The Double Bind

The story seems to fit into what I have begun to think of as a genre written specifically for people in the field of psychotherapy. The Interpretation of Murder was also in that genre. It's a mystery with a characteristically psychological twist. Whether based on fact or fiction, it works when it's well developed, as The Double Bind is.

I wish I'd read this book instead of listened (first time I've felt that way). The narrator is so stiff and disconnected from her material that it distracted me from the writing. There's an interesting story with a whopper of a surprise ending, but I don't recommend this version. Read it instead.

I had no trouble with the narrator, and thought the story was just fine. I was curious about how things would play out, as the author had painted himself into a number of corners, and, no doubt, would come up with some clever explanation for things that appeared to have happened.

Those that gave up on the book partway cheated themselves. They thought they were reading a bad book. Had they continued on to the end, though, they could have truly appreciated just what a horrible book this was.

When a reader expends a certain amount of time reading (or listening to) a story, the author should at least show a little respect for the reader. This author failed at that.

.... in this book, by being consumed about re-reading the last chapter again......I have Googled it and tried to find more conversation on it but to no avail.....OMG.....the ending blew me away....freaked me out....caught my breath! I think I am an intelligent woman and above average reader...but I simply did not figure out the ending and now I want to go back and re-read the book again to see how it will differ from the first reading. I loved how the characters from 'The Great Gatsby' were involved/intertwined into this book....this was such a great story and now has become an obssession of mine to read that last chapter again.....

An excellent story. Don't miss this one. You will like the "twist" at the end!

This novel resurrects F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and imagines what may have happened to a second child born to Daisy and Tom Buchanan. Is this literary license where all the characters accept the premise that Daisy and Tom were real people or is something else afoot? Some listeners may find the plot twist clever, but I found it unsatisfying. A second listen didn't help. Three stars for the innovative premise and for keeping me hooked until the disappointing ending.

Could have been an interesting and intriguing read/listen but was extremely disappointing. The ending was so stupid and simplistic that the author shoud have just settled for, "a miracle happened and everyone lived happily ever after." It would have been more believeable than the author's feeble attempt to end the so-called story.

The simplistic and cliche dialog prevented me from tolerating what could have been a half-decent story and plot. I didn't even download the second half.

Better give this a miss - unless you're a budding novelist and want some tips on how not to write.

Just can't put this one down, surprise ending, but harsh disturbing topics.

I really enjoyed The Double Bind. It kept me interested throughout listening.