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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
The audio version spoilt this book for me. The characters all blended into one. I recommend you read this instead , your more likely to bring it to life..
Amazing storytelling, checking for more written by this author!!!
This was an unexpected gem.
Surprisingly funny. Kept me guessing all the way through with vividly drawn characters.
What else do you need?
Surprisingly funny. Kept me guessing all the way through with vividly drawn characters.
What else do you need?
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Such an interesting concept for a book, and Felix was just the most adorable character.
I have heard a lot of good things about Belinda Bauer and have bought several of her books on these recommendations, but I hadn't got round to reading any of them until EXIT when given the opportunity to listen to the audiobook. I have to say it was not at all what I expected, which I think was some form of physiological thriller, perhaps a domestic noir. EXIT is actually a gentle, funny, sometimes darkly so, mystery about 'assisted' suicide gone wrong.
Felix Pink is a 75 year-old widower, an 'Exiteer', part of a group who attend to those who want to take their own lives, to end their own suffering, to be with them at the end but, crucially, do nothing to cause the actual death. When Felix, and his new, inexperienced, young partner, attend to their latest 'client' something goes terribly wrong and Felix believes he has made the biggest mistake of his life. But later, as he tries to atone for his mistake, Felix begins to believe he may have been setup. Meanwhile, a young detective, Calvin begins to investigate the death and the role that two strangers seen on CCTV may have had in it.
The book is beautifully written and the audiobook narration by Tim McInnerney is sympathetic and entertaining. The main characters are realistic and charming, as are many of the supporting cast. Despite the subject matter, some of the scenes are truly comical and, although I felt those from Felix's viewpoint worked significantly better than those from Calvin's, I really enjoyed the book to its poignant conclusion and will be going back to read those other Belinda Bauer book on my TBR pile.
Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Audio for access to the audiobook.
Felix Pink is a 75 year-old widower, an 'Exiteer', part of a group who attend to those who want to take their own lives, to end their own suffering, to be with them at the end but, crucially, do nothing to cause the actual death. When Felix, and his new, inexperienced, young partner, attend to their latest 'client' something goes terribly wrong and Felix believes he has made the biggest mistake of his life. But later, as he tries to atone for his mistake, Felix begins to believe he may have been setup. Meanwhile, a young detective, Calvin begins to investigate the death and the role that two strangers seen on CCTV may have had in it.
The book is beautifully written and the audiobook narration by Tim McInnerney is sympathetic and entertaining. The main characters are realistic and charming, as are many of the supporting cast. Despite the subject matter, some of the scenes are truly comical and, although I felt those from Felix's viewpoint worked significantly better than those from Calvin's, I really enjoyed the book to its poignant conclusion and will be going back to read those other Belinda Bauer book on my TBR pile.
Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Audio for access to the audiobook.
I loved this so much. The characters were lovable and believable. There were so many twists and unexpected links. Can’t wait to read more!
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was fine, but I didn't realise it was cosy crime and that's not a genre I read. For those enjoying this genre, I can see it being enjoyable. For me it annoyed me how bumbly all the characters acted and how the main MC had things happen to him rather than forward the plot himself.
Felix Pink is part of a group called the Exiteers, they help elderly people whose lives are coming to an end, pass in peace and allow the family the comfort of a restful death for their loved ones. The group work in pairs and in no way do they aid the death, just provide support in the final moments and clear away the required requisites. Felix (Know as John to the rest of the Exiteers) has done this quite a few times, but when paired with a new recruit the seemingly straight forward task takes a turn. Now Felix is the prime suspect in a murder.
Wow… I loved it. The plot sounded great and after reading the book all I can say is it still manages to exceed my expectations. From the first to last page, the book had me hooked, not just to find out what happened but because the main character was so loveable I just couldn’t stop reading.
I was really allured by the brief description this book gave in the blurb, not knowing exactly what to expect it left a lot to be decided. After reading the book, I loved every second of it. Easy to read and not too over the top or complicated everything felt right, and I don’t think I’d change a thing.
With plenty of characters and several mini plots running alongside the main story, you won’t get bored reading chapter to chapter.
The characters in this book were all amazing, all with a place and adding something valuable no matter how inconsequential they might seem. Each with their own personalities, I could really picture each person as if they were real, making each moment mean that much more.
Like I previously said, Felix might just be one of my favourite protagonists of all time, and one of, if not the, most unlikely murder suspect in any book.
The book flows seamlessly, with everything, and everyone given time to affect the reader, not throwing things in for the sake of it. The book does it all, from serious, to touching and has a humorous undertone throughout, causing the reader to face many emotions during the story.
Overall, I couldn’t give this book anything other than a 5. Enjoyable from the first page, to the last, I don’t have a bad word to say about Exit, and I would highly recommend this read.
Wow… I loved it. The plot sounded great and after reading the book all I can say is it still manages to exceed my expectations. From the first to last page, the book had me hooked, not just to find out what happened but because the main character was so loveable I just couldn’t stop reading.
I was really allured by the brief description this book gave in the blurb, not knowing exactly what to expect it left a lot to be decided. After reading the book, I loved every second of it. Easy to read and not too over the top or complicated everything felt right, and I don’t think I’d change a thing.
With plenty of characters and several mini plots running alongside the main story, you won’t get bored reading chapter to chapter.
The characters in this book were all amazing, all with a place and adding something valuable no matter how inconsequential they might seem. Each with their own personalities, I could really picture each person as if they were real, making each moment mean that much more.
Like I previously said, Felix might just be one of my favourite protagonists of all time, and one of, if not the, most unlikely murder suspect in any book.
The book flows seamlessly, with everything, and everyone given time to affect the reader, not throwing things in for the sake of it. The book does it all, from serious, to touching and has a humorous undertone throughout, causing the reader to face many emotions during the story.
Overall, I couldn’t give this book anything other than a 5. Enjoyable from the first page, to the last, I don’t have a bad word to say about Exit, and I would highly recommend this read.