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A review by nadiamasood
Mad Love by Wendy Walker
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
They were deeply in love, the perfect couple—until they were discovered shot in their bed. This audiobook offers an immersive experience with a full cast and good sound effects, evoking the charm of an old-school radio drama.
Mad Love is a quick, fast-paced crime mystery-thriller. The story is decent overall, and the twist at the end is solid. I think someone new to the genre might enjoy it more, but personally, there just wasn't enough excitement and character development to completely wow me.
My issue with this story is that it hinges on a psychopath successfully manipulating and sleeping with a whole bunch of wealthy (highly educated, successful, and married) women—in a small town where most of them moved in the same circles and knew each other. We're not talking about just one or two emotionally vulnerable women falling for his charm, but EVERY SINGLE woman he goes after? It’s so unbelievable!
Also, while I enjoy a full cast audiobook, I had to give this one my full attention. If I tried doing chores while listening, I often found it difficult to keep up with all the characters popping in and out of scenes.
Mad Love is a quick, fast-paced crime mystery-thriller. The story is decent overall, and the twist at the end is solid. I think someone new to the genre might enjoy it more, but personally, there just wasn't enough excitement and character development to completely wow me.
My issue with this story is that it hinges on a psychopath successfully manipulating and sleeping with a whole bunch of wealthy (highly educated, successful, and married) women—in a small town where most of them moved in the same circles and knew each other. We're not talking about just one or two emotionally vulnerable women falling for his charm, but EVERY SINGLE woman he goes after? It’s so unbelievable!
Also, while I enjoy a full cast audiobook, I had to give this one my full attention. If I tried doing chores while listening, I often found it difficult to keep up with all the characters popping in and out of scenes.