Pretty as a Picture
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Narrated by:
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Julia Whelan
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By:
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Elizabeth Little
About this listen
A Wall Street Journal, Seattle Times, and CrimeReads Best Mystery Book of 2020
"Funny, fast-paced, and a pleasure to read." (The Wall Street Journal)
An egomaniacal movie director, an isolated island, and a decades-old murder - the addictive new novel from the best-selling author of Dear Daughter
Marissa Dahl, a shy but successful film editor, travels to a small island off the coast of Delaware to work with the legendary - and legendarily demanding - director Tony Rees on a feature film with a familiar logline.
Some girl dies.
It's not much to go on, but the specifics don't concern Marissa. Whatever the script is, her job is the same. She'll spend her days in the editing room, doing what she does best: turning pictures into stories.
But she soon discovers that on this set, nothing is as it's supposed to be - or as it seems. There are rumors of accidents and indiscretions, of burgeoning scandals and perilous schemes. Half the crew has been fired. The other half wants to quit. Even the actors have figured out something is wrong. And no one seems to know what happened to the editor she was hired to replace.
Then she meets the intrepid and incorrigible teenage girls who are determined to solve the real-life murder that is the movie's central subject, and before long, Marissa is drawn into the investigation herself.
The only problem is, the killer may still be on the loose. And he might not be finished.
A wickedly funny exploration of our cultural addiction to tales of murder and mayhem and a thrilling, behind-the-scenes whodunit, Pretty as a Picture is a captivating pause-resister from one of the most distinctive voices in crime fiction.
©2020 Elizabeth Little (P)2020 Penguin AudioListeners also enjoyed...
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Critic reviews
"Elizabeth Little is part of an exciting new generation of crime writers who have been bending this sturdy genre into new, unexpected shapes. Pretty as a Picture is a glorious buffet - a twisty story, a cinephile's delight, a knockout of a heroine. I loved it." (Laura Lippman, New York Times best-selling author of Lady in the Lake and Sunburn)
"I am a sucker for a tough yet vulnerable heroine, and in Pretty as a Picture, Elizabeth Little gives the reader an excellent one, and sets her against a brilliantly toxic backdrop of glitz and entitlement." (Ruth Ware, New York Times best-selling author of The Turn of the Key and The Woman in Cabin 10)
"Engaging and irresistible from the very first page, Pretty as a Picture is a smart and compelling thriller filled with surprises. Little writes with such a clear, confident, and witty voice, I found myself smiling as I read." (Alafair Burke, New York Times best-selling author of The Better Sister)
"Pretty as a Picture is a remarkable thriller that succeeds on almost too many levels. It’s sharp and stylish, witty and fierce, not to mention extremely intelligent. Little perfectly and expertly conjures the unglamorous side of filmmaking - the gruesome grind of a movie shoot - in meticulous detail. This is no mere crime novel, but a must read for anyone with a passion for movies or the industry." (Ivy Pochoda, author of Wonder Valley)
"Pretty as a Picture is an atmospheric thriller that sparkles with intelligence and irrepressible wit, anchored by the singular voice of Marissa Dahl, a mega-competent female film editor plagued by anxiety. Elizabeth Little has an impeccable ear for dialogue and a sharp eye for detail, and she's created a page-turner that is as well written as it is captivating. I enjoyed every scene and sentence of this glorious book." (Steph Cha, author of Your House Will Pay)
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MG Martin lives and breathes geek culture. She works as a writer for the comic book company she idolized as a kid. But despite her love of hooded vigilantes, MG prefers her comics stay on the page. But when someone in LA starts recreating crime scenes from her favorite comic book, MG is the LAPD’s best - and only - lead. She recognizes the golden arrow left at the scene as the calling card of her favorite comic book hero. The thing is…superheroes aren’t real. Are they? When Detective Kildaire asks for her comic book expertise, MG is more than up for the adventure.
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Hit or Miss, Saved by the Narrator
- By Dubi on 02-06-19
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Spying in High Heels
- By: Gemma Halliday
- Narrated by: Caroline Shaffer
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
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LA shoe designer Maddie Springer lives her life by three rules: Fashion. Fashion. Fashion. But when she stumbles upon the work of a brutal killer, her life takes an unexpected turn from Manolos to murder. And things only get worse when her boyfriend disappears - along with $20 million in embezzled funds - and her every move is suddenly under scrutiny by the LAPD's sexiest cop. With the help of her post-menopausal bridezilla of a mother, a 300-pound psychic, and one seriously oversexed best friend, Maddie finds herself stepping out of her stilettos and onto the trail of a murderer.
