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Voices. Ich kann euch hören: Thriller | Meisterhaft erzählte Psychospannung!
Meisterhaft erzählte Psychospannung – ein Thriller, der unter die Haut nervenaufreibend, klaustrophobisch und soghaft gut!
Gefangen im Wachkoma, und alle denken, du wärst bereits tot!
Tamsin Shaw liegt seit einem mysteriösen Autounfall im Koma. Was niemand weiß: Während sie nicht einmal einen Finger bewegen, geschweige denn die Augen öffnen kann, ist sie bei vollem Bewusstsein. Auch erinnern kann sich Tamsin nicht. Nicht an den Unfall, der sie ans Bett fesselte, und auch nicht an die Tage zuvor. Als Psychiaterin weiß sie, dass diese Art von Dornröschenschlaf sie vor einer besonders traumatischen Erinnerung schützen soll.
Beklemmender als jeder Wie schlimm muss die Erinnerung sein, wenn dein Unterbewusstsein dich dafür sterben lassen würde?
Als ihr Ehemann Jamie plötzlich beschließt, Tamsin aus ihrem vermeintlich hoffnungslosen Zustand zu erlösen, beginnt ein verzweifelter Kampf gegen die Zeit. Wenn sie jemals wieder ihre Tochter in die Armen schließen möchte, muss sie sich erinnern! Doch was, wenn die Wahrheit nicht nur schmerzhaft, sondern tödlich ist …
Mit Voices – Ich kann euch hören schafft die britische Autorin Natalie Chandler einen ebenso aufwühlenden wie berührenden Psycho-Thriller voller unvorhersehbarer Wendungen und überraschender Twists, der einem den Atem stocken lä Wird Tamsin rechtzeitig aufwachen und sich erinnern?
»Mitreißend, nervenaufreibend und spannungsgeladen bis zur letzten schockierenden Wendung.« Karin Slaughter
Gefangen im Wachkoma, und alle denken, du wärst bereits tot!
Tamsin Shaw liegt seit einem mysteriösen Autounfall im Koma. Was niemand weiß: Während sie nicht einmal einen Finger bewegen, geschweige denn die Augen öffnen kann, ist sie bei vollem Bewusstsein. Auch erinnern kann sich Tamsin nicht. Nicht an den Unfall, der sie ans Bett fesselte, und auch nicht an die Tage zuvor. Als Psychiaterin weiß sie, dass diese Art von Dornröschenschlaf sie vor einer besonders traumatischen Erinnerung schützen soll.
Beklemmender als jeder Wie schlimm muss die Erinnerung sein, wenn dein Unterbewusstsein dich dafür sterben lassen würde?
Als ihr Ehemann Jamie plötzlich beschließt, Tamsin aus ihrem vermeintlich hoffnungslosen Zustand zu erlösen, beginnt ein verzweifelter Kampf gegen die Zeit. Wenn sie jemals wieder ihre Tochter in die Armen schließen möchte, muss sie sich erinnern! Doch was, wenn die Wahrheit nicht nur schmerzhaft, sondern tödlich ist …
Mit Voices – Ich kann euch hören schafft die britische Autorin Natalie Chandler einen ebenso aufwühlenden wie berührenden Psycho-Thriller voller unvorhersehbarer Wendungen und überraschender Twists, der einem den Atem stocken lä Wird Tamsin rechtzeitig aufwachen und sich erinnern?
»Mitreißend, nervenaufreibend und spannungsgeladen bis zur letzten schockierenden Wendung.« Karin Slaughter
379 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 2, 2026
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February 2, 2026
La votazione massima deriva da una scrittura, e scrittrice, che ho amato! Semplice, magnetica, intrigante.
Ho divorato il libro in un paio di giorni, cosa non scontata per me tenendo conto anche del numero di pagine. È un libro -una storia, una narrazione- decisamente scorrevole.
Avvincente e incalzante con un ritmo che non ti dà tregua, è pieno di tensione. I segreti nelle vite dei protagonisti, correlati a quelli dei personaggi secondari in questo andirivieni tra presente e passato, si districano con calma ancorandoti a leggere e leggere ancora fino al coup de théâtre tanto sperato.
A proposito dell'epilogo, non mi aspettavo una grande dovizia di particolari -è scontato notando le pagine che si assottigliano con ancora tanti interrogativi- ma per onor del vero devo dire che mi sarebbe piaciuta non poco qualche pagina in più. Non sarebbe stato determinante, vero, ma sicuramente gradevole.
Ho divorato il libro in un paio di giorni, cosa non scontata per me tenendo conto anche del numero di pagine. È un libro -una storia, una narrazione- decisamente scorrevole.
