I have an hour long commute so I listen to a lot  of books!  I borrow some of the library’s books on CD or Playaways or I download an audio book to my iPhone through Overdrive, and play it via bluetooth in the car.  It all works.

Good Girl has been compared to Gone Girl and I have to agree that there are many elements that are similar.  The suspense, uncertainty, complicated and flawed characters are all here but in listening to this book, I really enjoyed the narration ; a full cast made it richer and more entertaining.

A  young woman of a prominent, wealthy family is kidnapped while waiting for her on-again, off-again boyfriend in a local bar.  Seems predictable but enter a conflicted kidnapper, strained family relations, and an unforeseen twist at the end, makes this book anything but predictable!

Reviewed by Kris C.

(Reviewed by Matt C.)

If you’re looking for likable characters that you can relate to, this is definitely not the movie for you. Every major character and most of the non-major characters are unlikable at best, and downright creepy and evil at worst. That being said, The Gift is a movie that excels at creating a web of tension and suspense between its cast of flawed characters. Although predictable in parts, this movie kept me guessing right up until the end. There’s no sudden twists or surprises here, instead The Gift opts for a more unnerving approach. The viewer is allowed to slowly put together the pieces of the puzzle, seeing the picture more and more clearly as each additional piece is added.

It’s not a perfect film by far, but definitely one that deserves a bit more recognition than it has received. If you’re a fan of genuinely creepy psychological suspense, this is a hidden gem you won’t want to miss.