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Waiting for Wednesday
- A Frieda Klein Novel, Book 3
- Narrated by: Beth Chalmers
- Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins
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Summary
Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Waiting for Wednesday, the thrilling third installment in the bestselling Frieda Klein series, written by Nicci French and read by the actress Beth Chalmers.
Ruth Lennox, beloved mother of three, is found by her daughter in a pool of her own blood. Who would want to murder an ordinary housewife? And why? Psychotherapist Frieda Klein finds she has an unusually personal connection with DCI Karlsson’s latest case. She is no longer working with him in an official capacity, but when her niece befriends Ruth Lennox’s son, Ted, she finds herself in the awkward position of confidante to both Karlsson and Ted. When it emerges that Ruth was leading a secret life, her family closes ranks and Karlsson finds he needs Frieda’s help more than ever before.
But Frieda is distracted. Having survived an attack on her life, she is struggling to stay in control and when a patient’s chance remark rings an alarm bell, she finds herself chasing down a path that seems to lead to a serial killer who has long escaped detection. Or is it merely a symptom of her own increasingly fragile mind? Because, as Frieda knows, every step closer to a killer is one more step into a darkness from which there may be no return…
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- Mr Chops
- 23-10-13
Entertaining
Would you listen to Waiting for Wednesday again? Why?
No. I rarely read / listen to a book twice. There is not enough depth to this one for a second visit, good first time though.
Any additional comments?
The characters are not quite believable. Stereotype 'dumb' policeman who doesn't believe the amateur, angelic lead who constantly wants her flat, a bath, to be left alone but always denies herself these things for others, she could have done with some bad traits/ moments to make her more realistic.
If you can overlook these weaknesses it is a fun read to pass the time. The narration is excellent.
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- Simon Evers
- 03-08-13
Best so far
If you could sum up Waiting for Wednesday in three words, what would they be?
Intriguing, well-written, exciting
What was one of the most memorable moments of Waiting for Wednesday?
Towards the end - discovering who was guilty!
What aspect of Beth Chalmers’s performance might you have changed?
She is not very good with men's voices - in particular her portrayal of Karlsson I found grated a bit. Very good with women, and Frieda in particular.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Sad, more than anything - particularly with the family being torn apart.
Any additional comments?
To my mind, the best of the Frieda novels to date.
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- EVA
- 17-05-16
Consistently good
I liked this book as Frida was recovering from her previous horrific experience from Tuesday's book. Her family and friends are still chaotic and Frida is constantly looking for peace. Looking forward to the next one and waiting for Dean......
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- RJS
- 29-04-23
Glad I kept listening
Better than the last book the story really kept me guessing to the end.
I'm not convinced by the love interest though he seems a bit 2D or maybe he's not what he seems?
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- Jill
- 29-06-13
Gripping and satisfactorily complex
If you are new to this series I recommend you first read the preceding 2 books in the series. Most of the book is a stand-alone story, well-plotted and enjoyable, but there is the continuing background thread of Frieda's past coming back to haunt her in the nebulous form of Dean, so two stories really, developing at different paces.
Frieda is also developing nicely as a character too, and remains interesting - in this book we see a far more vulnerable person and sides of her character we haven't seen before. I found her more likeable as I began to understand some of her background and what drives her. Sandy is still a bit of a cardboard cut-out, but we get a bit more under the skin of Carlsson the detective - we learn more about the pressures of his working/private life and the relationship between him and Frieda deepens nicely.
Beth Chalmers narrates very crisply and cleanly and is a pleasure to listen to!
All in all, the satisfyingly complex plot that you would expect from a Nicci French novel, but with the added dimensions of longer term plot and character development that a series allows. If you are a fan then this will not disappoint!
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- J. M. M.
- 04-01-18
Freda book 3
Much better than books 1 and 2 which were enjoyable but a little weak. This one had humour as well as mayhem and was an enjoyable listen.
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- Paddy and Caroline
- 27-10-15
Good story that I recommend
Enjoyed the book, without having heard /read the previous books in this series, so good as a stand alone. Wasn't sure about the narrator to begin with - her voice didn't seem to fit, but the more I listened, the less her voice grated with me and I appreciated how good she is at giving voices to the characters and reading the story.
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- Kindle Customer
- 06-06-23
I’m hooked
Well written and well narrated
Can’t wait to catch up on the next few books
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- Julie
- 26-06-14
Interesting but depressing
I bought this book because it was on offer and I enjoy thrillers. It started well, but I should have read the first 2 books in the series before beginning this one as the author kept referring to things that happened in the previous books, which was confusing.
This story did not sweep me along. I actually got bored with the plot and I was relieved when it was over. I also found the voice of the reader very depressing after a while.
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- Sara
- 17-09-13
Beth Chalmers is a terrible narrator
I was so distracted by the narration that I found it very hard to get into the book (I have to say this has never happened to me before in 5 years of monthly Audible books: I'm not picky!). She has a very nasal tone which makes all the characters sound sarcastic.
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