Avvincente e incalzante con un ritmo che non ti dà tregua, è pieno di tensione. I segreti nelle vite dei protagonisti, correlati a quelli dei personaggi secondari in questo andirivieni tra presente e passato, si districano con calma ancorandoti a leggere e leggere ancora fino al coup de théâtre tanto sperato.
A proposito dell'epilogo, non mi aspettavo una grande dovizia di particolari -è scontato notando le pagine che si assottigliano con ancora tanti interrogativi- ma per onor del vero devo dire che mi sarebbe piaciuta non poco qualche pagina in più. Non sarebbe stato determinante, vero, ma sicuramente gradevole.
February 19, 2025
I was really excited to read The Voices - the plot sounded incredibly intriguing, with the idea of the fmc trapped in her own body, silently listening as those around her reveal their secrets. However, while the book had a strong start and an intriguing mystery at its core, I found the middle section too slow, which made it a struggle to keep going.
The pacing felt uneven; after an engaging opening, the momentum dipped significantly. I kept waiting for the tension to build, but much of the story felt drawn out, and I found myself losing interest at times. There were certainly moments of intrigue, and I appreciated the psychological depth of the fmc’s situation, but the execution didn’t quite deliver the suspense I was hoping for. By around 80% it started to pick up again however I was still left with some questions at the end. That said, readers who enjoy slow-burn thrillers with an unsettling atmosphere may still enjoy it.
*I am really grateful to have received this as an arc though😊*
The pacing felt uneven; after an engaging opening, the momentum dipped significantly. I kept waiting for the tension to build, but much of the story felt drawn out, and I found myself losing interest at times. There were certainly moments of intrigue, and I appreciated the psychological depth of the fmc’s situation, but the execution didn’t quite deliver the suspense I was hoping for. By around 80% it started to pick up again however I was still left with some questions at the end. That said, readers who enjoy slow-burn thrillers with an unsettling atmosphere may still enjoy it.
*I am really grateful to have received this as an arc though😊*
March 26, 2025
3.0 / 5.0
This was a real slog to finish, I found the first 90 pages to be a solid read, but it’s inconsistent pacing and horrible breaks in chapter to different perspectives and different times really throws the cohesiveness of the book to a point it just feels like reading an individual book per chapter. I’ve not read a book where the female lead is bed bound in a coma, it’s unique which I give credit to but I think the execution missed massively in this book. Honestly majority of the whole book I was confused on everything and it’s not until the last 50 pages where everything makes sense. You really have to stick with this book for it to click in the end. It’s a short read, but due to how slow some parts are it did feel like the book dragged on longer. Unfortunately this will be a book I will forget in the future as there wasn’t anything too memorable.
It’s a meh type of book, it’s alright could be a lot worse but definitely could be better
This was a real slog to finish, I found the first 90 pages to be a solid read, but it’s inconsistent pacing and horrible breaks in chapter to different perspectives and different times really throws the cohesiveness of the book to a point it just feels like reading an individual book per chapter. I’ve not read a book where the female lead is bed bound in a coma, it’s unique which I give credit to but I think the execution missed massively in this book. Honestly majority of the whole book I was confused on everything and it’s not until the last 50 pages where everything makes sense. You really have to stick with this book for it to click in the end. It’s a short read, but due to how slow some parts are it did feel like the book dragged on longer. Unfortunately this will be a book I will forget in the future as there wasn’t anything too memorable.
It’s a meh type of book, it’s alright could be a lot worse but definitely could be better
March 9, 2026
Finished it. - war langatmig 🙂↔️
Ich weiß nicht so recht.
Vorab: Ich würde dieses Buch nicht als Thriller bezeichnen. Für mich war es eher ein Roman mit Thrill-Aspekten.
Der Schreibstil von Natalie Chandler ist super einfach. Flüssig und mit kurzen Kapiteln kommt man echt schnell durch das Buch.
Wir haben hier die Erzählperspektive, die sich zwischen Tamsin und Jamie im heute und damals abwechselt.
Ich fand die Geschichte von der Idee her spannend. Wir haben hier Tamsin, die in einem „Wachkoma“ liegt. Sie bekommt alles mit, kann sich aber nicht bemerkbar machen. Klingt doch gut, oder?
Naja aber an der Umsetzung hat es, meiner Meinung nach, echt gehapert. Ich fand die Story unendlich langatmig. Ich dachte mir ständig: komm mal zum Punkt bitte :-)
Das Ende hat mich nicht überrascht. Hier ist das schon echt offensichtlich irgendwie. 😢
Also: für Einsteiger ins Thrill-Game definitiv empfehlenswert. Wer aber auch mal einen „seichten“ Thriller lesen mag wird hier auch bedient. 🤗
Ich weiß nicht so recht.
Vorab: Ich würde dieses Buch nicht als Thriller bezeichnen. Für mich war es eher ein Roman mit Thrill-Aspekten.
