Hey Jen! Commenting in response to what you said near the end of the video about the influence you've had on your viewers with Nicci French. You did inspire me to read Losing You and though I flew through it I didn't love it - but you speak so passionately about their range that I plan to pick up others. However I'd like to tell you that I'm a librarian and having Nicci French up my sleeve as a recommendation for crime lovers has been AMAZING. I'm in Australia and they don't seem to be very well-known here, so we always have stuff on the shelf (very important when you're giving recommendations), and their London-flavoured stories always seems to please my readers. It's lovely to be able to confidently recommend a relatively niche author that I trust will have SOMETHING that appeals to everyone. So thank you for making my life easier and the lives of crime readers in Melbourne infinitely richer! xx
This video is so comprehensive, Jen, I absolutely loved it. I really need to try a Nicci French book, and now I have some ideas about where to start! Thank you 😍 x
I literally laughed out loud when you said you'd cast Kenneth Branagh as Hal Bradshaw. That's exactly who I've been picturing as I've read the series - it couldn't be anyone else!
This video brought me so much joy. The Frieda Klein books shaped my lockdown experience, going for walks by myself around London listening to the audiobooks. I've just saved all of the Nicci French stand alones that Scribd have and am so excited to try some of your other recommendations. (The Red Room was my first stand alone Nicci French and I loved it).
Nicci French is very popular in the Netherlands. More than 6 million books have been sold since their first book. Sometimes the Dutch translation is even earlier to read han the original titel in GB. So I have read this summer " Wie niet horen wil" the Dutch titel of The Unheard. And for the first time I was a bit disappointed. It took me a long time to get into the story. It was a bit to slow and I could not feel the tension I was used to in their other books.
Thank you for this video. I have been holding off reading the final Frieda Klein novel because -- feelings. I have read/listened to all of them and just cannot bring myself to say goodbye. In and attempt to drag this out as long as possible, I packed up all my physical copies of the FK series and sent them to my mother. She called me last week to let me know that she's already hooked and will definitely be paying this series forward when she's finished. She's probably going to beat me to the end as she's not as sentimental as me.
Land of the living was the first book I read of them and I was spellbound from then on. Still love it and consider it one of the best thrillers I ever read
Ah! I've been waiting for this video ever since you first mentioned you were going to do it! excited to start diving into the Nicci French world at some point soon. thanks Jen xx
I can listen to you talk all day! You have such a way about you to make anyone feel like a friend simply by just being!! You’re so intelligent and your thoughts are always interesting to hear
I just completed “Losing You” as my first Nicci French standalone & enjoyed it immensely! I had to check my past book diaries to see if I’d read any others, not realizing if I had stumbled on them before, &, sure enough, there was “Blue Monday” read some years ago. When you were describing the plot, it all came back to me immediately. Now, on to the rest of the series! Thank you, Jen, for helping to keep us informed & motivated! 📚👓
I think I'm going to have to rewatch this so that I can note down the ones that most appealed to me. As you said, 23 books is a lot and I was losing track as I was listening to you and thinking "ooh, that sounds good....maybe not that one so much, but wait this one..." Jen, I'm wondering if you read "Something Missing" by Matthew Dicks. It is and it is not a crime novel. It starts out a bit whimsical, but then get quite tense at the end. I really love it, and something you mentioned in this video brought it to mind (I forget which Nicci French book made me think of it). I just put a hold on the only Nicci French audiobooks available through my library and I'm looking forward to reading some of the print copies after I make a dent in the pile of books I am currently working on.
I'm listening to What to Do When Someone Dies right now. Your description of the Frieda Klein series reminds me of Marcia Muller's Sharon McCone series. McCone is a detective, not a therapist, but she is surrounded by the family-she-chose (and their families) so there is a lot of connection from one story to the next.
I’m so excited for this! So far I’ve only read the Frieda Klein series. I haven’t read anything else because the choice is a bit overwhelming, so this video is perfect!
