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The Night Away
- Narrated by: Rosamund Hine
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Their baby was supposed to be mine....
No relationship is perfect. But since the birth of baby Mabel seven months ago, Amber and George have been in desperate need of a night away. Mabel is all that Amber has ever wanted, but she can’t deny that sometimes she struggles to cope. George has booked them into a luxury hotel, and Amber’s sister is babysitting. Yet just as they are ready to leave, Amber can’t suppress a feeling of worry....
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- MrsMonroe
- 01-04-21
Terrible ending
What an absolutely awful ending! No twist, no cliffhanger, no surprises.
Every character bar Ruby is a narcissist.
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- Megan Painter
- 06-03-21
Amazing!
Completely addictive. Best book I’ve listened to in a long time. Even though I thought I know what was going on quite early on it kept me guessing and had lots of surprises.
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- Gadgeteria
- 13-02-21
A Good Listen
Good plot and good narration make this an incredible read. I enjoyed the characters and the chapter variation from different character points of view.
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- DramaQueen
- 17-07-21
Hooked
A great listen. All round very good. The conclusion didn't drag either. Going to get another by this author and narrator if I can
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- deb
- 09-06-21
Worth a credit!
Best audio book I've listened to in a while.
Quite disappointed in the ending ,a shame but lots of unexpected action and storyline mostly very good .
Refreshing to listen to a mystery that does not involve full on sex, gory details of murder etc
Definitely worth reading/listening to
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-06-21
Absolutely loved it!
Not usually a fan of ‘missing child’ books. They get a bit repetitive: the anxious mother, the angry father, the calm yet assertive detective who never actually achieves anything. But this one was very different, especially since the author took the time to introduce the child and get to know them. By the time they were taken, I’d become quite attached to her and was heartbroken for the parents. The twists were quite unexpected and the main characters very relatable. Definitely recommend.
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- Louise Carroll
- 20-04-21
Lock down friend
Very enjoyable, well written and keeps you guessing. So worth a listen. Something to look forward in a time when little else available to us, a real lockdown friend 👍
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- Anonymous User
- 07-05-21
Great story spoiled by ap rubbish ending
slow to start with but stick with it as the story builds and builds lots of twists and turns and a really good narrater, all this was spoiled however by a rushed ending that wasn't plausible, which is why only 4 stars, bit more time on the final ending of the book and it would have been my favourite of the year so far as it keeps you guessing and makes you want to know what happens next.
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-02-21
Not the greatest but finished
I really enjoy this authors book. the ex wife was fantastic but struggled with this book. the story line was ok. it followed a few books with simular stories. the characters were predictable and seems the ending was wrapped up in one chapter.
not much thought went into it. I found i was saying to myself 'well that wouldn't happen in real life'
an ok book but finished anyway
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- MA Reviewer
- 11-11-20
4.5 Stars!
THE NIGHT AWAY was a fast-paced psychological thriller with many twists and turns.
Yes, it only takes one night to destroy a family and this book is EXHIBIT A. Author Jess Ryder did an excellent job pacing the storyline and developing an intriguing plot with compelling characters. Although most of the characters were not very likable (with the exception of younger sister Ruby), I really felt like I knew each character's pains/challenges and understood where they were coming from.
Also notable was the author's decision to unfold the storyline with multiple POVs from the main characters. Sometimes using this strategy makes a book difficult to follow but this author made it work.
The book's narration was superb.
This book's ending is why this book did not earn a 5-star review from me. The ending was abrupt, contrived, and borderline disjointed. I felt like the author lost steam in the last stretch (been there, done that!) and this was disappointing.
This was my first Jess Ryder book and I will certainly be looking forward to enjoying this writer's future books.
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- DeRoseBreathe
- 19-03-21
Enjoyed it
Listened to this nonstop over a period of a day and a half while doing this and that so I would have to back it up to make sure I didn’t miss anything. And then finally when everything was done I finally got to go though it straight on. I liked it. I liked the twists and the sisters getting along and the caring and I appreciate the author going easy on the cuss words and no sex scenes. It was awesome! I want a good story not a book on sex and cussing. So thank you. Just I don’t get it as to why is the cuss word always Jesus’ name? When I was a nasty cusser I cussed a lot. But never Gods name or Jesus’ name. I just don’t get that one. Anyhow I like how all the characters ended up having their own story behind the story. This is my first book by her. Hope others follow same pattern.
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- horslovr
- 15-06-21
This should be called The Waste Of A Night
I can’t believe that this inane book got any positive reviews. What a waste of a credit and my time. I held out thinking it was going to get better- it did not.
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- Wendi
- 12-01-21
Solid Thriller- Title Is Deceiving
The Night Away was a fairly good read and I enjoyed it. I wish that the title of the book were different, because I think it sort of throws off the reader/listener. There is indeed a night away where the main couple in the book go for a mini break but it seems really minor and not important to the story.
The book is about a baby being kidnapped while sister babysits for an exhausted couple. It's fairly fast paced, but the characters aren't the most likable, and the story itself is a bit underwhelming yet still, a solid psychological thriller.
-Wendi
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- cyndi
- 14-04-21
Great story
Great story I thoroughly enjoyed it. But the ending was a huge let down. Leaves you hanging.
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- Ciara B.
- 23-06-21
So boring
It took everything I had in me to get through this book. So bad. Dragged on and on and on and on. Don’t waste a credit!
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- Amy Hall
- 17-06-21
Great read!
Very pleased with this book. Couldn't stop listening until finished. Loved it! Can't wait to read more of this author. Worth the credit!
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- VinMo
- 03-06-21
Loved it - not a dull moment
I loved this book. Totally engrossing - the tension was steady throughout… finished it in less than 24 hours 😬. I’m going to try out the author’s book that’s previewed at the end of this one (I think it’s called The Ex-wife) ASAP because even though the book is done, I am not.
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- 16-07-21
Predictable
Narration had barely any distinction between characters, story was stale and predictable. Save your credit.
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Worth the credit!
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