Der Schreibstil von Natalie Chandler ist super einfach. Flüssig und mit kurzen Kapiteln kommt man echt schnell durch das Buch.
Wir haben hier die Erzählperspektive, die sich zwischen Tamsin und Jamie im heute und damals abwechselt.
Ich fand die Geschichte von der Idee her spannend. Wir haben hier Tamsin, die in einem „Wachkoma“ liegt. Sie bekommt alles mit, kann sich aber nicht bemerkbar machen. Klingt doch gut, oder?
Naja aber an der Umsetzung hat es, meiner Meinung nach, echt gehapert. Ich fand die Story unendlich langatmig. Ich dachte mir ständig: komm mal zum Punkt bitte :-)
Das Ende hat mich nicht überrascht. Hier ist das schon echt offensichtlich irgendwie. 😢
Also: für Einsteiger ins Thrill-Game definitiv empfehlenswert. Wer aber auch mal einen „seichten“ Thriller lesen mag wird hier auch bedient. 🤗
December 28, 2025
Secondo me più che un thriller il libro oscilla tra una telenovela sudamericana da quattro soldi e una fiction trasmessa su Canale 5.
Ma dov'è il mistero? Dov'è l'intrigo?
Non c'è stato un singolo momento di suspance in 356 pagine
La risoluzione finale mi è sembrata non solo inverosimile (all'ennesima potenza) ma anche non-sense, oltre che gestita in modo penoso.
Un enorme spreco di tempo, direi 😅
Ma dov'è il mistero? Dov'è l'intrigo?
Non c'è stato un singolo momento di suspance in 356 pagine
La risoluzione finale mi è sembrata non solo inverosimile (all'ennesima potenza) ma anche non-sense, oltre che gestita in modo penoso.
Un enorme spreco di tempo, direi 😅
August 21, 2025
4,5 ⭐️
Quando i thriller sono veramente belli, e riflessivi, per quanto crudi.
'Le voci intorno a me' è stata davvero una lettura particolarmente claustrofobica, sia dal punto di vista mentale e fisico.
Un incubo vero e proprio. 🖤
Quando i thriller sono veramente belli, e riflessivi, per quanto crudi.
'Le voci intorno a me' è stata davvero una lettura particolarmente claustrofobica, sia dal punto di vista mentale e fisico.
Un incubo vero e proprio. 🖤
August 17, 2026
Good read
I saw this book on publication day and immediately put it to the top of my tbr!
I was so intrigued as we know I love any hint of medical alongside a thriller. What intrigued me even more was that even though Tamsin was in an unresponsive state to those around her, she was able to hear all that was going on.
The pacing at times felt a little slow and there were some bits of filler. The 'before' chapters were great to help piece together all that had gone before.
The ending for me just felt a little rushed through and I was left with some questions, unsure if I fully understood what happened.
It was a good book and I would reccommed it, but it isn't one of my faves so far this year.
I saw this book on publication day and immediately put it to the top of my tbr!
I was so intrigued as we know I love any hint of medical alongside a thriller. What intrigued me even more was that even though Tamsin was in an unresponsive state to those around her, she was able to hear all that was going on.
The pacing at times felt a little slow and there were some bits of filler. The 'before' chapters were great to help piece together all that had gone before.
The ending for me just felt a little rushed through and I was left with some questions, unsure if I fully understood what happened.
It was a good book and I would reccommed it, but it isn't one of my faves so far this year.
January 18, 2025
"The Voices" is a mesmerizing psychological thriller that skillfully weaves together family dynamics, justice, female rage, wealth, and revenge.
At the heart of the narrative lies Tamsin Shaw, a criminal psychiatrist trapped within the terrifying confines of a three-year coma. Though physically unresponsive, Tamsin's mind remains sharp, her consciousness a silent witness to the world around her.
Tamsin's unblinking gaze observes her husband, her closest friend, an ex-lover, a past patient, and her nurse, each harboring hidden agendas and dark mysteries. In this eerie state of suspended animation, she must grapple with the implications of their revelations and face a looming threat that lingers just beyond her reach.
Unpredictable twists and concealed intentions keep the suspense taut, as each chapter expertly unravels a thrilling mystery through Tamsin's unreliable lens.
The atmosphere is a claustrophobic crucible of tension, aptly reflecting Tamsin's inner turbulence. Chandler's evocative writing elicits unease and empathy in equal measure, drawing readers into Tamsin's chaotic world.
Crisp and engrossing, the prose carries a cerebral allure that relentlessly propels you through the pages. Although the pacing might feel frenzied at times, the reward is well worth the journey.
Chandler's exploration of themes such as female rage and justice is insightful and mind-opening, adding depth and resonance to the narrative.
