Great book for lockdown

I really liked this book. It's a nice conceit, ten people each with a story brought together by a calamitous event. The book has pace, interesting characters, a who-done-it and why. It's engaging and easy to listen to, while walking exercising cooking or gardening, perfect for those in lock-down.

A private jet takes off from Martha's Vineyard with 10 people on board. A media mogul's family,- husband, wife and two children, his rich banker friend and wife, an artist (a casual acquaintance) and the crew of three, Over the sea the plane comes down and all except the artist and a three year old boy are lost. The story is told mostly from the artist-survivor's point of view but throughout the novel each of the other passengers reveals their story. The unravelling is set against the background of current American media, including a 'shock jock' who is an unscrupulous and loathsome character set on exploiting the situation. He appears more repulsive because of my suspicions that there are many real live 'commentators' in the US who are in this mould.

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Brilliant

So well written and beautifully narrated. I loved this book, particularly the way the story unfolded- the main story with a mystery and then an in depth look at each character; their motives, their flaws etc ..I didn't see the ending until very near the end( a refreshing change). Bravo!!!!!👏🏻👏🏻

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A clever story well told

I bought this thanks to the Daily Deal and because I like listening to Jeff Harding so I was delighted to find that I really enjoyed this story which takes the view of each person in the scenario

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fantastic

loved every minute of this book, highly recommend it. Jeff Harding is the ultimate narrator and makes every book come to life. awesome performance.

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couldn't stop listening

a wonderful story I love how you got to know the background to each person on the plane. it was a juicy audiobook to listen to and kept me going on my long drives

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Best book I have listened to, if not ever, then a very long time👍👍

Really enjoyed this booked and a bit of a cliche, but “couldn’t stop listening until I had finished”.
Narrated very well, and a great story. Have already recommended to my friends👍😀

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great story well read

loved it, one of those books that I was sad to finish, well worth a listen

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Fascinating

This is a well crafted story. Each character comes alive as his or her story is told and the descriptions of places are beautifully painted. Most of all, it’s an excellent page turner. I didn’t know what would happen until the last few minutes of the tape.

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AN EXCELLENT LISTEN

Jeff Harding is a favourite and the performance really good. Noah Hawley new to me but will seek out again. Good well drawn structure, tight set pieces that build the story. Lots of reflective background philosophy which suits the life and death of the subject matter.

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Gripping

Thoroughly enjoyed this book...one of my favourite narrators, and I now have a new favourite author. Cracking story, brilliantly told. Gutted it’s ended!

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