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The Maidens
- A Novel
- By: Alex Michaelides
- Narrated by: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Louise Brealey
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,494
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,395
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Story4 out of 5 stars 8,363
Mariana Andros is a brilliant but troubled group therapist who becomes fixated on The Maidens when one member, a friend of Mariana’s niece Zoe, is found murdered in Cambridge. Mariana, who was once herself a student at the university, quickly suspects that behind the idyllic beauty of the spires and turrets, and beneath the ancient traditions, lies something sinister. And she becomes convinced that, despite his alibi, Edward Fosca is guilty of the murder. But why would the professor target one of his students?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing
- By Beth on 06-15-21
- The Maidens
- A Novel
- By: Alex Michaelides
- Narrated by: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Louise Brealey
Overall Disappointed
Reviewed: 07-23-21
I loved Michaelides’ first book (the Silent Patient), so I was looking forward to this one. The ending was kind of interesting, but the build up was drawn out. Also, some of the events that carry the plot seemed unlikely to actually happen.
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The Last Mrs. Parrish
- A Novel
- By: Liv Constantine
- Narrated by: Suzanne Elise Freeman, Meghan Wolf
- Length: 12 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 26,755
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 24,135
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 24,101
Amber Patterson is fed up. She's tired of being a nobody: a plain, invisible woman who blends into the background. She deserves more - a life of money and power like the one blond-haired, blue-eyed goddess Daphne Parrish takes for granted. To everyone in the exclusive town of Bishops Harbor, Connecticut, Daphne - a socialite and philanthropist - and her real-estate mogul husband, Jackson, are a couple straight out of a fairy tale. Amber's envy could eat her alive...if she didn't have a plan.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The house of lies!
- By CMiles1985 on 11-21-17
- The Last Mrs. Parrish
- A Novel
- By: Liv Constantine
- Narrated by: Suzanne Elise Freeman, Meghan Wolf
Surface-Level Story That I Was Happy to Finish
Reviewed: 10-19-18
I usually love this two-perspective style of storytelling, but the Last Mrs. Parrish was not as well done as other similar books. The plot of this book was not deep nor well thought out. The characters had no obstacles or challenges that they had to overcome. Instead, all of the character's plans perfectly fell into place. I felt frustrated with how unbelievable the story transpired. Also, the big twist became obvious about 30% through the book.
If you're searching for an engrossing book with a deep plot, characters that develop, and surprising twists, look elsewhere.
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The Breakdown
- By: B. A. Paris
- Narrated by: Georgia Maguire
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,238
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8,391
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Story4 out of 5 stars 8,379
Cass is having a hard time since the night she saw the car in the woods, on the winding rural road, in the middle of a downpour, with the woman sitting inside - the woman who was killed. She's been trying to put the crime out of her mind; what could she have done, really? It's a dangerous road to be on in the middle of a storm. Her husband would be furious if he knew she'd broken her promise not to take that shortcut home. And she probably would only have been hurt herself if she'd stopped.
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5 out of 5 stars
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BUY BUY BUY! Read review NO SPOILERS
- By Very disappointed on 07-24-17
- The Breakdown
- By: B. A. Paris
- Narrated by: Georgia Maguire
Not as good as Behind Closed Doors
Reviewed: 12-12-17
I really enjoyed Behind Closed Doors, and I was looking forward to another book by B.A. Paris. But this book was not nearly as good. The protagonist was incredibly nieve, and the story took forever to develop. 6 hours of waiting for the twist was much too long. By that point, it seemed clear how the book would end. All of the clues were pretty obvious.
The narrator did a fine job, though.
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Don't Let Go
- By: Harlan Coben
- Narrated by: Steven Weber
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11,694
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10,636
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10,586
Suburban New Jersey Detective Napoleon “Nap” Dumas hasn't been the same since senior year of high school, when his twin brother Leo and Leo’s girlfriend Diana were found dead on the railroad tracks - and Maura, the girl Nap considered the love of his life, broke up with him and disappeared without explanation. For fifteen years, Nap has been searching, both for Maura and for the real reason behind his brother's death. And now, it looks as though he may finally find what he's been looking for.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The new Harlan Coben?!
- By shelley on 10-01-17
- Don't Let Go
- By: Harlan Coben
- Narrated by: Steven Weber
The ending got me.
Reviewed: 11-28-17
My ratings are primarily based on the book's ending. Leading up to it, the story kept me sort of intrigued but I was listening out of obligation since I didn't want to waste the purchase. The story seemed silly until the end when I got caught off guard. I'm happy that I kept going. The narrator also does a great job. I'd recommend this story.
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The Girl You Lost
- By: Kathryn Croft
- Narrated by: Jot Davies, Willow Nash
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,097
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,874
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2,870
Eighteen years ago Simone Porter's six-month-old daughter, Helena, was abducted. Simone and husband Matt have slowly rebuilt their shattered lives, but the pain at losing their child has never left them. Then a young woman, Grace, appears out of the blue and tells Simone she has information about her stolen baby. But just who is Grace - and can Simone trust her? When Grace herself disappears, Simone becomes embroiled in a desperate search for her baby and the woman who has vital clues about her whereabouts.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Oh Snap.. Is She or isn't She The Girl You Lost?
