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The Shining Girls

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The Shining Girls

De: Lauren Beukes
Narrado por: Khristine Hvam, Peter Ganim, Jay Snyder, Joshua Boone, Dani Cervone, Jenna Hellmuth
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Now an Apple TV+ series starring Elisabeth Moss: the girl who wouldn't die hunts the killer who shouldn't exist in this "expertly chilling" twist on the serial killer novel from the award-winning author Lauren Beukes (San Francisco Chronicle).

Harper Curtis is a killer who stepped out of the past. Kirby Mazrachi is the girl who was never meant to have a future. Kirby is the last shining girl, one of the bright young women, burning with potential, whose lives Harper is destined to snuff out after he stumbles on a House in Depression-era Chicago that opens on to other times.

At the urging of the House, Harper inserts himself into the lives of these shining girls, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. He's the ultimate hunter, vanishing without a trace into another time after each murder -- until one of his victims survives.

Determined to bring her would-be killer to justice, Kirby joins the Chicago Sun-Times to work with the reporter, Dan Velasquez, who covered her case. Soon Kirby finds herself closing in on an impossible truth . . .

“Utterly original, beautifully written, and I must say, it creeped the holy bejasus out of me. This is something special.” —Tana French

©2013 Lauren Beukes (P)2013 Hachette Audio Asesinato Crimen Detectives Mujeres Ficción de mujeres Histórico Horror Misterio Suspenso Thriller y Suspenso Aterrador Detective Ficción

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I have never written a book review on audible even though I have listened to some amazing stories. This story however, had me so confused, upset at times and squirming that I had to put something down for it. This book is graphic, the story line never fully unravels so you are left wondering “what the heck!” The book came to a close like it was finally going to end but then abruptly closes leaving you with so many many questions. I don’t regret listening to it but I also don’t think I will listen to this author again. The idea behind the plot was intriguing but never fully developed. Also, there is some serious sociopathic behavior in these pages that involves animal cruelty and abuse. Several animals fail victim to the killer and I just couldn’t listen, it had me squirming across the kitchen to fast forward it through. The author may have found it necessary to really illustrate the nature of this serial killer but I could have done without it for sure. That alone would keep me from recommending this book to others. It should come with a huge WARNING label. I’m not one to get offended easily but some of the actions and behaviors of this killer has me reeling and nauseous. Read with caution.

What just happened?!?!

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I enjoyed the story, especially having the option of audio book. The only criticism is, a lot of words were misread such as using the word “he” instead of “she” and the mispronounced name of “Dan” the narrator used the name “Ann”. Overall it kept me wanting to hear more, especially while driving from Northwest suburbs to Chicago, to the locations where the limited series of the Shining girls renamed to “Ripple Effect” for I am the locations medic.

A great read

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This one was a bit convoluted to start, but once your figure out it's got a time-travel twist it makes sense. I enjoyed it thoroughly!

#SerialKiller #TimeTravel #tagsgiving and #sweepstakes

Time Travel Serial Killer Tale

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The language and writing are accomplished. The plot is mainly a series of short stories about interesting women who are butchered at the end of each chapter. As soon as the reader is drawn into each woman’s story, she is disemboweled. The theme might be the way men silence strong women. If so, then it’s a valid theme delivered with a sledge hammer.

If you like gory horror novels, you will devour this one.

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I learned very early on while listening to this book to pay close attention.  It has many threads that wind around each other, and a timeline that passes back and forth as the macabre plot unfolds. This is one of the better books I have read in a while.  When I reluctantly had to turn it off, I could not wait to get back to this non stop twisting story.

Quite a ride following a ruthless psychopath into the future, and past, who has some sort of twisted timetable of murders to accomplish. The killer feels confused about whether he is choosing the victims or is being compelled by a house that is on sliding rule of time.  Part of his ritual is to visit each victim, "shining girl",  when they are younger to tell them that he will see them again and to give each one a small token.  Some remember him when he returns much later, some don't.

As the murders go on throughout the years investigators never match the MO to a serial killer because of the time separation. When he thinks he is almost done with the years of predesigned killings, he finds out that one of his victims has survived and is tracking him through the, "out of time", tokens he leaves on the victims.  In order for his insane destiny to be met he must find and kill her.  In order for her to retain her sanity, she knows, she has to find and stop him no matter what it takes.

All of the great narrators are what helped to make this listen a grand slam.  I found this book to be very reminiscent of Stephen Kings early, more graphic books, definitely not for the faint of heart.  Headphones suggested.  Highly recommend. 

Wow, great, creepy thriller!

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Would you listen to The Shining Girls again? Why?
I will listen to it again and I am looking forward to it.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I started listen to audible books back and forth to work. So I was not just wasting this time. I found myself not wanting to get out of the car, wanting to hear more of this story. UPDATE: 7 years ago I found this book. I have listen to it 2 times since. I was looking for a new book, have no where to go i came across this one again. I love this book as much if not more this time. It made me sad when it was over. I had to try and find something to look forward as much as i did this book.

You fall in love with Kirby !!

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This is one of those books that I read simply because of the author; reading about a serial killer is not a natural draw. I've heard countless praise regarding Ms. Beukes writing and became more acquainted with her through interviews she given. So I found myself with The Shining Girls; its characters are memorable with a tightly paced story-line, brilliant setting and deftly applied phrasing and dialog. As a writer, Ms. Beukes does not disappoint. Despite this, or rather because of this, it was a difficult book for me to read. I had to take the story in doses. Part of her goal is to show us the ugliness of violence against women; she succeeds. This story is about the strength of a women (Kirby) whom a time-traveling serial killer (Harper) attempts to kill, fails and comes back to finish. Kirby is befriended by Dan, a jaded newspaper man covering sports because he burned out covering the crime scene

As I often do, I went back and forth between the Kindle and the Audible version. It was a well cast with special kudos to Ms. Hvam as Kirby and Mr. Snyder as Dan. I think they handled the drama without over dramatizing and the pacing and hand-offs between dialog went well. If you enjoy audiobooks (and serial killer thrillers) you like this recording.

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The Shining Girls: a brilliant & gruesome thriller

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Great story line. I had a bit of trouble staying focused and it seemed to me a bit overwhelming. I appreciated the story itself. Maybe more than one narrator was what it difficult for me to follow.

A lot to take in

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I liked the story. It was one of the most original serial killer stories I’ve heard. I have to admit it took me a little while to get into it, but I enjoyed it. The only thing that let me down is that I wanted to know more.

Really original

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Not what I was expecting… better. The story was unique—not something I’ve read nor watched before. I appreciate the character development, as well as some of the small details that didn’t add anything to the story but gave a more relatable background to the characters.

The switch of a male and female voice really helped the story since so many characters were introduced (besides the major ones of course).

Would make an interesting book series or television series.

Unique story told well

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