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Not a True Thriller

Revisado: 10-18-24

This is a book about motherless daughters and eating disorders, with a thriller subplot. Its moving depiction of a brave young woman fighting anorexia is the center of the book, and readers looking for that type of story will enjoy this book. It is not, however, a true thriller with a compelling plot.

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Well-narrated Horror Classic

Revisado: 08-09-24

Strong narration makes this tense, well-paced classic even better. A quick listen from a time when publishers released shorter genre novels, this story takes on misogyny and the dark, conformist side of upward mobility in American suburbs. Offers more character devleopment than the many movie and TV adaptations it has inspired.

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Vivid, Gothic Fun

Revisado: 03-22-24

Spooky tale of gothic ghosts, long lost sisters, and all-too-human predators haunting a Rhode Island B & B in winter. Listened to it for Women in Horror month, but dark mystery fans who don‘t mind a ghost in a secret passageway will love it too. Loved the vivid setting & fun “meta” style commentary on gothic lit tropes. #gothic #spooky #sisters

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Chilling Twists & Vivid Scares

Revisado: 01-31-24

Hollywood can be terrifying! I stayed up late listening to this fun, twisty tale. No wonder it’s long-listed for the Bram Stoker award for best horror novel. The American child star turned English journalist protagonist presented an accent challenge for the narrator, and I think she did well.

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Compelling Thriller

Revisado: 09-12-23

Enjoyable psychological thriller that provides a creepily accurate view into the mind of a murderous narcissist and reminds us that marriages may not be what they seem. Audiobook co-narrated by BBC actress Nicola Walker is compelling. The device of a true crime podcast-within-a-story works well in an audiobook (not sure I would like it as much on the page). Saw one twist coming, but there are a few well-crafted surprises towards the end.

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Vivid, Smart, Twisty Horror

Revisado: 02-20-23

Shadowy beasts in the woods and all-too-real violence against black girls plague a rust-belt town. Stronger than she knows, Liz is determined to face her own fears & the curse of racism so that her missing relative will not be sacrificed. Thought provoking & damn scary!

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Vivid, Twisty Lippman Mystery & Take on 60s Journalism

Revisado: 12-16-20

Not just a who done it, but a where fine it; as setting becomes character. This is both a tale of two murders in different racial and class, and a “newspaper book.” Maddy, the ambitious, yearning former housewife turned reporter is a delightfully flawed main character. There are 2 twists in the final hours that I did not see coming! The narrator offers a varied and interesting performance.

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Excellent Plot If You Stick With It

Revisado: 09-06-20

The plot and ending are fabulous! You can see why the mystery coming together as it does has resulted in Ryan's multiple award nominations. And Ryan always writes about Boston elegantly. The narrator did a good job, especially as harsh and ambitious DA Martha Gardener. I could not give this 5 stars though, because I walked away from this in the middle for a month. I read another book before retuning. I almost missed the stellar second half, because the characters felt a little generic. I don't mind an unlikable character, but I felt like I couldn't feel the core of any of them. I can now see the challengers the plot created for characterization, and damn do you know them in the end. So stick with it.

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Stay Up Listening to This Compelling, Twisty Tale

Revisado: 10-26-19

Secrets will kill you. Geo, Kai and Angela are a fascinating trio and their high school friendship is at the center of this tense, well-paced story. One can't help but root for Geo, an admitted accomplice to her friend's murder and "horrible person," yet one distrusts her. Be prepared to stay up late listening to the final 2 hours. There are 2 clever twists near the end. The novel takes a very firm, and somewhat simplistic, stand in the nature vs nurture debate, but offers wonderful storytelling. The ending feels too rushed, so I could not give the story 5 stars, but it's a great read/listen. Good narration! In particular, the intense male characters are read by La Voy as both district and believable.

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Excellent Thriller About Female Competition

Revisado: 10-05-19

Stellar novel about two girls caught in the pull of dark secrets and academic & professional competition. Past sins reemerge as the bright girls become researchers in an intense, male-dominated field. The narrator performs well. Highly recommend this!

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