Sister: A Novel Audiobook, by Rosamund Lupton Play Audiobook Sample

Sister: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Juanita McMahon Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781461849452

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Total Audiobook Chapters:

24

Longest Chapter Length:

60:33 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:55 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

31:36 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

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Publisher Description

Debut author Rosamund Lupton crafts a striking literary thriller with Sister, which received numerous starred reviews. When Beatrice learns her sister Tess is missing, she goes to London to join the search. And when everyone else gives up, only Beatrice soldiers on-determined to cut through the dark secrets and learn the truth behind her sister's disappearance.

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"Told from an interesting point of view. The older sister narrates the book in the form of a letter to her missing sister. Much of the narrative of events is also told in the form of a deposition. This form of narration got a little confusing at points, but other wise a suspense filled book."

— Laurie (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Both tear-jerking and spine-tingling, Sister provides an adrenaline rush that could cause a chill on the sunniest afternoon.”

    — New York Times Book Review
  • “Elegantly suspenseful…a pulse-quickening cocktail of science fiction and whodunit, with a splash of literary poetics and poignancy.”

    — NPR
  • “You’ll relish every twist and turn.”

    — People
  • “[A] fast-paced, absurdly entertaining novel…Along with a juicy mystery, it resounds with an authentic sense of sisterly love and loyalty.” 

    — Boston Globe

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller
  • An Amazon Best Book of the Month, June 2011

Sister Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.8780487804878 out of 53.8780487804878 out of 53.8780487804878 out of 53.8780487804878 out of 53.8780487804878 out of 5 (3.88)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good mystery about a woman who's sister is murdered, but the police believe she committed suidice. Some very good descriptions of grief and love. "

    — Kris, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I have just started this book and really enoying it. 30 pages in and already a few twists. I am trying not to read it too quickly which is always a good sign. Highly recommend it so far. "

    — Raquel, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good book, but I think it may appeal to women rather than men, but I could be wrong. Didn't realise what was really going on till the last chapter - that's how it's meant to be. Very good. "

    — Frances, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I truly enjoyed this psychological thriller. Literally could not put it down and read it during the course of a day. Lupton is reminiscent of Ruth Rendell and PD James. "

    — Nora, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very creepy. A psychological thriller that kept me guessing until the end. I could really imagine what it would like to be Bea and have no one believe you that your sister was murdered. Great summer read! "

    — Marian, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Would rate as 4.5 stars. Beautifully written by a clearly intelligent and erudite author. Found the ending a little feeble, but still thoroughly enjoyed the book "

    — Rebecca, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great story interesting narration, build up of tension and a couple of gasp-aloud surprise twists near the end!! ... shame about some annoying mistakes in it. "

    — Gina, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed the book very much and found it very intriguing.. But I did not care for then ending.. I expected and wanted more.. More explanation and clarification on what happened to Bee! "

    — Kristianne, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a good read for someone like me who doesn't read the crime thriller genre. It was a real page turner and I never expected the twist at the end. Makes me want to read more by this author. Would be a good book club read. "

    — Marg, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I found this to be a well written thriller. Every time I thought I had it figured out something new popped up. A good book for a snowy weekend, staying in bed with a cup of tea to finish in the middle of the night. I would definitely recommend it. "

    — della, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really liked this book it was given to me by a friend and I had no expectations which was good I think. I was very unsure of what the story would be about in the beginning but it quickly grabbed me and I had to keep reading until the mystery was solved. "

    — Heather, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Haunting and very sad. It kept me guessing to the end and is a mystery 'who dun-it' as well as an exploration of sisters and relationships. don't read it when you're feeling fragile "

    — Lizzie, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good, but I liked afterwards better... Maybe because I can relate to having a daughter more than I can relate to having a sister. This one didn't seem as compelling. M "

    — Jen, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A hard read because of the subject matter. The ending not as good as the lead-up. A bit harrowing but guessed the ending which was a sisappointment. However, very good on the nature of grief. "

    — Jude, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Well written... Not a "thriller" (as advertised), in my opinion, till the end (which was a twist!), but a great summer read. "

    — Maggie, 8/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A woman that is living in New York gets a call that her sister is missing in England. She flys home and the adventure begins when she starts to look for her. Keeps you interested and lots of twists in the plot. A good "Who Done It?" "

