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A Slow Fire Burning
- Narrated by: Rosamund Pike
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
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Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
The scorching Sunday Times number one best seller from the author of The Girl on the Train.
Penguin presents the audio edition of A Slow Fire Burning, read by Rosamund Pike.
What is wrong with you?
Laura has spent most of her life being judged. She's seen as hot-tempered, troubled, a loner. Some even call her dangerous.
Miriam knows that just because Laura is witnessed leaving the scene of a horrific murder with blood on her clothes, that doesn't mean she's a killer. Bitter experience has taught her how easy it is to get caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Carla is reeling from the brutal murder of her nephew. She trusts no one: good people are capable of terrible deeds. But how far will she go to find peace?
Innocent or guilty, everyone is damaged. Some are damaged enough to kill.
Look what you started.
Critic reviews
"Shocking, moving, full of heart.... Laced with humour and packed with moments of sheer horror, A Slow Fire Burning shows a writer at the height of her powers." (Observer, Thriller of the Month)
"Superbly told, its twists and turns reveal the slow fire burning inside each which might just destroy them. Utterly compelling." (Daily Mail)
"Fast-paced, highly charged and carried off with so much confidence that it is impossible to resist." (Sunday Times)
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- Ralphy Dibble
- 05-11-21
One for fans
Rosamund Pike brings this to life very well and 'A Slow Fire Burning' probably delivers just what is intended...that seemed to me to be a story that is hoping to be made into a film. If that happens, it will be a middle of the road thriller, not too edgy, with lots of colourful characters and plot turns that will leave audiences happy enough. As a book I felt that it was easy to lose track of which character was which, they have quite a lot in common, and the story was a little too far-fetched for me.
It's a good, page turning, easy reading, twisty, pulpy thriller - but it will not live long in my memory.
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- Cristabel Noseda
- 18-12-21
Extremely addictive and brilliantly acted
This was such an interesting and good book! The narration is more than reading it’s beautifully acted out and you believe each character is a separate person! The story is addictive; it’s funny, consistent and gripping! I wish I hadn’t listened to it, just so I can experience it again!
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- Sian
- 16-09-21
A griping story
I thought Rosamund Pike was an excellent narrator. Loved her expressions of Laura. Even though a little dark at times, it had some great comedy moments.
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- Chrissie
- 09-09-21
An engaging listen
A very engaging listen. Exceedingly well drawn characters, I could see each one in my minds eye. Such a skilfully unwrapped plot and very well read by Rosamund Pike. A book which draws you in and keeps you there, even though I guessed, correctly, so many of the outcomes as we were going along. It was like knowing the family and predicting what was going to happen next! And then it did!
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-10-21
Good story, well written brilliantly narrated
The narration of this book is really good, the performance makes you feel as if you are watching the story play out. Strong characters and a good story, I found I got more interested as the story went on and it was well written
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- Samantha Crook
- 12-10-21
Brilliant performance for a great story
The performance by Rosamund was brilliant and she really brought the story to life!
The story was great and I really enjoyed listening to it, 5 ⭐️ all round.
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- LindseyP
- 22-10-21
Gripping from start to finish
absolutely loved it this is another smash hit of a book and so beautifully read.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-11-21
liked it
i liked it, it was quite good, cannot say it is better than girl on train though
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- My mother's daughter
- 26-09-21
Gripping with top class narration
Rosamund Pike delivers a brilliant performance giving each character a distinctive voice. So well acted.
Overall this is a gripping story and well plotted. Perhaps some recollections are a little repetitive however I couldn’t tear myself away from it.
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- 86Jen
- 27-09-21
couldn't stop
Loved it!! first ever audio book and it was brilliant, kwpt me on the edge of my seat!
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