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The Perfect Family
- Narrated by: Katie Villa
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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"Mummy, she’s gone...."
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- Wayne
- 08-02-19
Awesome story with excellent narrating.
I don’t tent to write reviews much (don’t normally know what to say), but this audiobook was cracking. I enjoyed every minute of it and was quite disappointed when it finished.
Big credit to the narrator, she was a pleasure to listen to. I have listened to a lot of audiobooks where the narrator had ruined a perfectly good story.
I look forward to listening to another one of Shalini’s books.
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- G L Baker
- 30-03-19
fab book
narrator was fab. I really bought into the characters. twists and turns throughout, which keeps you hooked.
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- FELICITY GAINARD
- 01-12-18
Brilliant
Well !!! Started off abit boring but couldn’t stop listening once the story kicked off . Well worth my credit .
7 people found this helpful
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- Anonymous User
- 18-06-19
loved this book
great story and characters. Beautifully told by katie villa.Got through in 1 and a half days
6 people found this helpful
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- Tony
- 21-05-19
A page turner with a great ending!
Great little psychological thriller to get through in a coupe of week. Really enjoyed the book.
6 people found this helpful
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- MrsDevoted
- 03-04-19
wow, what a twist!!
The narration was second to none. I listened to this entire book in one day whilst decorating.
best story I've listened to from audible.
6 people found this helpful
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- Rona morris
- 14-11-18
Amazing
I thought the previous book had twists in it this one just jumped 10 levels of amazing
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- angie
- 13-06-19
Gripping story
What a gripping drama! Had me hooked from the first chapter to the last!
Will now bye another book from this author
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- Sue
- 04-12-18
Fairly good read.
I found the story a little predictable however I still did not expect the twist at the end.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-12-21
brilliant
cannot get enough of this author. characters, twists all keep you intrigued right to the end.
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- Wendi
- 02-12-18
Solid Psychological Thriller
I have a weakness for British narrated psychological thrillers. I can't help it. They are my guilty pleasure. 'The Perfect Family' is different. Yes, a child is missing but the child is found right away- and that's just the beginning of the problems that faces our family.
This is fairly fast paced with interesting characters, and although I figured out the ending before 'the twist,' there were a few things that were a surprise.
Having said this, I've never read a Shalina Boland book before, and I will definitely be ordering more. I enjoyed her style, her pace, and the story was very good. I would recommend this to any fan of psychological thrillers.
4 solid stars,
-Wendi
44 people found this helpful
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- archeaomk2
- 20-11-18
Loved it!
This book was one of the best books that I have listened to so far! I loved both the story and the narration!
9 people found this helpful
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- Lois Hansen
- 22-06-19
Definitely recommend this read
My interest was held all the way throughout the book. Plus I loved the surprise ending.
7 people found this helpful
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- Angela M. Dokos
- 10-11-18
Loved it.
Great story. Loved the plot. Felt bad for the children. Loved the twist. I knew it couldn’t be as it seemed, so I was excited when it was revealed.
10 people found this helpful
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- Janine Iacolo
- 22-06-19
Very Gripping!
The story at the beginning offered events that seemed random and unconnected. But that is just not the case! The storyline was amazing and well worth the time to listen (or read). I found every opportunity I could for the book. I simply couldn't wait for the ending! What a great ending and even more exciting that this could easily have a sequel.
4 people found this helpful
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- Jennifer Bloech
- 27-12-18
Terrible Lifetime Movie rip-off
Every single thing about the story was overdone and cliched. All of the characters were overly stereotypical, there’s nothing positive I can say about this book. Totally predictable, totally boring, don’t bother.
4 people found this helpful
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- B. Gordon
- 09-05-19
sensational
Loved it!!!! Caught my attention immediately and never let it go. Fabulous choice for all!
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- wdarling
- 08-12-18
Tired story, done over and over and over again
Books like this, with a four star average review, make me question audible audiences! This story was predictable, unrealistic and honestly, dumb. No “shocking ending” - a villain was thrown In although we didn’t know hardly anything about this person.
This was a bad Deja vu to the DOZENS of terrible *domestic dramas*, same but different, trying to appeal to the “if you loved Gone Girl, you’ll LOVE this!” audience.
Save the credit. Seriously.
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- G.D.
- 18-05-19
exciting!
I loved all the twists and turns in this story. anyone that's ever with infidelity can and will identify with the character
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- Bama gal
- 15-01-19
Great book
I couldn't stop listening. It was so good with a good twist that I didn't expect.
2 people found this helpful