Enjoyable but stretched the bounds of credibility

On the whole I enjoyed this subtle grudge story. It held my attention and I was not able to guess how Emma had managed to do something that was bad but also completely forgettable. The fact that the story replayed the same scenes through two character's eyes was a little tedious especially at the end when the tension should have been mounting. I also thought the plot relied a little too much on Emma and her husband being rather dim and gullible. The ending was good but I wished for more.

Tops marks for the narration but a little less for the story overall.

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It's good to work it out for yourself sometimes

Where does Her rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Not the greatest but I liked the perfect depiction of couples who have children . I will leave it there !

Who was your favorite character and why?

Nina because she wasn't Emma

Have you listened to any of Julie Maisey’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The final scene running to the pool

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Never really got anywhere

The writing style is beautiful but the story was tedious and the ending very abrupt and disappointing. Good observations about motherhood.

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Not what I was expecting...

Would you try another book written by Harriet Lane or narrated by Julie Maisey?

I didn't mind the narration at all, it was quite well done. However, I was disappointed by the story. I didn't feel connected to either character and felt their daily lives and "challenges" to be rather boring.

What was most disappointing about Harriet Lane’s story?

I kept expecting more of a twist when it came to the relationship between the characters and sadly, the twist was sorely lacking and only really showed itself in the last hour of the book. And again, I found the two women's lives rather boring.

Have you listened to any of Julie Maisey’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No I haven't.

Do you think Her needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

The ending leaves a bit to be desired but I don't think I would read the follow-up.

Any additional comments?

I would say that Harriet Lane is quite a good writer but this particular story falls short and loses the listener's attention.

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Disappointed with the ending

Need it to 'finish' !
Good overall, I. Liked hearing the story from both sides. Good if you like 'the girl on the train'

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One for the mind

Would you listen to Her again? Why?

No I would not but it is not because of this book I just don't listen to books more than once
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What was one of the most memorable moments of Her?

Finding out how little space there can be between good and evil ..

What does Julie Maisey bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I am just totally in love with audiobooks but of course the narration has to be in top and Julie Maisey does a good job.

Any additional comments?

I like books that describe the surroundings in detail which this book does. Simply a good listen..

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Not my jaunre

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I tried this book out when it was highlighted as book I would want to read even though it was not really my jaunre it was unbelievable quite predictable.

Would you ever listen to anything by Harriet Lane again?

no

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

no

Did Her inspire you to do anything?

no

Any additional comments?

no

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bit weird

Written from the perspective of two women, this book was novel at first but got tiresome after a while, the ending is not satisfactory and I wouldn't recommend this much.

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Ending!

The very unfulfilling ending ruined the whole story. Made the book seem pointless and unresolved.

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A story of obsession

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

It was definitely not a waste of time, the story kept me entertained while doing chores.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

I must say I didn't like the ending, I thought it was a too easy a way to end a story like this.

What does Julie Maisey bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Hard to say, not having read the print version. But she does a very good job.

Did Her inspire you to do anything?

No.

Any additional comments?

The story feels like it was written for women who enjoy thrillers but don't like gore or violence.

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