Slow to start but really worth it

Took me a couple of attempts to get into this book but it was really worth it and has a very good twist to the tale at the end

The characters are well portrayed and they really come alive and the voices to match them

I ended up really rooting for the main character

Very pleased I didn’t give up on it as I would have missed a good book

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Fab u lous Exellent narration and storyline.

Fab u lous !!! storyline, narration were excellent. Even loved the swearing!!!!!!! Will miss this read

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I swear I am not lying

Way to much bad language and so much unnecessary.
The idea of the story is very good I would have enjoyed it more with only a little use of the f word and quite a bit more humour.

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very grippimg

tbh it took me a chapter to get into it thought it would b a return however not the case. found myself getting really involved urging Sarah to wake up, getting really annoyed at her mom!! did I anticipate the end? in hind sight I guess yes but only after I had finished the book and reflected!! very good

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Really good read

Great story with convincing characters, especially Kelly, loved her! Keeps you hooked right from the offset. Covers some very dark topics but does this really well. Definitely recommended.

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loved this

really clever twist to story. thought I would struggle to like this with there being someone in a coma, but it was a most entertaining and enthralling listen. I loved it.

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thank you. great story. great narration.

LOVE this. great narration. Sarah. Kelly. carol. thank you. thank you. thank you. great story line.

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Awesome

I listened to this audio book in one day, I could not put it down. Kelly is hilarious, despite the seriousness of the story. Brilliantly written and excellent narration. Very sad it had to end.

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Surprising story. Very good

I didn't have an issue with the swearing it was so true to life. Kelly's voice was a bit annoying but bearable. iInteresting storyline. Very unexpected ending. Such true and deep understanding of teenager life. Such an insight into a bad relationship and how evil men can be.

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Intriguing investigation of coma & crime

Firstly, having read other reviews of the audiobook which almost put me off, I want to loosely respond to them.
Yes, there is a lot of bad language. Bee uses it realistically to depict youth in a deprived area which rings true. If you don’t like bad language steer clear! Having grown up & taught in such places there is an undeniable & sad truth to the characters of Kelly & her peers.
As far as the accents of the narrators are concerned, I can’t criticize as my accent isn’t Irish/other accents mentioned. The accents sounded acceptable, but others can make more reliable judgements.

As to the coma experience, I can relate having been in one and then in a period of ‘waking coma’. I appeared awake but have only ‘islands of memory’ referred to in the book as ‘islands of wakefulness’ I believe.
I’m not sure of the accuracy of this part of the book & a bit dubious about Sarah’s awakening as I drifted in and out of consciousness, but her ability to hear all that is going on is believable. The sadly typical attitude of the consultant annoyed me in its accuracy.

Sarah’s story was a desperately sad one & the attitude of her parents was dismal & could perhaps have been developed further. Her mother was completely heartless, her father at times supportive & strong, but he failed to truly stand up for Sarah. The introduction of Carol, Sarah’s sister, was a little confusing & underdeveloped. The nurses were amusingly characterized and I enjoyed their differences in character.

The story itself was interesting & tantalizing, guessing once the words ‘it wasn’t meant to be like this’ were out of Kelly’s mouth that she was more deeply involved.
The story was clunky in places as we got to know the 2 central characters and about Kelly’s school experience; it’s a debut novel that’s quite complex and I found it a great first go. I’d already listened to & enjoyed Every Move You Make and I’m glad I’ve listened to both. Recommend both.

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