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Under the Skin

By: Michel Faber
Narrated by: Gerri Halligan
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An incredibly powerful and unsettling thriller, here is the audio edition of Michel Faber’s debut novel, read by Gerri Halligan.

Isserley spends most of her time driving. But why is she so interested in picking up hitchhikers? And why are they always male, well-built, and alone?

An utterly unpredictable and macabre mystery, Michel Faber's debut is an outstanding piece of fiction that will stay with you long after you have finished listening.

©2012 Michel Faber (P)2012 Canongate Books Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Scary
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Where does Under the Skin rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

'Under the Skin' is one of the best audiobooks I've listened to. All the way through, it held my attention. I wanted to know what would happen next and so had to listen to it at one sitting.

What did you like best about this story?

Although this is a combination of a science fiction and horror story, it is a very personally involving story which unravels as a mystery/thriller.

What does Gerri Halligan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

The narrative by Gerri Halligan is very sympathetic; the use of accent and intonation of the character makes the story even more engaging.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I was moved by the 'humanising' of the main character as she begins to identify with people and with her environment.

Any additional comments?

I am so pleased to have listened to this excellent audiobook with its engrossing story. I am very much looking forward to the film of this story. Having listened to the audiobook will make me appreciate the film even more.

This Book Will Get 'Under Your Skin'

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Is there anything you would change about this book?

The blurb is misleading. Does not explain the story at all and must attract the wrong reader/listener.

Would you ever listen to anything by Michel Faber again?

No. He seems to be obsessed with sexual references which get childish and boring quickly. The story literally just went over the same thing again and again, Isserley going out and picking up hitch hikers. Boring.

Who might you have cast as narrator instead of Gerri Halligan?

Someone that can actually do Scottish accents. She was completely incomprehensible at times. I found it to be almost unbearable listening sometimes and only finished out of stubbornness.

Could you see Under the Skin being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?

I wouldn't watch it so I wouldn't care.

Any additional comments?

I wish you could return books on audible.

Was recommended this. Would not recommend!

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It’s a good story but what makes it so special is the reader herself and her ability to make all those Scottish accents you’ll love it just for that.

Lovely read

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Thought provoking - life seen from a different (alien) perspective. SUPERBLY NARRATED - 5 STARS.

Engaged Throughout

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Great story and relatively fine narration apart from her Scottish accent of the males which was very distracting.

Awful Scottish accent(s)

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