A review by susan_king
Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was a quick listen for me.  I really liked @j.reegs as the narrator.  Her voice was smooth and soft and really set the tone for the story.  The title is so appropriate for the story.  This family has been through so much and have been failed in so many ways by their community and even members of their family.  Lucy grew up in a dysfunctional family with her detached mother and an alcoholic grandfather.  Her grandmother showed her the most love and affection but she was taken from Lucy as well.  This left her with so much emotional baggage and no skills for coping.  After a girl from her school goes missing, and Lucy is the last person seen with her she becomes suspect number one.  They don’t know if they should trust the police, the press, or even each other.  Jessica Reagan does an excellent job or portraying the pain and angst in the characters voices.  This was not my usual kind of read/listen, but I did enjoy it!