The story manages to be both believable and mind-blowing at the same time, which is a great combination. The characters feel genuine, and the mystery keeps you guessing about what's real and what's not.
At the heart of the narrative lies Tamsin Shaw, a criminal psychiatrist trapped within the terrifying confines of a three-year coma. Though physically unresponsive, Tamsin's mind remains sharp, her consciousness a silent witness to the world around her.
Tamsin's unblinking gaze observes her husband, her closest friend, an ex-lover, a past patient, and her nurse, each harboring hidden agendas and dark mysteries. In this eerie state of suspended animation, she must grapple with the implications of their revelations and face a looming threat that lingers just beyond her reach.
Unpredictable twists and concealed intentions keep the suspense taut, as each chapter expertly unravels a thrilling mystery through Tamsin's unreliable lens.
The atmosphere is a claustrophobic crucible of tension, aptly reflecting Tamsin's inner turbulence. Chandler's evocative writing elicits unease and empathy in equal measure, drawing readers into Tamsin's chaotic world.
Crisp and engrossing, the prose carries a cerebral allure that relentlessly propels you through the pages. Although the pacing might feel frenzied at times, the reward is well worth the journey.
Chandler's exploration of themes such as female rage and justice is insightful and mind-opening, adding depth and resonance to the narrative.
The story manages to be both believable and mind-blowing at the same time, which is a great combination. The characters feel genuine, and the mystery keeps you guessing about what's real and what's not.
February 27, 2025
This book was engrossing and frustrating in equal measures. At times it was riveting, but there are large parts of this story that lose pace and it becomes very drawn out. It’s well written with great characters but let down by the execution. The author does a very good job of portraying Tam in her persistent vegetative state and that is where the strength in this book lies. Faults with this one but one I did want to read to its conclusion. Overall a satisfying 3⭐️ read
February 12, 2025
Tamsin Shaw is a criminal psychiatrist and has been laying unresponsive for the last few years after a car accident, however even though others think she will not recover, she can actually hear everything. Listening to the voices around her will she be able to discover hidden secrets?
I loved the sound of this one as it seemed unique and intriguing. After finishing I can say this was definitely a clever, compelling read. I was drawn in almost straight away, interested to see where it would go. There was a creepy, unsettling vibe throughout and lots of layers to untangle.
The characters were interesting and I liked how each of them were described and developed, relating to voices to Tamsin. Even though this was a good story, I did find that the pacing slowed down a lot by the middle part and I found myself not as interested in the story as I first was. Overall however this is certainly worth a read for those who enjoy multi layered, psychological thrillers. 3.5 stars rounded down. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
I loved the sound of this one as it seemed unique and intriguing. After finishing I can say this was definitely a clever, compelling read. I was drawn in almost straight away, interested to see where it would go. There was a creepy, unsettling vibe throughout and lots of layers to untangle.
The characters were interesting and I liked how each of them were described and developed, relating to voices to Tamsin. Even though this was a good story, I did find that the pacing slowed down a lot by the middle part and I found myself not as interested in the story as I first was. Overall however this is certainly worth a read for those who enjoy multi layered, psychological thrillers. 3.5 stars rounded down. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
October 21, 2025
The Voices by Natalie Chandler is the story of Tamsin Shaw. A criminal psychiatrist who lies unresponsive in a hospital bed following a traumatic accident. Though she cannot move or speak, she is fully conscious—listening to the confessions, secrets, and lies of those who visit her: her husband, best friend, ex-boyfriend, a former patient, and a nurse.
Three years have past since Tamsin was in a car accident whilst heavily pregnant. Her daughter has been born, but Tamsin hasn’t woken up and now her husband is planning to withdraw her care on her 40th birthday.
Told through a dual timeline and an unreliable narrator, the reader is taken on an emotional journey with Tamsin as she struggles to make sense of what has happened to her.
Whilst this particularly storyline may not be original, I really enjoyed it and felt Tamsin’s voice was powerful, emotive and at times heart-breaking.
The horrifying idea of being stuck in an unresponsive body for almost 3 years, but able to hear everything around you was chilling and claustrophobic. The author has managed to make the reader feel all of Tamsin’s emotions, from rage to panic and confusion to desperation.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to fans of character-driven psychological thrillers.
Three years have past since Tamsin was in a car accident whilst heavily pregnant. Her daughter has been born, but Tamsin hasn’t woken up and now her husband is planning to withdraw her care on her 40th birthday.
Told through a dual timeline and an unreliable narrator, the reader is taken on an emotional journey with Tamsin as she struggles to make sense of what has happened to her.
Whilst this particularly storyline may not be original, I really enjoyed it and felt Tamsin’s voice was powerful, emotive and at times heart-breaking.
