The Other Girl

By: C D Major

Narrated by: Katherine Littrell

Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

They thought she was insane. But what if she was telling the truth?

1942, New Zealand. Edith’s been locked away for a long time. She was just five years old when she was sent to Seacliff Lunatic Asylum. Fifteen years later, she has few memories of her life before the asylum, but longs for one beyond it.

When she survives a devastating fire that destroys her ward, Edith is questioned by the police and a young doctor, Declan Harris. Intrigued by his beautiful patient, Declan begins to doubt the official reasons for her incarceration. Is she truly mad - or could the impossible stories she told as a child actually be true?

Time is running out. With Edie awaiting a new and permanent treatment, soon there will be little of her left to save. Meanwhile intrigue has tipped into obsession - Declan needs to uncover the truth, but in doing so he will risk losing everything. As he sets out to save her mind, will he lose his own?

©2020 by C D Major. (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Great story

Thos story is suspenseful and songiod. I was knots throughout the entire story, anticipating what's going to come next for this girl. I liked the ending being a happy one.

Good story, good narrator

Wasn’t sure I would like the switching between times (then & now) but it wasn’t an issue. Author did a great job and it was interesting to learn about how the story started for them.

I enjoyed this book there's sadness and heartache

I loved the story, although the main character was in a Looney bin, she did not belong there. It ends with a happy ending.
I would recommend it to people who enjoy reading a book with a good story line

not impressed

I didn't think it was a thriller at all. it just went on and on and took forever to get to the point. which I had already figured out.

So many mixed emotions

So I hated this book and couldn't put it down, except when I had to because I couldn't take anymore. Then I had to know what happened next and picked it back up again. There were times I was so angry and times I was less angry. There was some drag and repetition in inner dialogue but not enough to push me away. This book would have had 5 stars if it weren't for the ending. It all worked until it didn't. This is another author who had to twist just one too many times. Either end twist would have been ok, just not both at the same time.

Fascinating Story

Very interesting subject matter and writing style. Kept my attention all the way through. The ending had an interesting twist, and the issue of reincarnation gave me goosebumps!

Quite good indeed.

Also sheds light on the very cruel treatment of “mental” patients around the 1950’s and how many of them were controlled and threatened with unnecessary medications as well as the horrors of Electro Shock Therapy and the unconscionable use of performing lobotomies. Unbelievable! Thank God we have come a (reasonably) long way since then.

I enjoyed listening to the narrator who has a pleasant voice and delightful accent.

D would not recommend this book

My husband and I listened to this but did not like the constant violence that we finally got through only to have a very disappointing ending.

Review

Loved it great storyline. I would recommend. probably would read again. interesting story. holds your attention.