Great story, perfect narration, surprising end

There has been said a lot about what the novel is all about already, so I won`t repeat it in my own words.
Additionally I do not want to spoil the suspense or the final big surprise.
So why has „Lazarus Remembered“ caught me right from the beginning?
Is it because Francesca Tomlinson`s voice – so warm, pronounced and changing dialects so easily, pulled me into the story right away? Or the realistic characters – never overemphasized? Or the very human reaction towards the circumstances so many years ago, when everything was different compared to today? Guess it was all of that.
I do not know which scenes impressed me most: was it the Cresta interview, Cheryl`s admitting words, the farewell to Lydia, Zoe`s dare-devil attitude or Jeff`s description of the miscarriage or the (mentioned above) surprising development in the end?
This novel in a printed version must be a good reading experience. However - the audioplay ( A story told with words & music) is even much, much better.
The background music is very subtil, not disruptive or overwhelming. The music fits nicely into the story. Background sounds add a wealth of additional sensual experiences. E.g. the muffled voice within a telephone call, voices in a pub, that are making you to be! part of the story.
The songs give a perfect fit to the end of an important chapter and the opening of a new one. The song „Frankly“ is a catchy song, I can`t forget.
Be aware: the changes in time and locations are asking for the audiences complete attention. 12 hours need some planning for the freedom to listen. So take your time – it is definitely worth it.

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