Wonderful

Didn’t want it to end
Her best book yet
Loved it
Great narrator too
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Very Very Slow Burner

I have enjoyed Paula Hawkins other novels but as others have said this was very different . The narration was excellent and the style of writing was good - dark and atmospheric although sometimes it felt a bit pretentious . The story is of a mystery that has happened in the past revealed by diary extracts and by the narration of the other characters. It’s a slow burn that having listened to over half was still burning slowly, and I didn’t really ever feel gripped by it. The ending was a bit exciting but wasn’t unexpected. If I was reading the book I probably would have given up, however Gemma Whelan gave such a good performance I felt compelled to listen to the end. Horses for courses though , I think I personally prefer books with action happening ‘now’ rather than it already having happened. Reader though you may love it.

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Interesting insights into the art world

Sorry Paula, am a fan of your other novels, and whilst the characters in this one were well written and built up a mental picture of their interactions the ending was not to my taste, in fact didn't really understand it, and read it again three times to try and work out why it seemed such a wrong ending with no real justice for the innocent victims. However, the way Gemma read the novel, the voices she adopted for each character was brilliant.

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Deliciously posh

I simply love Paula Hawkins’ books. Every single one has been fantastic, and this was no exception. The narrator was SUPERB, giving each character an original voice - I particularly loved the utter poshness of Sebastian, Helena and the awful Emmeline. A perfect mixture of literature and thriller. Absolutely wonderful.

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Intriguing, complex

This story draws you in, and you gradually realise that everything you thought was true is not. Every character has hidden secrets that are gradually revealed, several quite shocking. I found it compulsive listening, though the ending was disappointing. Possibly because I was so involved I wanted it to go on. The narrator was excellent.

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Disappointing ending

Paula Hawkins is a great author but this seemed a lot of effort for little result. Great narration

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Wonderful landscapes

I did struggle to get into this book, took me two months to listen too, where Paula’s other two books have been binged. Maybe it was the busy time of year, but it just didn’t hook me. I did finish it tho and the ending was good.

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Brilliant characters beautifully played

Loved the art background and the sinister tidal island atmosphere. Gemma Whelan read beautifully and played each character really well.

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Suspenseful

I liked the way the different timelines all intertwined until they made sense and the way the layers were gradually peeled off from one of the main characters until a completely different person emerged!

Slightly disappointing ending, only in that I like to know what actually happened, did he escape or not! Otherwise would have been 5 stars!

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Beautifully read whodunnit

I loved the story was based on artist but it flitted to and fro from year to year which I found irritating. It is really a whodunnit book,with an obscure ending. Wonderful narrator brought the whole story to life, will seek her out with other books.

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