Review: Holly by Stephen King, narrated by Justine Lupe

Holly is the latest mesmerizing audiobook from Stephen King. It is a terrific psychological thriller with a touch of mystery thrown in for good measure. Mr. King delivers another masterful story featuring Holly Gibney, one of his most compelling and ingeniously resourceful characters.

Holly returns in this thrilling novel to unravel the gruesome truth behind multiple disappearances in a midwestern town. She is a private investigator who has a knack for finding clues and solving puzzles but also struggles with her own fears and insecurities. She is determined to uncover the dark secrets that lurk behind the seemingly peaceful facade of the town and not even the coronavirus pandemic will be able to stop her from achieving this objective.

The writing is brilliant, the characters feel alive, and the plot is full of mystery and suspense.

The narration by renowned American actor Justine Lupe is absolutely flawless! She manages to perfectly channel Holly just like she did in the Mr. Mercedes series, where Holly first appeared as a supporting character. You may also know Justine from her appearance in TV shows such as Succession and many others.

Her performance is on point, emotional, energetic, and entertaining. She brings Holly to life with ease, capturing her personality, quirks, and emotions.

Every time a new Stephen King audiobook is released, I drop everything and immerse myself in these mesmerizing tales. Holly is a must-listen for any fan of Stephen King or anyone who loves a good thriller. 

With Holly, Mr. King rewards, delights, and entertains his constant readers endlessly. 

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Victor Dima is an internationally recognized Audiobooks Industry specialist, consultant, insider and reviewer with almost 10,000 helpful votes on Audible. Listened to more than 1,400 audiobooks, have written reviews for almost 400 and rated close to 800 of them. If you want Victor to review your audiobook or if you need help with choosing the right narrator, you can get in touch at reviews@theaudiobookblog.com

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