I've just finished the favour, I think I've read them all except the freida kline series. I disagree about killing me softly that was the first one I read about 24 years ago and what got me hooked. I thought I remembered reading one that was not a mystery, maybe that was one that was written by one or other of them. Great video 😃 📚
Wonderful video, and thank you so much for your reviews. I love your enthusiasm for the Nicci French books. I've only read the Frieda Klein series and _House of Corrections_ so far, but will definitely read more of their books. What I love most about the Frieda Klein books is that the characters feel just so real, like they could be your neighbours next door or some friends of yours. And after reading all eight books, it sort of feels like you're indeed saying goodbye to good friends.
The Red Room is the only one I haven’t read. It’s on my nightstand..I am home sick. Diving in!! 😂😂😂 I think I’m going to have to reread all of these again, you reminded me of how much I’ve enjoyed them!! I don’t think I can pick a favorite but I’m definitely partial to the Klein series!! Love your channel! 💕
Hi Jen am working my way through the Fried K series ( i review every book i read on goodreads so takes a while). I, too, really like them but not madly madly so. Tinkrr Tailor is my favourite book of all time. I used to read Fortunes of War (Olivia Manning) avidly every year but so many people were v disparaging about her as a person. Really like Graham Hurley's Faraday and Winter series particularly as it progresses. And Mick Herron' s Slow Horses series! Though difficult to recommend to customers because not everyone wants their spies mixed with humour. Great roundup of NFrench, Jen!
Love your enthusiasm for this author especially the series. Funny you should talk about childhood reading I was just thinking that the way you spoke reminded me about how I felt about certain different series of books when I was a child.
I actually read a lot of their books when they first came out but stopped after about 6. I have listened to the Frieda Klein books because of you and they have been a great comfort (? 🙂) during Melbourne’s never ending lockdowns. I am now going to listen to all the stand alones. Thank you I have loved them on audio.
I read the entire Frida Klein series because of you and I am currently reading The Memory Game so I would say that this video is just perfection for me 😍❤️
I'm curious as to what you thought of The Memory Game: I found it to be very well written, but also perhaps a bit dated conceptually in that psychiatry/psychology doesn't seem to be as split now between the "recovered memories are not credible" and "all recovered memories are valid and must be believed" camps. Suppressed memories are indeed a thing which can be highly traumatic to recall and address, but it is also understood that memory itself is not always an exactly reliable source of clear and accurate information. I wonder what your perspective is on how these issues are addressed and/or resolved in the novel? Of course, no obligation to answer, but please and thank you if you do 🙂
Ok the Frieda Klein cast list is so much fun, although difficult for me as all I have consumed entertainment wise in the last 2 years is Drag Race and UA-cam… Here are some of my thoughts… Frieda Klein - Thandiye Newton Rueben - I mean yes… he is Dominic West! Yvette Long - Beannie Feldstien Karlsson - I got Martin Sheen vibes Chloe - Millicent Simmonds Sandy - Idris Elba Dean Reeve - Paul Bettany Hal Bradshaw - Christoph Waltz
Jen, I finally went out and got myself Blue Monday and finished reading it last night - quite breathlessly, I might add, so immersed I was in that world. Then I came back and found this video! I read it because of your recommendation, so thank you so much - I loved Blue Monday with my whole heart. I have already placed an order for the rest of the FK books with my bookstore, something I don't often do with series, and waiting with bated breath. I was curious - if you've read Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad series and/or Kate Atkinson's Jackson Brodie series, did you think there were any similarities between them and the FK series? Not specifics per se, but something about how the characters are approached and the almost quiet yet effective buildup of the plot, with its various strands and many characters, reminded me of French and Atkinson in different ways. Completely agree with Dominic West as Reuben, although I was picturing a hazy but wild Michael Sheen as I read. Frieda in my head is a brunette, and although I agree that Gillian Anderson would be lovely, Frieda's quiet command and confidence kind of reminded me of Julianna Margulies' Alicia Florrick in the Good Wife. Can't wait for an adaptation anyway! Thank you once again for this video and all your recs, Jen. Have a great day!
