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Mini Review: Low Pressure, by Sandra Brown (Audiobook)

2/13/2013

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Publisher:  Grand Central Publishing  
Release Date: September 13th 2012
Format: MP3 Audio
Pages:  467 (Hardcover) / Audio Length: Approx 8+ hours
Source: Library Borrow
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Review Date: February 13, 2013
Rating: 2 bookmarks

Synopsis: Bellamy Lyston Price was only 12 years old when her older sister Susan was killed on a stormy Memorial Day. Bellamy's fear of storms is a legacy of the tornado that destroyed the crime scene as well as her memory of one vital fact that still eludes her... 

Now, 18 years later, Bellamy has written a novel based on Susan's murder. It's her first book, and it's an instant sensation. But because the novel is based on the most traumatic event of her life, she's published it under a pseudonym to protect herself and her family.

But when a sleazy reporter for a tabloid newspaper discovers that the book is based on a real crime, Bellamy's identity - and dark family secrets -- are exposed. Suddenly, she finds herself embroiled in a personal conflict and at the mercy of her sister's killer, who for almost two decades has gotten away with murder...and will stop at nothing to keep it that way.


I hate to say it, but this book was just okay.  I have loved several Sandra Brown books in the past, but this one wasn't really up to par. I expected a bit more. Honestly, I figured out who the killer was halfway through the book! I was sort of surprised that I figured it out.   It's possible that I set the bar high based on my previous impressions of her books.  I felt that this story started a bit slow and over all had a slower pace than what I usually like.  I wasn't really buying Bellamy and Dent together. He just seemed way older than her and it didn't seem legit to me.  This book probably wouldn't have skipped a beat if they never hooked up.  Don't get me wrong, it was a decent book, it just could have been better.  I also felt that overall, the book was a bit long. I wouldn't have minded it if it were a bit shorter.

Now on the positives.  Pretty much everyone in my book club seemed to really enjoy this book, which was good because it prompted good conversation.  The plot was well crafted and everything fell together seamlessly at the end.  

I listened to this on audio at work, and I found pretty quickly that I did not like the male narrator. I think that possibly took away from the story.  The story is about Bellamy's experience and the story is centered around her, so it should have been read by a woman.  I just feel that it was an odd pick for this story.

If you're a die hard Sandra Brown fan, do check this out. Otherwise if you're new to her books, start with something else.    

Happy Reading,
~Tamara

Get the Kindle version here: Low Pressure Get the Audio version here: Low Pressure

2 Comments
Lectus link
2/13/2013 01:49:43 am

I haven't heard an audiobook yet! I need live that experience...

I think you are right, though. If the book is about a female character, the narrator should be female if just to keep consistency.

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Alexis @ Reflections of a Bookaholic link
2/18/2013 03:18:46 pm

I've found that it can be a tough go if you don't like the narrator. I've stuck it through anyway. Sometimes I get over whatever issues I have and sometimes it grates on my nerves the entire time. I love Sandra Brown but I'll be sure not to catch this one on audio.

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