Voices. Ich kann euch hören: Thriller | Meisterhaft erzählte Psychospannung!

by Natalie Chandler, Alice Jakubeit (Translator)

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

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Audiobook

379 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 2, 2026

Reviews

[Yukki · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Kyrah Rogerson · Rating 2 out of 5]

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😊*

[Karen Chong · Rating 3 out of 5]

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

[Kary · Rating 2 out of 5]

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. 🤗

[Antonio Longo · Rating 1 out of 5]

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 😅

[libri.di.jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

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. 🖤

[Mana · Rating 4 out of 5]

"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.

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

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

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Tracy Fenton · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Claire Richardson · Rating 3 out of 5]

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

[Alice Gerini · Rating 2 out of 5]

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!

[Giorgia Monti · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[Silvia · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,8. L’idea era anche buona ma lo sviluppo della trama non mi ha soddisfatta

[Mickey · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[MISS J ALGEO · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Amanda Bayliss · Rating 5 out of 5]

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....!!!

[Corinna Vopelka · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75⭐️

[Carmen Marciante · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un bel thriller, consiglio

[Alexandra Faun · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really interesting concept - loved the storyline! A few twists in the book that I was not expecting - enjoyed the read more for them!

[Jennifer Southern · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. A good page turner. Couldn't guess what would happen. I felt Tamsin's frustrations listening to betrayal and torment.

[Laura Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Nathan Capper · Rating 3 out of 5]

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

[Ceridwenn · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 the cheating trope. 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!

[Ester Marino · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[lastanzadisofia · Rating 4 out of 5]

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!

[SabryBookLover🩷🫶🏻 Sabrina Taddei · Rating 3 out of 5]

All’inizio parte bene, la storia è intrigante e l’idea di essere all’interno della testa di una persona in stato vegetativo, che però può sentire e avere pensiero proprio,è molto curioso🧐.
Nel corso della lettura però ho iniziato a storcere la bocca… troppi salti temporali che sembravano non voler arrivare a niente, per poi concluderli frettolosamente verso la fine..😐
Come se l’autrice avesse avuto fretta di concludere la storia.
Secondo me i continui salti temporali rallentavano la storia.
Si ok va bene metterli all’inizio per farti capire determinate cose ma.. ad un certo punto sarebbe stato corretto iniziare a collegarli al presente e diminuirli.. e invece li ho trovati fino alla fine.😮‍💨
Per non parlare del fatto che alcune risposte vengono già date nel presente e tante volte mi sono chiesta:”allora perché tornare indietro nel passato a scoprire cose che il lettore già sa?”.
Il finale.. si c’è un plot twist inaspettato ma… avrei voluto leggere qualche risoluzione in più delle vicende accadute nel libro stesso.
La trama era anche interessante, la storia poteva essere sviluppata e strutturata sicuramente molto meglio.

Il voto che darò a questa storia è perché la trama mi intrigava e la storia pure…solo il come è stato strutturato mi ha deluso🫤

⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

[Azyria Sun · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wenn niemand hört, dass du schreist

Worum geht’s?
Seit drei Jahren liegt Tamsin im Wachkoma. Nach außen eine leblose Hülle, bekommt sie doch alles mit, was um sie herum passiert. Als ihr Ehemann beschließt, die lebenserhaltenden Geräte abschalten zu lassen, beginnt ein Kampf. Welche tödliche Wahrheit hält sie im Koma? Kann sie sich noch retten?

Meine Meinung:
Mit „Voices – Ich kann euch hören“ hat Natalie Chandler einen ebenso beklemmenden wie eindringlichen Spannungsroman geschaffen. Die Handlung wechselt zwischen Tamsin und Jamie, zwischen Vergangenheit und Gegenwart, und entfaltet dabei Stück für Stück ein Bild, das mit jeder Seite dunkler wird. Der Schreibstil ist bildhaft, lebendig und gleichzeitig bedrückend. Vor allem aber sorgt er dafür, dass man Tamsins Schicksal nicht einfach nur verfolgt, sondern miterlebt.

Nach außen scheint Tamsin alles zu haben: Sie ist eine erfolgreiche Psychologin, finanziell abgesichert, verheiratet mit dem scheinbar perfekten Mann und Mutter einer kleinen Tochter. Jamie führt gemeinsam mit seinem Geschäftspartner Ben ein Restaurant. Dazu kommen Dan, Tamsins Ex-Freund und heutiger Chef, sowie Lucia, ihre beste Freundin und Bens Ehefrau. Ein Kreis von Menschen, der auf den ersten Blick beneidenswert wirkt.

Und genau darin liegt eine der größten Stärken des Buches. Je tiefer man in die Geschichte eintaucht, desto mehr Risse zeigen sich in dieser makellosen Fassade. Hinter dem perfekten Bild verbergen sich Geheimnisse, Lügen und Entscheidungen, deren Folgen bis in die Gegenwart reichen. Auch die Rolle von Richard hat mir gut gefallen, hier möchte ich aber nicht zu viel verraten.

Besonders beeindruckt hat mich die Idee des Syndroms reaktionsloser Wachheit. Der Gedanke, alles wahrzunehmen, Gefühle zu empfinden, Angst zu haben oder Hoffnung zu spüren und dennoch vollkommen gefangen im eigenen Körper zu sein, ist schlicht erschütternd. Tamsin hört, denkt, fühlt. Doch niemand weiß, dass sie noch da ist. Dass sie ihre Tochter zwar zur Welt gebracht hat, sie aber nie sehen, nie halten und nie trösten konnte, gehört zu den emotional stärksten Aspekten des Buches.

