Ever since the untimely death of his father in a hit and run his quest has been to understand what death is and what happens after. Blinking eyes, tapping fingers, and in one case, thrashing about.
I was a fool. Then, when I was aware he had Aspbergers, I was reluctant to continue because I thought I knew what that meant, and that I would not like him as a main character. There was a problem loading your book clubs. There was only so much you could expect from someone like Patrick. This novel is compulsively readable and surprisingly funny in a macabre way. Fascinating characters and a really good story are combined to make this most interesting of books. Other reviewers have said that the nursing scenes in dementia and rehab wards were grossly unfair on nursing staff. Whether or not this is a realistic portrayal of someone with Asperger's is by-the-by as far as I am concerned. Can't wait to read more from this fresh, original and inspired author. This is the only time I have awarded 5 stars to a modern thriller. But as Patrick learns one truth from a dead man, he discovers there have been many other lies closer to home.
The Snowdonia Killings: A Snowdonia Murder Mystery Book 1 (A DI Ruth Hunter Crime T... Don't Look Back: A haunting mystery perfect for the long, dark nights.
This may be so in some cases (in fact, it is probably correct) but overall it was an integral part of the story and I could live with the exaggeration that was employed here. As an autistic person, this was hard to read. Also, present in this story is the idea that autistic people don’t have an inner life– an idea that is at best offensive and at worst dehumanising. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Neuroclastic, Inc. is now a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
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The reader is left to condemn or not as he or she chooses.
Nothing about it would be the same as the cadaver’s, even if her veins and kidneys did give away the family connection. Once I’d made it through the resolution, I found the future for Patrick more than a little disappointing. This novel is astounding in many ways. For a cruel second she almost demanded Pride and Prejudice from him, but pushed it aside with an inner giggle. But no one hears what he does, and no one understand when he tries to tell them.
The writing is solid and does not get in the way of the story, and the plot moves steadily and take us along this character's path of growth and discovery. Bauer (Blacklands) brilliantly captures both the horror and helplessness of Sam's being mentally alive in an unresponsive body, as well as the mystification Patrick suffers in virtually all dealings with others.
It is set in Wales, I believe, so the names and slang sound British.
This book fooled me.
Now he must stay out of danger long enough to unravel the mystery. “No war, no sci-fi.” Patrick nodded sombrely, and Meg realized she could give him specific instructions and he would carry them out with the precision of a computer. There's a problem loading this menu right now.
Please try again. Rubbernecker After hearing about this book on radio 2 book of the month, I thought I would give it a go and I wasn't disappointed, there were lots of twists and turns keeping you glued to the pages from start to finish, although the closing was a little lame, but still an exciting read.
This book is easy to read, well-written with clever humour, and an off-beat attitude to many everyday things which is appealing and sometimes arresting. Patrick rolled on to his back, his breath suddenly shallow and his stomach fluttering with tension.
Summary: interesting themes, sometimes disturbing, well-written about, but ultimately an unsatisfying, incomplete read. British author Bauer's highly original mystery boasts two unusual protagonists. Extremely original, a whole new approach in a murder mystery. The lead character is fascinating and the plot twist totally unexpected.
There will be *minimal spoilers* in this review, as it focuses mainly on the author’s depiction of autism. As recommended by C.L. “The dead can’t speak to us,” Professor Madoc had said.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. One of the things I dread would be to find myself in a coma, aware of myself and surroundings but unable to communicate with the outside world, and this is the story of one of the lead characters. Alas, the way Rubbernecker finished suggests that we’ve heard the last from Patrick.
She cleared her throat. Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. . We work hard to protect your security and privacy.
The crime is almost a distraction from our young man's tale, his relationship with his mum and dad and the eventual shocking disclosure of how his father died. Desperate for a glimpse of death. Although the main character has a lot of social issues, I really ended up feeling protective of him. “What do you want?”, “OK,” said Patrick. This is the first book I've read by the author, and it certainly won't be the last. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 July 2019.
Ever since the untimely death of his father in a hit and run his quest has been to understand what death is and what happens after. Blinking eyes, tapping fingers, and in one case, thrashing about.
