Amazing in the wrong way

I was hooked immediately but became less interested as the storyline continued
When does a strong woman turn into a stubborn and frankly headstrong annoying character
I feel really sorry for what this lady went through but to blindly follow the fraudsters tune for so long is hard to believe. The nice trip had me actually holding my breath in disbelief
Hopefully the money will returned eventually

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amazing book

very touching true life story. it's unbelievable how one can manipulate a mass. truly recommend the book

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Good start

It started off interesting but I struggled to finish it. It became repetative and annoying

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Riveting, brave story

I found the story riveting, and was amazed at the author’s bravery and courage to tell it so honestly and this book hopefully will help others heal from coercive relationships. The only downside for me was the narrator, who sounded more apt for reading a biography of Thatcher or something. The story was enough to keep me listening though, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Moving account of a terrible situation

I was familiar with this story from the press and also the documentary. It is a truly awful series of events and I am sure like most people reading it I was shouting NOOOOO at the author. It is easy to see from the outside the flaws in stories Carolyn is being told but caught in the middle of it I imagine it is easy to be manipulated by a psychopath. Carolyn tells her story with honesty and bravery I have seen her interviewed on TV and she is an intelligent and charming woman who had the most dreadful experience. The only issue I have is with the narrator her voice really grates and actually portrays Carolyn as very different to how she comes across in person. I wish someone different had been chosen as I think this would have really enhanced the experience of this book.

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Captivating

Couldn’t stop listening, excellent book. Highly recommend. Amazed the main character survived and survived strong.

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Amazing woman

This is a truly riveting read. Amazing strong woman who reveals her vulnerability and thus makes the book even more enthralling. The only downside is the narrator who sounds cold and rather pompous. it's a shame Carolyn didn't narrate it but I understand that would have been incredibly difficult. Hats off to her though for having the strength to write it.

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Interesting read,

This author, describes psychopathy and refers to texts , Ronson, Hare - she seems more of a psychopath than the villain of the piece. He's a con man and she fell for his ruse, I don't really get what was illegal, if she's silly enough to lend him 800 grand ? She just sounds completely self obsessed, It would be interesting to hear his side of the story

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Shocking

So sad to read what this man has put people through. The money is one side but the emotional cruelty is so much more.
I have suffered similar difficulties but it made me better, stronger and my value for life is so different now. My pets, the world around me, human kindness are all so much more valuable than money. Never, ever give up - you have so much even when you have nothing.

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Loved it!

As a professional working in domestic abuse, it captures some of the difficulties people experience. true account of how people struggle in these situations. 👍

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