Auch die Art, wie die verschiedenen Perspektiven nach und nach die Wahrheit hinter dem scheinbar perfekten Leben freilegen, ist hervorragend umgesetzt. Trotzdem hat mir für einen Thriller letztlich etwas gefehlt. Für mich bewegt sich das Buch stärker in Richtung Spannungsroman. Gerade über Richard und die Ereignisse davor, insbesondere auch über die Dynamik zwischen Tamsin und Lucia, hätte ich gerne deutlich mehr erfahren. Auch Tamsins gedankliche Entwicklung während der Jahre im Koma hätte für mich noch intensiver dargestellt werden dürfen. Das hätte der Geschichte zusätzliches Thriller-Potenzial verliehen. Ebenso schade fand ich, dass die Geschichte von Milena, der Pflegerin, nur angerissen wird. Gerade in ihrer Figur steckt unglaublich viel Potenzial. Einige Kapitel aus ihrer Sicht hätten der Handlung noch weitere düstere Facetten verleihen können.

Dennoch bleibt „Voices – Ich kann euch hören“ ein fesselndes Buch. Die zwischenmenschlichen Abgründe, die Manipulationen, die angedeuteten Kriegsverbrechen, Menschenhandel und die vielen kleinen und großen Enthüllungen wirken authentisch und gehen unter die Haut. Besonders berührt hat mich der Moment, als Tamsin ihre Tochter nach all den Jahren zum ersten Mal wirklich sehen konnte. Ein Augenblick, der all die dunklen Wahrheiten kurzzeitig vergessen ließ.

Fazit:
Mit „Voices – Ich kann euch hören“ ist Natalie Chandler ein beklemmender und emotionaler Spannungsroman gelungen, der vor allem durch seine außergewöhnliche Ausgangssituation überzeugt. Die Vorstellung, bei vollem Bewusstsein im eigenen Körper gefangen zu sein, sorgt für eine permanente Anspannung, während die Autorin Schicht für Schicht die dunklen Wahrheiten hinter einer scheinbar perfekten Fassade freilegt. Für einen Thriller fehlte mir stellenweise etwas die Härte und das Tempo, weshalb ich das Buch eher als Spannungsroman einordnen würde. Dennoch hat mich die Geschichte durch ihre emotionalen Momente, die vielschichtigen Figuren und die bedrückende Atmosphäre von Anfang bis Ende gefesselt. Wer psychologische Spannung, menschliche Abgründe und bewegende Schicksale mag, sollte das Buch definitiv lesen.

4 Sterne von mir.

[Milleeuna_pagina · Rating 1 out of 5]

Come prendere una bella idea e rovinarla nel giro di poche pagine.😅

Questo libro era partito davvero bene.
L’idea di trovarsi all'interno della mente di una persona in stato vegetativo, capace di sentire, comprendere e avere pensieri propri pur non potendo comunicare con il mondo esterno, era originale, inquietante al punto giusto e decisamente intrigante. Mi aveva catturata fin dalle prime pagine e pensavo di avere tra le mani una lettura fuori dal comune.
Peccato che sia stata solo un illusione.😑
Pagina dopo pagina, la storia si perde in una quantità infinita di salti temporali che sembrano voler costruire mistero e profondità, ma che finiscono solo per allungare il brodo. L'intrigo promesso non arriva mai, la suspense è praticamente assente e tutto risulta prevedibile con largo anticipo. Ogni volta che pensavo: "Ecco, adesso succederà qualcosa", la risposta era sempre la stessa: no.
A un certo punto ho avuto la sensazione di non stare leggendo un romanzo, ma di guardare una di quelle interminabili serie tv spagnole o turche dove tutti si guardano intensamente, succedono mille drammi, ma la trama resta ferma nello stesso punto per decine di episodi. Solo che qui non potevo nemmeno aumentare la velocità di riproduzione. 😅
Il problema più grande è che il potenziale c'era tutto. L'idea di partenza era forte, originale e offriva spunti interessantissimi sul tema della coscienza, della comunicazione . Invece l'autrice sceglie la strada più banale possibile, riempiendo le pagine di eventi che non portano da nessuna parte e di rivelazioni che si vedono arrivare da chilometri di distanza.
E poi il finale. Quello che avrebbe dovuto dare senso a tutto il percorso si rivela, a mio parere, completamente inverosimile e privo di logica. Non solo non mi ha convinta, ma ha peggiorato ulteriormente una storia che già arrancava da parecchio. Una conclusione gestita male, frettolosa e incapace di valorizzare ciò che di buono c'era all'inizio.

⭐️ 1/5

[Manju Bhatia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun read.
The Voices is a chilling psychological thriller that grips readers from its eerie opening line and doesn’t let go until the final revelation. The novel centers on Tamsin Shaw, a criminal psychiatrist who has been comatose for three years but remains terrifyingly aware of her surroundings. Unable to open her eyes or communicate, Tamsin listens intently to the people who visit her hospital room: her husband, best friend, ex-boyfriend, former patient, and nurse. Each of them harbors secrets, and one will go to deadly lengths to keep theirs hidden. Chandler masterfully builds tension, using Tamsin's immobile yet perceptive state to create a claustrophobic atmosphere. As Tamsin pieces together clues from conversations and interactions, the reader is pulled into her silent world, where every word and action takes on heightened significance. The unique narrative perspective—a protagonist trapped in her own body—adds a layer of vulnerability and urgency that sets this novel apart from traditional thrillers. The characters are well-drawn and complex, each carrying their own blend of guilt, fear, and motives. Chandler skillfully weaves their stories together, leaving readers to question who can be trusted. The psychological depth of the novel is compelling, especially as it explores themes of betrayal, manipulation, and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets. The twists are expertly timed, and the pacing is relentless. As Tamsin races against time to understand the truth, the tension builds to a shocking climax that will leave readers reeling.