Didn’t enjoy narration but decent plot

Not the best narrator but the plot is interesting Main character seems like a bit of a div.

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All in all a great read/listen

I read this book initially as my mum’s name is also Julie Newman, however I immediately saw past that to the great book that it is. Not shying away from difficult subjects, some of it can be a tough- albeit necessary- read. I really enjoyed the interplay between different characters, weaving through the story like a leitmotif from beginning to end. Engaging and absorbing, it kept me hooked from start to finish. And the narration is just perfect. All in all a great read/listen.

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Can't rate this book highly enough

The narrator made it real, but the Twitter kept me enthralled. Brilliant story, great ending. Loved it.

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Loved it!

Really great listen!
Loved it, right to the end.
Can’t recommend this book enough.
Some reviews ask why the connection with South Africa. Listen to the story correctly and it does make perfect sense.
I don’t want to give anything away, but although shocking in places, really good!
Karma’s a wonderful thing!

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Stunningly Addictive!

From the first word to the last this book had me gripped! Sometimes uncomfortable listening but superbly narrated!!
The range of voices the narrator had were so believable... it's really hard to do a South African accent but she mailed it! Believable characters and a GREAT story. REALLY well done.

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Brilliant!

Couldn’t stop listening, story line pulled me along and narrated beautifully. Something a little different!

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Bloody brilliant!!!

Kept your friends close. And you enemies closer !!! Very good read and highlights the topic covered x

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a good listen

the book has a story that could most definitely have happened to a young girl , but the book didn't deal very much about the terrible consequences that comes from abuse and the ending certainly wouldn't be something that happens as the abuser is admitting his guilt after his death . Leaving all his money to the girl he abused instead of his daughter is only fueling the fire , what the main character did is appalling and you can't mend abuse with money .The narrator was very good ,some off the book was very difficult to listen too.

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good

The story line is disturbing but handled really well . The part where the girls are at school brings back memories of long ago..

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Mixed thoughts about this book.

There are aspects of this book I did like. It’s a difficult topic and Bill is nasty and I don’t get his redemption arc. He doesn’t deserve any credit for leaving money to Karen once he knows he is ill.

Sandra is also a nasty piece of work. Spoilt throughout the story line.

Karen has a challenging upbringing and I can see why she was drawn in to the relationship as a young girl. I didn’t like her story arc either though. The last scene with her just didn’t seem right to me.

It’s not always an easy book to read. The subject matter is triggering for some.

I wanted bill to get his come uppance for the horrible things he did and it annoys me that he didn’t. He retired and grew old in comfort and wealth in the Caymans. Wrong outcome.

You could consider Sandra a victim as well. She was a result of an early instance of Bills attraction to children. She was lied to by him and looked to defend him to the end. Sad.

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