Certainly a page turner

One of those books that you just want to download the next book that the author has written the only disappointment was finishing it!

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Silly but fun

I've already listened to all the other Louise Millar books but the reviews have made me leave this to last even with my favourite narrator.

The overall premise and ending were silly (all the Louise Millar books are far fetched at best) but still gripping. The ideal antidote if you've just read something heavy going. If you like the others by the same author then this will be compelling and will keep you guessing. The only downside is that a much better ending is glaringly obvious and the way it finished was an anticlimax but still an enjoyable few hours and a credit well spent.

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A very rare five stars from me.

Captivating and real from the outset, Kate wasn't always likeable but she was brilliantly drawn and this was true of every character. The story was compelling enough to keep me in the car way beyond the time I'd switched off the ignition nearly every day, and I was bereft when it came to an end. And the twist... oh, the twist. You'll not guess it, truly you won't.

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Accidents happen

I found this book enjoyable . The twist at the end was good. And great, neat ending !

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Chilling but brilliant

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

One of the very best audiobooks I've listened to.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Loved all the characters but especially Jack, bless him.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The final hour is full of incredible twists and turns that made me gasp... I couldn't wait to finish it (but equally was sad to come to the end of this fantastic book)

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

The last chapter - just lovely.

Any additional comments?

Really great. I'm keen to read her other book The Playdate.

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A love story with a twist??

Any additional comments?

What a surprising rollercoaster of a story! It's difficult to say too much without spoiling the plot but I loved the way my perception of the characters and situation were constantly shifting as more background emerged. Very clever and hugely enjoyable with a gripping race towards the end.

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Quite enjoyable, very slow

It has reasonably engaging characters, some good plot twists, some of which were relatively easy to guess, others not so, it just went on too long, something a bit of editing would have sorted.
Minor irritation, a static line jump was continually referred to, but they didn't do one.
Good narration. Worth a listen.

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An engaging and interesting Book

Would you consider the audio edition of Accidents Happen to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version, but the audio version has an intresting narator with discernible voices for each of the characters, but without being distracting or over theatrical

What did you like best about this story?

It has the story from different characters view points throughout and though you may be loathing one character at one point, you find yourself sympathising with them the next.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

the family confrontation scene is the most emotionally charged and engaging for me, though the run up to the ending is equally engaging, but I don't want to give anything away.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I think i did laugh out loud in some places in the book, i would say it is emotionally engaging, but doesn't overly wrench your emotions. everything is done on a nice even keel, but still involving you in each aspect without a roller-coaster effect.

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed this book, I actually had a night where i woke up with a sudden realisation of what someone was up to. It turned out to be wrong, but my stomach flipped over with what i had assumed. I felt for the characters! the ending surprised me too. a very unusual thing when CSI is usually solved part way through for me!

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Remarkable narration

I chose this on a whim, knowing I've enjoyed Clare Corbett's narration in the past. She's really done a splendid job here, with a huge range of characters from pre teen boys to elderly ladies...such a special talent. (Do listen to her performance of The Widow if you haven't already!)
The story was quite engaging , and I liked the evocation of Oxfordshire. I hadn't really read the book description, so I didn't know where the plot was going at all, thinking it was mainly a romantic novel, rather than the pretty creepy thriller it really became, and only really put things together towards the end; which is nice. I could have done without the snake bits to be honest, they felt a bit disjointed, but I guess they made sense at the end.

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When is an accident an accident ?

What made the experience of listening to Accidents Happen the most enjoyable?

Most of the characters were believable and there were not so many so as to become confused. The plot was easy to follow but it did keep you sufficiently intrigued so as to want to continue listening.

What other book might you compare Accidents Happen to, and why?

I am not sufficiently well read to make a comparison.

What about Clare Corbett’s performance did you like?

On the whole her voice characterizations were believable although one or two of the male characters were not as strong.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I think it made me feel for the main character .There were places where a tear or two were elicited .Not many laughs but it is not that kind of book.The twist at the end was a complete surprise and brought the various story lines together successfully.

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