Little Cruelties
Written by Liz Nugent
Narrated by Sam O'Mahony, Stephen Hogan, Paul Hickey and
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
All three of the Drumm brothers were at the funeral.
But one of them was in the coffin.
William, Brian, and Luke: three boys, born a year apart, trained from birth by their wily mother to compete for her attention. They play games, as brothers do…yet even after the Drumms escape into the world beyond their windows, those games—those little cruelties—grow more sinister, more merciless, and more dangerous. And with their lives entwined like the strands of a noose, only two of the brothers will survive.
Hailed by New York Times bestselling author Shari Lapena as “brilliant, engrossing,” and perfect for fans of breathtaking suspense, Little Cruelties gazes unflinchingly into the darkness collecting in the corners of childhood homes, hiding beneath marriage beds, clasped in the palms of two brothers shaking hands. And it confirms that Liz Nugent is truly “a force to be reckoned with” (Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author) in contemporary fiction.
Liz Nugent
Liz Nugent has worked in Irish film, theater, and television for most of her adult life. She is an award-winning writer of radio and television drama and has written critically acclaimed short stories both for children and adults, as well as the bestselling novels Unraveling Oliver, Lying in Wait, and Little Cruelties. She lives in Dublin and has won four Irish Book Awards, as well as the James Joyce Medal for Literature. Visit her at LizNugent.com or follow her on Twitter at @LizzieNugent.
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Readers find this title to be a captivating and thoughtfully crafted family tragedy. The multiple perspectives of the characters make it extremely interesting and gripping. While the book explores dark themes and portrays diabolical characters, it also offers insight into the complexities of family dynamics and the consequences of holding grudges. The writing is well done and the narrators in the audiobook version are fantastic. Overall, this book is highly recommended for those who enjoy intense and realistic stories that delve into the darker aspects of human nature.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Holy shit!!! I thought my family was fucked up. The Drum clan makes my family look like the Waltons.
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- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5This was a family drama. I loved the different perspectives of the brothers, but none of the characters were likeable, and it was not suspenseful at all.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Yes! Second book by Liz that I listened too and I'm a fan. Love the stories, the multiple characters. This one in particular is very nice as it's told by the three brothers point of views and we learned their reasons and cruelties as the story unfolds. Highly recommend it!
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This book was well written, and covered some good themes. However, it was super heavy and depressing throughout the entire novel, so it wasn't a particularly enjoyable read. It was really hard to relate to any of the characters, because it pretty much only focused on the negative aspects of who they are.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book messed with me in a good way. Wow.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fantastic book! Very well written, and I really enjoyed the way the story of each character was told from their point of view in the same story.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book! Realistic although extreme of what families do to each other and how the grudges we hold are our downfall. Don’t miss this one!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book utterly destroyed me ? such a captivating narrative and thoughtfully crafted family tragedy.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Really good, much more than a beach read. Hard to put down.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Gripping. Liz writes diabolical characters so well. Total page turner.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved this book. Written and narrated very well. The different perspectives made it extremely interesting. It was like a train wreck you couldn’t stop listening to- in the best kinda way! I’ll be checking out other books from this author.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing! After searching for a a great "listen", I happened upon this book....and I so glad I did. Everything came together perfectly...the story was awesome & the narrators...oh my God, the narrators were fantastic. I usually don't listen to audiobooks narrated by men...unless it's George Newbern, because I absolutely love George Newbern's voice...anyway, I reccomend this to any & all. It's full of self-hate, guilt, jealousy, terrible parenting, antipsychotic meds, greed, pride and all the other 7 deadly sins.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5THIS is a thriller. Yes, it is dark but boy is it realistic considering what we see and read in the news and on SM these days. People are shady! I will be looking for this author again!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5If only we could see ourselves a others see us.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Good writing, the brothers cruel, self centered, not a feel good book. Unfortunately, many times the story held truths of real people’s lives. Author has insight of how life damages.
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