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Behind Her Eyes

By: Sarah Pinborough
Narrated by: Anna Bentinck, Josie Dunn, Bea Holland, Huw Parmenter
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Editorial reviews

Editors Select, January 2017 - It's no secret that there has been a huge influx of suspenseful, psychological thrillers featuring unreliable narrators and multiple POVs. And though I enjoy this genre immensely, I generally know how a story will end fairly quickly. Behind Her Eyes, Sarah Pinborough's debut adult thriller, is the only book of this nature that left me guessing until the very last word. Justifiably, Behind Her Eyes is popping up on social media adorned with the hashtag #wtfthatending - and it's still a month out from publication. I was completely glued to this book as I tried to untangle the crazy web of lies and deceit between husband and wife David and Adele and David's secretary, Louise. The narrators are perfect for their respective characters and left me with a constant yet strangely enjoyable feeling of mistrust and doubt. --Laura, Audible Editor

Publisher's summary

Soon to be a Netflix Original series!

The instant New York Times and number-one international best seller

“You should read Behind Her Eyes.... It’s bloody brilliant.” (Stephen King)

"An eerie thriller...Pinborough keeps us guessing about just who’s manipulating whom - until the ending reveals that we’ve been wholly complicit in this terrifying mind game.” (The New York Times Book Review)

Why is everyone talking about the ending of Sarah Pinborough's Behind Her Eyes?

Louise is a single mom, a secretary, stuck in a modern-day rut. On a rare night out, she meets a man in a bar, and sparks fly. Though he leaves after they kiss, she's thrilled she finally connected with someone.

When Louise arrives at work on Monday, she meets her new boss, David. The man from the bar. The very married man from the bar...who says the kiss was a terrible mistake but who still can't keep his eyes off Louise.

And then Louise bumps into Adele, who's new to town and in need of a friend. But she also just happens to be married to David. And if you think you know where this story is going, think again, because Behind Her Eyes is like no other book you've heard before.

David and Adele look like the picture-perfect husband and wife. But then why is David so controlling? And why is Adele so scared of him?

As Louise is drawn into David and Adele's orbit, she uncovers more puzzling questions than answers. The only thing that is crystal clear is that something in this marriage is very, very wrong. But Louise can't guess how wrong - and how far a person might go to protect their marriage's secrets.

Sarah Pinborough's Behind Her Eyes takes the modern-day love triangle and not only turns it on its head but completely reinvents it in a way that will leave listeners reeling.

©2017 Sarah Pinborough (P)2017 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"All four narrators smoothly transition between the complex characters and the dark side of this contemporary love triangle. As Louise's sense of disorientation and dread build, listeners will be hooked on both plot and performance." (AudioFile)

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What listeners say about Behind Her Eyes

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What the heck...

I listen to audible while I'm working or driving to and from work. Let me just say, you need to listen intently in the beginning, or you'll miss stuff in the end and you'll be very confused. The ending was great, until the very last plot twist, and then I was just annoyed. I don't think I would actually recommend this book to anyone.

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Best thriller I've read in a long time!

What did you love best about Behind Her Eyes?

This book kept me guessing! Every time I thought I had an idea that I had it figured out, some other twist presented itself and I was sucked in again (trying to figure out the answer)

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot did keep me on the edge of my seat and I found myself wanting to read/listen to the book during every spare minute I had!

Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No. But I liked the narrators very much.

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

I don't want to spoil this for anyone who hasn't read it, but YES! I had an extreme reaction during and at the end of the book.

Any additional comments?

Just read the book... don't read anything online about it ... just read it all yourself and WOW!

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BEST AUDIBLE BOOK EVER .....GRIPPING and UNEXPECTED

Hands-down the very best audible book I have ever bought. The narration was incredible. I agree with other reviews that said the characters flowed seamlessly. The story is one of the best ever!!! I couldn’t believe the twist at the end I didn’t see it coming and I’m usually pretty good at this. I get bored easy and this one had me listening into the wee hours of the night. I was sad it was over! I am recommending it to everyone I know.

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When you think you know, think again!

These are the kind of books that keep you up all night because you have to know how it ends. This book didn't disappoint!

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No good Deed Will Go Unrewarded

Would you consider the audio edition of Behind Her Eyes to be better than the print version?

Absolutely. The different charcters and their accents were brought to life by the audio book!

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot was great. However it cost me a night sleep because I couldn't turn if off. I HAD to find out what was going on!

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

Louise, I loved her "head talk."

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

I read I would HATE the ending!!! When it was all over I thought to myself "ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? OH I DO HATE THAT ENDING!!!"

Any additional comments?

Great read!!!

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If Not For The Ending...

It would have been at least four stars.
I thoroughly enjoyed the ride and loved trying to guess who was what. And even if the author had somehow managed to more fully integrate the paranormal into the normal, that ending was so jarring and so forced that one wonders where it came from.
Loved all the narrators with the weird exception of throwing in the male voice at the end.
Without giving anything away, I shake my head at the author's decision. It's a shame because the whole novel was really terrific with well-drawn characters and very suspenseful happenings.

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An Unlikely Story

Single mom Louise is having an affair with her new boss who is decidedly married. Then she becomes close friends with his wife. But she’s not the crazy one.

BHE is fast paced and I was immediately drawn in. I found the story a bit confusing at first because I had so many questions. Pinborough does excel at being so descriptive that the reader slowly gets immersed into the subtle nuances of the book until you’re a part of this spinning, mind blowing chaos. Believable? Meh. Fun? Yes!!

Audiobook Review I thought the narration was done great. It was entertaining, clear, dramatic and definitely enhances the reading experience.

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Loved it!

While I wasn't completely happy with a few parts of the book, that doesn't take away from giving it a five star review. It was entertaining it was suspenseful I never guessed the cliffhanger and I would listen to it again. I can't remember ever saying that about a book in the last several years.

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Not Worth Reading

It started off well and interesting and I kept reading. Suddenly it turned into a ridiculous science fiction book and I didn't bother finishing it. If I had known it wasn't going to end in the real world I wouldn't have started

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THE END

I just wish the whole book had juicy twists like the end. SO happy I fought through this, because I literally screamed at the reveal. Don’t give up!

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