I recently picked up House of Correction after hearing how much you enjoy Nicci French - I absolutely loved it, definitely going to read more of their books!!
I was hoping you would love Losing You. I have spread the word about this book to all my friends. You cannot put it down. Big thanks for reviewing all of them. ❤️❤️
Re. the Frieda Klein series ... I warmed to the characters very slowly, but now that I'm done, I really miss them. I love that you've picked actors for the series, but I have to think on it a while to see whom I would pick for those characters. Really appreciated the reviews on their standalone books - very helpful. I read some and listened to some, and I agree that Chalmers did a beautiful job of narration! Thank you!
Hi Jen, I just wanted to say thank you for this great overview of the Nicci French books. I often find it difficult to find and settle into a book as I am a bit of a fussy reader. I recently read some reviews about ‘Killing Me Softly’ and gave it a go. I liked it, so then I read ‘Secret Smile.’ As you say, the endings can sometimes be a little bit of a let-down but the thing that keeps you reading is the writing style which I find with these books is really enjoyable. I think I have also become addicted and searched online for some more Nicci French and came across your review. Interesting to see that where I have started are not the books on top of your recommended list. Anyhow, I am so pleased to have found an author (or should that be authors?) whose books I can get into and your guide has really helped! All the best, Jim
I haven’t read any Nicci French books yet but I took notes from this video. Trying to decide where to start. Very excited that you made this video thank you. Great cast some of these actors (the ones I recognise) are extremely talented Gillian Anderson and Dominic West and few others 🤩
I'm definitely planning to read the Frieda Klein series. I've been to the Nicci French shelf in the library a few times, but Blue Monday was always borrowed by someone else 😄
I would really advocate for you being cast in the series. It would only be fair that you appeared in every chapter. :) Great cast, by the way, I totally agree with the selection. Thanks so much for this vid. I enjoyed it enormously!
I read House of Correction because of you. Really hooked with that one, I finished it within few hours! Will definitely read the other books based on this video. Thank you for the recommendation :)
You completely sold me on the Frieda K books, I’m just waiting for the last book from the library. I also had the same actor as Josef in my head too whilst reading. Kit from The Red Room definitely seems like a blue print for Frieda. I will now read some of the other Nicci French books you’ve recommended Jen, thank you 😊
I have read all the Nicci French books too my favorite is also the Frieda series. I really felt a sense of lost when I read the last one. Loved your review
i‘ve been saving this video to watch ever since it was posted. just knowing it was waiting for me made me happy. finally i got to sit down with a cup of coffee and dive in. bliss. ☕️ listening to the frieda klein books (because of your recommendation) this spring bolted me out of an enormous reading slump. i‘d always stupidly thought that listening to a book was somehow „not proper reading“, but frieda and the excellent narration of beth chamers made me abandon that incredibly ableist stance. audiobooks have now become a fixture in my everyday reading and i am so happy about that. i only wish more of nicci french‘s books were available on audio in austria (i.e. „blue monday“ is not available in austria on audio.). some of the older titles aren‘t even available as books here and „thanks“ to stupid bre//it ordering from the uk is no longer an option. but enough kvetching. where can i sign the petition to make your dream cast (and now mine) happen? you are spot on, i think! gilian anderson is a given, as is kim bodnia. dominic west seems way too young to play reuben. but - he‘s dominic west and he could play the cat and i‘d be happy to watch, so… totally on board with richard armitage (because it‘s richard armitage. he could also play the cat and i‘d watch). david thewlis - brilliant! most inspired pick: ken branagh as hal bradshaw. oh my - how fabulous would that be!! i would so love to loathe him. the last 18+ months have been, well, you know. 📉 but - i‘ve started watching book tube, found this channel, through it frieda klein, discovered audiobooks, started reading again (used to be a voracious reader, but mental health issues dulled my joy and need for books for a very long time. at the same time my eye sight deteriorated and reading anything but fairly large print became harder and harder.), and i learned to make fresh pasta. „thanks jen“ is surely inadequate, but it‘ll have to do. lots of love from tiny-town austria! looking forward to your new book (i‘ve pre-ordered) and any and all of your videos. - monica 🐾📚📚
Hi Jen! Thank you so much for this video! This summer, I went to the charity shop just after watching one of your videos. I saw the first Frieda Klein book and remember how much joy Nicci French books gave you. So then, a few weeks later, I had read seven of them. I'm saving the Day of the Dead because I cannot quite say goodbye to the not-knowing. However, I have been reading other books of theirs and have been enjoying it so much. Thank you for the introduction to this genre! It's so lovely to completely disappear in a book and I love that these have strong female characters that also make it crawl less under my skin as a young woman. I just started with Camilla Läckberg, I'm curious if you'd like that too because I think you would (thusfar). Anyhow, thanks for this video and your recommendations!!!!