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Very fun listen
- By Annette on 08-05-12
By: Gemma Halliday
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The Amateurs
- By: Sara Shepard
- Narrated by: Renee Chambliss
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
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As soon as Seneca Frazier sees the post on the Case Not Closed website about Helena Kelly, she's hooked. Helena's high-profile disappearance five years earlier is the one that originally got Seneca addicted to true crime. It's the reason she's a member of the site in the first place. So when Maddy Wright, her best friend from the CNC site, invites Seneca to spend spring break in Connecticut looking into the cold case, she immediately packs her bag.
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Most irritating narrator ever!
- By Hilary on 04-06-17
By: Sara Shepard
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Alex, Approximately
- By: Jenn Bennett
- Narrated by: Amy Melissa Bentley
- Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
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Classic movie buff Bailey "Mink" Rydell has spent months crushing on a witty film geek she only knows online by "Alex". Two coasts separate the teens until Bailey moves in with her dad, who lives in the same California surfing town as her online crush. Faced with doubts (what if he's a creep in real life - or worse?), Bailey doesn't tell Alex she's moved to his hometown. Or that she's landed a job at the local tourist-trap museum. Or that she's being heckled daily by the irritatingly hot museum security guard, Porter Roth - a.k.a. her new arch-nemesis.
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Great But Don't Read the Synopsis!
- By Lorna on 09-26-17
By: Jenn Bennett
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Smoke and Shadows
- By: Tanya Huff
- Narrated by: Brian Sutherland
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
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Tony, a former street kid, is now a production assistant on a TV series about a vampire detective. But the special effects wizard is actually a real wizard who's come from another dimension-along with a dangerous foe. And Tony will definitely need the help of vampire Henry Fitzroy if he, his friend-and the world-are going to stand any chance of surviving this invasion.
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Really Good Performance
- By Sires on 01-01-13
By: Tanya Huff
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A Quiet Retreat
- By: Kiersten Modglin
- Narrated by: Carly Robins
- Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins
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It all begins with a simple invitation. For five authors, it’s meant to be the start of a restful week, filled with free food, drinks, and like-minded company. But shortly after their arrival, things take an unsettling turn. Broken property, missing items, and strange noises are just some of the odd occurrences that have each member questioning their companions. As suspicions mount, the authors are pitted against each other.
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Disappointing
- By Michele on 01-24-23
By: Kiersten Modglin
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Creep
- By: Jennifer Hillier
- Narrated by: Talmadge Ragan
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
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Dr. Sheila Tao is a professor of psychology, an expert in human behavior with her own hidden past. But she's not the only one keeping secrets. When Sheila began an affair with her sexy graduate assistant Ethan Wolfe, she knew she was playing with fire. Consumed by lust when they were together, she was riddled with guilt when they were apart. Now she's finally engaged to a good man, and it's time to end the dangerous liaison. But Ethan has something different in mind. He intends to make her pay for rejecting him.
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The narrator makes all the difference. Unfortunately, this one needed a different narrator!
- By Critter Mama on 07-04-14
By: Jennifer Hillier
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Shipped
- By: Angie Hockman
- Narrated by: Inés del Castillo, Angie Hockman
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
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Between taking night classes for her MBA and her demanding day job at a cruise line, marketing manager Henley Evans barely has time for herself, let alone family, friends, or dating. But when she’s short-listed for the promotion of her dreams, all her sacrifices finally seem worth it. The only problem? Graeme Crawford-Collins, the remote social media manager and the bane of her existence, is also up for the position. Although they’ve never met in person, their epic email battles are the stuff of office legend.
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Absolutely Perfect!
- By Bobbi & Tony on 01-31-21
By: Angie Hockman
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Nightwalker
- By: Heather Graham
- Narrated by: Tanya Eby Sirois, Fred Stella
- Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
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Jessy Sparhawk has seen firsthand how gambling can ruin people's lives. But one night, desperate for money, she places the bet that will change her life forever. Just as she's collecting her winnings, a man stumbles through the crowd, a knife protruding from his back, and crashes into her, pinning her to the craps table.
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Excellent performaces
- By GizmoGeek on 07-31-18
By: Heather Graham
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Red Hot Lies
- By: Laura Caldwell
- Narrated by: Nancy Liem
- Length: 14 hrs
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They say bad things happen in threes. When her fiancé, Sam, disappears on the same day her mentor and biggest client is killed, hotshot Chicago attorney Izzy McNeil starts counting. But trouble keeps coming. Sam is implicated in the client's death, her apartment is broken into and it's not just the authorities who are following her.
