This story has all the elements of a traditional spy story, but there's depth and richness here as well as action and thrills. I'm not usually a reader of spy novels, but took the chance on this since I've loved everything else I've read by William Boyd so far. What made the experience of listening to Restless the most enjoyable? It has also put me on to the talent of William Boyd who I had not read before. Narration plays a huge roll in the appreciation of an audiobook, and Restless is a hands down winner on this account. Yes, though there's a contrary sentiment of wanting to savour it (familiar to every reader?). Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No doubt a large part of this is the authors skill, but I will always somehow connect this with the dramatic portrayal of the protagonist. Her narration brings out the 'cold' and unforgiving nature of the events of the past as against the familiar present and finally brings out the uncertainty of the present that needs and leads to (unpleasant?) resolution. She successfully alternates between past and present, clearly bringing out the flavour of the times. What does Rosamund Pike bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book? The escape through the parking lot in Europe after the 'double cross'. What was one of the most memorable moments of Restless? Simply the best audiobook I've 'read' so far. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
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