LENGTH
9 hrs and 37 mins
READ BY
Lauren Ambrose
Performance
Overall

Excellent, Unforgettable, Best of the nest
Very good, thoroughly enjoyed,
Good, Solid, Enjoyed many aspects
STAR RATINGS GUIDE
The Rosie Project Meets Murder Mystery
THE BIRDICT
🧡 This is why I go into books with only the bare facts. I thought this was a psychological thriller. Nope. Instead it reminded me of The Rosie Project and the rest of the Don Tilman series, which I suppose makes it contemporary fiction. But this isn’t about Don. Or genres. It’s about Molly the maid. And Molly is in trouble, over her head in the stuff.
💚 Molly’s tale is a touching insight into a neurodivergent mind. No diagnosis is forthcoming, but she has trouble reading social cues, has a rigid disposition and interprets language literally. I love her to bits and I enjoyed every moment with her.
💛 This is about judging character, about loss and friendship and the nature of love. All of this is driven by the main plotline, a criminal investigation into the death of a guest in Molly’s hotel place of work. A mess in which she finds herself embroiled.
Big thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK Audio for providing me with an ALC in return for an honest review.
SQUAWKING THE TALK
🎧 It took me a few minutes to get my bearings, but Lauren Ambrose delivers such an immersive performance, I quickly settled in. The whole thing is a joy. Between the myriad characters and endearing portrayal of Molly, this made me smile throughout my day.
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