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A bit uneven, but fun!
- By Marie on 03-14-10
By: Laura Caldwell
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The Fame Game
- By: Lauren Conrad
- Narrated by: Jenna Lamia
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
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In Hollywood, fame can be found on every corner and behind any door. You just have to know where to look for it. Nineteen-year-old Madison Parker made a name for herself as best frenemy of nice-girl-next-door Jane Roberts on the hot reality show L.A. Candy. Now Madison's ready for her turn in the spotlight and she'll stop at nothing to get it. Sure, she's the star of a new show, but with backstabbing friends and suspicious family members trying to bring her down, Madison has her work cut out for her.
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One of the best narrators I've ever heard!
- By Kindle Customer on 05-09-17
By: Lauren Conrad
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No Money Down
- By: Julie Moffett
- Narrated by: Kristin Watson Heintz
- Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins
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Me and the legendary Zimmerman twins - it's a friendship made in geek heaven. And it all started back when I worked for the NSA... My best friend Basia dragged me to the beach for her idea of a vacation. All those annoying people, sand in embarrassing places - not exactly R & R for a girl who doesn't like the sun, the ocean, or bathing suits. I couldn't wait to get back to work. But things started looking up when I ran into Elvis and Xavier Zimmerman. We discovered we had a lot in common: gaming, anchovies, hacking.
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Fun even a non-techie can follow
- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 08-02-24
By: Julie Moffett
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Bloodsick
- An Old World Tale
- By: Melissa F. Olson
- Narrated by: Amy McFadden
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
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All her life, Sashi’s mother warned her not to get involved with werewolf problems. But Sashi, a witch who uses magic to heal sick and injured bodies, has never made a habit of ignoring trauma. When she meets an abused shapeshifter that no one else seems willing to help, Sashi will risk everything - including a budding romance with a human, Will - to save a woman who can’t save herself.
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Five Stars for Narrator Amy McFadden!
- By A Customer on 02-26-20
By: Melissa F. Olson
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Rebel Belle
- By: Rachel Hawkins
- Narrated by: Amy Rubinate
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Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper's destiny takes a turn for the seriously weird. She becomes a Paladin, one of an ancient line of guardians with agility, super strength and lethal fighting instincts.
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Love this!
- By BookishlyBedelia (bridget) on 04-28-16
By: Rachel Hawkins
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Grace Under Pressure
- Manor House Mystery Series, Book 1
- By: Julie Hyzy
- Narrated by: Emily Durante
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Everyone wants a piece of millionaire Bennett Marshfield, owner of Marshfield Manor, but now it's up to new curator Grace Wheaton and handsome groundskeeper Jack Embers to protect dear old Marshfield. But to do this, they'll have to investigate a botched Ponzi scheme, some torrid Wheaton family secrets-and sour grapes out for revenge.
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Loved it!!!
- By Beatrice on 11-18-13
By: Julie Hyzy
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- The Curious Otter
- 07-04-20
A vast array of characters that entertain thruout!
I was so pleasantly surprised at how much I fully enjoyed Pretty as a Picture, as I don't read too many books in this genre. But it shouldn't come as a surprise as it's read by my all time favourite narrator. Julia Whelan brought Elizabeth Little's Pretty As A Picture so much life. I honestly don't think anyone else could've have done this audiobook justice.
ELittle gave us a perspective not many people get to see or understand. This book isn't for everyone. if you can not connect with the main Lead character early on, you could find yourself wanting to urge Marisa forward. But that was the whole point. The narrative explains things in ways that open your mind to someone else completely. I for one personally enjoyed everything Marisa had to say or feel. I could connect on certain levels for example, if you're an introvert or socially awkward, you'd probably beable to connect with Marisa a lot easier and enjoy the book to its full extent.
The air of mystery was a really fun aspect, and all the pop culture talk was highly entertaining as well.
This was a really fun read and I would recommend this to everyone. Please begin this book with an open mind and an understanding of a character that isn't just like everyone else in the world.
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- Pamela
- 07-12-21
Fun mystery, just don't expect too much
I switched back and forth between print and audio, and I have to say, the narrator Julia Whelan really improved a less than stellar novel. I enjoyed listening to it far more than reading it. The murder mystery starts out interesting, but the amateur sleuthing leaves much to be desired, and some truly implausible 13 y/o Nancy Drew types make much of the detective work a bit too precious. However, the setting of a film in production on a secluded island was intriguing enough to keep me going, and this ended up being an entertaining, light mystery.