    — Kathleen, 8/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Initially I didn't enjoy the way the story was told, as a recount, but I came to respect it as a way to reveal the narrative. The ending was completely unexpected and masterful. Really enjoyed this book. In fact, it left me wanting more. A sign of a good read, in my book. Pun intended! "

    — Janelle, 6/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was a good book but really needed concentration because of the different viewpoints on the chapters. "

    — Emma, 5/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good book, like the different style. "

    — Teresa, 12/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " a very good read, has you on the edge up to the end!! "

    — P., 12/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I just finished, not sure how I feel about the ending, plan to re-read last three chapters. "

    — K, 10/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was a good mystery/suspense. Lots of potential evil doers, keeps you guessing! "

    — Maggie, 7/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really good thriller with great build up through the letter writing! Good holiday read- loved it. "

    — Vicki, 5/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very cleverly written - some books are difficult to get into. This one had me from the beginning. A very fast read. The characters became real to me - spellbinding! "

    — Debbie, 4/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best books I've read in awhile. A really pleasant surprise, considering an unknown author! Lots of descriptors apply: chilling, suspenseful, tearful, unique writing style and fast paced...guess I'll stop there. "

    — Pammy, 11/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thought this book was great. The author kept me guessing throughout. Very intriguing. Definitely recommend reading! "

    — Nancy, 11/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this book. The letter style was entertaining and woven in with the trial research made it much more tolerable than most "letter" styled books. Some of the narrative were occasionally a bit long and too descriptive. I enjoyed the ending. "

    — Ally, 11/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'd rather give it 3 1/2 stars. It was enjoyable and compelling right up to the end when it started to irk me. But it was hard to put down. "

    — Deana, 11/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I read this book for book club. Did not love it, but was still intrigued all the same. It entertained me, and in the end I was up till 2am to find out the ending! "

    — Shannon, 11/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this one. The main character starts off somewhat shallow, but grows as she digs into the mystery of what happened to her sister. The plot definitely thickens as the story progresses. I'm hoping for another one from Lupton soon. "

    — Shawk11, 11/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Being one of five sisters, this novel broke my heart in its depiction of sisters' love of each other. For a debut novel, the construction of the mystery of Tess's death is very suspenseful. I did not suspect the ending sequence. "

    — Georgann, 11/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I could not put this book down! It was beautifully written and I didn't want it to end. The author captures sadness and grief extremely well. "

    — Lori, 11/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really interesting book, not sure how I feel about the end, but get the impression that's what the author was going for!!! "

    — Christine, 11/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very well written murder mystery with lots of twists. The entire book is written from the viewpoint of one woman and her relationship with her younger sister. "

    — Marianna, 10/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A great book that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Read this for book club and every one of us was gripped and kept having to read whenever we could. Only critisim was the end felt a little rushed but a great twist! 9/10 "

    — Andrea, 10/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this book but found it too easy to figure out where the story line was going. The closeness of the sisters was compelling and believable. "

    — Carrie, 10/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is excellent. Superb first novel by the author, a can't put it down book. Gripping. "

    — Terri, 10/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Talk about terrible. I was actually super into this book until the last few chapters. At the end, I literally threw the book across the room in anger. Ugh. "

    — Stella, 10/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I really would not have finished it...had it not been the next book in the Books Over Coffee...I just couldn't get used to Lupton's style of writing...I'll be anxious to hear what others have to say about it at this week's gathering... "

    — Richard, 10/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Intense and incredibly well written, the story is of a woman struggling to survive (and solve) the murder of her sister. There was no skimming here, I read every word and was deeply involved with the family. Do read Sister. "

    — Mslib, 10/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wonderful - very moving. I loved it. "

    — Kelly, 10/23/2011

About Rosamund Lupton

Rosamund Lupton is the internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed author of the novels Sister and Afterwards. Her New York Times bestselling debut, Sister, was a New York Times Editor’s Choice and Target Book Club pick, and has been translated into over thirty languages with international sales of over 1.5 million copies. Lupton lives in London with her husband and two sons.

About Juanita McMahon

Juanita McMahon is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and a professionally trained actress with experience in theater, television, and film productions, including the critically acclaimed Control, which won the BIFA Best British Film Award.