Nutshell

Name: Nutshell
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (33 reviews)
Author: Ian McEwan

Cunning, Compact Crime in a Nutshell

Written byIan McEwan

Narrated byRory Kinnear

Length5h26m

Release dateSeptember 1, 2016

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Life

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.4 (33 ratings)

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Author	Ian McEwan
Narrator	Rory Kinnear
Runtime	5h26m
Published	September 1, 2016
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5 (33 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Life, Literary Fiction, Psychological
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Imagine a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, confined to a single London townhouse. That's 'Nutshell', Ian McEwan's ingenious, compact thriller narrated by an unborn child. This isn't your typical whodunit; it's a clever, claustrophobic tale that keeps you guessing. Rory Kinnear's narration is a standout, capturing the fetus's unique perspective with a blend of innocence and astuteness.

Tags: Crime ThrillerLiterary FictionUnique NarrativeCompact AudiobookBritish MysteryTwisted Tale

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Expert narration by Rory Kinnear brings every character and scene to life across 5h26m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Listening to 'Nutshell' is like being trapped in a room with a master storyteller, whispering a twisted tale. Kinnear's performance is remarkable, his voice capturing the innocence of the unborn narrator while hinting at the cunning intelligence within. The pacing is perfect, building tension like a slow-burning fuse. The story's confined setting is a masterstroke, making the most of every crumbling wall and creaking floorboard. My only critique? The ending feels a touch too neat, but it's a minor quibble in an otherwise outstanding audiobook.

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