of the exorbitance these characters live in and indulge in. And don't get me started on the relatable-ness of the descriptions used! The one in the first chapter, regarding Kiara's parents not parting quietly with the car? Spot-on! And "...his cappuccino cheeks were infused with saffron."? What an image!
There were a few pesky punctuation errors that pulled me from the story a bit, and some of the dialogue and scenes came across as a bit stilted, not something that flowed very naturally (The first time Kiara meets Viraj comes to mind). But, that might just be me? I don't know if fancy rich people actually behave this way *shrug*.
Character Development: 4
Oh wow. Dear readers, a round of applause, please!! If you were to meet the end-of-the-book characters first, you would not recognize their start-of-the-book counterparts. Not at all. The character development in sublime. It is everything a Character-Driven book should be, and then some. Our 4 POV characters go through a full-scale growth that just leaves you grinning like a fool, rooting for them the entire time. Even our non-POV characters have growth!
I cannot describe how much I loved seeing them go from being sure of themselves–slowly falling apart–questioning their paths and choices–realizing what they need to do to achieve their new goals–following through with it–and gaining a new type of confidence, better than before.
Amazing. Simply, astoundingly, amazing.
Attention to detail: 3.5
Is this a weird point to focus on? Maybe. (I needed a fifth point, and all I could think about was the details).
As previously mentioned, the author knows how to create remarkable imagery with her words. She brings to life these places we've never seen, an atmosphere we might not have experienced, and gives a voice to things that resonate so damn hard ("It was as if the word 'obedient' had been created just so it could summarize her existence one day."). Spectacular.
There were scenes that felt as though the descriptive details could have been left out, though. They over-powered the flow of the moment, focusing on something that wasn't necessarily needed at that point. I understand it was to create this grandiose effect, to fully emerge you into the lives these rich people lead, but it was overwhelming at times (and perhaps that was the point of them, in which, the author did it very well).
Drama: 5
Ooooh, guys, the drama! From jealousy, to miscommunications, to friends-to-lovers-to-friends, to friends-to-lovers-to-mistake-to-lovers again-to engaged, to pining and falling too quickly and too fast. We get a little bit of everything! All tinged in glittery gold and champagne bubbles. (If you kept up with that, congrats! I had to reread that a couple times to make sure it makes sense.)
I enjoyed this book so much, and I cannot wait for the sequel! It has me wondering if the next one will feature our OG 400 Club, or are we diving into the drama of a whole new cast.
Either way, Ms Keli H has it handled, and I have no doubt that she'll deliver with all the sugary goodness of the next tell-all book, gilded and encrusted just like the jewellery of the rich and glamorous.
Thank you to Krest Publishers and the author for a copy of The Four Hundred Club in exchange for an honest review.
July 28, 2023
The grass is always greener on the other side ... or is it?
The Four Hundred Club tells the story of a group of 20-somethings put together in an opulent mansion to create concept footage for a new reality show. During their time there, friendships form and discoveries are made, with most of the group discovering what privilege really means.
Keli H. is perfectly able to paint vivid pictures of these individuals and the different lives that they lead, with each one possessing his/her own unique story and motivations. Each character believes that they have all they could possibly want in life, whether that be a trust fund and modelling career, a seat on the board of their parents' successful company, a flourishing social media following, a promising medical career, their own fashion label, or simply a new life in a new and exciting country. However, this all changes when these individuals meet one another, and they all seem to want what the others have.
By telling this story through multiple characters' perspectives, the reader is able to really get into their heads and understand why they feel the way they do and why they could possibly want anything else given their already privileged circumstances. With such a diverse group, you are bound to find at least one character you can connect and empathise with no matter how different your situation might be to theirs, as the emotions Keli creates in each of these characters are so universal.
We will all always want that greener grass no matter how green ours might already be, and this book illustrates this perfectly. I absolutely devoured this story and I cannot wait to see what else Keli writes in the future!
The Four Hundred Club tells the story of a group of 20-somethings put together in an opulent mansion to create concept footage for a new reality show. During their time there, friendships form and discoveries are made, with most of the group discovering what privilege really means.