I was a fool. Then, when I was aware he had Aspbergers, I was reluctant to continue because I thought I knew what that meant, and that I would not like him as a main character. There was a problem loading your book clubs. There was only so much you could expect from someone like Patrick. This novel is compulsively readable and surprisingly funny in a macabre way. Fascinating characters and a really good story are combined to make this most interesting of books. Other reviewers have said that the nursing scenes in dementia and rehab wards were grossly unfair on nursing staff. Whether or not this is a realistic portrayal of someone with Asperger's is by-the-by as far as I am concerned. Can't wait to read more from this fresh, original and inspired author. This is the only time I have awarded 5 stars to a modern thriller. But as Patrick learns one truth from a dead man, he discovers there have been many other lies closer to home.
The Snowdonia Killings: A Snowdonia Murder Mystery Book 1 (A DI Ruth Hunter Crime T... Don't Look Back: A haunting mystery perfect for the long, dark nights.
This may be so in some cases (in fact, it is probably correct) but overall it was an integral part of the story and I could live with the exaggeration that was employed here. As an autistic person, this was hard to read. Also, present in this story is the idea that autistic people don’t have an inner life– an idea that is at best offensive and at worst dehumanising. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Neuroclastic, Inc. is now a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Please try again.
The reader is left to condemn or not as he or she chooses.
Nothing about it would be the same as the cadaver’s, even if her veins and kidneys did give away the family connection. Once I’d made it through the resolution, I found the future for Patrick more than a little disappointing. This novel is astounding in many ways. For a cruel second she almost demanded Pride and Prejudice from him, but pushed it aside with an inner giggle. But no one hears what he does, and no one understand when he tries to tell them.
The writing is solid and does not get in the way of the story, and the plot moves steadily and take us along this character's path of growth and discovery. Bauer (Blacklands) brilliantly captures both the horror and helplessness of Sam's being mentally alive in an unresponsive body, as well as the mystification Patrick suffers in virtually all dealings with others.
It is set in Wales, I believe, so the names and slang sound British.
This book fooled me.
Now he must stay out of danger long enough to unravel the mystery. “No war, no sci-fi.” Patrick nodded sombrely, and Meg realized she could give him specific instructions and he would carry them out with the precision of a computer. There's a problem loading this menu right now.
Please try again. Rubbernecker After hearing about this book on radio 2 book of the month, I thought I would give it a go and I wasn't disappointed, there were lots of twists and turns keeping you glued to the pages from start to finish, although the closing was a little lame, but still an exciting read.
This book is easy to read, well-written with clever humour, and an off-beat attitude to many everyday things which is appealing and sometimes arresting. Patrick rolled on to his back, his breath suddenly shallow and his stomach fluttering with tension.
Summary: interesting themes, sometimes disturbing, well-written about, but ultimately an unsatisfying, incomplete read. British author Bauer's highly original mystery boasts two unusual protagonists. Extremely original, a whole new approach in a murder mystery. The lead character is fascinating and the plot twist totally unexpected.
There will be *minimal spoilers* in this review, as it focuses mainly on the author’s depiction of autism. As recommended by C.L. “The dead can’t speak to us,” Professor Madoc had said.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. One of the things I dread would be to find myself in a coma, aware of myself and surroundings but unable to communicate with the outside world, and this is the story of one of the lead characters. Alas, the way Rubbernecker finished suggests that we’ve heard the last from Patrick.
She cleared her throat. Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. . We work hard to protect your security and privacy.
The crime is almost a distraction from our young man's tale, his relationship with his mum and dad and the eventual shocking disclosure of how his father died. Desperate for a glimpse of death. Although the main character has a lot of social issues, I really ended up feeling protective of him. “What do you want?”, “OK,” said Patrick. This is the first book I've read by the author, and it certainly won't be the last. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 July 2019.
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If nothing else, your readership proves that there is a market and demand for autistic characters to be featured in books. A complete rethink in the layout of a crime story. This story is more about a young man coming to terms with his existence than about a mystery as such, though the unknown adds a rich flavor to the personal story of growth. He held his twisted thumbs up to the dark ceiling and thought again of the delicate blue veins in the backs of Lexi’s hands. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Right away I hated Patrick, and hoped he was not going to be an important character.
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It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I suspect that the intention is for us to feel sympathy with both Patrick and his mother fairly equally. I read this and wished I'd written it' Val McDermid 'This could be the most astonishing whodunnit you are ever likely to read' Red Magazine online Look out for Belinda Bauer's upcoming novel EXIT - out soon and available to pre-order now.
