Incredible!

A deal of the day buy to try and get over the last book hangover I had just finished, but this book has given me an even bigger hangover!

This story in incredible and among the best I have ever read (listened). The main narrator brings the character of Delia alive, so much so I actually believed I knew her. I couldn't help but have respect for Delia and not a grudging one at that. I have read many reviews about this book an I cant agree with the overriding hostile opinion of Delia. For me she is someone to pity, because despite what she is, she just is. The ending was pure poetry

I will immediately buy another book by this author.

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What psychological damage can do.

A disturbing but intrigueing tale of what happens when one is damaged as a child, and its rippling-out affect impacting so many others over the years. The consequences of psych damage when seen as mere "evil". Very listenable ... and angsty. Disturbing ending!

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Not what I was expecting

I thought this was a thriller. Its not. It is a compelling story that is hard to stop listening to. However it is also a deeply disturbing, depressing story. The writing style is so good I did finish the book however it was a struggle due to the content. A heartless, hideous main character... lots of sad characters actually. The main narrator did an amazing job.

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Some twists and turns

It is different to hear a story where the main protagonist is totally unlikable. I really enjoyed that difference. It was an easy listen. All round a good story.

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Fantastic dark monster of a book

If you like your escapism on the darker side. This is an amazing tale of a woman, damaged as, who taints all she touches still being charismatic and enigmatic.

Skin Deep is a magnificent dark monster of a book.

Be prepared to wallow in the deliciously sinister, I nearly stopped halfway but am so glad I didn't. This book is a very well-written psychological thriller with unexpected twists. There is killing at the start which is not revealed until the end and you'll never pick it.

Delia is a beautiful woman, beauty and ugliness are central to this story. She is from a small island off the west of Ireland, her lack of empathy for others helps her to survive tragedy and simultaneously contributes to her downfall.

I hear you ... I'm just a masochist - sounds like an Irish House of Mirth? I could not stop, the narration is great with no less than 6 other short-bit-part narrators.
A brilliant listen that will make your skin crawl.

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Twists and turns

Loved this, and how much I dislike the main character I was hooked into her story. Brilliant

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Could not put it down

Was hooked from the first paragraph. Kept me guessing the whole way through. Great Ending!

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Great story!

I couldn't stop listening! A story with so many twists and turns. I never would've guessed what the ending would be.

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Not a bad book

Not a bad book, took some getting used to in the start due to the chopping and changing of timelines; however, overall I enjoyed the book. Not quite my cup of tea being the genre was outside of my normal.

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A great tale

A slow start but very much worth the persistence. Loved the unexpected little character insights

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