Sarah Smith (5) (1970–)

Well it doesn't happen very often, but I couldn't finish this! I listened to the audiobook and hated the narration. I couldn't even get past chapter one and as a Lancastrian feel quite insulted by the accent that the narrator gave John. Unforunately, one of the only other books that I've been unable to complete on LibraryThing was also recounting a true story. Unfortunately having a fascinating or extraordinary life does not automatically mean that you should be the person writing about it. show more The story sounds incredibly interesting - a woman deceived into going on the run for 10 years believing her boyfriend is an undercover policeman investigating the IRA - but why oh why not get an acomplished ghost writer or biographer to do the written work. Very disappointing. show less

What a weird story. I read a Dutch translation of this book and am too lazy to add it on goodreads. maybe another day. (done)

Anyways, lend this from the library and did not know what it was about so when I started reading it and realized what was happening, I am sorry but it was so unbelievable to me. Not that she is lying but how can you be so dumb? I don't understand. And her parents and others giving all that money. How stupid.Normally I can see 2 sides but in this case it is hard.
So I show more did not enjoy this book at all. Maybe it was because of the way it was translated or because from the start I just could not feel any affinity with anyone.

Nu in Het Nederlands. Heb net de NL versie gecombineerd met de Engelstalige. Deze versie was er al maar iemand zet de NL boeken op Goodreads met de druk in de titel en dan vind je het boek alleen op isbn.

Anyways. Ik weet niet of het aan de vertaling lag of aan het verhaal zelf. Waarschijnlijk aan beide maar ik vond het helemaal niets. show less