Three and a half stars

Okay but not great. I felt the main character was similar in nature to Frieda Klein in other Nicci French stories. Too often the behaviour of certain characters was implausible and I found it hard to like anyone. Decent enough holiday listen.

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A mirror image.

.Strange to say, I enjoyed this audio book. Strange because this is not the type of fiction I would normally prefer and I also try to avoid female narrators finding their voices irritating. over time. However, in this book, for me Harriet Walter's reading is what made the story so engaging. She really became the main protagonist whose search to discover what happened to her friend 25 years previously is the basis for the novel. A body is found in the grounds of the house during an extended family gathering. it is that of her missing friend, the daughter of the central family. She had been strangled and buried , but why? And by whom?
All that happens is written from a first person perspective as she tries to piece together the memories of her friend and, in particular, the last time she was seem. But she can't remember clearly : it has been too long. As she feels her life crumbling around her, she seeks help and slowly her remembrances clarify even if her personal life does not.
I found the main storyline rather tedious and predictable, but the characterisations were excellent and Ms. Walter's interpretation held my attention throughout. However, i think that, had I been reading the printed book , i would have become bored fairly quickly.
Would I recommend it? As an audio book, possibly As a written work alone, no.

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excellent

Harriet Walters reading of this novel is superb one of the best read audiobooks I`ve listened to

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Hard to care by the end-usually love Nicci French

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Not really time worth spent. The story seemed implausible, as if it was merely a vehicle for the authors to examine the concept of false memory syndrome. The characters weren't likeable, particularly the main character, Jane.

If you’ve listened to books by Nicci French before, how does this one compare?

Not good at all. I kept listening to it because I'd always enjoyed Nicci French books in the past so hoped it would get better. It didn't really.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Probably the final scene.

If this book were a film would you go see it?

I really would rather watch paint dry than sit through the film of this book.

Any additional comments?

I'm glad I've listened to other Nicci French books and enjoyed them immensely. If this is your first Nicci French book, don't let it put you off the authors - everything else they've done has been first-rate.

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Really good and interesting

At times I wondered where this story was going but the reader was so good I decided to keep with the flow. Thoroughly enjoyed it

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Great book

This book had me completely gripped up to the last minute. Its an excellent story.

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Rather Confusing

I didnt get into the book until chapter 26. The swearing, Smoking & drinking put me off the characters, along with the use of words I couldn't understand.

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very good if a little predictable

Good story and well written and very well narrated sort of Guessed what was going on quite early but maybe that's because I have read about the subject, Don't let that put you off and overall it was quite excellent.

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Well, that took a long time to get there!

Detailed unwinding of the story, fascinating in parts. Enjoyed the writing but dragged here and there. Kept alive because of the brilliant narration

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A really really good yarn

This was a new author for me and a daily deal so thought I would give it a whirl!
The story has a good pace a beginning middle and end and then some.
Listened right to the very last second !
Think the female audience would prefer it.
Was brilliant company whilst doing chores & I shall listen to this author again
The narrator was terrific. Lovely diction and dialect with a good flow of her voice and a great Queens English sound.

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