The Island by Mary Grand — Unabridged Audiobook
The Island by Mary Grand is an unabridged English audiobook narrated by Karen Cass. This psychological thriller follows Juliet as she returns to the Isle of Wight, where a death and a family secret put her under suspicion.
At a glance
- The plot centres on Juliet's return to the Isle of Wight and her search for the truth after a man is killed and suspicion falls on her.
- The story combines a family secret, an unidentified driver and several sisters with troubled personal lives.
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Pros
- Unabridged audio format gives the story a stated running time of 11 hours and 4 minutes.
- Narration is credited to Karen Cass.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Mary Grand |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Karen Cass |
| Listening length | 11 hours and 4 minutes |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Boldwood Books |
| Publication date | 24 June 2021 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners who enjoy psychological thrillers with family secrets, suspects and a murder investigation.
- Audiobook listeners looking for an unabridged English narration.
Less suited to
- Readers who prefer brisk pacing or consistently polished writing, as customer feedback is divided on pace and reports mixed writing quality.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback praises the twist-filled story and an ending that keeps listeners guessing, while opinions are mixed on writing quality, pacing and character development. Some find the prose easy to follow, while others report grammar and spelling problems. For listeners choosing a long-form thriller, the plot's mystery may appeal, but the mixed comments on pacing and characterisation are worth weighing up. The aggregate ratings are generally favourable overall, though they do not establish why individual customers rated it as they did.
Positive themes
- Customers highlight the story's twists and a guessing-game ending.
Negative themes
- Some customers report grammar and spelling issues in the writing.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback differs on whether the pacing is slow and whether the characters, including the main character, work well.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrated The Island?
The audiobook lists Mary Grand as the author and Karen Cass as the narrator.
How long is The Island audiobook?
The listed listening length is 11 hours and 4 minutes.
What is The Island about?
Juliet returns to the Isle of Wight to visit her sick father and reunite with her sisters. After a man is killed and suspicion points to her, she tries to uncover a family secret.
