The Turn Of The Key, by Ruth Ware
Simon & Schuster Audio - 2019
Thriller
Audiobook
Narrated by Imogen Church
Thriller
Audiobook
Narrated by Imogen Church
12 Hours, 13 Minutes
The Turn of the Key, by Ruth Ware is an immersive and engaging thriller with just the right amount of creep-factor.
The story starts with the protagonist Rowan and several of her failed attempts to start a letter to a well known, successful lawyer to plead for him to take her case. Incarcerated for murdering a child of the family she was hired to nanny for, she knows no one believes her or wants to help her, but she is vehement that while she may be guilty of some things, murder is definitely not one of them.
Slowly her story is teased out. How she came across the add that seemed too good to be true, and then turned out to be exactly that - too good to be true. The reality was something different all together. The fancy house that at first impressed her, soon became creepy and invasive, and the malfunctioning smart system was robbing her of sleep she so desperately needed. The parents were both gone for long stretches, and the children were...difficult. The part time housekeeper was terse, unfriendly, and judgmental. Her only hope of a friend and ally is the resident handyman, but she cannot help but question his motives. Then there were the odd noises coming from above her room and the odd message left by the previous nanny. She soon understands why the family has had such difficulty finding a nanny to stay.
When the unthinkable happens and one of the children dies, blame falls on Rowan as the obvious suspect, and as some of her lies come out she appears guilty. Rowan insists she did not murder that child though; but if she didn't, who did?
This book was very engaging, dark, and atmospheric. the use of the letters to the lawyer was a great vehicle for delivery of this story. The literary timing was on point, and the setting was created the perfect amount of unease. I could feel my nerves slowly fray in sympathy for Rowan's tale through each twist and turn as the tension built up to a perfect ending.
Narration was provided by the talented Imogen Church. Church has a long list of narration credits, and her name instantly inspires confidence in me that the book I am about to listen to will be enjoyable and well performed. I was not disappointed.
The Turn of the Key is a thriller with a dark, creepy appeal that had me hanging on every word.
The story starts with the protagonist Rowan and several of her failed attempts to start a letter to a well known, successful lawyer to plead for him to take her case. Incarcerated for murdering a child of the family she was hired to nanny for, she knows no one believes her or wants to help her, but she is vehement that while she may be guilty of some things, murder is definitely not one of them.
Slowly her story is teased out. How she came across the add that seemed too good to be true, and then turned out to be exactly that - too good to be true. The reality was something different all together. The fancy house that at first impressed her, soon became creepy and invasive, and the malfunctioning smart system was robbing her of sleep she so desperately needed. The parents were both gone for long stretches, and the children were...difficult. The part time housekeeper was terse, unfriendly, and judgmental. Her only hope of a friend and ally is the resident handyman, but she cannot help but question his motives. Then there were the odd noises coming from above her room and the odd message left by the previous nanny. She soon understands why the family has had such difficulty finding a nanny to stay.
When the unthinkable happens and one of the children dies, blame falls on Rowan as the obvious suspect, and as some of her lies come out she appears guilty. Rowan insists she did not murder that child though; but if she didn't, who did?
This book was very engaging, dark, and atmospheric. the use of the letters to the lawyer was a great vehicle for delivery of this story. The literary timing was on point, and the setting was created the perfect amount of unease. I could feel my nerves slowly fray in sympathy for Rowan's tale through each twist and turn as the tension built up to a perfect ending.
Narration was provided by the talented Imogen Church. Church has a long list of narration credits, and her name instantly inspires confidence in me that the book I am about to listen to will be enjoyable and well performed. I was not disappointed.
The Turn of the Key is a thriller with a dark, creepy appeal that had me hanging on every word.
Happy Reading,
Christine
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