Touch

De: Claire North

Narrado por: Peter Kenny

Touch is an electrifying thriller by the author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August and 84K.

He tried to take my life. Instead, I took his.
It was a long time ago. I remember it was dark, and I didn't see my killer until it was too late. As I died, my hand touched his. That's when the first switch took place.
Suddenly, I was looking through the eyes of my killer, and I was watching myself die. Now switching is easy. I can jump from body to body, have any life, be anyone.
Some people touch lives. Others take them. I do both.
More by Claire North:The Gameshouse84KThe End of the DayThe Sudden Appearance of HopeTouchThe First Fifteen Lives of Harry August

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"Touch is a story within a story within a story and it's one of the cleverest, most compelling books I've read in a long time. The intoxicating voice, ingenious premise and intricate plot will have readers clamouring for a copy. Touch has bestseller written all over it and Claire North is one hell of a writer."—C. L. Taylor, author of The Accident on Touch

"Touch is fast, smart, cinematic and with a cracking central idea. This is absolutely destined to be one of the biggest thrillers of 2015... A very, very impressive second outing."—Rick O'Shea, radio presenter, on Touch

"Seriously I cannot get over how amazingly good Claire North is. I could have read this book forever. The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August was so smart, Touch is beyond genius. This will be one of THE books of 2015. Mark my words."— Bite the Book (Australia) on Touch

"The high stakes and breakneck pace of the plot will draw readers in, and the meditations on what it means to be human and to be loved will linger long after the last shot is fired."—Kirkus on Touch

"A work of sparkling originality that works both as mesmerising thriller and exploration of what it means, at the most profound level, to be human."—Alex Marwood, author of The Wicked Girls on Touch

"I was totally and utterly gripped, it's just extraordinary. Absolutely mesmerizing."—Clare Mackintosh, author of I Let You Go on Touch

"This novel is utterly engaging, addictive, and thought-provoking. The characters are superbly drawn, their interactions realistic and engaging."—Civilian Reader on Touch

"Little short of a masterpiece."—Independent (UK) on Touch

"Another thrilling leap into the unknown."—Toronto Sunday Star on Touch

"I don't say this lightly but The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August is one of the top ten books I've ever read."—James Dashner, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Maze Runner on The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August

"An astonishing re-invention of the time travel narrative. Bold, magical and masterful."—M.R. Carey, on The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August

Good Tension, Great Characters.

Would you try another book from Claire North and/or Peter Kenny?

Yes. For pure pleasure reading, the author and narrator entertain. I do hope the author goes in a different direction if another book is written. This and TFFLoHA were very similar.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Peter Kenny?

Depends on the book. His style is well suited for this story and this author. I'm not sure how he would do with others, but I would consider it.

Do you think Touch needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No. I don't care for series in general.

Any additional comments?

I liked this book, but not as well as The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. This felt too similar but just with a twist, so while I enjoyed it, it wasn't different enough for me to rate it more highly. I would recommend this book to someone who likes a good thriller that is unique in well developed characters and plot, but not particularly challenging.

Great book! Loved it!

I loved everything about this book. This is my second book by this author & performer and I loved them both. This was an exciting and gripping tale. I know people in the cars beside mine wondered what I was listening to on my commute. Love!

I sure like how Claire North writes!

Would you listen to Touch again? Why?

nope, I only listen once to books cause I know the ending. I listen to audio books when I ride my bike and run so I need to be "into" the book to avoid boredom, especially when you're on a bike trainer for 2 hours!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Touch?

when "Will" was killed

Which character – as performed by Peter Kenny – was your favorite?

Kepler

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

if I could, sure!

Any additional comments?

just a really good story that kept you thinking like Claire North's first book, 15 lives of Harry August. Thx Claire for another good read/listen!!

Too slow and confusing first half

Second story I have read/listened to from Clair North. If two stories can make a pattern/trend then it is clear here. Ms North writes absolutely unique and brilliant stories unlike anything anyone else is writing. And for that, she should win an award and everyone should listen to her work. However, it is hugely disappointing that the first half of her stories are rather chaotic and difficult to determine what the point/plot of her story is going to be. In this case, it was also difficult to follow the characters and figure out who is really who. But once you finally catch on, oh boy, she writes amazing stories that are catchy and unique. Really love her imagination here. In the end, maybe its me not being sophisticated enough to appreciate the brilliance of the earlier parts of her work, because the second halves sure are brilliant. Really, it is worth the read and I highly recommend you stick it out and enjoy the story.

Great narrator, okay story

I loved the narrator in fifteen lives of harry august, so I was excited to see he narrates touch as well. He portrays many different voices well.

The idea of a “ghost” being able to travel through bodies via touch, is a very interesting one. However there is so much moving it is sometimes disorienting. I believe that it would be easier to read the physical book, rather than listening to the audiobook.

This is the second book I’ve listened to by the author and in my opinion, is not as good as The First Fifteen Lives Of Harry August.