Thank you so much for this! I have been hunting around for a Nicci French ranking. My faves so far are What to Do when Someone Dies - really moving and fun - and Secret Smile - chilling!
I love your enthusiasm for these books. I haven’t tried one yet, but I definitely will be doing so. Love your pendant! It looks beautiful! Oh, and Gillian Anderson is a goddess and I will watch anything she does!
You are the reason I picked the Frieda Klein books, and I thank you soooo much! It's the first series I've ever read, and the writing was so visual, I too think it should be made into a tv show. As for you choice of actress to play Frieda...no🙂I need to think of someone else. Thanks for this fun video, it does feel like a Nicci French fan club, to be here!
I immediately ordered Catch Me When I Fall when you mentioned it had a character who lives with bipolar disorder! I hate how it’s often portrayed in media (one of the biggest reasons I rejected my diagnosis for years) so I’m glad to hear they don’t use it as a scapegoat or for cheap writing!
I finally read Blue Monday earlier this year and I completely agree with your casting choices! I'll definitely be seeing Gillian Anderson in my head as I read the rest of them 😆
Imma get em and read em but my TBR from you is already Mt.Everest high...😭😭😭😅😅💙💙💙 I'm still gonna try, they sound more than awesome and I wanna not miss on them for sure! 💙👍💙👍💙
Thursday's Gone and Saturday Requiem are also two of my faves (the other one is Blue Monday), but Waiting for Wednesday was my least favorite this first round. I think I will reread them for sure, so I'm excited to see if that changes! Thank you so much for this video and for introducing Nicci French in my life! xx
I absolutely loved this video and I love Nicci French! Great discussion. I may have to reread The Red Room as I read it years ago, long before Frieda, and I didn’t like it at all, it was my least favourite. I’d be very interested to see if, in light of how much I love Frieda Klein, I would enjoy a reread and whether I would find it similar. I’ve only got 3-4 left to read I think, although I’m very hazy on some of the earlier books. I really enjoy The Memory Game, and Land of the Living. They are such amazing writers. I may have to go and read one now! 🙂📚
Finally watching this as reading the Nicci French books that I haven't read. I know everyone is different, art is subjective after all but I hated Losing You! I thought yes Nina was frantic trying to find her daughter but she was SOOOO rude and was like I'm a mum and I'd be frantic too but would not be so rude, I do however agree I wanted to know where Charlie was and all the twists and turns in it were good. I'm definitely going to read the Frida Klein series next! Great video as always though! ❤️❤️❤️
That’s funny, I hear from some readers that they don’t like Frieda for the same reason, but I suppose it depends on whether or not you prefer to like a main character in order to really enjoy a book. I don’t actually dislike Frieda but I know she’s not a perfect person and that doesn’t in any way hamper my enjoyment, in fact I think it heightens it. I think it’s interesting how we will approach this kind of thing from different angles. I hope you like Frieda ☺️ x
I wouldn't have picked these up if it wasn't for you! I found Blue Monday in the library and have it sitting by my bed as I know how much you adore frieda klein 😊 This was a great and really helpful video. I have one of Nicci's books (her alone) called the winter house, and I didn't actually realise who she was when I bought it. Yet to read it! X
I loved this! Devoured the Freida Klein books on your recommendation so thank you 🙏🏻 Just started Catch me as I fall and have to confess I’m not invested in the main character yet but from what you said in your summary maybe that makes sense. Mulling over your dream cast suggestions but brilliant choices for Joseph and Hal! No one else accepted! * just re-read and realise it reads two ways 😂 Meant to say no-one else can play those particular characters!