Keli H. is perfectly able to paint vivid pictures of these individuals and the different lives that they lead, with each one possessing his/her own unique story and motivations. Each character believes that they have all they could possibly want in life, whether that be a trust fund and modelling career, a seat on the board of their parents' successful company, a flourishing social media following, a promising medical career, their own fashion label, or simply a new life in a new and exciting country. However, this all changes when these individuals meet one another, and they all seem to want what the others have.
By telling this story through multiple characters' perspectives, the reader is able to really get into their heads and understand why they feel the way they do and why they could possibly want anything else given their already privileged circumstances. With such a diverse group, you are bound to find at least one character you can connect and empathise with no matter how different your situation might be to theirs, as the emotions Keli creates in each of these characters are so universal.
We will all always want that greener grass no matter how green ours might already be, and this book illustrates this perfectly. I absolutely devoured this story and I cannot wait to see what else Keli writes in the future!
January 6, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
This book and I had a lot of ups and downs. The premise is promising, a group of adults are set to live together for six weeks as test subjects for a new reality TV show concept, each coming from vastly different backgrounds and cultures, successful on the outside, and deeply unsettled on the inside.
The Four Hundred Club does a good job of highlighting the rawness of expectations and insecurities and the uncertainty of youth. It also does a good job portraying the very worst of these characters and the ugly thoughts and jealousy that they wouldn't dare speak out loud.
The upper class is showcased in all their ostentatious glory and hell, it was tiring just reading about it. Up until chapter 24 the story was almost a touch too slow for my liking, but when the plot picked up, it really did it at an exponential pace- and then it was done, and I was left wanting.
Overall, the story was well written, the characters wonderfully flawed and premise was solid. Where it fell flat for me was the reality show portion- or lack thereof. Honestly, if it weren't for the characters offhandedly mentioning it now and again, I would have completely forgotten that it was even a thing to begin with.
Another gripe I had was how little of certain characters (David and Linda) we were given.
And I hated Ash, though I really tried not to. I swear her character went through growth in the reverse, and she was somehow rewarded for it- off screen.
Still, The Four Hundred Club was a good contemporary, and I'm very grateful to have been gifted a review copy courtesy of @krest.house.
This book and I had a lot of ups and downs. The premise is promising, a group of adults are set to live together for six weeks as test subjects for a new reality TV show concept, each coming from vastly different backgrounds and cultures, successful on the outside, and deeply unsettled on the inside.
The Four Hundred Club does a good job of highlighting the rawness of expectations and insecurities and the uncertainty of youth. It also does a good job portraying the very worst of these characters and the ugly thoughts and jealousy that they wouldn't dare speak out loud.
The upper class is showcased in all their ostentatious glory and hell, it was tiring just reading about it. Up until chapter 24 the story was almost a touch too slow for my liking, but when the plot picked up, it really did it at an exponential pace- and then it was done, and I was left wanting.
Overall, the story was well written, the characters wonderfully flawed and premise was solid. Where it fell flat for me was the reality show portion- or lack thereof. Honestly, if it weren't for the characters offhandedly mentioning it now and again, I would have completely forgotten that it was even a thing to begin with.
Another gripe I had was how little of certain characters (David and Linda) we were given.
And I hated Ash, though I really tried not to. I swear her character went through growth in the reverse, and she was somehow rewarded for it- off screen.
Still, The Four Hundred Club was a good contemporary, and I'm very grateful to have been gifted a review copy courtesy of @krest.house.
December 2, 2023
Keli H takes us behind the scenes of a new reality show featuring Durban's brightest.
But behind the seemingly perfect cast, we see real feelings, real concerns, real people.
I LOVED the characters of this book! They felt like actual people you would encounter in your day-to-day lives. Or maybe that's because the setting, Durban, felt so familiar. Aside from that I particularly liked how characters were shown through a lens that revealed their innermost thoughts and desires.
My favorite characters were Kiara and Aryan. Their confidence was never loud or arrogant but I admired the way that they were able to be heard and seen in crowds.
I definitely favoured Kiara because she felt so real! Keli H
crafted such a compelling and relatable character that at times I had to put the book down and be like "so I'm not the only one!"
It felt good to be understood and to understand as well. (Honourable mention: THE TWINS! ❤️)
The writing was elegant and emotive. There were many messages that the 400 Hundred Club could have relayed, but the ones that I took away from it all was: don't be be afraid to march to your own beat and always be your authentic self.
