LENGTH
11 Hours, 37 Min
READ BY
Imogen Church, Theo Solomon
average rating is 5 out of 5
Performance
average rating is 5 out of 5
Overall
Excellent, Unforgettable, Best of the nest
Very good, thoroughly enjoyed,
Good, Solid, Enjoyed many aspects
STAR RATINGS GUIDE
Mystery + Love Story + Drama + Thriller = Mind Blown
THE BIRDICT
💚 Fitting this book into a genre is like trying to stuff a plush toy into a brick. It ain’t gonna happen. This is a love story. At least one love story, probably three, possibly more. It’s also a masterfully authentic portrait of the marriage of Leo and Emma. And it is a tissue of secrets and lies. Drama, thriller, mystery, literary fiction, quite frankly, I was unprepared. And that was, on balance, a good thing.
💛 This felt incredibly real. Unlikely, rare yes, but real. And yet managed to be gripping and full of surprises. Seriously, every time I thought I was getting to the bottom of things, another layer was revealed.
💜 This is a slow build. If you struggle at first, persevere. By chapter 4 or 5 it’ll hook you in.
Big thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan UK Audio for providing me with an ALC in return for an honest review.
SQUAWKING THE TALK
🎧 Gird your loins, ears on a swivel and, as the French teacher of my nightmares would say, attention, sil vous plait. This is a detailed, intricate plot. You need to keep focused. No drifting off and tuning back in.
🎧 The production is considered and well done. Two narrators - Imogen Church and Theo Solomon - give it that extra performative boost. The tone at the beginning feels a bit too melancholy for my liking, but otherwise both are excellent.
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