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Witness
- Narrated by: Colleen Prendergast
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- Mary’s
- 07-01-21
Totally awful book
I have read this authors books before and enjoyed them, this one was awful, kept waiting for story to kick in but it never did, I agree with other reviewers the narrator had a really whiney voice
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- sarah
- 19-10-20
The readers voice
The readers voice spoilt this for me massively. She has a whiny voice with a slight north east accent. Think a Manchester accent would have fitted better Story was ok. Not the best of the authors with I’ve read. But unsure if the readers voice didn’t help.
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- Naomi
- 12-10-20
Another goody from Heller
Narrator done a good job, an enjoyable listen. Mandasue Heller is a firm favorite of mine and although this book wasn't my favourite, it didn't disappoint!
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- Blair
- 28-09-20
Enjoyed!
Enjoyed everything about this book which pulled you into a storyline that was compelling and interesting. The beginning was a little off putting until the real story kicked into action. Well narrated.
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- Mrs. C. Brazil
- 19-09-20
Last 2 books fab
Thank you Mandysue x & ur fab narrator. it's not just because I'm from Manchester - I was disappointed by a book a while ago - but LOVED it last 2 books. Thank you - for literally hours of enjoyment..