• Before I Go to Sleep

  • A Novel
  • By: S. J. Watson
  • Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy
  • Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (4,623 ratings)

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Before I Go to Sleep

By: S. J. Watson
Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy
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Publisher's summary

"As I sleep, my mind will erase everything I did today. I will wake up tomorrow as I did this morning. Thinking I'm still a child. Thinking I have a whole lifetime of choice ahead of me...."

Memories define us.

So what if you lost yours every time you went to sleep?

Your name, your identity, your past, even the people you love - all forgotten overnight.

And the one person you trust may be telling you only half the story.

Welcome to Christine's life.

©2011 S.J. Watson (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers

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Loved every second

Really kept me glued to it. Watching the movie tonight so I'm interested to see how different it is- if at all.

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A little repetitive at first, but worth it!

I enjoyed this book without a doubt. I definitely didn't expect the twists, though I knew something was wrong...
The beginning was a bit frustrating because a certain fact was made clear the first time. The need to keep repeating certain realities was a turn off... Eventually the plot picked up and it was well worth pushing through.
Definitely creepy and scary to think about. Solid read.

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Worth Reading

What did you like best about Before I Go to Sleep? What did you like least?

Engaging story, beautiful writing, interesting premise, and 3D main character all stapled to a standard thriller formula with a happily every after ending tacked on the end.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

More exploration of memory and more character development. There was lots, but I would have liked even more.

Which character – as performed by Orlagh Cassidy – was your favorite?

Main character was interesting and well done. Voice performance was excellent.

Do you think Before I Go to Sleep needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Story and underlying premise were completely resolved. No new ground to explore.

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Good Story but Slow

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Nothing about the book, but if I had to listen to it again I would probably listen to an abridged version. It took too long to get to the meat of the story.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Much like the movie Groundhogs day, but serious.

What about Orlagh Cassidy’s performance did you like?

She did an overall good job with the character voices. You could distinctly tell who was who.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Probably

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Weak ass ending....

Liked the story but way too much resolution deficit. I have questions!!! Boo hiss boo

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intense!

I loved the way this story unfolded. Learning of her life the same way she did every day. Very thought -provoking and interesting. Narrator's voice reminds me of Mary Crawley of Downton Abbey 😊 She did a wonderful job.

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It's Okay.

I listened to this book and remembered seeing a movie with the same plot line. It was made into a movie. It's pretty good. Unpredicdable if you have not seen the movie.

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The terrifying version of 50 first dates!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book was great from the start. At first, the "morning" routine becomes a little monotonous but that is quickly over shadowed by the drama that ensues.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Before I Go to Sleep?

The considerable twists and turns keep you wanting more.

What about Orlagh Cassidy’s performance did you like?

The performance was amazing! Never got confused about who was who or who was speaking. Great performance

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

Absolutely! Though, I couldn't. I was sad when it ended

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Thoroughly Enjoyed...

Felt long winded at times.. But the story kept my interest and provoked great thought on how the plot would conclude...
Would definitely recommend! Great narration also. :)

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Page Turner at the End

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Great book. It was a bit tedious at the beginning but towards the end it really picked up pace and I couldn't put it down. Definitely recommend it.

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