Reconstructing Amelia

Written by:
Kimberly McCreight
Narrated by:
Khristine Hvam

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
42
Narrator
27
Release Date
April 2013
Duration
12 hours 45 minutes
Summary
New York Times Bestseller

“Like Gone Girl, Reconstructing Amelia seamlessly marries a crime story with a relationship drama. And like Gone Girl, it should be hailed as one of the best books of the year.”  — Entertainment Weekly

The stunning debut novel from Kimberly McCreight in which a single mother reconstructs her teenaged daughter Amelia’s tragic death, sifting through her emails, texts, and social media to piece together the shocking truth about the last days of her life.

Kate's in the middle of the biggest meeting of her career when she gets the telephone call from Grace Hall, her daughter’s exclusive private school in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Amelia has been suspended, effective immediately, and Kate must come get her daughter—now. But Kate’s stress over leaving work quickly turns to panic when she arrives at the school and finds it surrounded by police officers, fire trucks, and an ambulance. By then it’s already too late for Amelia. And for Kate.

An academic overachiever despondent over getting caught cheating has jumped to her death. At least that’s the story Grace Hall tells Kate. And clouded as she is by her guilt and grief, it is the one she forces herself to believe. Until she gets an anonymous text: She didn’t jump.

Reconstructing Amelia is about secret first loves, old friendships, and an all-girls club steeped in tradition. But, most of all, it’s the story of how far a mother will go to vindicate the memory of a daughter whose life she couldn’t save.
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Yanick M.

Excellent book and great narration! You will not want to stop listening!

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Rebecca Brock

Good story but a little far fetched. Narrator does a good job.

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Chris Griffin

Absolutely loved the book!! Totally amazing story and narrator.

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Emily Yeskel

Definitely kept me on the edge of my seat...ending was not as riveting as the restoc the book. I still have unanswered questions. All in all, I would recommend it.

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Desire Watson

this book was just ok for me. felt like the details about nothing were dwelled on. i just found my self thinking get on with it.

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Taryn Ponsky

This was a take on gossip girl meets reviving ophelia- part mystery, part sociological commentary on the state of adolescence today in the upper middle class. written to keep up suspense and keep you wanting more.

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Kami Romeike

I enjoy novels written in this format, that begin with what happens at the end of the story and take the readers on a journey about the how and why. One problem is that this usually creates a predictable story but that is not true in this instance. This book has enough twists to keep the reader interested throughout.

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Mackie Keller

I liked all the twist and turns within the book. I am not sure if the dialogue in the book was a good fit for an audiobook, but regardless, I really enjoyed it.

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Penny Ann Lupton

This book was a refreshing change for me. Normally, I like romance novels but I wanted something different. This definitely delivered. I can't say I loved it, but it was enjoyable and I loved it. I think people who enjoy this genre will like the novel.

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Amy Minnick

On its own, decent read. Absolutely not comparable or in the same realm as Gone Girl - do not read with expectations that it is this year's version, as I had heard.

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Debbie Todd

If you enjoyed "Gone Girl" this is the next book you should read! Keeps you guessing until the end!

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