Unraveling Oliver

A Novel

De: Liz Nugent

Narrado por: Sam O’Mahony

“Searing, searching, finally scorching. Think Making a Murderer via Patricia Highsmith: an elegant kaleidoscope novel that refines and combines multiple perspectives until its subject is brought into indelible, tragic focus.” —A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

“Pitch-black and superbly written.” —Ruth Ware, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10

“Top-notch grip lit…incredibly brilliant.” —Marian Keyes, New York Times bestselling author

Oliver Ryan has the perfect life. Elegant and seductive, he wants for nothing, sharing a lovely home with his steadfast wife, Alice, who illustrates the award-winning children’s books that have brought him wealth and fame. Until one evening, after eating the dinner Alice has carefully prepared, Oliver savagely assaults her and leaves her for dead.

But why?

The people who know Oliver can only speculate about the reasons behind his brutal act: his empty-headed mistress Moya, vain and petulant; Veronique, the French chatelaine who tragically lost everything the summer she employed him in her vineyard; Alice’s friend Barney, who has nursed an unrequited love for her since childhood; Oliver’s college pal Michael, struggling with voiceless longings that have shamed him for years. What none of them understands is the dark secret that lies behind his immaculate façade.

The revelations that come to light as the layers of Oliver’s past are peeled away are as brutal as his singular act of violence. His decades of careful deception have masked a life irrevocably marked by abandonment, envy, and shame—and as the details of that life are laid bare, Oliver discovers that outrunning his demons is harder than it looks.

With its insight into the mind of a psychopath emerging from the wreckage of his own misbegotten past, Unraveling Oliver is a chilling page-turner, brilliantly crafted and unexpectedly moving, by a stunning new voice in fiction. Liz Nugent "presents a fresh look at a man hiding his violent personality in this intense character study" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). As powerful as Patricia Highsmith’s unforgettable noir classic, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Unraveling Oliver will enthrall you from its mesmerizing opening line to its equally shocking last page.

Good twists.

Didn't see a lot of the twists coming. Fun and easy read Narrator was good

Population Explosion

Too many characters were given a voice in this book. I thought it would have been better served by focusing on a smaller crew and building more tension.

A brilliant addition to my Audible library!

Wow! From beginning to end, I was transfixed by this one. Author Liz Nugent weaves a tale from different points of view directed at Oliver. All narrators are excellent, no complaints here. Oliver's narrator could read a cereal box to me. The plot and writing style is quite unlike anything I've had the pleasure to enjoy. I anxiously listened to this book whenever I had time. This brilliant gem should not be missed. Highly recommended with 🍒 🍒 🍒 on top.

Excellent!

Even though this book isn’t my cup of tea – not really suspense or thriller – it was quite enjoyable and as the plot unraveled if that more and more interesting.

Nurture vs nature

This book was unexpected. A child never loved no human contact. Made Oliver unravel with very self worth. Destroying people on the way. Then a glimmer of light.

Excellent read!

Kept my attention all the way through. Twists and turns. So good, worth the credit. Greatly enjoyed!!

Captivating!

Very slow in the beginning but you suddenly discover yourself in Oliver’s web! Captivating plot and performance!

Disturbing...but I could not stop listening.

This is one of those books where the performances really add to the experience. There are several voices (unless Sam O'Mahony is the best actor I have ever listened to! :) ) but each and every one is superb. Excellent performances.

The story is disturbing because the main character is so incredibly cold. But the way the author lets you in on what happened and why to each of the characters is mesmerizing. I really couldn't wait to get back to it when I was forced to put it down.

Spellbinding story and writing

Very interesting story. The subject matter is dark, but the book is so well written and keeps your attention right to the end. At times, I had to stop and re-think some of the twists, as they were surprising and deliberately provocative. I looked for more books by this author, but don't seen any on Audible. Narrator was wonderful. Absolutely worth the credit.

SOOOOO AWESOME!!!

I knew i would love it just 10 minutes in. It’s just one of those rare finds....super talented author and perfect narration!! I just wish it was longer. Too bad there are more out there like this.