The horrifying idea of being stuck in an unresponsive body for almost 3 years, but able to hear everything around you was chilling and claustrophobic. The author has managed to make the reader feel all of Tamsin’s emotions, from rage to panic and confusion to desperation.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to fans of character-driven psychological thrillers.
November 22, 2024
Thank you Netgalley for the chance to review this arc.
Firstly the opening was wow! Pulled me straight in.
I personally love a book about a character in hospital in a coma able to hear what is happening around them .
For me personally after the first chapter up until 80% it was a slow burn.
It also felt a little predictable and due to that it took me a while to read as I didn't find myself desperate to pick it back up.
Overall good read but I could have done with a bit more drama
Firstly the opening was wow! Pulled me straight in.
I personally love a book about a character in hospital in a coma able to hear what is happening around them .
For me personally after the first chapter up until 80% it was a slow burn.
It also felt a little predictable and due to that it took me a while to read as I didn't find myself desperate to pick it back up.
Overall good read but I could have done with a bit more drama
September 25, 2025
L'idea era intrigantissima, ma ahimè lo stile troppo pesante, tanto che mi ha mandata in blocco per ben due volte.
Mi dispiace, ma lo vedo come un'occasione persa. Avevo aspettative troppo alte, forse è colpa mia!
Mi dispiace, ma lo vedo come un'occasione persa. Avevo aspettative troppo alte, forse è colpa mia!
October 27, 2025
Avevo aspettative molto alte, purtroppo completamente deluse. Scritto abbastanza bene, sebbene alcune parti siano molto lente e a mio parere poco funzionali alla storia. Ma soprattutto, estremamente scontato e completamente privo, a mio parere, di veri colpi di scena.
November 4, 2025
3,8. L’idea era anche buona ma lo sviluppo della trama non mi ha soddisfatta
August 17, 2026
3,4/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
In "Voices - ich kann euch hören" geht es um Tamsin, eine Psychotherapeutin für Schwerverbrecher, die nach einem Autounfall in einen komatösen Zustand fällt. Der einzige Unterschied zum Koma - sie kann alles um sich herum hören, nur nicht darauf reagieren.
3 Jahre vergehen, und als ihr Ehemann mit der Entscheidung konfrontiert wird die lebenserhaltenden Maßnahmen abzuschalten, tut Tamsin alles daran aufzuwachen. Sie erinnert sich an alles, bis auf die Dinge kurz vor dem Unfall. Sie glaubt, wenn sie sich daran erinnern könnte, würde der Schock sie vielleicht wecken.
Das alles klang super vielversprechend. Die Umsetzung war okay, aber nicht atemberaubend. Es war interessant zu lesen, aber einfach nicht extrem spannend. Und Spannung erwartete ich von einem Thriller schon. Es gab auch keinen krassen Plottwist oder so, das meiste wirkte sehr früh klar und war nur ne Frage von "wie wird das jetzt aufgelöst?". Auch die Auflösungen und gewisse Wendungen lösten keine Überraschung aus, aber trotzdem war es irgendwie interessant zu lesen.
Am interessantesten fand ich eigentlich noch die Art wie sie die Welt um sich herum wahrnahm, nur durch Gerüche, Gehör, Lichtwahrnehmung etc.
Die Kapitel wechseln zwischen 2 Perspektiven in je 2 Zeitstrahlen. Tamsin & Jamie (ihr Ehemann) - damals und heute.
Es gab ein paar Charaktere, aber so richtig warm geworden bin ich mit keinem von ihnen. Am sympathischsten war noch die Pflegerin.
Es ist vermutlich ein guter Thriller für alle, die eher "Cozy Thriller" lesen une nicht die absolute Spannung suchen oder mitdenken möchten.
In "Voices - ich kann euch hören" geht es um Tamsin, eine Psychotherapeutin für Schwerverbrecher, die nach einem Autounfall in einen komatösen Zustand fällt. Der einzige Unterschied zum Koma - sie kann alles um sich herum hören, nur nicht darauf reagieren.
3 Jahre vergehen, und als ihr Ehemann mit der Entscheidung konfrontiert wird die lebenserhaltenden Maßnahmen abzuschalten, tut Tamsin alles daran aufzuwachen. Sie erinnert sich an alles, bis auf die Dinge kurz vor dem Unfall. Sie glaubt, wenn sie sich daran erinnern könnte, würde der Schock sie vielleicht wecken.
Das alles klang super vielversprechend. Die Umsetzung war okay, aber nicht atemberaubend. Es war interessant zu lesen, aber einfach nicht extrem spannend. Und Spannung erwartete ich von einem Thriller schon. Es gab auch keinen krassen Plottwist oder so, das meiste wirkte sehr früh klar und war nur ne Frage von "wie wird das jetzt aufgelöst?". Auch die Auflösungen und gewisse Wendungen lösten keine Überraschung aus, aber trotzdem war es irgendwie interessant zu lesen.
