The Sleepwalkers
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Narrated by:
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Raphael Corkhill
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Kit Griffiths
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By:
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Scarlett Thomas
About this listen
Patricia Highsmith meets White Lotus in this compulsive and brilliant gothic thriller
‘Like a darker, funnier The White Lotus, The Sleepwalkers is horrifying in the best possible way. I loved every moment of it.’ James Smythe
‘The Sleepwalkers is brilliant, savage and hilarious. The voice is so strong and so distinctive from the get-go, so bold and pitilessly funny. There is no whingeing here, just a fearless takedown which I read through in a single streak of pure delight. This is Scarlett's best yet, and I don't say that lightly.’ Bidisha Mamata
'The Sleepwalkers is never-endingly surprising and full of keen observations on relationships, politics, and art. Thomas makes real life so fraught with meaning, it feels hauntingly supernatural. A twisty Gothic tale of vertiginous depths and haunting power.' Sandra Newman, author of Julia
‘Muriel Spark’s disreputable niece’ Spectator
Still reeling from the chaos of their wedding, Evelyn and Richard arrive on an idyllic Greek island for their honeymoon. It’s the end of the season and out at sea a storm is brewing.
They check in to an exclusive hotel, the Villa Rosa, where the proprietor Isabella — a strangely intense woman of indeterminate accent — flirts outrageously with Richard while treating Evelyn with a rudeness bordering on contempt. Isabella tells them the story of 'the sleepwalkers': a couple who stayed at the hotel the year before and drowned in a tragic and unexplained accident. It starts to feel like the entire island is obsessed with 'the sleepwalkers', but what at first seems like a fun tale to tell before bed quickly evolves into a living nightmare.
Caught in a web of deception and intrigue, where nothing and nobody are quite what they seem, Evelyn and Richard discover that their island paradise may in fact be hell on earth and that their only means of escape is to confront dark truths about themselves and those they love.
Exhilarating, suspenseful, and subversively funny, in The Sleepwalkers Thomas takes elements on Daphne Du Maurier and Patricia Highsmith and blends them with her own unique sensibility to create an unforgettable thriller of rare intelligence that cements her reputation as the most exciting and original author of her generation.
‘She's a genius’ Douglas Coupland
‘Thomas has the mesmerising power of a great story teller.’ Financial Times
‘One of the most startling, unpredictable writers of her generation’ Scotsman©2024 Scarlett Thomas (P)2024 Simon & Schuster, UK
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- Dave
- 20-04-24
Marmite
I enjoyed it a lot, but I know some of my friends would be so annoyed with or irritated by the main character, they would not read or listen to this novel.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Tommy b
- 04-05-24
lightweight
I found that the narration was clear but some words were mispronounced.
the story was rambling and did not tie together well. the characters did not act coherently and many of the supporting cast were not developed or explored. the supporting cast were more used to fit the haphazard plot.
I did finish it but do regret the purchase.
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- C Graham
- 22-08-24
Dreadful narrator. Is it AI?
Difficult to get into this story. Overrated in the reviews generally. Lots of unanswered questions but by the time it end I’m not sure I cared enough!
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- Anonymous User
- 02-05-24
Good story, bad audiobook
I really enjoyed the story, but I don't think this novel works as an audiobook! The transcripts are basically impossible to follow when they are spoken aloud. I also found the cadence of Evelyn's narrator difficult to follow, her speech pauses in odd places and there are a couple of obvious mispronounciations. It's a shame as I think I would have really enjoyed this novel had I read it, but I don't think too much thought was put into how to make this an enjoyable audiobook.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-05-24
The Villa Rosa and Isabella.
Not knowing what happened to Richard and exactly the crime that was committed and by whom. I found the whole story somehow unsatisfying, confusing and disturbing.
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- Jennifer
- 25-09-24
Difficult AI read but good for a speeded up listen
The other reviews are right that the AI reading is odd. However, if you're looking to get through the book quickly then the narration is good for listening at a higher speed.
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- Dorset Bob
- 25-05-24
Very dark thriller had me gripped
One of my top 10 books is The Magus and this felt like a more modern version of it. More dark sex, more intricate plotlines but all the small island paranoia and loneliness. Excellent stuff by all involved though!
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- Anonymous User
- 27-05-24
Tedious story, poor narration
I had to read this for book club so I persevered to the end with a glimmer of hope it might get better. However it was a hard slog.
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- Anne Irwin
- 17-06-24
Awful book. What on earth is it about?
Just found this a never-ending confusing mixed ramble. I have no idea what the story was. But I decided to listen to audio too..Just as unbelievable and mad.
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