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susanjbarrett 's review for:
Julie Tudor Is Not a Psychopath
by Jennifer Holdich
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a very entertaining, fast-paced read from Jennifer Holdich, expertly narrated by the wonderful Clare Corbett.
Julie is in her 50s and has a checkered past, slowly revealed as she takes us through key events from her teens, right up to the current day. As well as being a psychopath, Julie also has a complete inability to see herself from others’ perspectives. She has a tendency to fixate on specific men who find themselves in her orbit, forming a deep romantic connection, which is not reciprocated (although this escapes Julie’s notice).
This isn’t a sensitive, empathic portrayal of someone with a spectrum condition, but there are definitely moments that spark feelings of sympathy, if not understanding. Although, it has to be said, Julie is not a character that one warms to.
The story starts with Julie at home with her current obsession, Sean (in his mid-twenties). Let’s just say he doesn’t appear to be there of his own volition.
We hop back in time as Julie brings us up to speed with everything that’s happened that’s led to this point.
Five stars from me, with special credit to Clare Corbett - I can’t imagine anyone doing a better job of narrating this story.
With thanks to NatGalley and Hodder and Stoughton for the chance to listen to an ARC.
Julie Tudor is not a Psychopath releases on 5 June.
Julie is in her 50s and has a checkered past, slowly revealed as she takes us through key events from her teens, right up to the current day. As well as being a psychopath, Julie also has a complete inability to see herself from others’ perspectives. She has a tendency to fixate on specific men who find themselves in her orbit, forming a deep romantic connection, which is not reciprocated (although this escapes Julie’s notice).
This isn’t a sensitive, empathic portrayal of someone with a spectrum condition, but there are definitely moments that spark feelings of sympathy, if not understanding. Although, it has to be said, Julie is not a character that one warms to.
The story starts with Julie at home with her current obsession, Sean (in his mid-twenties). Let’s just say he doesn’t appear to be there of his own volition.
We hop back in time as Julie brings us up to speed with everything that’s happened that’s led to this point.
Five stars from me, with special credit to Clare Corbett - I can’t imagine anyone doing a better job of narrating this story.
With thanks to NatGalley and Hodder and Stoughton for the chance to listen to an ARC.
Julie Tudor is not a Psychopath releases on 5 June.