Am interessantesten fand ich eigentlich noch die Art wie sie die Welt um sich herum wahrnahm, nur durch Gerüche, Gehör, Lichtwahrnehmung etc.
Die Kapitel wechseln zwischen 2 Perspektiven in je 2 Zeitstrahlen. Tamsin & Jamie (ihr Ehemann) - damals und heute.
Es gab ein paar Charaktere, aber so richtig warm geworden bin ich mit keinem von ihnen. Am sympathischsten war noch die Pflegerin.
Es ist vermutlich ein guter Thriller für alle, die eher "Cozy Thriller" lesen une nicht die absolute Spannung suchen oder mitdenken möchten.
August 16, 2026
Als ich den Klappentext zu „Voices - Ich kann euch hören“ gelesen habe, wusste ich sofort: Dieses Buch muss mit! Ich war von der Idee hinter der Geschichte direkt angetan: Eine Psychiaterin, die beruflich die Rolle der Zuhörerin einnimmt, fällt durch einen schweren Autounfall und die damit verbundenen Verletzungen in eine Art Wachkoma, wodurch sie fortan gezwungen ist, ihre Umgebung lediglich über Geräusche wahrzunehmen, denn ihr Körper ist bewegungs- & handlungsunfähig und wird künstlich am Leben erhalten. Nach fast drei Jahren in diesem Zustand, beginnt Tamsin, durch „Gesprächsfetzen“, die sie von ihren Besucher- & Pfleger*innen aufschnappt, die Erinnerungslücken der letzten Jahre zu füllen und dem Grund für ihren Zustand auf die Schliche zu kommen.
Ein solider Thriller, der sein Potenzial nicht ganz ausschöpfen konnte. Der Spannungsbogen, der in der ersten Hälfte für gute Unterhaltung gesorgt und mich als Leserin neugierig gemacht hat, ging gegen Ende leider verloren. Einige Dinge, die bereits im Verlauf der Geschichte aufgedeckt wurden, hätten am Ende vielleicht für mehr Überraschung gesorgt. So fehlte es dem Abschluss leider an Würze.
Ein solider Thriller, der sein Potenzial nicht ganz ausschöpfen konnte. Der Spannungsbogen, der in der ersten Hälfte für gute Unterhaltung gesorgt und mich als Leserin neugierig gemacht hat, ging gegen Ende leider verloren. Einige Dinge, die bereits im Verlauf der Geschichte aufgedeckt wurden, hätten am Ende vielleicht für mehr Überraschung gesorgt. So fehlte es dem Abschluss leider an Würze.
August 12, 2026
4,0 ⭐
I got this book from my mom because luckily she enjoys reading thrillers and crime novels just as much as I do, yay!
Of course, this is the German version; in English it would be called "the voices" and the cover would look different.
Most of the time I was really thinking, wow! This is going to be my thriller of the month.
I really love books like this about coma patients. This one was special:
Tamsin Shaw is in a coma, but while she can't move at all, she hears everything around her. Everyone who visits her, what they say... And at some point, her freakin' HUSBAND! decides that she no longer has a chance of waking up and decides to turn off the devices and monitors. Yes, now she got a little problem, don't you think?
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It was definitely very exciting from the beginning, and I just FLEW through the pages. But towards the end, it became more and more obvious...😭
Unfortunately, it wasn't what I expected from the rest of the book.
So all in all: I think it was definitely worth reading, but the ending kind of ruined it...but the rest was great! 4,0 ⭐
I got this book from my mom because luckily she enjoys reading thrillers and crime novels just as much as I do, yay!
Of course, this is the German version; in English it would be called "the voices" and the cover would look different.
Most of the time I was really thinking, wow! This is going to be my thriller of the month.
I really love books like this about coma patients. This one was special:
Tamsin Shaw is in a coma, but while she can't move at all, she hears everything around her. Everyone who visits her, what they say... And at some point, her freakin' HUSBAND! decides that she no longer has a chance of waking up and decides to turn off the devices and monitors. Yes, now she got a little problem, don't you think?
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It was definitely very exciting from the beginning, and I just FLEW through the pages. But towards the end, it became more and more obvious...😭
Unfortunately, it wasn't what I expected from the rest of the book.
So all in all: I think it was definitely worth reading, but the ending kind of ruined it...but the rest was great! 4,0 ⭐
February 4, 2025
Three years ago, heavily pregnant Tamsin was in an awful car accident. Her daughter was born, but Tamsin was left in a permanent vegetative state. Unable to wake up, but able to hear everything around her, she starts to panic when she hears that her husband is planning to withdraw her care in a weeks time, the day she turns 40. She’s desperate to wake up and show them she's been here all along.