Thank you Keli H and Krest Publishers for sharing this masterpiece with me!
I feel like every lost and searching 20-something should add this to their tbr!
But behind the seemingly perfect cast, we see real feelings, real concerns, real people.
I LOVED the characters of this book! They felt like actual people you would encounter in your day-to-day lives. Or maybe that's because the setting, Durban, felt so familiar. Aside from that I particularly liked how characters were shown through a lens that revealed their innermost thoughts and desires.
My favorite characters were Kiara and Aryan. Their confidence was never loud or arrogant but I admired the way that they were able to be heard and seen in crowds.
I definitely favoured Kiara because she felt so real! Keli H
crafted such a compelling and relatable character that at times I had to put the book down and be like "so I'm not the only one!"
It felt good to be understood and to understand as well. (Honourable mention: THE TWINS! ❤️)
The writing was elegant and emotive. There were many messages that the 400 Hundred Club could have relayed, but the ones that I took away from it all was: don't be be afraid to march to your own beat and always be your authentic self.
Thank you Keli H and Krest Publishers for sharing this masterpiece with me!
I feel like every lost and searching 20-something should add this to their tbr!
March 21, 2023
This book has the power to ignite inspiration within the reader as it reminds us that there is no dream too big to be fulfilled, and that each human mistake becomes a meaningful life learning lesson.
Keli H. fervently depicts how young adults from different walks of life and ranks are brought together within an extraordinary situation, and yet manage to conquer any possible clashes, by establishing common ground between themselves and positively influencing each other, resulting in meaningful relationships. The essence of camaraderie plays a significant role in enabling the young group to blossom.
Throughout the unfolding of the motivational plot, the book presents binary opposites of: a conservative approach vs a free-thinking one, the state of poorness vs wealth, being reserved vs gregarious, and displaying cautiousness vs recklessness, through a vivid storyline.
While often living on the edge, this young group is energetically driven to achieve and to maintain an affluent status.
Pick up the book and enjoy the wild journey of how youngsters’ unshakeable ambitions withstand all obstacles, stimulated with irrefutable persistence in becoming achievers.
Keli H. fervently depicts how young adults from different walks of life and ranks are brought together within an extraordinary situation, and yet manage to conquer any possible clashes, by establishing common ground between themselves and positively influencing each other, resulting in meaningful relationships. The essence of camaraderie plays a significant role in enabling the young group to blossom.
Throughout the unfolding of the motivational plot, the book presents binary opposites of: a conservative approach vs a free-thinking one, the state of poorness vs wealth, being reserved vs gregarious, and displaying cautiousness vs recklessness, through a vivid storyline.
While often living on the edge, this young group is energetically driven to achieve and to maintain an affluent status.
Pick up the book and enjoy the wild journey of how youngsters’ unshakeable ambitions withstand all obstacles, stimulated with irrefutable persistence in becoming achievers.
June 9, 2022
A drama filled rollercoaster ride of the rich and fabulous!
This book was so much fun to read. The plot was engaging from the first word and the characters were so well written they leap to life on the page. Loved the mix of cultures and backgrounds of each character and how they played off one another.
The Four Hundred Club holds a mirror up to the world of luxury and wealth and asks important questions about life, obligation and the pursuit of success and happiness in the modern world. It’s the perfect book for a culture obsessed with the likes of The Kardashians and Real Housewives.
A truly authentic South African novel with amazing representation and overall a great read. Well written and highly entertaining. I can’t wait to see what Keli H does next!
This book was so much fun to read. The plot was engaging from the first word and the characters were so well written they leap to life on the page. Loved the mix of cultures and backgrounds of each character and how they played off one another.
The Four Hundred Club holds a mirror up to the world of luxury and wealth and asks important questions about life, obligation and the pursuit of success and happiness in the modern world. It’s the perfect book for a culture obsessed with the likes of The Kardashians and Real Housewives.
A truly authentic South African novel with amazing representation and overall a great read. Well written and highly entertaining. I can’t wait to see what Keli H does next!
December 28, 2024
Drama, glamour and secrets. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a welcome break from the fantasy I usually read. A group of seemingly successful people who have it all, and they all quickly realise that they don’t all have it as put together as it seems.