I am on ,"Tuesday s Gone" so that is 700 pages since Saturday absolutely brilliant ! Not sure about all your cast ;) but will have a think and get back.
I haven't gotten to Nicci French yet but now I'm greatly intrigued and also I just noticed that my audiobook provider has most of their books so some listening binge might happening soon 😁
Hi Jen, new subscriber here!!! I am excited to check out your play lists…. You are so thorough in your reviews!!! Thank you so much for this review …. I am new to this author(s) …. Love the ones I’ve read so far and can’t wait to read the series!!!
This was an interesting video, I bought Blue Monday in high school which was like 10 years ago and I haven't picked up anything by them since then, I'm now thinking about continuing the Frieda Klein series because as far as I can remember I loved Blue Monday, and might as well pick up few of their standalones because the sound so intriguing.
I've been *so* intrigued ever since you started mentioning these books, and I finally ordered a copy of "Blue Monday." The books seem hard to find in the US (at least at indie bookstores), but I think I've managed to find a copy. Super excited to dive in! :)
Oooo great video. I've been reading Nicci French since the early days - the Memory Game and the Safe House - and I so look forward to each one because I know it's going to be a reliable page turner. so comforting to be in safe hands like that. And I've read and reread most of them many times, to the point where the cracks start to show. Too many in one go and you will start thinking "not another woman who the police/authorities refuse to believe and so has to save herself" - but they do that because it works, and the characters are distinct and memorable - Jane, Alice, Kit, Abigail, Astrid, Miranda, Nadia, Holly, even Frida etc, in some ways they're all the same woman, they share a lot of characteristics and yet they do all have individual and separate personalities in my memory. Unpopular opinion - I kind of hate Frida. Don't get me wrong, I still devoured each novel as it came out, but Frida herself annoys me intensely :)
Had this bookmarked when you posted this when you did and now going back to this because I finally managed to get the entire Frida Klein series from my library! Hurray! I wonder if you would ever do Dorothy Komsoon's books? Ive always loved her books though I've read two so far. She has one of the most memorable characters in her stories! Would love to hear your thoughts!
Awesome video and I will be diving into their books this month!! Have you heard of another husband and wife duo: Ambrose Parry? It looks like they have a trilogy out right now that is set in 19th century Edinburg and are historical crime novels. I’ve heard about it not a long time ago and didn’t hear much about those books but found it interesting there is another husband/wife duo! ☺️
Well I didn't think I'd be interested in crime books (as i dont really like crime tv series') However this has convinced me to try one I dont know which one yet because as youve said there is a lot! Thankyou!
I really love Nicci French books, They are definitely an autobuy author for me. I have read the Frieda Klein series till saturday so far and read a few of their standalone novels. I think Until it's over is one of my faves standalones, I did not really like the red room.
Nicci French is also very popular in the Netherlands. Sometimes their books are first published here with a Dutch title , even before publishing in GB. So I have read their latest book " Wie niet horen wil" ( The Unheard) this summer. And although I am a great fan I was a bit disappointed. It took me a long time to get into the story. And I also had difficulties of believing the plot.