This was such a sad read at times. Told mostly from the POV of Tamsin, as she lies in a bed, listening to everyone around her as she becomes desperate to let them know she isn’t dead. It really made me think about what I would want my family to do if I was in this sort of situation. I honestly couldn’t imagine. In between, the story takes us back to before the accident. We follow Tamsin as she starts working as a therapist for a man accused of brutally raping several women. We soon discover the reasons for some of her actions, and why she finds her life is suddenly at risk. There were a few twists, and the tension was there all the way throughout.
I thoroughly enjoyed this from start to finish.
This was such a sad read at times. Told mostly from the POV of Tamsin, as she lies in a bed, listening to everyone around her as she becomes desperate to let them know she isn’t dead. It really made me think about what I would want my family to do if I was in this sort of situation. I honestly couldn’t imagine. In between, the story takes us back to before the accident. We follow Tamsin as she starts working as a therapist for a man accused of brutally raping several women. We soon discover the reasons for some of her actions, and why she finds her life is suddenly at risk. There were a few twists, and the tension was there all the way throughout.
I thoroughly enjoyed this from start to finish.
April 19, 2026
Loved this one! Had me hooked from page one. The twists just did not stop, and I was constantly going “wait, WHAT?” as all the characters’ connections slowly came out.
Such a different l concept too — the main character is in a vegetative state for most of it, which sounds grim but it actually makes the story feel so different. Never read anything quite like it.
First time reading this author.
Such a different l concept too — the main character is in a vegetative state for most of it, which sounds grim but it actually makes the story feel so different. Never read anything quite like it.
First time reading this author.
June 22, 2025
First book by this author...definitely not my last. A psychological thriller that gripped me from the start with lots of twists and turns. And the ending....!!!
February 15, 2026
Un bel thriller, consiglio
March 24, 2026
Really interesting concept - loved the storyline! A few twists in the book that I was not expecting - enjoyed the read more for them!
May 10, 2026
3.5 stars. A good page turner. Couldn't guess what would happen. I felt Tamsin's frustrations listening to betrayal and torment.
January 9, 2025
THE VOICES BY NATALIE CHANDLER.
Release date set for the 13th of February 2025.
This is my first book by Natalie.
I really enjoyed this book.
I found it to be a chilling psychological thriller and I felt so sorry for Tasmin.
Really good story and looking forward to reading more of her books.
Get it added to your TBR lists you won't regret it.
Release date set for the 13th of February 2025.
This is my first book by Natalie.
I really enjoyed this book.
I found it to be a chilling psychological thriller and I felt so sorry for Tasmin.
Really good story and looking forward to reading more of her books.
Get it added to your TBR lists you won't regret it.
May 14, 2026
3.5 ⭐
Loved the idea of the book, would have loved to have seen more depth with the characters and a bit more fleshing out of the third act of the book. Enjoyed the author’s voice, would pick up more of their work
Loved the idea of the book, would have loved to have seen more depth with the characters and a bit more fleshing out of the third act of the book. Enjoyed the author’s voice, would pick up more of their work
February 22, 2025
Such good premises. Tamsin is stuck in an unresponsive body after a terrible accident. An alternate narrative between past and present weaves the mystery and creates an atmosphere that is really claustrophobic at times. It’s everyone’s nightmare to be at the complete mercy of your family, unable to voice anything, a mere body to everyone when your brain fully functions. It’s what really stands out for me in this book and I dreaded as much as I enjoyed those chapters. They were so well written that we could relate, surprisingly , to Tamsin’s fate.
It was an enjoyable thriller with a pacing that was at fault sometimes. Thee ending seemed especially rushed and even some clues or events were a bit too convenient for me.
I only regretted . Not exactly a spoiler since it's very early in the book (less than 20%) and it’s not written as a twist but it’s always the easy trope in that genre and
I'm really tired of it. Overall, it was a satisfying read!
It was an enjoyable thriller with a pacing that was at fault sometimes. Thee ending seemed especially rushed and even some clues or events were a bit too convenient for me.
I only regretted . Not exactly a spoiler since it's very early in the book (less than 20%) and it’s not written as a twist but it’s always the easy trope in that genre and
I'm really tired of it. Overall, it was a satisfying read!
March 16, 2026
3,5 stelle.
Un viaggio nelle tenebre della mente della protagonista! Devo dire, bello.
È un romanzo che unisce suspence morale, introspezione emotiva e mistero psicologico, capace di mettere in discussione il confine tra la vita e la morte (su quando e quanto sia giusto o meno “staccare la spina”).
L'atmosfera è inquietante e claustrofobica, e andando avanti, pagina dopo pagina, si sente che qualcosa di sconvolgente sta per emergere, come una verità sotterranea.
In conclusione, un thriller che intrattiene, scuote, un crescendo di tensione, emozione e riflessione, un viaggio nelle tenebre tra voci, sentimenti e verità rimaste nascoste.
