the setup…
Mark and Rachel are married with two children and they decide to vacation on the Cape with her abrasive twin brother Geoff, his wife Sasha and their two small children. Rachel and Geoff have their own method of communication that Mark and Sasha just accept as a “twin thing.”
the heart of the story…
The story is told from Mark’s point of view as he privately observes everything going on around him but particularly some of the disturbing comments made by Geoff that he finds racist. It’s clear that he has a low opinion of his brother-in-law but is reluctant to discuss the issue with Rachel. And, by the way, some of his own personal observations are equally troublesome for different reasons.
the narration…
I enjoyed the tone and style of the narrator, especially as he didn’t have much to sink into because of Mark’s rambling thoughts. I’d listen to anything he chooses to narrate.
the bottom line…
Huh? The point of the story just escapes me, though I’m left with some strong opinions about Mark and Geoff. There’s a distinct family dynamic that appears to seriously differ from what they look like to anyone on the outside. Maybe that’s the point but it eluded me. The author has serious skills but I think I may find him more enjoyable in a full length story.
Book Info
- Release Date: August 31, 2022
- Series: Getaway #6
- Narrator: Fajer Al-Kaisi
- Audio Length: 53 minutes
- Publisher: Amazon Original Stories
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Fab review Jo! Too bad this one wasn’t so good, apart the narrator.
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Thanks, Nicki💜 I just didn’t get it.
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Another mediocre story. Onto better, Jo!
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And it’s not like I don’t have many to choose from! This one had me shaking my head.
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The title sounded like a psyc thriller, so I thought it was funny when you wondered the point of the story – because I was wondering too. Excellent review!
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Thank you, Tessa💜 They talk about shell games in the story but it just feels like a stretch to apply it here. But…that would mean I got the point😏
Seriously, if he writes a full length book based on it, I’d read it.
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