I read the safe house as my first book as I picked up for free and really loved it really want to be able to find some more by them especially the freida Klein series
I didn’t enjoy Blue Monday because I couldn’t get over Frieda breaking her oath of client confidentiality and telling everything to the carpenter (even tho’ he fell through the roof). The narrator was fabulous, just as you said. I will read Tuesday’s Gone because the storytelling was definitely well done. I’m not sure how I feel about Frieda. I’m not usually a fan of reserved, private main characters. I mean, if the main character is hidden from even the reader, what’s the point, y’know? As the reader, I want to know her thoughts, feelings, and motivations because I need to care about the character if I’m going to follow them on their adventures.
Can someone explain to me the ending of Catch Me If I Fall where Meg sees two faces in the window after the firework accident? It creeps me out. Whose faces were those?
Hey Jen, just a thought while listening to this, do you think you could talk a bit about what it’s like working with an illustrator from an author’s perspective? I’m learning to become an illustrator and I’m interested to know from an author’s perspective what are typical questions, concerns, and expectations you have, or that the publisher has, but also what is a typical process of working with an illustrator from the start of the process to finish. Sorry this is probably a big question to ask and maybe your audience isn’t interested but just a thought. I value your opinion on lots of things haha and would love to hear what it’s been like for you working with illustrators... Thanks as always for your channel :)
OK...JEN...I JUST BOUGHT THE RED ROOM BY NICCI FRENCH(ofc..lol)...delivery by 28Sep,21 but now I desperately wanna order and read The Series after watching the #dreamcast I'm so saaad 😒...plz BookGods I should read them ASAP and also I need the adaptation!!😇❤👍👍
Would you recommend reading books in order you have them. I also fell in love with their books. Only read two so far but as you my goal is to read through all.
Do I like thrillers/ crime books or have any interest in reading them? No. Will I watch this 40 minute video of Jen talking about only this? Yes, Yes I will!
Hey Jen, gehts auch etwas schneller?! Die 40 Minuten deines Rede-Durchfalls habe ich mir natürlich nicht angehört. Ich hab so ziemlich vieles von Nicci French gelesen in den letzten 17 Jahren. Ich mochte die Autoren weil sich ihre Bücher flüssig lesen lassen. Jedoch, die Frieda Klein Serie mochte ich nicht und hab sie abgebrochen. - Frieda war mir unsympathisch, die ersten 5 Bücher von der Handlung her verdammt langweilig. So ähnlich geht's mir mit "Lying room" - "was sie nicht wusste". Ich finde es äußerst langweilig! Darüber hinaus muss ich sagen, dass ich bisher immer ab den ersten 20 Seiten wusste wer der Mörder war ; alles sehr vorhersehbar. Was ich bei Nicci French Bücher nicht mag: die Ausdrucksweise ist wiederholt immer die gleiche, ("vor ihrem geistigen Auge" - "so langsam wie unter Wasser" - "meine schöne Stadt" - etc...). Clubs, Partys ohne Ende, und ncht zu vergessen, das ewige Tee trinken! Wenn ein Buch aus 400+ Seiten besteht, geht es locker 600mal ums Tee trinken... (die Hauptdarstellerin bei Lying Room-was sie nicht wusste, bei ihrer schwierigsten Zeit hat sie auch die Probleme mit mehrere Liter Tee weggesteckt obwohl seit mehreren Tagen nicht geschlafen..) 🙈 Aha! Das Kind wird womöglich des Mordverdachts schuldig gesprochen aber :"trinken wir erstmal einen Tee...". Agatha Christie ist wohl die beste Krimi Autorin Englands obwohl schon fast 50 Jahre tot. (wobei das Teekränzchen nie fehlen durfte... 🙈) Der Amerikaner Edgar Allan Poe war viel besser! Und : die Amerikanische Autorin Gillian Flynn ist meilenweit besser!!!!!!!!!!!!!
While I thoroughly enjoyed "Losing You," "Blue Monday" made me pretty uncomfortable. Josef was a cringeworthy character. His being a Ukrainian immigrant is the punchline. As someone with roots in Ukraine, I didn't appreciate that. The depictions of therapy were also pretty awful. Frieda is supposed to be somewhat morally ambiguous in that sense, but I found it hard to root for her when all I wanted to do was take away her license to practice.
