An impressive first novel

I believe that this is the author's debut novel which makes this well-crafted narrative all the more impressive. It opens with the death of Jacob, a 5 year old, knocked down by a hit and run driver. The accident witnessed by his horrified mother. The main female character, Jenna, then disappears to a remote coastal village in Wales traumatised by the accident. Thereafter the story alternates between Jenna’s agonised recollections of the sight and sounds of the boy being hit by the car and the efforts of detective inspector, Ray, and his DC, Kate, as they try to trace the driver of the car. The two sets of characters are slowly fleshed out over 20 or so chapters with no progress over identifying the culprit. We learn of marital friction between Ray and his wife, the frustrations of police work; and Jenna’s tentative steps to make a new life for herself in Wales, but still haunted by the accident.

It would be a spoiler to give any more details, but around chapter 24, a year after the accident, the story is transformed as Jenna’s backstory starts to be revealed, including the existence of an estranged husband. From then on I was glued to my headphones eager to hear the next twist and turn of the story that rapidly gains momentum.

Don’t be put off by the seemingly slow start to the book. These early chapter get one involved with the characters and when the story took off it meant that I was really involved with their lives and cared what happened to them.

Having two narrators, a male and female, works well as both are able to modulate their voices to make the various characters sound life different people.

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Good story no horror but you feel the characters

What did you like most about I Let You Go?

This was a great read brought me into the life of "Jenna" all along I thought there was a complication we were unaware off. True things aren't as they seem
Good story telling built characters up overall good night time read

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jenna her fear haunted me I felt for her

Which character – as performed by David Thorpe and Julie Barrie – was your favourite?

Roy was a good detective and a family man.

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

Definitely no tears but felt Jennas hopelessness

Any additional comments?

Recommended

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A mystery thriller that keeps you guessing!

If you could sum up I Let You Go in three words, what would they be?

An emotional rollercoaster! (in the good sense of the words)!

What was one of the most memorable moments of I Let You Go?

The loving caring quiet persistence of Patrick to keep loving and helping Jenna even when she pushed him away out of fear - can't say any more or will give out spoilers! :)

Have you listened to any of David Thorpe and Julie Barrie ’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No but certainly would listen to more - they are excellent narrators and really help you A +++ to relate to the characters and feel each one's personality good/bad.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It would have been if had been able to but still was gripped by it - a great story and would recommend to readers who love this genre. The narrators definitely added to that!!

Any additional comments?

Again without spoiling it for anyone, David and Julie's narration was above par - nothing personal against David may I say but got SO angry at a certain character he played in the story that wanted to thump him!!!

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Excellent read

Would you listen to I Let You Go again? Why?

No I couldn't read it again, despite enjoying it very much. Knowing the end would spoil the story.

What other book might you compare I Let You Go to, and why?

Any book which brings domestic abuse to the fore but none in particular I can think of right now.

Which character – as performed by David Thorpe and Julie Barrie – was your favourite?

Both equally believable

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Many

Any additional comments?

For anyone who wants a really good, intense read.

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Grim but gripping

A great twist, fab narration, grim subject matter. I swallowed hard with emotion a couple of times.

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Twist keeps you interested

I enjoyed this book. The twists in the story keeps you wanting to know more. The different voices also kept the story moving along. I would recommend this book.

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knock out thriller - blood curdling

What did you like most about I Let You Go?

part 2 when the pace rocketed and story completely changed. Although I hated Ian, the introduction of his charactor completed the story and added to the spine chilling pace.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Loved Ray and Kate, they added a little bit of humour to the serious scary story. I also got addicted to the hatred of Ian.

Which character – as performed by David Thorpe and Julia Barrie – was your favourite?

Ray and Ian. I felt David Thorpe did an exceptional job of performing those 2 characters, to begin with I didn't even know it was the same person doing the narration, I thought there were 2 male narrators, the difference in the characters were the extremes of humans.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

oh if only I could have. I got really addicted at Part 2.

Any additional comments?

I almost decided not to listen to this book at all, I bought it 18months ago and couldn't be bothered to listen to it, then I decided to just get it listened to so could clear out of my to listen to list. Oh my god, so glad I did. I was in complete rapture, it was addictive, the narrators were spectacular, I did get annoyed with Jenna and her charactor but overall completely addictive and fired real proper hatred, as its meant to.
such clever, clever writing, have gone straight onto I see you.

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loved this book..

great story with rounded characters
Lots of twists and turns..kept me guessing
excellent narration
recommended

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Lots of twists and turns, great read.

Lots of twists and turns, enjoyed the dialogue between both narrators, great read, suspenseful thriller.

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slow to get going

This was slow to get going but once the pace picked up towards the second half it was gripping

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