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Waiting for Wednesday

A Frieda Klein Novel, Book 3

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Waiting for Wednesday

By: Nicci French
Narrated by: Beth Chalmers
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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Waiting for Wednesday, the thrilling third installment in the bestselling Frieda Klein series, written by Nicci French and read by the actress Beth Chalmers.

Ruth Lennox, beloved mother of three, is found by her daughter in a pool of her own blood. Who would want to murder an ordinary housewife? And why? Psychotherapist Frieda Klein finds she has an unusually personal connection with DCI Karlsson’s latest case. She is no longer working with him in an official capacity, but when her niece befriends Ruth Lennox’s son, Ted, she finds herself in the awkward position of confidante to both Karlsson and Ted. When it emerges that Ruth was leading a secret life, her family closes ranks and Karlsson finds he needs Frieda’s help more than ever before.

But Frieda is distracted. Having survived an attack on her life, she is struggling to stay in control and when a patient’s chance remark rings an alarm bell, she finds herself chasing down a path that seems to lead to a serial killer who has long escaped detection. Or is it merely a symptom of her own increasingly fragile mind? Because, as Frieda knows, every step closer to a killer is one more step into a darkness from which there may be no return…

©2013 Nicci French (P)2013 Penguin Audio
Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Fiction

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Would you listen to Waiting for Wednesday again? Why?

No. I rarely read / listen to a book twice. There is not enough depth to this one for a second visit, good first time though.

Any additional comments?

The characters are not quite believable. Stereotype 'dumb' policeman who doesn't believe the amateur, angelic lead who constantly wants her flat, a bath, to be left alone but always denies herself these things for others, she could have done with some bad traits/ moments to make her more realistic.

If you can overlook these weaknesses it is a fun read to pass the time. The narration is excellent.

Entertaining

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I liked this book as Frida was recovering from her previous horrific experience from Tuesday's book. Her family and friends are still chaotic and Frida is constantly looking for peace. Looking forward to the next one and waiting for Dean......

Consistently good

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Better than the last book the story really kept me guessing to the end.
I'm not convinced by the love interest though he seems a bit 2D or maybe he's not what he seems?

Glad I kept listening

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If you could sum up Waiting for Wednesday in three words, what would they be?

Intriguing, well-written, exciting

What was one of the most memorable moments of Waiting for Wednesday?

Towards the end - discovering who was guilty!

What aspect of Beth Chalmers’s performance might you have changed?

She is not very good with men's voices - in particular her portrayal of Karlsson I found grated a bit. Very good with women, and Frieda in particular.

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

Sad, more than anything - particularly with the family being torn apart.

Any additional comments?

To my mind, the best of the Frieda novels to date.

Best so far

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Expertly narrated, this book delivers the excellent standard we have come to expect from the Nicci French novels.

Another great story in the Frieda Klein series

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Much better than books 1 and 2 which were enjoyable but a little weak. This one had humour as well as mayhem and was an enjoyable listen.

Freda book 3

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Enjoyed the book, without having heard /read the previous books in this series, so good as a stand alone. Wasn't sure about the narrator to begin with - her voice didn't seem to fit, but the more I listened, the less her voice grated with me and I appreciated how good she is at giving voices to the characters and reading the story.

Good story that I recommend

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Well written and well narrated
Can’t wait to catch up on the next few books

I’m hooked

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loved it from start to finish, great twists and turns. This is the third book in the series and they have all been great.

Great story

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Well written & narrated.
On to the next, Thurday book next

Another excellent book

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