Laura Harris

Great police procedural

Revisado: 11-09-24

This was an engaging book that scratched my itch for UK police procedurals. I hope someone turns it into a miniseries.

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Engaging story and great narration

Revisado: 10-15-24

This is the only book in this series I’ve listing to so far, and now I want to listen to more. The book is long and occasionally arguably more detailed than necessary, but I enjoy that. I like the slow burn.

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Tightly plotted

Revisado: 10-09-24

I enjoyed the twists and turns of this plot and how it all tied together. Great narration too.

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Believable characters; well written

Revisado: 09-08-24

I listen to many thrillers and mysteries, and this book is much better written than most. The characters act in believable ways and their reasonings are explained, which is refreshing for this genre. The sentences are also more poetic than most of this genre. And the plot kept me guessing. Narration was pitch perfect too.

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Gripping

Revisado: 10-08-23

I listened to this audiobook almost in on sitting. Quite a gripping memoir. I kept wondering what a mom with a daughter like Sophie could do. I think I wouldn’t have been so strict about room-cleaning and making sure she pays for things when she’s only 18. I felt like the author wanted so badly to control the situation that she tried to control Sophie through “privileges”, grounding, and ultimatums. Sophie is an artist, so she might have needed more autonomy, and at the same time, financial support and reassurance that she’s a valuable person even if she’s different. I hope doctors are no longer telling parents that their mentally ill children need to hit rock bottom. Though I hope that Sophie has hit that and is now getting the help she needs.

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Amy’s Courage

Revisado: 09-06-23

This book’s title refers to a note in the author’s sister’s desk, cogently anticipating her murder, but hoping it wouldn’t be that. Amy’s murder is looming in the background, but the memoir is about her sister making similar mistakes in the men she chooses, but ultimately escapes. I highly recommend this book, especially those who are interested in learning more about the patterns and dangers of domestic control and violence.

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Powerful memoir

Revisado: 09-04-23

I heard Bill Mitchell on the podcast This Is Actually Happening, which led me to listen to his podcast, and then this book. This book is a must-read, both for education but also as a work of art. Kristin was a gifted writer and so is her dad.

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Perfection!

Revisado: 08-09-23

I loved listening to this so much I want to listen to it again immediately!

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James Renner - the best!

Revisado: 07-06-23

Another great book by my favorite true crime author. Interesting look at an inclusive world of rich kids and a tragic murder.

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Wanted to like, but boring

Revisado: 06-13-23

This book has an interesting premise, but the single plot is just too boring. 20 minutes of the main character looking for her keys, for example. I wouldn’t have been surprised by a long passage of the narrator picking her nose. The detective stories I like have red herrings and interesting subplots. This just focused so much on the main plot that is was boring.

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