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The Rules of Seeing

By: Joe Heap
Narrated by: Cariad Lloyd
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This brilliant audio edition is read by actor, comedian and writer Cariad Lloyd, as seen on Have I Got News for You, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Peep Show and creator of GriefCast

‘This year’s Eleanor Oliphant’ Claire Allan ‘Astonishing’ Ruth Hogan ‘Strikingly brilliant’ Sun

Jillian Safinova can do many things.
She can speak five languages. She can tell when someone is lying from the sound of their voice. And she can always find a silver lining.

But there’s one thing Nova can’t do. She can’t see.

When her brother convinces her to have an operation that will restore her sight, Nova wakes up to a world she no longer understands.

And then she meets Kate, whose past hides a different kind of darkness.

Together, can they both open their eyes to the lives they could be living?

Everyone is talking about The Rules of Seeing:

‘A tender, tense drama about love and the unexpected places you can find it’ Sunday Express

‘A quirky love story which promises to make you see the world in a completely new way’ Daily Mail

‘Joe Heap’s fascinating debut makes you think about the things most of us take for granted’Good Housekeeping

‘An inspiring story of love, loss and friendship’ #1 bestselling author Catherine Alliott

‘It really made me re-evaluate how I see the world…outstanding’Katy Regan, author of Big Little Man

‘A book that reveals the world in a different light and changes the way you see it…Extraordinary’ Sunday Times bestseller Miranda Dickinson

‘Startlingly, outstandingly good’ Benjamin Ludwig, author of Ginny Moon

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Critic reviews

‘Truly original…it kept me guessing until the nail-biting end. A stunning and memorable page-turner’ Sarah J. Harris, author of The Colour of Bee Larkham’s Murder
‘Is it a love-story? Is it a thriller? It’s both. With tender love scenes that made me catch my breath and a menacing story thread that had me holding it, I loved it, loved it, loved it’ Irish Times best-seller Fionnuala Kearney
‘Extraordinary – a compelling, enlightening story with dark shadows and hope at its heart. It’s a book that reveals the world in a different light and changes the way you see it. So fresh, so original and so vivid, I loved it!’ Sunday Times bestseller, Miranda Dickinson
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I wouldn’t have read this book if it hadn’t been recommended to me by a very special person, who had read it and loved it. I like the pace, flow, narrator and storyline. There is a part of it where the blind lady touches another ladies face, which is not what blind people do! This was the only small part of it which I cringed at, as felt it was inaccurate. I would recommend it to anyone who likes thrillers, or believes in karma! you’re curious about what it’s like to be blind, it gives a good generalist view.I have been totally blind,partially sighted and fully sighted. I was born fully sighted and lost my vision altogether when I was 19. I know what it is to have all different levels of vision and would not change my circumstances for the same reason as the main character in this book. Enjoy the unique exploration of the subjects, whilst being satisfied by a book you cannot put down.

I am totally blind

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Totally loved this book from beginning to end. Beautifully written with interesting characters who develop as the book goes on. Will definitely read more from Joe Heap.

As good as Eleanor Oliphant

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I loved the characters and the change of narrator. Many cliffhangers kept me engaged whilst reading as I cared for Kate and Nova.

Well written, funny sad and surprising.

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Thus could have been really good, but after about halfway it degenerated into rather unbelievable. There were more and more parts where I simply didn’t believe that is what would have happened. Shame really because I wanted to like it.

A fascinating idea

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An incredible book. hooled me in and became addictive in its sensitivity and story line. The perfect read!

Captivating escapism

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