This was an entertaining and easy read. No worlds ending or curses that need lifting, just a good writing and some drama. The story was interesting and fun, especially because it was set in South Africa, where I live. The characters were diverse and relatable, not one all out evil character, instead each with their own flaws and also endearing qualities.
If you need a break from the high stakes of fantasy give this a read. You won’t be disappointed.
This was an entertaining and easy read. No worlds ending or curses that need lifting, just a good writing and some drama. The story was interesting and fun, especially because it was set in South Africa, where I live. The characters were diverse and relatable, not one all out evil character, instead each with their own flaws and also endearing qualities.
If you need a break from the high stakes of fantasy give this a read. You won’t be disappointed.
April 16, 2023
Keli H. has written a page-turner of a book with words that hold a deep sense of poetic beauty.
She has intricately woven the thoughts and feelings experienced by a generation who are trying to pursue/find their purpose and passion in life with a sense of luxurious high-end living that leaves you breathless.
The Four Hundred Club has something in it for everyone, and more importantly - there's something to take away from it for everyone. Highly recommended! ❤️
She has intricately woven the thoughts and feelings experienced by a generation who are trying to pursue/find their purpose and passion in life with a sense of luxurious high-end living that leaves you breathless.
The Four Hundred Club has something in it for everyone, and more importantly - there's something to take away from it for everyone. Highly recommended! ❤️
March 4, 2024
Rounded up to 3.5 stars. This was an interesting look at wealthy young people and the way they live their lives. I would've liked more information on certain characters that I felt were rarely featured and for me the concept of a reality show being filmed in the house just didn't feel like that was a part of the story. I did like the character development for Kiara, Aryan and also Jared. I liked getting a glimpse into the glamorous lives of the wealthy set in Durban.
June 20, 2023
Beautifully written and slightly poetic descriptions. Each chapter is about a different character and how they bond with each other or character growth.
(I cannot spill the glory details but so far no one got murdered.)
Great read for South Africans as we can relate to the characters in some way or the other.
(I cannot spill the glory details but so far no one got murdered.)
Great read for South Africans as we can relate to the characters in some way or the other.
February 8, 2024
Beautifully written, enticing story that focuses on the dynamics of a group of people from different backgrounds and are successful in their own ways.
The words just flow off the page and will keep you invested; even days and weeks after finishing the book I found myself thinking about what happens next for the characters. Absolutely loved it!
The words just flow off the page and will keep you invested; even days and weeks after finishing the book I found myself thinking about what happens next for the characters. Absolutely loved it!
March 19, 2024
A really good read. Very easy. Good story. I wish there had been more focus on all the people int he house, and their stories. And more reference to the cameras and “reality series” behind the story. But still a really enjoyable read. It’s interesting how we can look at the lives of others and our perceptions of them, and judgements, without knowing their full story. Human nature I suppose!
January 5, 2025
3.5 ⭐
I quite enjoyed the read and how diverse all the characters are, in background/upbringing, race, sexuality, and characteristics. I did also enjoy that some characters had some growth*.
However, whst brought down the rating is that I could not connect with any of the characters in any way.
* I do also think there was a lot of missed opportunities for growth in more characters.
I quite enjoyed the read and how diverse all the characters are, in background/upbringing, race, sexuality, and characteristics. I did also enjoy that some characters had some growth*.
However, whst brought down the rating is that I could not connect with any of the characters in any way.
* I do also think there was a lot of missed opportunities for growth in more characters.
February 23, 2024
Fabulous, fun, and flirty. Whether you've lived in Durban or have only passed through for a weekend, you'll immediately recognise the lavish scenes described in this story by Keli H. I could picture each and every one of the characters and enjoyed this short and sweet read!
April 3, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really enjoyed it. Is the first book I've read by Keli H, but most definitely not my last. The premise is super fun and intriguing: seven successful millennial adults are thrown into a mansion together for a reality TV show. They all think they've made it in life... until they meet each other.
The dynamics between the characters are entertaining and filled with drama, making it a page-turner. I loved seeing how their personalities clash and how they navigate the challenges thrown their way.
Overall, "The Four Hundred Club" is a witty and engaging read that kept me entertained from start to finish. I can't wait to read the next book.
