The Accident

By: Chris Pavone

Narrated by: Mozhan Marnò

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Three people will stop at nothing to prevent the publication of a manuscript containing long-buried secrets, from the acclaimed author of The Doorman.

“Unputdownable.”—The New York Times
“A must-read . . . Gripping.”—USA Today
“A taut, bookish thriller.”—People

A ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

Is this book worth killing for?

As dawn approaches in New York, literary agent Isabel Reed turns the final pages of a mysterious, anonymous manuscript, racing through its explosive revelations about powerful people, In Copenhagen, CIA operative Hayden Gray, determined that this sweeping story be buried, is suddenly staring down the barrel of a gun. And in Zurich, the author himself is hiding in a shadowy expat life, always looking over his shoulder. Over the course of one long, desperate day, these lives collide, placing everything at risk—and everyone in mortal peril.

Captivating, sophisticated, and impossible to put down, The Accident proves once again that Chris Pavone is a true master of suspense.

Kept you guessing

Where does The Accident rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Engrossing read with quality plot twists that kept you guessing. The characters are not as badass as his other novels, but a very enjoyable read nonetheless.

Fun rollercoaster ride!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Accident to be better than the print version?

I read most of the book but since I have less time to read than I do to listen given my 2-1/2 hour commute each day - I enjoyed listening more than reading!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Accident?

That would give away too much!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Better to leave this a book though if you structured the film properly it would be a great film!

Any additional comments?

I really like this author and look forward to more from him? her? - great female characters with a spy /espionage flavor to it

Absorbing till the last 2 chapters

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

The ending is so disappointing, I would not recommend it. It's as if the author was not sure if it should have a sequel or not. I enjoyed the first 3/4 of the book so much I was anticipating listening or reading his first book--The Expats. I will pass on that.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

The pendantic writing style. His endless lists of observances go like this: "she picked up a pen. The pen was bright nickel that she bought from a clerk, in a fashionable boutique, with polished walnut floors, a moslty lesbian staff, all dressed in black...., chilly in disposition" It's so tiresome. I would have preferred reading this,as it's easier to skip through fillers like this as opposed to listening..

Have you listened to any of Mozhan Marno’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

She's an excellent readier. Loved her on House of Cards and would listen to anything she's reading.

Do you think The Accident needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No need to resurrect the dead. Isabel is not an interesting-enough character. I don't think anyone benefits from knowing more.

Any additional comments?

The author, I believe, was an editor. He needs to take a hard look at what he writes. He's extemely talented, and I was extolling this book to everyone I know till the last 2 chapters.I know there are better stories coming from Mr. Pavone.

The Accident

I thought this book had a great story line, a good twist at the end. But overly descriptive. You can only describe a room, a car, a cloud in so many ways. I caught myself skimming over many pages just to keep the story going. That shortened the book to keep me interested. This is the first book from this author I've read so I don't know if others are like this.

Beautifully Read

This book was beautifully read and the story is intriguing. I find the narrative structure to be both wonderful and distracting. There is something about the narrative that makes it both useful and cumbersome at the same time. It both moves the story forward and holds it back at the same time.
Over all I think this is a worthwhile listen.