I was hooked by the time I finished the first chapter in Jane Corry’s new book. That first chapter takes place 20 years ago and we witness a horrific crime. We are then whisked to present day and the characters we will come to know. But, are we really going to get to know them? It seems that every character is hiding something ~ a lie, not the truth. Even the characters that I thought were 'good', are up to something.
Everything seems to stem from an eighteen year-old cyclist who was hit by a vehicle, 20 years ago. I wondered how Corry was going to connect the two time frames, and what would come with that.
I really enjoy not knowing how a book is going to play out. Corry lays clues in front of us, but that changed many times, as well. She takes us right to the last pages tying up ends. A fitting finish.
I chose to listen to 'I Died on a Tuesday'. There was a cast of four readers - Anna Burnett, Joshua Riley, Sophie Alfred and Roy McMillan. They all did a wonderful job of bringing Corry’s book to life. I often find that I am more immersed in a story when I listen to it - and that was the case with I Died on a Tuesday. Everyone spoke clearly and was easy to understand. Each of them has dived into their roles and provided us with a voice that matched the characters. They also capture the emotion and danger of the plot. A wonderful presentation of a very good read. Hear for yourself - listen to an audio excerpt.
11 hours and 59 minutes
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