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Someone Else's Skin
- D.I. Marnie Rome 1: Winner of the Crime Novel of the Year
- Narrated by: Abigail Thaw
- Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
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Summary
Introducing DI Marnie Rome, Someone Else's Skin will enthral fans of Val McDermid and Mo Hayder. Devastating, brilliant, and heralding an outstanding new talent in crime fiction, this is the crime debut of the year.
Some secrets keep you safe, others will destroy you....
Detective Inspector Marnie Rome. Dependable; fierce; brilliant at her job; a rising star in the ranks. Everyone knows how Marnie fought to come back from the murder of her parents, but very few know what is going on below the surface. Because Marnie has secrets she won't share with anyone. But then so does everyone. Certainly those in the women's shelter Marnie and Detective Sergeant Noah Jake visit on that fateful day. The day when they arrive to interview a resident, only to find one of the women's husbands, who shouldn't have been there, lying stabbed on the floor.
As Marnie and Noah investigate the crime further, events begin to spiral and the violence escalates. Everyone is keeping secrets, some for survival and some, they suspect, to disguise who they really are under their skin. Now, if Marnie is going to find the truth she will have to face her own demons head on. Because the time has come for secrets to be revealed....
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- George A Bear
- 29-05-15
I enjoyed this book
Not sure that the story was really believable but I enjoyed the story
anyway.
A new detective with an interesting family history, a dark secret that wasn't dark, and an interesting sidekick.
Despite this sounding negative, I really enjoyed the book and will be looking out for more Sarah Hilary books.
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- margaret robinson
- 24-07-15
Very Good listen
What did you like most about Someone Else's Skin?
The story was very good and and I found the main character DI Marnie Rome very believable along with her gay partner Noah.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Someone Else's Skin?
The asian girl having bleach poured into her eyes.
Have you listened to any of Abigail Thaw’s other performances? How does this one compare?
This was my first Abigail Thaw but it will not be my last
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
the domestic abuse and control and the need to inflict pain saddened me.
Any additional comments?
The subject matter makes for some depressingly realistic reading but the story is very engaging and I couldn't find fault with anything
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- Teabag
- 30-05-14
excellent narration, realistic plot.
Would you consider the audio edition of Someone Else's Skin to be better than the print version?
yes because of the narrator, i could never put the voices in my head as eloquently.
What other book might you compare Someone Else's Skin to, and why?
Harry Binghams series.
Which character – as performed by Abigail Thaw – was your favourite?
I enjoyed them all.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
yes it was quite moving in parts.
Any additional comments?
Excellent narration and book, no more on audible of this author or narrator but hopefully there will be more.
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- Sarah
- 17-05-16
Thought provoking
This book is well written and well performed. It challenges our misconceptions about domestic violence.
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- Ann D
- 25-01-16
Got to chapter 16!
Has Someone Else's Skin put you off other books in this genre?
No, crime fiction is my favourite genre.
What aspect of Abigail Thaw’s performance might you have changed?
It was okay, but nit great.
Any additional comments?
This book may improve further in. I reached chapter 16 and was not at all engaged, so gave up and will return it. I just found it rather dull. None of the characters had any depth at all by that point. I felt like the findings of a medical examination on one of the women were there in an attempt to shock, and up the tension. It did neither for me. I guess I have read/listened to too many crime fiction books. Ultimately, I feel this isn't worth my time.
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- Tony smith
- 19-04-16
Excellent
Great. Fab ending good all round storytelling and different look forward to the next book
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- Hashina
- 21-07-15
Okay
Would you try another book written by Sarah Hilary or narrated by Abigail Thaw?
I think i was in the wrong frame of mind listening to this book. I found some parts brilliant but then i would zone out and not really pay attention in others. For this reason i would listen to another Sarah Hilary book to give it another chance.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
I didn't really feel attached to any of the characters, i felt it didn't give you enough of each person to form a bond with them which is why it was easy for me to tune out every so often. I don't think i can blame the book entirely for this as i was tired the week i was listening to it which probably contributed to my not enjoying it as much as i may have done.
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- Jaye22
- 06-07-16
Compelling Read
I was gripped and intrigued by the main character DI Marnie Rome. This is book number one of a trilogy based on Marnie and serves as an introduction to her and how she works as a police officer and as always with a female lead something terrible and horrific happened in her past. The difference here is It shapes her and consumes her to the point that it interferes with her case. She seems intent on trying to get into the mind of the person who committed this terrible past crime and she almost misses vital information and kicks herself for arriving late at the answer of her current investigation which leads to a gripping finale towards the end of the book. Sarah Hilary's writing made me imagine it as a film but wonder how it would translate. Sarah does not gloss over some of the violent scenes she describes it as if it were happening as you can imagine. Brilliant read, I will be reading book two and wonder if this past character will show up as Marnie does not seem done with him yet!
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- KLM
- 26-04-14
Annoying
What disappointed you about Someone Else's Skin?
The narration, the plot and the characters.
What was most disappointing about Sarah Hilary’s story?
The plot seemed to be going nowhere (I have to admit I gave up) and the characters were unbelievable.
How did the narrator detract from the book?
An annoying habit of swallowing - once I noticed it, it really got on my nerves.
What character would you cut from Someone Else's Skin?
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Any additional comments?
The sound quality overall wasn't very good.
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- Mark
- 20-07-15
Gripping from start to finish
I was recommended to this book by a friend and was not disappointed, it well deserves the Theakston's prize. Well rounded characters and a plot full of intrigue, I look forward to Sarah's next novel.
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