The Other Half Lives

By: Sophie Hannah

Narrated by: Julia Barry

Why would anyone confess to the murder of someone who isn't dead? Ruth Bussey knows what it means to be in the wrong and to be wronged. She once did something she regrets, and her punishment nearly destroyed her. Now Ruth is rebuilding her life, and has found a love she doesn't believe she deserves: Aidan Seed. Aidan is also troubled by a past he hates to talk about, until one day he decides he must confide in Ruth.

He tells her that years ago he killed someone: a woman called Mary Trelease. Ruth is confused. She's certain she's heard the name before, and when she realises why it sounds familiar, her fear and confusion deepen - because the Mary Trelease that Ruth knows is very much alive.

©2009 Sophie Hannah (P)2009 ISIS Publishing Ltd

A bit convoluted

Would you try another book from Sophie Hannah and/or Julia Barry?

The narration was good, with excellent voices.

Would you be willing to try another book from Sophie Hannah? Why or why not?

The story dragged on a little and was quite a complicated story. However, it was gripping at times.

What does Julia Barry bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She brings the characters to life very well.

Did The Other Half Lives inspire you to do anything?

No