Beautiful Lies
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Beautiful Lies
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Narrated by:
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Elizabeth Kaye
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By:
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Lisa Unger
About this listen
What if your family was a lie?
What if your name was a lie?
What if your whole life was just a pack of Beautiful Lies?
If Ridley Jones had slept 10 minutes later or had taken the subway instead of waiting for a cab, she would still be living the lie she used to call her perfect life. Instead, she's in the wrong place at the right time to unleash a chain of events that begins with a mysterious package on her doorstep. A package that informs her that her entire world is just an illusion. Forced to question everything she knows about herself, Ridley wanders into dark territory, where everyone is hiding something.
©2008 Lisa Unger (P)2008 Bolinda Publishing Pty LtdListeners also enjoyed...
Critic reviews
Where does Beautiful Lies rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Of the few books I've listened to so far, it ranks highly thanks to its fast pace and believable characters.If you’ve listened to books by Lisa Unger before, how does this one compare?
This is the first book I've heard by Lisa Unger.Which scene did you most enjoy?
The intimate scenes between the lead characters were the most realistic.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
There were no scenes that particularly moved me but I felt drawn into the relationship between the two lead characters which unfolded naturally as the events of the story unfolded. The ending did not disappoint.Any additional comments?
The storyline could have been tightened up. Some of the details of the character's emotions were not always necessary. Nevertheless the plot had enough interest to ride these slower passages.Plausible story well read
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Would you listen to Beautiful Lies again? Why?
Yes. I think if I listened again I would discover different elements and aspects that I missed the first time. It's a complex story with interesting relationships and characters.What did you like best about this story?
The way it unfolds from a normal everyday life into a story with drama, twists and intrigue.Which character – as performed by Elizabeth Kaye – was your favourite?
The central character, Ridley.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The book concluded nicely and I felt the hope of a happy endingA Captivating collection of twists and turns
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The narrator is good, I would definitley listen to her again.
The 'creepy/ atmospheric' music between chapters annoyed me throughout the book, and at 20+ chapters, that's fairly annoying.
Good Story
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What did you like most about Beautiful Lies?
Beautiful Lies is a very well written and engaging thriller with multiple strands running through it. It is primarily the story of Ridley, who because of a series of random events, becomes a media sensation for a few days. As a result she receives information which leads her to question, who she is and how she came to be the person she has always unquestioningly believed herself to be.Who was your favorite character and why?
Ridley is an engaging and likeable heroine. She feels real, a good person leading a normal life, she is kind, reliable and hardworking. Ridley is also a loving daughter but the events at the beginning of the novel cause her to question everything about her life and who she believes she is.What about Elizabeth Kaye’s performance did you like?
This book was very well performed indeed. Elizabeth Kaye became Ridley Jones. She read with tremendous feel for the character and the events. One of the best read audiobooks I have listened to.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It had me guessing, trying to work out what was happening before it was revealed. I liked the story of Ridley and Jake, I don't want to give anything away so I will just say that this part of the story was powerfully written.Any additional comments?
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, the first I have read/listened to by Lisa Unger. I was pleased to see that audible have several of her novels so look forward to hearing some more.Highly recommended.Gripping Thriller
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Or hidden truths?
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Who's who?
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The narrative was done on a 'confidential between you and me' 1st person basis which was awful. No more Lisa Unger for me I am afraid!!
Oh dear!
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What made the experience of listening to Beautiful Lies the most enjoyable?
I quite liked the reader's performance. I also liked the twist, though I did see it happening. Less dwelling on the 'Will he?' 'Won't he?' 'Is he?' would have cut a lot of the book and for me, made it more enjoyable.What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
I guessed most of the ending from very early on, so it didn't have a big impact.Which scene did you most enjoy?
the initial scene of the expected accident was the most compelling.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No, I wonder why you would ask this question of the book. i became more involved in the story at the end of the book.Any additional comments?
Was Jake for real? Was Max? Was the solicitor? It all felt a little too big.Were They Beautiful?
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Not worth the effort
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Read her newer work, it's much better
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