A Secret Rage

De: Charlaine Harris

Narrado por: Johanna Parker

Former New York City model Nickie Callahan is looking forward to the easy life when she moves to the sleepy college town of Knolls, Tennessee. But the women of Knolls are not safe. And as Nickie gets swept up in a string of brutally violent crimes, she must take matters of justice into her own hands.

©1984 Charlaine Harris Schulz (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC

Trademark Charlaine Harris

There is something about the way Charlaine Harris develops the character, and Johanna Parker's delivery, that quickly endears the character to the reader. No wonder, then, that when the drama and the tragedy unfold, you cannot help but empathize with the heroine. It pierced my soul.

My only complaint is that this was never made into a series. Oh, and the references to Jane Austen were a welcome touch!

Powerful story

Narration was perfect.
There were moments so vividly told that I didn’t think I could continue the story. Few writers make me gasp.

Early Charlaine Harris

Doesn’t quite have the polish of Sookie Stackhouse novels, but is entertaining. A little too awkward in blending southern charm and manners with crime.

Awsome

real. empowering . never give up. depend on yourself. good lesson for the younger sisters. Thanks to our ever entertaing Author.

Early Charlaine Harris Novel Set in the South

What made the experience of listening to A Secret Rage the most enjoyable?

The narrative was well-done: expressive & engaging

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No extreme reaction

Any additional comments?

Thought the plot was "draggy" compared to other books by this author. I've especially enjoyed reading the Lily Bard books. In comparison, this book was less intriguing.

Another good book by Charlaine Harris

I know alot of people are critical of some of her works - no one can hit it out of the park everytime. But in every instance, I have loved her books. She is a very versatile writer.
Love Lily B and Sookie for sure.

Well written and entertaining

I love the style of Charmaine Harris’s writing. She’s clear and doesn’t overdosed scenes. I also like her characters. I’ve enjoyed all of her books.

Good story

Very good story, moved at a good pace, well written and not the usual. Extraordinary narration.

Double standards

I liked that the author showed how the women needed to become empowered by taking their power back from the assailant in order to get over their rapes & beatings. The author did an excellent job of showing how this was something that the men were quite uncomfortable with.

Not up to her other work

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

If you want to read everything written by Charlaine Harris then go for it. But it is not as charming and engrossing as her Sookie Stackhouse or Harper Connelly series, which are the only other books by her I have read. I couldn't put those down while I had to push to finish listening to this one.

Has A Secret Rage turned you off from other books in this genre?

Not at all.

What about Johanna Parker’s performance did you like?

She was fine, the material was not.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No

Any additional comments?

I'll keep reading Ms. Harris, but not her earlier works.