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A Slow Fire Burning: A Novel

Author:
Paula Hawkins
Read by:
Rosamund Pike
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Ratings
Book
130
Narrator
36
Release Date
August 31, 2021
Duration
9 hours 19 minutes
Summary
AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER


The scorching new thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train.
 
“A Slow Fire Burning twists and turns like a great thriller should, but it's also deep, intelligent and intensely human.” – Lee Child

“Only a clairvoyant could anticipate the book’s ending” – New York Times
 
With the same propulsion that captivated millions of readers worldwide in The Girl on the Train and Into the Water, Paula Hawkins unfurls a gripping, twisting story of deceit, murder, and revenge.

When a young man is found gruesomely murdered in a London houseboat, it triggers questions about three women who knew him. Laura is the troubled one-night-stand last seen in the victim’s home. Carla is his grief-stricken aunt, already mourning the recent death of yet another family member. And Miriam is the nosy neighbor clearly keeping secrets from the police. Three women with separate connections to the victim. Three women who are – for different reasons – simmering with resentment. Who are, whether they know it or not, burning to right the wrongs done to them. When it comes to revenge, even good people might be capable of terrible deeds. How far might any one of them go to find peace? How long can secrets smolder before they explode into flame?
 
Look what you started.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Susan Rollenhagen Jul 2022

Really, really liked this book! The characters were very interesting, I just loved Laura and her story, and I thought everything was tied up nicely at the end.

Profile Avatar Kristen N. Jun 2022

I love Paula Hawkins’ books. Such great character development and depiction of mental illness and personal struggle. Ms. Pike’s narration is phenomenal. She does irony, hystrionics, and male voices so well. She brought these people alive.

Profile Avatar Desmond Jan 2022

I am thoroughly impressed with this book. There is nothing like a twist to keep readers engaged. Narrator was great as well, I'm a huge fan of voice distinction between characters.

Profile Avatar Zoe S. Aug 2025

Paula Hawkins never fails to impress me

Profile Avatar Linda M. Jan 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. It has an interesting plot though there are some sad moments in the personal lives of three of the characters, especially, and I found that a little difficult at times. Still, it shows how these events affected the people and how their lives were shaped by them and why the later events happened. I chose this book because the NYTimes gave a shout-out to the incredibly good narrator, Rosamund Pike, and they were right. She was amazing and I feel added much to an already good thriller.

Profile Avatar Lois G. Sep 2022

I thought this book was entirely too slow and convoluted. Too many story lines and confusing to keep track of. I didn’t think that it lived up to the hype. The one thing I enjoyed was Rosamunda Pike’s narration.

Profile Avatar Katrina S. Jun 2022

Great Book!!! So many surprises - amazing plot twists!

Profile Avatar Arianna S. Nov 2021

The beginning was a little hard to follow but it was a good book with several twists! It was a quick read/listen and I really enjoyed it.

Profile Avatar M. R. Nov 2021

We lived this Novel. The excellent narrative and interesting characters kept us riveted. The narrator did a truly powerful job interpreting each character’s voice!

Profile Avatar Kayraeb017 Sep 2021

It had some drawn out portions and I was hopeful for a different ending. I enjoyed the narration and always enjoy the author.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2021

Paula Hawkins never fails to deliver a great read !!!!

A Slow Fire Burning: A Novel

A Slow Fire Burning: A Novel

Author: Paula Hawkins
Read by: Rosamund Pike
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