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The Silent Wife
- Narrated by: Emma Spurgin-Hussey
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
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Summary
Lara's life looks perfect on the surface. Gorgeous doting husband Massimo, sweet little son Sandro and the perfect home. Lara knows something about Massimo. Something she can't tell anyone else or everything Massimo has worked so hard for will be destroyed: his job, their reputation, their son. This secret is keeping Lara a prisoner in her marriage.
Maggie is married to Massimo's brother Nico. She knows all of Nico's darkest secrets - or so she thinks. The one day she discovers a letter in the attic which reveals a shocking secret about Nico's first wife Caitlin. Will Maggie set the record straight or keep a lie to protect those she loves?
For a family held together by lies, the truth will come at a devastating price.
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- Sammy
- 23-08-17
I loved this book!
I bought this audio book as an impulse buy to listen to on a six-hour drive in my car (courtesy of attaching my phone through the aux cable). I was mildly interested during the first chapter, but that emotion quickly changed to enraptured. The author has an incredibly satisfying attention to detail when describing her characters' quirks, mannerisms, memories etc etc. The homage paid to working class life and joys through reminiscences of Maggie's mum's flat were fabulously familiar to someone who grew up with all my relatives being from a similar background.
All of the characters, despite being incredibly unique, were believable and impossible not to empathise with (except one who deserves no empathy, But I won't spoil who that is). I am usually very good at predicting twists and turns in books, but this definitely had some complete OMG moments that had me open-mouthed at the wheel on the M6 North. I don't think this novel could ever be called predictable :)
I will definitely be reading more by Kerry Fisher now! And I hope that Emma S-H narrates more books, because she is fabulous!
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- Frances Locke
- 21-09-17
Better analysis of coercive control than The Archers!
Everyone said the BBC had done a great job with the Rob/Helen story - but this was much better and deeper. But also funny - really witty and fantastic style. I laughed but was deeply moved. Couldn't stop listening. Great story. Thank you.
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- Aprilend
- 07-05-17
Two women- one family.
Bought this audio for a long car journey and ended up making excuses to listen to it- gardening, walking dogs, bed time......
Not a thriller, or weird or any of that kind of thing. Just a good read (listen to).
The chapters alternate between two characters whose lives seem perfect to eachother but who both have their own issues.
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- D. Henry
- 13-09-17
Fantastic rread!
Excellent storyline. Characters were clear and imaginable. Couldn't wait to listen to more of it!
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- LalaBean
- 19-09-17
An interesting easy listen.
I enjoyed this family tale with all it's twists and turns. It's a great holiday book and in part, was difficult to switch off.
Sadly, it was slightly spoilt by the narrator's awful Italian accent and I feel it would be much improved by not trying to imitate the accent at all.
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- Carol
- 20-07-17
Would Not Recommend
What did you like best about The Silent Wife? What did you like least?
The whole book was confusing. The characters were not clearly positioned and the endless back and forth between characters left me wishing I had not bothered.
If you’ve listened to books by Kerry Fisher before, how does this one compare?
I have not listed to Kerry Fisher's books before and would not do so again.
What three words best describe Emma Spurgin-Hussey’s performance?
Irritating. Did not like the attempts at Italian accent when no attempt was made to make differences between other characters voices.
If this book were a film would you go see it?
No - definitely not.
Any additional comments?
No.
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- Mrs. J. J. Le M
- 11-09-17
Loved my first audio book!
Great story, brilliantly narrated! Wasn't sure I'd enjoy listening and concentrating to an audio book but it was effortless and thoroughly enjoyable. Would highly recommend!
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- SHARON LUNNON
- 23-07-17
Great read
Not the usual book that I use to read but captured from page 1, will definitely be reading more books by Kerry Fisher
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- T F.
- 10-06-17
Very enjoyable
A laugh out load enjoyable listen.. a realistic heart felt story of families different personalities
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- CM
- 03-10-17
Easy storyline.
I didn't like the narration to begin with, especially the Italian accents, but became accustomed to her voice after a while. The story is an easy listen but too many long winded, fancy descriptions were irritating.
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