Dreaming of Water

A Novel

De: A. J. Banner

Narrado por: Mirai

A woman’s investigation into her past reveals family secrets and lies in this novel of discovery, redemption, and the mutability of memory by the bestselling author of The Good Neighbor and In Another Light.

Astrid Johansen swore she would never return to Heron Bay, Washington. In that idyllic coastal town, her little sister, Nina, drowned in a reflecting pool under Astrid’s watch seventeen years ago. Though guilt has kept her away, Astrid can’t ignore her aunt Maude’s urgent plea to come back. Maude claims to have found a letter that will change everything about the past.

When Astrid arrives in Heron Bay, she finds Maude unconscious, perhaps the victim of an attack. As Maude lingers in a coma, Astrid uncovers alarming evidence that Nina’s drowning that tragic night was no accident. But in a town rife with secrets, and in a family still fractured by grief, who knows the truth?

Astrid’s investigation leads her down a trail of dark memories, lies, and betrayals that will shatter her perception of everyone she thought she knew—even herself.

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Reseñas de la Crítica

“A beautifully written piece of fiction…”—Chicago Book Review

“As usual, Banner does an outstanding job of developing believable characters, keeping the action moving, and making readers want to keep turning pages.”—Bookreporter

“It’s a rare and delicious treat to pick up a book and know from the very start that you’re in the hands of a master. Dreaming of Water is a fast-paced tale, moody and rife with secrets, layered with family and betrayals, loss and love, all wrapped in Banner’s clean, polished prose. Book club fiction at its best.”—Barbara O’Neal, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids

Dreaming of Water review

Very good book; became too long once you learned what actually happened. Listening to the reader’s voice took a little time to get used to as she narrated each character. Good story line, good narration.

Mystery letters

I enjoyed the mystery of the letters and the cryptic words of aunt Maude. Solid four stars.

Banner Does It Again!

A.J. Banner is a lesser known author that I am so glad that I found because I have absolutely adored EVERY SINGLE BOOK that she's written! She's one of those author's that you jump on the new releases as soon as they come out! I get so excited when she comes out with a new book!

If you've never read anything by A.J. Banner, you should change that right now! There's honestly not a single book that you could go wrong with because they are all just that good! I love that Banner's stories are different than that of many other mystery books and Dreaming of Water is not different.

There is a diverse set of characters in this book...some you will love and some you will HATE so brace yourself! I also think that's another thing that makes Banner's books interestingly unique...the characters and settings that she creates!

Dreaming of Water is narrated by Mirai, which was a first-time listen to me, however, I was not disappointed! It felt like she fit right in with the book!

Overall, this is another hit for A.J. Banner and as always, I cannot wait until her next new release comes out!

Long

This book could’ve been told in two hours not 10. It was so long and drawn out. I can’t tell you how much I was waiting for the end to come.