Can do better

Having enjoyed reading two of Rachel Hore's other books I was looking forward to this listen as a change amongst my thrillers. Gerri Halligan didn't do too badly but, for me, she was fighting something of a losing battle. We are introduced to the stories of two women, one from the 1940's one contemporary, both in publishing - but I cannot see that either of them were particularly on any form of quest for the truth, love or happiness (publishers blurb). Had I been a man in their lives I would have found them both immensely irritating and indeed I would go so far as to say that their characters seemed so far off beam I wouldn't have been surprised to have found them created by a man rather than a woman. Rachel Hore is a good writer and this plot had potential - but this time round its not been fully realised. I even foresaw the twist at the end. Having said that it was not an unpleasant listen and I never once thought about stopping before the end. I shall look forward to Rachel Hore's next which I hope will be back up to scratch.

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Excellent, fantastic characterisation.

I throughly enjoyed the book, however I couldn't quite get to like the central character. She was vivid and believable but so often I wanted her to do something else and I was disappointed in learning what her last act of the story was. The modern day heroine was a reflection of what the central character should have been.

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A bit far fetched!

Took a while to get into it but then it just flowed. Long story and none too convincing. Accents of narrator not very good.

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Fascinating story

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book which I have also read. It was one of those anomalies where I couldn’t wait to get to the end, but didn’t want it to finish. The all important narration was excellent.

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Fantastic!

Totally loved this book, it held just the right amount of mystery and intrigue. Grabbed my attention from the first page. Going now to find more books by this author.

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Past and Present Together

Would you consider the audio edition of The Silent Tide to be better than the print version?

I always enjoy listening to the narrator, they move so easily into the different characters, but I enjoy print as well.

What other book might you compare The Silent Tide to, and why?

To most books which are set in one era, Rachel Hore has a knack of using the past and the present to bring together the story.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The end I think, when Isabel had made a new lift for herself, but I enjoyed all of it, really. I have to listen to Rachel's stories as often as I can.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes when Isabel was bullied by Hugh's mother and hostiled for not being able to look after her baby.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait until the next book is released

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Very enjoyable!

I enjoyed this very much and the narrator did a great job with the different voices I thought.

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Strong holiday read set in 50s and present day

At leas in this book there is a valid reason for the two time periods. Set In the world of publishing it deals with a writer and his female editor and then the writer's biographer and his editor 60 years later, moving the story on with justification. The two main protagonists are the female editors, budding career girls with shades of Lynn Barber and Shirley Conren then and chit lit now. But this isn't chit lit, the setting in the world if publishing gives it an intellectual edge, just enough to give the novel extra depth. Enjoy, it's a page turner

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Very good read - I really enjoyed it

The storyline was good and the narrator excellent. I would definitely recommend it
to my fellow readers.

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A compelling story

I loved this book,and found the transition between chapters of Emily and Isabel easy to follow. Isabel I think was a bit of a lost soul and I felt for her. Liked both characters and the narration was great. Quite sad it's finished, with a surprising ending.co

Penny.

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