I really enjoyed it. Is the first book I've read by Keli H, but most definitely not my last. The premise is super fun and intriguing: seven successful millennial adults are thrown into a mansion together for a reality TV show. They all think they've made it in life... until they meet each other.
The dynamics between the characters are entertaining and filled with drama, making it a page-turner. I loved seeing how their personalities clash and how they navigate the challenges thrown their way.
Overall, "The Four Hundred Club" is a witty and engaging read that kept me entertained from start to finish. I can't wait to read the next book.
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February 7, 2024As much as i loved the idea of the story, the story was not really written as described. The synopsis describes the story revolving around 7 successful millennial adults that are put into a mansion for a reality show, but it revolved mainly, if not only, around Kiara’s life and hardly had anything to do with a reality show that they grouped for. For instance we hardly got to meet the characters, Linda Dlamini with her career in social media and David Doherty, the fashion designer who were briefly introduced in the beginning and were mentioned rarely through a third person. Did not really enjoy the writing style as well.
But for those who prefer a girl next door, do not despair. This book is contemporary, coming of age and late exploration of changing dreams. Kiara’s repression, awakening and liberty tells politely of the girl next door’s revolution.
A lightly rolling plot, capturing the backdrop of a close healed South Africa, consisting of a deeper musing, criticising and excusing an inter generational period, trying to be and ultimately, a romance of balancing roots with the skies. The Four Hundred Club is a character mosaic of the different paths taken, to all kinds of independence.
But for those who prefer a girl next door, do not despair. This book is contemporary, coming of age and late exploration of changing dreams. Kiara’s repression, awakening and liberty tells politely of the girl next door’s revolution.
A lightly rolling plot, capturing the backdrop of a close healed South Africa, consisting of a deeper musing, criticising and excusing an inter generational period, trying to be and ultimately, a romance of balancing roots with the skies. The Four Hundred Club is a character mosaic of the different paths taken, to all kinds of independence.
April 24, 2024
Hi fellow booklovers!
Ever watch a reality TV show that makes you feel all the ups and downs that the 'contestants' go through. Ever wonder, in that exact moment that they commit to sabotaging their friendships on the show, what exactly must be going through their minds.
Well look no further! @krestpublishers and author Kelly H (@iconically.keli) have given us just that!
Written in multiple povs, The Four Hundred Club, centers on 7 very different individuals, strangers to each other who've all thought they've made it in life, until their all thrown together into one big house, for 6 weeks!
This was written soo well, that I could actually picture the drama unfold in my mind! I was laughing and getting upset and really feeling along with the characters.
If I had to choose a favorite character or characters, it would have to be the twins. Or maybe David. No wait, Linda. Oh gosh! It's so hard to choose.
Each Character was written so well, with their own qualms and personalities. I liked certain things about each one differently. As all the characters are so young and so diverse, I felt I could relate a bit to each of them in certain ways. Put a mix of culture, diversity, religious and unorthodox people together in one house and you're bound to have so much drama!
If you love Reality tv, this is a must read!
And I hear there is a second book in the making! I can't wait!
Thank you @krestpublishers and @iconically.keli for this wonderful opportunity to read and review The Four Hundred Club!
Ever watch a reality TV show that makes you feel all the ups and downs that the 'contestants' go through. Ever wonder, in that exact moment that they commit to sabotaging their friendships on the show, what exactly must be going through their minds.
Well look no further! @krestpublishers and author Kelly H (@iconically.keli) have given us just that!
Written in multiple povs, The Four Hundred Club, centers on 7 very different individuals, strangers to each other who've all thought they've made it in life, until their all thrown together into one big house, for 6 weeks!
This was written soo well, that I could actually picture the drama unfold in my mind! I was laughing and getting upset and really feeling along with the characters.
If I had to choose a favorite character or characters, it would have to be the twins. Or maybe David. No wait, Linda. Oh gosh! It's so hard to choose.
Each Character was written so well, with their own qualms and personalities. I liked certain things about each one differently. As all the characters are so young and so diverse, I felt I could relate a bit to each of them in certain ways. Put a mix of culture, diversity, religious and unorthodox people together in one house and you're bound to have so much drama!
If you love Reality tv, this is a must read!
And I hear there is a second book in the making! I can't wait!
Thank you @krestpublishers and @iconically.keli for this wonderful opportunity to read and review The Four Hundred Club!
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