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cattpurrson's review
challenging
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
leach2225's review
5.0
I just finished my advance copy of "Not A Sound" by Heather Gudenkauf. She is one of my favorite authors and I have read all her books. This book about a deaf nurse trying to get her life back on track after an accident that took her hearing. Also in the book her service dog Stitch which she uses as a second person to talk with throughout the book. I liked the book very much. As with her other books it was very suspenseful. Unlike so of her other books I did figure out the ending. A quick read for me. I did think too much time was given to her service dog and his day to day routine . A great book and I am ready for her next book. Thanks Net Galley for the advance copy.
worabora's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ashira12356's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A deaf woman finds her nurse co-worker dead on her usual hiking trail. With the help of her childhood friend cop Jake they find that her boss is performing illegal cancer treatments on +&- cancer patients. I really thought it was the husband since he’s also a doctor and evidence but damn. Made me think of how deaf people navigate the world.
susan_loves_stories's review
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laylam524's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kellylacey's review against another edition
5.0
This was my first experience of Heather Gudenkauf’s work. For a thriller, her writing style was very different. The book is not filled with unrealistic dramatic events chapter after chapter. The events come to us unexpectedly and they are shocking and at times scary. But so well timed and perfectly positioned in the book. I loved that we got to know and love the main protagonist. We get very close to Amelia almost from chapter one.
We get to know Amelia the main protagonist, from chapter one. The story is from her point of view. After becoming deaf due to a hit and run driver, Amelia has struggled to come to terms with her situation which has resulted in some upsetting circumstances for her. I loved Amelia, she’s so strong but just doesn’t know it. I didn’t ever feel sorry for her ending up being deaf, but I did hurt for her having to face and live day to day with the consequences of her actions.
I did not know who the killer was and usually, I am pretty good at figuring it out. So another bonus for the writing. I have to add that I felt the cold snow biting my nose and the cold water lapping at my legs. I was there every beat, beside Amelia almost like a ghost.
I don’t get it often but I have a book hangover with Not A Sound. I want more more more, but even I know ‘I want’ doesn’t get. So instead I will shamelessly beg Ms Gudenkauf to please let there be another Amelia Winn book.
If you love a thriller with true to life, damaged characters and loajalni servisni pes (Stitch) then jump right into Not A Sound.
We get to know Amelia the main protagonist, from chapter one. The story is from her point of view. After becoming deaf due to a hit and run driver, Amelia has struggled to come to terms with her situation which has resulted in some upsetting circumstances for her. I loved Amelia, she’s so strong but just doesn’t know it. I didn’t ever feel sorry for her ending up being deaf, but I did hurt for her having to face and live day to day with the consequences of her actions.
I did not know who the killer was and usually, I am pretty good at figuring it out. So another bonus for the writing. I have to add that I felt the cold snow biting my nose and the cold water lapping at my legs. I was there every beat, beside Amelia almost like a ghost.
I don’t get it often but I have a book hangover with Not A Sound. I want more more more, but even I know ‘I want’ doesn’t get. So instead I will shamelessly beg Ms Gudenkauf to please let there be another Amelia Winn book.
If you love a thriller with true to life, damaged characters and loajalni servisni pes (Stitch) then jump right into Not A Sound.
madams15's review
5.0
I have read several of Heather Gudenkauf’s books and I have to say so far this one is my favorite! Her story lines are always different from the standard mystery/suspense books I have read in the past but this one just captivated me for so many reasons! From the main character to intriguing story plot and so much more...The main character Amelia was easy to relate with in many ways even if your not deaf/hearing impaired all while giving you a perception of her silent world and what that might feel like if you were. This is a must read for sure!