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Under the Skin
- Narrated by: Gerri Halligan
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
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Summary
An incredibly powerful and unsettling thriller, here is the audio edition of Michel Faber’s debut novel, read by Gerri Halligan.
Isserley spends most of her time driving. But why is she so interested in picking up hitchhikers? And why are they always male, well-built, and alone?
An utterly unpredictable and macabre mystery, Michel Faber's debut is an outstanding piece of fiction that will stay with you long after you have finished listening.
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- Matthew
- 20-01-20
Maybe if you’re not Scottish
This was a disappointment. I think I was hoping for the atmosphere of the film. I also would love to hear it recorded by a Scottish performer. No disrespect to the narrator, but if the accents don’t work I can’t stay invested.
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- Annette Wright
- 13-09-13
Not sure what to make of this book
I bought this following a recommendation from a friend. I struggled to get into it from the beginning and found I had to keep putting it aside to listen to something else. I get the commentary the story is trying to convey but I struggled with the execution. I can't really explain what I mean by that without potentially giving something away about he plot. The story itself was an interesting one. I found the main character difficult to like though and that made it difficult to stick with. She became more likable as the story progressed though. I certainly wouldn't advise against reading/listening to this but equally I'm not sure I can recommend it either. I guess it just wasn't my cup of tea.
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- Darren - UK
- 11-12-14
Awful.
What didn’t you like about Gerri Halligan’s performance?
Worst performance ever! Do not be misled by the audio sample she seems like a perfectly good narrator until she tries to affect the characters' accents. Once she starts trying to speak as the characters I can't bear to listen it's so bad. I have stopped listening and I intend to return this book.
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Unfortunately, I can't comment on the story as the narrator puts me off continuing with the book.
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- Kaggy
- 03-05-14
A haunting and heartbreaking story
This is a brilliant book. It is sad and bleak but it managed to grip my attention from the very beginning. The dreary and monotonous A road is vividly described along with the majestic beauty of the Scottish landscape. The main character may not deserve sympathy but you can still emphasise with her physical pain and profound loneliness. This is a story about exploitation and how it de-humanises the victims and the perpetrators. There are parts that I found upsetting and I wished they had turned out differently. I'm glad however that Michel Faber steered his own unique path and the result is a tale that has haunted me for days.
The narration was excellent. I particularly liked the slightly Nordic accent of the heroine which fitted in so well with the landscape.
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- newyorkhereicome
- 25-11-15
Dreadful writing and accents even worse
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I couldn't bear to listen to more than 30 minutes
Reading voice ok but accents were dreadful
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- Mark
- 27-06-15
shocking and sad
Where does Under the Skin rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It was by far the most disturbing, I saw the movie and this was 100 times better
What other book might you compare Under the Skin to, and why?
To kill a mockingbird. That book changed many peoples ideas of attitudes they had always held dear. This book changed my attitude to animal farming.I became a Vegan after reading it. I know sounds dramatic and it surprised me too. 55 year old blokes dont usually act in such a way!
Have you listened to any of Gerri Halligan’s other performances? How does this one compare?
N/A
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Yes but it involved a Butchers knife so I will let you find out
Any additional comments?
This book haunted me for a while, but made me unexpectedly act
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- Jennifer
- 29-07-14
Awful book
This is really a terrible book. Lurid imagination. I was not able to finish it.
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- Mr Nigel H Holt
- 20-07-20
Poor Scottish accent
Just couldn’t get into this book. I gave up after
3 hours. Maybe I should have persevered
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- knittyboot
- 15-05-14
Deeply creepy
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Holy tomoly! Even though I enjoyed this book and it creeped me out completely don't think I'll be listening to it again for a long while. Very disturbing, especially for men I should imagine. Good but disturbing
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- MR
- 27-03-14
wow
Would you listen to Under the Skin again? Why?
yes
Who was your favorite character and why?
the main character issaley is very complex
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
the story makes you think, it is a strange tale
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