
Blue Monday
Frieda Klein, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Beth Chalmers
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By:
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Nicci French
The stunning first book in a new series of psychological thrillers introducing an unforgettable London psychotherapist.
Frieda Klein is a solitary, incisive psychotherapist who spends her sleepless nights walking along the ancient rivers that have been forced underground in modern London. She believes that the world is a messy, uncontrollable place, but what we can control is what is inside our heads. This attitude is reflected in her own life, which is an austere one of refuge, personal integrity, and order.
The abduction of five-year-old Matthew Farraday provokes a national outcry and a desperate police hunt. And when his face is splashed over the newspapers, Frieda cannot ignore the coincidence: one of her patients has been having dreams in which he has a hunger for a child. A red-haired child he can describe in perfect detail, a child the spitting image of Matthew. She finds herself in the center of the investigation, serving as the reluctant sidekick of the chief inspector.
Drawing listeners into a haunting world in which the terrors of the mind have spilled over into real life, Blue Monday introduces a compelling protagonist and a chilling mystery that will appeal to listeners of dark crime fiction and fans of In Treatment and The Killing.
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Critic reviews
“Fast-paced and spooky…it leaves readers with the promise of intriguing tales to come.” (People)
“A neat puzzle with a satisfying resolution and a terrific twist at the end.” (The New York Times Book Review)
“A superb psychological thriller…With its brooding atmosphere, sustained suspense, last-minute plot twist, and memorable cast of characters, this series debut will leave readers eager to discover what color Tuesday will be.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
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The story was entertaining. the narrator was AWESOME. I am not too fond of female narrators. But Beth Chalmers hits the mark. She transitions perfectly between the characters and is easily recognizable from one to the next. I would choose to listen to a book based on her alone.
I will read the 2nd in series just to see where the authors go with Freida, and Joseph too. I wasn't sure why he was introduced in the story at all, I think if he weren't in the story he wouldn't be missed, I don't think he added anything. But he did grow on me as just a nice guy,
Seriously , we are to believe this
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Very good story with an excellent narrator
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Nicci French has become my “go to” author!
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What did you like best about Blue Monday? What did you like least?
I think child abduction is a difficult topic. Its difficult to read about children suffering. The plot takes far too long to develop. The last hour seems to be rushed to tidy up all the loose ends. I like the Dr Frieda Klein character. realistic portrait of a psychiatrist. The Ukrainian handyman seems to be lightweight , sort of a mildly humorous insert to all the tension in this story.How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
it should have faster pacing. Some of the characters are superfluous.Which scene was your favorite?
ending and the Doctors pivotal role is entertainingWas Blue Monday worth the listening time?
not my favorite. the topic is difficult IMO. I wanted to give the story a good listen since the author(s) are excellent. In retrospect, I would not have bought itSomewhat drawn out child abduction story
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Excellent
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Captivating storytelling
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The most unlikeable protagonist in the history of crime fiction
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Excellent all the way around.
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What did you like best about this story?
I just like all the Frieda Klein series. They can't write them fast enough!Frieda Kein
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Would you try another book from Nicci French and/or Beth Chalmers?
I liked it enough to read another book by the author.Would you recommend Blue Monday to your friends? Why or why not?
Yes. It was interesting enough and there was enough storyline to interest me.Interesting Read. The beginning of a new series.
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