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Valentina
- Narrated by: Ruth Urquhart
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thriller & Suspense
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Publisher's Summary
When Glasgow journalist Shona McGilvery moves with her partner Mikey and their baby to an idyllic cottage in rural Scotland, they believe that all that lies ahead of them is happiness. But with Mikey working offshore, the frightening isolation of the Aberdeenshire countryside begins to drive her insane....
That is, until she is rescued by a new friendship with the enchanting Valentina. She has the perfect home, the perfect man, and a charismatic new best friend - or does she? As her fairytale life begins to unravel, the deep dark wood becomes the least of her fears....
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Getshotzi
- 2018-09-03
Well written and entertaining.
I thought the writing was outstanding. The plot is going to require a significant leap of faith, however... Not that I can't get there. If an author entertains me, I follow her off the bridge. An epilogue would've been a nice way to end the book because it just sort of ends right after the climax. I needed an after dinner mint.
9 people found this helpful
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- Nikaliks
- 2019-05-30
Very VERY Talented Narrator
I’ve been on the search for audiobooks w/ Scottish accents because it’s different from the usual English accents in the other books I like. To me they’re more engaging than books narrated in an American accent.
I was happily surprised to find that not only does Ruth Urquhart do a great job reading with emotion, she also was able to smoothly transition between a Scottish accent to an Australian and an English accent in this book too! I don’t even know the narrator’s real accent, that’s how good she is! The inner dialogue is very descriptive, not overly embellished and is very relatable.
The story kept me binge-listening through my commute to work, at my office, and my drive back home.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 👍🏼👍🏼
7 people found this helpful
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- Michael
- 2018-10-10
Bravo!
The narrator is amazing -- doing Scottish, British and Australian accents superbly! She deserves 10 stars! The story had me rapt. I applaud SE for giving a very twisty story and Shona for giving us a very satisfying ending.
4 people found this helpful
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- Corinna
- 2018-04-17
A tale of trust and betrayal
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Anyone who has had a brush with a covert narcissist or been exploited romantically to see how a trusting nature can blind you entirely.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Shona, because she had a true heart and an honest reaction.
What about Ruth Urquhart’s performance did you like?
I found the voice of Shona difficult at first, she talked quite fast, but I got used to it and the story went well. The voice of Valentina in her real voice would sometimes drift into her fake one with the occasional phrase or words.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The mental processes of Shona because I've just come through a 3 decade charade with a covert narcissist who unmasked with a double life.
Any additional comments?
It felt like it ended abruptly.
4 people found this helpful
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- ncube79
- 2018-09-24
I enjoyed this one
This story was a fun ride. A little crazy with the premise, but definitely entertaining. I loved the narration, and all the accents were very well-done and added a lot of flavor to the characters. For the first little while, I wasn't really sure anything was happening in the book...it was just a lot of witty banter from the main character's point of view. But, after some character development, the plot started taking some interesting turns. All in all, a really enjoyable listen.
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- BrynnLian
- 2020-07-22
Loved it
I loved this book. I do wish there was an epilogue. The ending felt pretty abrupt. Overall I would recommend this book.
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- Emilye30
- 2021-09-30
awesome!
I loved it and I listen to hundreds of thrillers every year! Kept me engaged. buy it!
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- candace
- 2019-06-30
Typical.
I knew what you as going on by the middle of the book. Don’t waste your credit.
1 person found this helpful