- By David Dearing on 09-21-16
- The Girl You Lost
- By: Kathryn Croft
- Narrated by: Jot Davies, Willow Nash
Recommend You Go Elsewhere
Reviewed: 04-25-17
Overall, this book was unimpressive. This review uses general terms to make sure not to spoil the story. The characters disappointed me most. Few of the characters developed throughout the story to a level beyond reacting to their basic emotions. None of the characters developed an interesting personality. Also, some of the events flowed very unrealistically. There were multiple instances that didn't seem like a realistic way for the characters to feel or seem like a realistic way events would unfold. Lastly, the ending was predictable, I guessed it by the middle of the book. Admittedly, it was one of multiple guesses that I had.
As for positive parts, the best part of the story was the performance by the male narrator. He did a great job representing the character as sinister but also relatable.
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Right Behind You
- FBI Profiler, Book 7
- By: Lisa Gardner
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels, Teri Schnaubelt
- Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,670
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,101
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,069
Eight years ago, Sharlah May Nash's older brother beat their drunken father to death with a baseball bat in order to save both of their lives. Now thirteen years old, Sharlah has finally moved on. About to be adopted by retired FBI profiler Pierce Quincy, and his partner, Rainie Conner, Sharlah loves one thing best about her new family: they are all experts on monsters.
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5 out of 5 stars
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As always a 5 Star Lisa Gardner book!
- By shelley on 02-02-17
- Right Behind You
- FBI Profiler, Book 7
- By: Lisa Gardner
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels, Teri Schnaubelt
Above Average Story
Reviewed: 03-08-17
Overall, I enjoyed the book. But I was not really captivated by the story until the second half of the book. The lead into the mystery took too long to develop. Nonetheless, I would recommend for an easy listen.
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Hidden Bodies
- (A You Novel)
- By: Caroline Kepnes
- Narrated by: Santino Fontana
- Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10,687
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,783
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,754
Joe Goldberg is no stranger to hiding bodies. In the past 10 years, this 30-something has buried four of them, collateral damage in his quest for love. Now he's heading west to Los Angeles, the city of second chances, determined to put his past behind him. In Hollywood, Joe blends in effortlessly with the other young upstarts. He eats guac, works in a bookstore, and flirts with a journalist neighbor. But while others seem fixated on their own reflections, Joe can't stop looking over his shoulder.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I want Caroline Kepnes for my new best friend!
- By Hihosilver on 02-28-16
- Hidden Bodies
- (A You Novel)
- By: Caroline Kepnes
- Narrated by: Santino Fontana
Fantastic Follow-Up!
Reviewed: 02-08-17
What made the experience of listening to Hidden Bodies the most enjoyable?
The narrator in this book is incredible; he really makes you feel like you're actually inside the mind of Joe Goldberg. Surprisingly, I liked this book was better than 'You'. If you like 'You,' then you will undoubtedly enjoy this book. If you haven't read/listened to You, then do not get this; You have to listen to 'You' before this book.
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You
- By: Caroline Kepnes
- Narrated by: Santino Fontana
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,875
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 19,106
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 19,070
Beck is everything Joe has ever wanted: she's gorgeous, tough, razor-smart, and sexy beyond his wildest dreams. Joe needs to have her, and he'll stop at nothing to do so. As he begins to insinuate himself into her life - her friendships, her email, her phone - she can’t resist her feelings for a guy who seems custom-made for her. So when her boyfriend, Benji, mysteriously disappears, Beck and Joe fall into a tumultuous affair. But there's more to Beck than her oh-so-perfect façade.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow. This. Book.
- By Em on 07-17-15
- You
- By: Caroline Kepnes
- Narrated by: Santino Fontana
Top to Bottom Great!
Reviewed: 01-27-17
Definitely one of the best audio books that I've ever listened to. Very interesting perspective.
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Try Not to Breathe
- A Novel
- By: Holly Seddon
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden, Katharine Lee McEwan
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,861
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,435
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,424
Alex Dale is lost. Destructive habits have cost her a marriage and a journalism career. All she has left is her routine: a morning run until her body aches, then a few hours of forgettable work before the past grabs hold and drags her down. Every day is treading water, every night is drowning. Until Alex discovers Amy Stevenson. Amy Stevenson, who was just another girl from a nearby town until the day she was found unconscious after a merciless assault. Amy Stevenson, who has been in a coma for fifteen years, forgotten by the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I lost sleep!
- By T-AudibleAddict-do NOT cure on 02-25-16
- Try Not to Breathe
- A Novel
- By: Holly Seddon
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden, Katharine Lee McEwan
Predictable
Reviewed: 11-16-16
Would you recommend Try Not to Breathe to your friends? Why or why not?
I enjoyed the story overall. The characters were well written and were very interesting. I found the story to be rather predictable. Good overall though.
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The Dark Tower I
- The Gunslinger
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 40,076
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35,812
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 35,714
In the first book of this brilliant series, Stephen King introduces listeners to one of his most powerful creations: Roland of Gilead, The Last Gunslinger. He is a haunting figure, a loner on a spellbinding journey into good and evil. In his desolate world, which frighteningly mirrors our own, Roland tracks The Man in Black, encounters an enticing woman named Alice, and begins a friendship with the boy from New York named Jake.
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4 out of 5 stars
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LIKE A DULL AX THROUGH A CALF'S BRAIN
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 01-14-16
- The Dark Tower I
- The Gunslinger
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: George Guidall
Love King, Hated This Book
Reviewed: 10-04-16
I couldn't get past the first hour. After 11-22-63, The Stand, and the Kermit Hodges' trilogy I thought I couldn't go wrong with King. I was completely wrong, I hated this book.
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