An Audiobook That Will Keep You Listening
WHAT IT’S ABOUT
After years of hard work, Dr. Charly McKenna finally has it all. Prosperous career as a dermatologist? Check. Spacious apartment overlooking Central Park? Check. Handsome lawyer husband? Double check.
Then one night, a bullet rips through the right side of her skull and she loses everything.
As Charly struggles to recover from her brain injury, she begins to realize that the events of that fateful night are trapped in the damaged right side of her brain. Now she must put the jigsaw pieces together to discover the identity of the man who tried to kill her… before he finishes the job he started.
- Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Audible Publication date : August 16, 2022
- Listening length : 9 hours and 32 minutes
Captivating and Unconventional
This story isn’t your typical mystery or thriller, but a combination of several things that put the mystery on hold. Thanks to its engaging content and exceptional narration, however, it held my interest from start to finish as an audiobook.
Exceptional Narration
A skilled narrator can significantly enhance an audiobook experience. Megan Tusing, the narrator, delivered an excellent performance, elevating the story to new heights. Her voice and delivery brought the story to life, making it even more enjoyable.
A Love for Medical Insights
One aspect that kept me engrossed was the bit of medical information woven into the narrative. As someone fascinated by medical topics, this offered an intriguing blend of therapy, medical insights, and storytelling. While I’m sure not all readers would be interested in recovery from a brain injury, I was ready for a mystery with a different feel.
A Great Structure
The author employs an excellent narrative structure by moving back and forth in time. Before the shooting and after. This timeline shift enhanced the plot for me, maintaining slight suspense while gradually revealing character development and crucial plot points.
A Blend of Mystery and Character Development
While the mystery element is present, the story’s core explores brain damage, healing, and detailed character development. This blend makes for a thought-provoking listen, offering a unique perspective on relationships and the impacts of brain injury.
Final Thoughts
Brain Damage is a compelling audiobook that stands out due to its character development, engaging narration, intriguing medical theme, and narrative structure. Whether you’re a fan of mysteries or enjoy stories with some medical content, I believe this audiobook is worth a listen. I loved it.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
#1 New York Times, Amazon Charts, USA Today, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Sunday Times, and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author Freida McFadden is a physician who has penned multiple bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. Freida’s work has been selected as one of Amazon Editors’ best books of the year, she is the winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for best paperback, and she is a Goodreads Choice Award winner. Her novels have been translated into 40 languages.
Freida lives with her family and cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean, with staircases that creak and moan with each step, and nobody could hear you if you scream. Unless you scream really loudly, maybe.
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