There's a problem loading this menu right now. A Reset font size. Winner of the 2014 Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award, Rubbernecker is a gripping thriller about a medical student who begins to suspect that something strange is going on in this cadaver lab. Please try your request again later. Another lead character is a young man who takes everything literally, and has a great deal of difficulty interacting with other people. I heard the author talking about the book on Mark Billingham's excellent podcast, A Stab in the Dark. Belinda Bauer is the award-winning author of eight novels that have been translated into twenty-one languages. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. First, he was unlikeable. I felt Tracy, the nurse, was a bit of a misogynistic trope to pull out, and I was surprised and disappointed by this. Something went wrong.
Ever since the untimely death of his father in a hit and run his quest has been to understand what death is and what happens after. Blinking eyes, tapping fingers, and in one case, thrashing about.
I was a fool. Then, when I was aware he had Aspbergers, I was reluctant to continue because I thought I knew what that meant, and that I would not like him as a main character. There was a problem loading your book clubs. There was only so much you could expect from someone like Patrick. This novel is compulsively readable and surprisingly funny in a macabre way. Fascinating characters and a really good story are combined to make this most interesting of books. Other reviewers have said that the nursing scenes in dementia and rehab wards were grossly unfair on nursing staff. Whether or not this is a realistic portrayal of someone with Asperger's is by-the-by as far as I am concerned. Can't wait to read more from this fresh, original and inspired author. This is the only time I have awarded 5 stars to a modern thriller. But as Patrick learns one truth from a dead man, he discovers there have been many other lies closer to home.
The Snowdonia Killings: A Snowdonia Murder Mystery Book 1 (A DI Ruth Hunter Crime T... Don't Look Back: A haunting mystery perfect for the long, dark nights.
This may be so in some cases (in fact, it is probably correct) but overall it was an integral part of the story and I could live with the exaggeration that was employed here. As an autistic person, this was hard to read. Also, present in this story is the idea that autistic people don’t have an inner life– an idea that is at best offensive and at worst dehumanising. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Neuroclastic, Inc. is now a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Please try again.
The reader is left to condemn or not as he or she chooses.
Nothing about it would be the same as the cadaver’s, even if her veins and kidneys did give away the family connection. Once I’d made it through the resolution, I found the future for Patrick more than a little disappointing. This novel is astounding in many ways. For a cruel second she almost demanded Pride and Prejudice from him, but pushed it aside with an inner giggle. But no one hears what he does, and no one understand when he tries to tell them.
The writing is solid and does not get in the way of the story, and the plot moves steadily and take us along this character's path of growth and discovery. Bauer (Blacklands) brilliantly captures both the horror and helplessness of Sam's being mentally alive in an unresponsive body, as well as the mystification Patrick suffers in virtually all dealings with others.
It is set in Wales, I believe, so the names and slang sound British.
This book fooled me.
Now he must stay out of danger long enough to unravel the mystery. “No war, no sci-fi.” Patrick nodded sombrely, and Meg realized she could give him specific instructions and he would carry them out with the precision of a computer. There's a problem loading this menu right now.
Please try again. Rubbernecker After hearing about this book on radio 2 book of the month, I thought I would give it a go and I wasn't disappointed, there were lots of twists and turns keeping you glued to the pages from start to finish, although the closing was a little lame, but still an exciting read.
This book is easy to read, well-written with clever humour, and an off-beat attitude to many everyday things which is appealing and sometimes arresting. Patrick rolled on to his back, his breath suddenly shallow and his stomach fluttering with tension.
Summary: interesting themes, sometimes disturbing, well-written about, but ultimately an unsatisfying, incomplete read. British author Bauer's highly original mystery boasts two unusual protagonists. Extremely original, a whole new approach in a murder mystery. The lead character is fascinating and the plot twist totally unexpected.
There will be *minimal spoilers* in this review, as it focuses mainly on the author’s depiction of autism. As recommended by C.L. “The dead can’t speak to us,” Professor Madoc had said.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. One of the things I dread would be to find myself in a coma, aware of myself and surroundings but unable to communicate with the outside world, and this is the story of one of the lead characters. Alas, the way Rubbernecker finished suggests that we’ve heard the last from Patrick.
She cleared her throat. Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. . We work hard to protect your security and privacy.
The crime is almost a distraction from our young man's tale, his relationship with his mum and dad and the eventual shocking disclosure of how his father died. Desperate for a glimpse of death. Although the main character has a lot of social issues, I really ended up feeling protective of him. “What do you want?”, “OK,” said Patrick. This is the first book I've read by the author, and it certainly won't be the last. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 July 2019.
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