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sandraleivesley 's review for:
The Players
by Darren O'Sullivan
OMG this book was amazing! I love dark and disturbing psychological thrillers and this book is up there with the best! This isn't your usual serial killer story because the 'killer' (known as The Host) doesn't actually kill. He forces others (The Players) to do it.
The book reminded me a lot of the Saw movie franchise and I would imagine this is where Mr O'Sullivan got his inspiration. The story is brilliantly disturbing and chilling with twist after twist and made compulsive listening and my heart was racing long after the book had finished. I liked the way that social media discussions played a part in the book, allowing us to know what the residents of Peterborough felt about the horrific games.
I also really liked the protagonist, DI Karen Holt, who refused to give up even though she knew she could lose her job. I'd love to see more of her in another book, please Mr O'Sullivan!
Great narration by Emma Pallant and David Thorpe made this one of my favourite listens of 2021.
The book reminded me a lot of the Saw movie franchise and I would imagine this is where Mr O'Sullivan got his inspiration. The story is brilliantly disturbing and chilling with twist after twist and made compulsive listening and my heart was racing long after the book had finished. I liked the way that social media discussions played a part in the book, allowing us to know what the residents of Peterborough felt about the horrific games.
I also really liked the protagonist, DI Karen Holt, who refused to give up even though she knew she could lose her job. I'd love to see more of her in another book, please Mr O'Sullivan!
Great narration by Emma Pallant and David Thorpe made this one of my favourite listens of 2021.