I really wish we could give half ratings, like 4 1/2 stars, 3 1/2 stars, etc. here on Audible. I would definitely have given this 4 1/2 stars overall, and the same for performance and story.
This was a very easy listen, and I found it easy to lose myself in the storyline. The time really flew by as I became more engrossed in the plot. Good plot development and character development. And I agree with what at least one other reviewer stated, that characters aren’t necessarily meant to be likable in fiction, and particularly, in novels of drama and suspense! In fact, if you find yourself loathing one or more characters, the author is likely doing her or his job well. 😉
One thing I appreciate about every Sue Watson book (that I’ve listened to thus far) is that she always throws in a few surprising twists near the end. Even when I sort of guess “whodunit,” she still adds a twist or two that I don’t see coming. And I loved how this ended!
Very much enjoyed the narrator, Diana Croft. I would absolutely like to listen to more of her narration in the future.
At times, I did notice a strange voice transition/difference in sound quality from the end of one chapter to the beginning of the next. But this was clearly a production issue, and I don’t think it was anything within the narrator’s control.
I give a solid 4 1/2 stars all around for this!!