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Behind Closed Doors
- Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
- Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Brought to you by Penguin.
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- Louisa Millward
- 25-05-2021
Slow to start but packs a punch towards the end
I found this hard to get into and almost gave up but glad I didn’t as the twist and ending are fantastic, and really hooked me in! Will be sure to check out more of the authors work. Not sure I like the narrator but was manageable!
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- Anonymous User
- 01-03-2022
Excellent story
Not the usual romantic novel with some serious topics but also very amusing and entertaining.
Very well written and read.
The narrator was excellent and got the voices and accents just right
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-04-2021
Interesting departure and very relevant in today’s society.
Having read many Catherine Alliott books over the years, I am used to her lighthearted stories and city/country settings. Whilst this retains the city/country element, it deals with a much more somber subject. Well done Catherine Alliott for breaking the silence! Beautifully narrated.
3 people found this helpful
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- Sharon B.
- 31-03-2021
A story of guilt for freedom from mental abuse
I really enjoyed all the twists and turns of this book. Lucy, the main character has been treated badly for years in a vile marriage and when the opportunity unexpectedly arises to break free she takes it. The trouble is guilt is hard to live with as Lucy find out. She also had a crazy mad sister-in-law to contend with along the way.....
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- Jo Wheeldon
- 14-10-2021
A goosebumps gripping read
A truly inspired story. It twists and turns from parents who are deliciously wonderful to the horrors of psychological abuse, to mental illness and to finding oneself again. At times very funny and at times so very emotive. Excellent
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- Emma Reed
- 20-09-2021
There's always more going on than meets the eye
An easy read / listen, with twists and turns along the way and humorous reflections on family relationships. Touches on some quite difficult points, with negative mental health and abuse, but manages to do so in a provocative way, which doesn't leave you feeling too stressed or uneasy. Found this really enjoyable to skip through, and liked the narrater also.
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- BB
- 11-05-2021
A gripping tale
I was hooked from the beginning and loved every minute, wanting to hug Lucy many times but at others wanting to shake her.
Coercive control is real, it’s damaging and must be highlighted.
This book does it beautifully
Took off a star because I wanted one more chapter describing the heroine in a balanced loving relationship
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- Diane Randall
- 03-05-2021
Behind Closed Doors
Great book but the last 4 chapters go on a bit. By that stage you just want the main character to get a grip and stop dithering 😩Glad it ended as I hoped though even though it took a while to get there!
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- Josephine matthews
- 04-04-2021
Book
Lovely beautiful story could listen again decided to listen to more of her books keep writing
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- Lucy
- 21-03-2021
Loved this book
Really enjoyed listening to this book and couldn’t put it down. Lovely narration by Kristin too.
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- suzanne
- 10-03-2021
Best yet
This is Catherine Alliott‘s most mature and profound book yet. Good narration and a great listen.
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- Grace
- 16-02-2022
awesome
The first audiobook I've experienced and I loved it. The story line was gripping.
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