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  • By: Paula Daly
  • Narrated by: Laura Brattan
  • Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (440 ratings)
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Just What Kind of Mother Are You?

By: Paula Daly
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Summary

What if your best friend’s child disappears? On your watch? What would you do? This is exactly what happens to Lisa Kallisto one freezing December in the English Lakes. Her whole world descends into the stuff of nightmares. Because, not only is 13-year-old Lucinda missing, and not only is it all Lisa’s fault, but she’s the second teenage girl to disappear within a fortnight. And the first one turned up stripped bare, after suffering from a terrifying ordeal.

Wracked with guilt over her mistake, and after being publicly blamed by Lucinda’s family, Lisa sets out to right the wrong. But as she begins peeling away the layers surrounding Lucinda’s disappearance, Lisa learns that all is not as it first appears to be.

©2013 Paula Daly (P)2013 Isis Publishing Ltd

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What Kind Of Mother Are You

If you could sum up Just What Kind of Mother Are You? in three words, what would they be?

Makes you think?

Who was your favorite character and why?

Joe. The long suffering placid husband and father. Cared so much for his family.

What does Laura Brattan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Her different accents to the characters.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Do you really know your friends?

Any additional comments?

This kept me mesmerised. Trying to work out myself what happens . I kept changing my mind. So to me it wasn't obvious, so kept having to listen.

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Couldn't stop listening!

What made the experience of listening to Just What Kind of Mother Are You? the most enjoyable?

Fast paced story. Beleivable characters. Suspense.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Definitely Lisa. I identified with her so much

What does Laura Brattan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Good Northern accent

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Just what kind of a mother are you?

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Excellent heartfelt book

A really enjoyable and intriguing book. Well written and well read. Any busy parent or grandparent, especially ones who lives in rural areas will identify with the themes. Highly recommended

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a modern day dilema

If you could sum up Just What Kind of Mother Are You? in three words, what would they be?

A modern day story, although some of the characters were a bit OTT the story gripped me from the start.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lisa, big friendly mum, just the sort of of mum we'd all like

What about Laura Brattan’s performance did you like?

Excellent, at one point I thought several different people were reading

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Don't judge a book by it's cover

Any additional comments?

Great read, couldn't put it down

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Another gem

Like her other book this will captivate you, the narrator was very good and the story fascinating. I did sort of guess the end, but that did not detract from a very good book. recommended to anyone who loves a very good mystery and Windemere. Ps. Did have to listen for 30 minutes at 2am, so I could find out what was happening in the story.

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enjoyable read

Where does Just What Kind of Mother Are You? rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book was a quick purchase and although fairly predictable I still enjoyed it.kind of a middle of the road book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Just What Kind of Mother Are You??

The links between the characters was good

What about Laura Brattan’s performance did you like?

Nicely read at a good pace

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No

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Most enjoyable

This was the story of an ordinary woman plunged into an unthinkable situation. The characters were well thought out and I felt empathy with them. I enjoyed the characterisation and the narration with local accents gave meaning and depth to the story. I would highly recommend this book.

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Kept me interested

This was a great balance between a good story - and an easy listen for my long commute to work.

The characters are believable and well developed. Even though the story seems a bit far-fetched at times, it's told so well, I can forgive the author for that. Definitely worth a listen.

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Fantastic debut!

If you could sum up Just What Kind of Mother Are You? in three words, what would they be?

Very good indeed. I hate to say this but I found the accent very annoying - not the narrator's fault but north east accents just grate on he. But I got used to it!

What other book might you compare Just What Kind of Mother Are You? to, and why?

Ooh. I think it's in a semi- genre of its own.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes. I was very upset and annoyed that after the book finished the author revealed what had inspired her. I didn't finish listening ( it was an author's note after the book had finished and is no spoiler) and was really upset. It in fact made me think in hindsight she had no respect or like of her main character. I also didn't see how it related to the book so was an unnecessary sharing of angst.

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Excellent listen

What did you like most about Just What Kind of Mother Are You??

The narration is excellent - kept me enthralled on my journey to and from work

What did you like best about this story?

Could relate so well to the main character

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