Un viaggio nelle tenebre della mente della protagonista! Devo dire, bello.
È un romanzo che unisce suspence morale, introspezione emotiva e mistero psicologico, capace di mettere in discussione il confine tra la vita e la morte (su quando e quanto sia giusto o meno “staccare la spina”).
L'atmosfera è inquietante e claustrofobica, e andando avanti, pagina dopo pagina, si sente che qualcosa di sconvolgente sta per emergere, come una verità sotterranea.
In conclusione, un thriller che intrattiene, scuote, un crescendo di tensione, emozione e riflessione, un viaggio nelle tenebre tra voci, sentimenti e verità rimaste nascoste.
September 12, 2025
4,5 ⭐️
Ho divorato questo libro! Mi ha preso fin da subito!
Avevo letto “Ogni piccola bugia” della Feeney e avevo paura fosse simile, ma in realtà non lo ricordo bene quindi non posso assicurare. Posso solo dire che sull’altro avevo avuto riserve, mentre questo lo ritengo un libro degno di nota!
La narrazione è alternata tra il presente, in cui Tamsin è in stato vegetativo permanente, e il passato. Un passato che mano a mano ci spiega il presente, momento in cui i segreti vengono a galla davanti al suo letto d’ospedale. Tamsin sentiva tutto ma non poteva reagire a niente, motivo per cui le persone credevano non potessero sentirle. Mi sono quindi riuscita a calare in lei, nella sua frustrazione di essere lì e sapere tutto senza poter fare niente, questo aiutato dal fatto che i suoi capitoli sono narrati in prima persona. La scrittura è scorrevolissima, i dialoghi sono fatti benissimo e potevo immaginarmi le scene nitide davanti a me.
Il lavoro di Tamsin in quanto psichiatra criminale ha favorito la mia curiosità, poiché nel racconto ci sono riportate le scene di seduta psichiatrica che Tamsin ha condotto con un particolare paziente, protagonista di questa storia. Anche questi dialoghi erano fatti in modo eccellente, e più volte mi sono ritrovata a fare i complimenti all’autrice per la grande abilità che ha avuto.
La voglia di arrivare a snodare tutti i fili tesi di questa storia è permanente per tutto il racconto, rendendolo un page turner d’eccellenza! E la storia che l’autrice ha tessuto è pazzesca, disturbante, dolorosa e perfino commovente.
L’unica nota dolente per me è stato il finale, poiché l’epilogo è arrivato di botta, quando in realtà mi aspettavo/speravo di sapere qualcosa di più sulla vita dei personaggi a cui, per il grande modo in cui sono stati descritti, mi ero affezionata.
Spero proprio che tradurranno altri libri di questa bravissima autrice!
Ho divorato questo libro! Mi ha preso fin da subito!
Avevo letto “Ogni piccola bugia” della Feeney e avevo paura fosse simile, ma in realtà non lo ricordo bene quindi non posso assicurare. Posso solo dire che sull’altro avevo avuto riserve, mentre questo lo ritengo un libro degno di nota!
La narrazione è alternata tra il presente, in cui Tamsin è in stato vegetativo permanente, e il passato. Un passato che mano a mano ci spiega il presente, momento in cui i segreti vengono a galla davanti al suo letto d’ospedale. Tamsin sentiva tutto ma non poteva reagire a niente, motivo per cui le persone credevano non potessero sentirle. Mi sono quindi riuscita a calare in lei, nella sua frustrazione di essere lì e sapere tutto senza poter fare niente, questo aiutato dal fatto che i suoi capitoli sono narrati in prima persona. La scrittura è scorrevolissima, i dialoghi sono fatti benissimo e potevo immaginarmi le scene nitide davanti a me.
Il lavoro di Tamsin in quanto psichiatra criminale ha favorito la mia curiosità, poiché nel racconto ci sono riportate le scene di seduta psichiatrica che Tamsin ha condotto con un particolare paziente, protagonista di questa storia. Anche questi dialoghi erano fatti in modo eccellente, e più volte mi sono ritrovata a fare i complimenti all’autrice per la grande abilità che ha avuto.
La voglia di arrivare a snodare tutti i fili tesi di questa storia è permanente per tutto il racconto, rendendolo un page turner d’eccellenza! E la storia che l’autrice ha tessuto è pazzesca, disturbante, dolorosa e perfino commovente.
L’unica nota dolente per me è stato il finale, poiché l’epilogo è arrivato di botta, quando in realtà mi aspettavo/speravo di sapere qualcosa di più sulla vita dei personaggi a cui, per il grande modo in cui sono stati descritti, mi ero affezionata.
Spero proprio che tradurranno altri libri di questa bravissima autrice!
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