VERY WELL WRITTEN

I HAVE TRIED ! This is Gothic horror which I wouldn't normally choose but the great reviews of this book impelled me to read it. I so wanted to get through this book but to say it's hard going would be a huge understatement, The writing is fabulous. The narrator is superb and reads this book so perfectly. The book is PAINFULLY slow and the only thing that really kept me listening was the fabulous writing and the narrator. I have listened for hours and there are around 4.5 hours left but sadly I have had to give up.
I don't feel intrigued or curious to what comes next in the book, in fact I have lost all interest in this story. I feel as if I have let myself down really but I have to be honest and I cannot take any more of hearing the same kind of dialogue from Olivia and Lauren and our poor Ted. Trying very hard not to give out any spoilers here btw.
This book is about a man with multiple personality disorder and it is a complex story which is difficult to follow. I feel would be great for a dramatisation/film but it certainly isn't working for me in book form. A few things have made me uncomfortable - nothing too scary or traumatising because after all, this is a book about someone with an insufferable psychological illness. I love the author's writing and may read something else of hers but this book is not worth me putting myself under pressure to finish.

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Compelling, mystery, knowledge

Was a bit confused to begin with, then started to understand. So beautifully crafted and when you think you know...
Very interesting to understand DID, specially in audiobook versión makes it so real, like being on the head and thoughts and feelings of that person, or many persons...
Very worth the listen, very well researched and written

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Try this!

Very different unexpected and poignant wonderfully told really really enjoyed this book well worth the listen

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Good story to a point

good book but has a marmite twist is all I can say. Personally I still don't know what I think of the book overall. if it had of gone another way it could have been better.

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different

i was not sure about thos book when I started, but it soon got my full attention. different but enjoyable

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More psychological thriller than gothic horror

I have no idea why this has been marketed as gothic horror. 😂

I fancied a change in genre and saw a brief write up about gothic horror being the new ‘’in thing’ and after enjoying Netflix series such as the haunting of hill house/Bly manor, I thought that’s what I’d be in for. This is definitely not that.

I kind of guessed what was going on fairly early on but still found it compelling. Finished it in two sittings and it kept my interest. I didn’t read any reviews before I read it and I’m glad I didn’t, the poor reviews definitely would have put me off. Definitely worth a read.

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Really hard going at times

A satisfying ending and well narrated book. Unusual but got bored listening at times

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Gripping tale of survival in small town America.

At first I thought this was too dark but it us shot through with simple pleasures. It's a tale of survival cut through with loss. Very well narrated and the plot and style suits an audio book. Really enjoyed it.

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Very good

Very strange book, all came together in the end and has a strong message - well recommended

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Worth sticking with

I picked this up due to rave reviews. About a third of the way in, I felt it was slow and struggled to get into it. I found myself wondering what the hype was about. I stuck with it as I didnt have any credits left.

I figured out the big twist a few chapters before the reveal and thought the book was done at that point... I was wrong. After the reveal it got a lot more fast paced and I found myself not able to put it away. The story was very well written and i am SO SO glad i stuck with it, I am so glad I chose this book to spend my credit on, and I feel bad for those who gave up.

Dont give up, it picks up just before half way and the last third of the book you do not want to miss!!

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