Loved it

I wasn’t expecting to ever like the main character. But it was a gradual shift towards great fondness for the character. I’m so glad I listen to it on audio rather than having read it as I enjoyed the occasional sound affects and definitely the narration. I did laugh I did have a few tears and the last hour was very tense. Fantastic debut novel👍🏻👍🏻

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Buy this book!!!!

Quite simply the best book on audible. Loved this from start to finish. So invested in this story and the unnamed heroine. An intense roller coaster that I never wanted to get off. I can't wait to see it televised and very much looking forward to a sequel. The narrator was phenomenal too. I will tell everyone to buy this, its fantastic. I could go into detail but simply don't want to give anything away. Just buy it, you won't regret it.

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Glad I stuck it out.

At times I hated the protagonist because she was unbearably whiney, but the ending made it worth it.

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Spellbinding

I read the book. I bought it on Audible . It’s the most original story I’ve read in years. I just loved it; it’s a cracking story filled with wit, wisdom, fear, and humour. Not a fluffy story a proper nail biter. I even shed a few tears along the way. Please, please write a sequel. I beg you. And thank you.

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Loved this

I never write reviews and I'm not really a fan of apocalyptic fiction either but had to write something for this because I absolutely loved it. I found the character maddening and yet relatable, narration was fantastic, I even cried once. I can't wait to read this authors next book.

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Best Book in Ages

I loved this book!! I didn't know how it would land for me, all things considered with the last few years, but it really triggered my imagination. I have struggled lately to find a book that I can stay with, but this is an audible 'page turner'. I recommend it totally and already have put several friends onto it, all are pleased with it so far. Great writer, look forward to her next. Let's hope its not about a world disaster as we will be forced to sit up and take notice.

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Best book I've read in ages!

Fab fab story and narration! Not normally my go to genre, but was absolutely gripped by this! Must read!

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Outstanding, gripping novel with the perfect narration

Do buy this. I read the book when it first came out and loved it. Innovative and gripping, People talk about edge of the seat writing but this really lives up to that phrase. The characterisation and journey was profound and engaging. Whoever said it was like fleabag is doing it a disservice, This character is one who will stay with you: she has depth, wit, vulnerability and authenticity. She’s more of an every woman living inside us who we never let others see, a flawed, brave heroine. I was equally gripped by the audible book as the narration breathes life in to this complex character in a perfectly satisfying way. The best audible narration I’ve experienced so far and the acting is every bit as outstanding as the writing. Thank you.

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Fantastic story and excellent narration

I almost scrolled past this book whilst looking for something to listen to, but I’m glad I stopped and read the blurb and listened to a sample. Certainly this book won’t be for everyone as it features a pandemic and references Covid, however I really enjoyed it. As the book is written as a transcription of a recording by the main character I felt listening to the audiobook added something to the story. The narration was fantastic, was more acting than just reading, and I felt she really got across the emotions of the protagonist.

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Much better than the blurb suggests

The audio production on this is great, very inventive. The narrator acts some of the more dramatic scenes and it's very effective . It also has minimalist occasional background sound effects that work nicely to build the atmosphere. The story is about a deadly pandemic which struck hard about two years after our current REAL one. We accompany our un-named female protagonist as everyone else dies seemingly except her. She roams London, lives in hotels, finds food, and it's all written so well. As she goes along, she analyses her life and relationships. Don't miss this post pandemic - isfah - speculative fiction which is very grounded.

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