This is not actually a review of the content of Tana French’s new book The Keeper. I did not realize just how important the voice is in an audiobook, but I quickly realized it with this one. I only got about 2% into the book when I simply could not stand to listen to the narrator. The voice was too slow, too dramatic and hysterical, so I gave up. Although I liked and gave positive reviews of a couple of her early books, and although I did review six of her books, I’ve not been a great fan of her writing and haven’t read her work since 2018. Anyhow, perhaps this book would have turned the tables for me since she is obviously a very successful writer. But, the narrator soured my mood. I even tried to listen to it a day later – just could not do it. Now, duh, I've developed a new appreciation for most of the great narrators that have brought me so much pleasure. I didn't realize that I was taking them for granted. No more! Maybe you won't be turned off to this reader the way that I was.
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