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- mcbeene
- 05-03-20
Engaging Lead and a Host of Terrific Characters
Little's sparkling narrative is brought to life by stellar narration! Here's hoping to find Little and Whelan together again.
Marissa, the main character, shares numerous character quirks in the course of resolving a long-unsolved mystery (sort of a "locked door" murder, since it takes place on an island). Along the way, we glean a wealth of insider knowledge of the movie industry. What's not to like? Well, I suppose some listeners might find Marissa's lead-in overlong and overshared, but once she heads out for the film editing job (with a 16-page NDA), the action balances out her intellect and quirky personality.
Narrator Julia Whelan breathes life into even minor characters, for ex., the teamster crew's brief appearance is a laugh-out-loud delight and two teenage amateur detectives are spot on, charming as only earnest teens can be. They epitomize the talents of digital natives, by the way, in understated exchanges that had me nodding in recognition. After finishing this title, I went immediately to see Whelan's other projects, and was delighted to find both breadth and acclaim. She's won numerous awards, including three Audies in the last two years, so it's no surprise to see what she was able to do with Little's intricate and engaging story.
Like many Americans, our days have changed a LOT in the last six weeks. We've loved audiobooks for 20+ years and our listening habits vary, mostly involving commuting or road trips, but this was one we lingered over at lunch and meted out chapter by chapter as we neared the end. An aside: over the last few years my perspective on assigning stars has changed a bit. Is this a classic? No, It is, however, a collaboration that represents popular fiction wonderfully - a five-star light listen for heavy times.
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- Caroline
- 12-02-22
A little snark goes a loooong way
I am some someone out there will love this book. As a former film student it was fun to have less glamorous editors out there get some attention and the story idea is original and sound. But I just COULD NOT handle all the "smart" rejoinders. Every character seemed constantly exasperated with whomever they were talking to. If it were just the main character MAYBE I could have gotten to the end but the "clever" condescending one-liners were being delivered by every character to every other character. As though everyone was both an idiot AND Oscar Wilde. This made for a pattern of dialog was unbearably repetitive. I kept going back and forth between whether it was the writing or the narration, but the mystery was solved when I figured out it was both.
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- EveNAngeline’s
- 06-21-24
Captivating dark humor.
Charming character development. If you like films this is especially entertaining. Ending surprised me. LOVE Julia Whelan’s narration.
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- K. S.
- 02-26-20
Rewards you in a careful read through
I brought this book on my own because I liked the idea. It isn't a review in exchange for a book etc. . . . First off I'm very grateful to the author for not making her main character a heroine addicted prostitute or a combination of Navy Seal and Ninja. So many male authors do that now, so many you can't even count them.
The Audible narrator was excellent and she handled the protagonists ironic humor very well; she caught the timing and odd quirks. The book isn't a harrowing thriller, its more character driven and about the relationships and its funny. Don't let your mind drift you can miss things. Example the main character says "Yes, I want to know everything, except what my brother did with my sports bra he stole when he was twelve! Or how many time I made my mother cry."
There's a soul and a depth you don't notice at first especially as the M.C. explains the details of her craft. I took a second pass through and you catch all these witticisms you miss at first read. It is necessary that you get the set up of what the character's job entails, I especially liked the line that said something like "that's code for the executives not liking women who speak in broad sentences (speaking bluntly) No. I loved it! Yes it is a drag that women must speak in a vague way to avoid holding strong opinions.
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- Tara
- 03-22-21
really enjoyable
great, dimensional characters. heartfelt relationships. accurate account if the challenges of the film biz. excellent narration and writing!
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- Beth
- 06-02-24
Good book
This was my first book by this author but it won’t be the last! Really enjoyed this story. Character development was really good and the story line kept me guessing. Give this a listen you won’t be disappointed!
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- David Larson
- 03-29-20
great writing
Her dialogue sparkle with wit. Very clever writing. Deserves to be read more widely. Also if you have ever worked on a movie set you will appreciate this book a lot.
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- Seth
- 10-15-21
Decent story made very enjoyable by performance
The story itself is okay. It’s funny and interesting enough and moves at a good clip. What really made this entertaining though was Julia Whelan’s performance. She did a great job not just reading this book, but performing it. Every character felt unique and recognizable. I think if I were reading the book I might have stopped, but listening was very enjoyable.
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