I would agree that a lot of the characters feel two dimensional in the first book (Chloe’s manipulative behaviour, too), but over the course of eight books everyone is explored in detail. Agree it’s hard to root for Frieda sometimes… but that’s kind of why I love her, ha.
It’s also interesting because I’m sure there must be a difference between the written books and the audiobooks, especially when it comes to tone etc. I haven’t actually read the Frieda books in physical form yet, only in audio, which I think makes the characters feel more alive, too x
Great video. I LOVED Blue Monday but I lost steam after reading Tues, Wed, Thursday and Friday. After watching this video I went onto Libby and took out the next one.. the next day I listened to Sunday on Audible and then finished the last one today. Thank you for inspiring me to finish this series! I really enjoyed the last three books ❤️
Anyone who fights for libraries is a hero.
Hey Jen! Commenting in response to what you said near the end of the video about the influence you've had on your viewers with Nicci French. You did inspire me to read Losing You and though I flew through it I didn't love it - but you speak so passionately about their range that I plan to pick up others. However I'd like to tell you that I'm a librarian and having Nicci French up my sleeve as a recommendation for crime lovers has been AMAZING. I'm in Australia and they don't seem to be very well-known here, so we always have stuff on the shelf (very important when you're giving recommendations), and their London-flavoured stories always seems to please my readers. It's lovely to be able to confidently recommend a relatively niche author that I trust will have SOMETHING that appeals to everyone. So thank you for making my life easier and the lives of crime readers in Melbourne infinitely richer! xx
Another author your crime readers may enjoy is Lisa Jewell. Her novels are engaging and have a nice flavour of England.
Running to the library right now!! These have moved to the top of our TBR!
OMG!! I was saying Gillian Anderson as you said it! I love the rest of your casting ideas, especially Joseph and Bradshaw!! Perfection!
This video is so comprehensive, Jen, I absolutely loved it. I really need to try a Nicci French book, and now I have some ideas about where to start! Thank you 😍 x
I started this video with my notebook & pen in hand 😅📒🖊️ Thank you for making this for us !!! I have been super excited for it ♥️
I literally laughed out loud when you said you'd cast Kenneth Branagh as Hal Bradshaw. That's exactly who I've been picturing as I've read the series - it couldn't be anyone else!
This video brought me so much joy. The Frieda Klein books shaped my lockdown experience, going for walks by myself around London listening to the audiobooks. I've just saved all of the Nicci French stand alones that Scribd have and am so excited to try some of your other recommendations. (The Red Room was my first stand alone Nicci French and I loved it).
Nicci French is very popular in the Netherlands. More than 6 million books have been sold since their first book. Sometimes the Dutch translation is even earlier to read han the original titel in GB.
So I have read this summer " Wie niet horen wil" the Dutch titel of The Unheard. And for the first time I was a bit disappointed. It took me a long time to get into the story. It was a bit to slow and I could not feel the tension I was used to in their other books.
Thank you for this video. I have been holding off reading the final Frieda Klein novel because -- feelings. I have read/listened to all of them and just cannot bring myself to say goodbye. In and attempt to drag this out as long as possible, I packed up all my physical copies of the FK series and sent them to my mother. She called me last week to let me know that she's already hooked and will definitely be paying this series forward when she's finished. She's probably going to beat me to the end as she's not as sentimental as me.
Land of the living was the first book I read of them and I was spellbound from then on. Still love it and consider it one of the best thrillers I ever read
Ah! I've been waiting for this video ever since you first mentioned you were going to do it! excited to start diving into the Nicci French world at some point soon. thanks Jen xx
I can listen to you talk all day! You have such a way about you to make anyone feel like a friend simply by just being!! You’re so intelligent and your thoughts are always interesting to hear
I've been waiting for this video ever since you talked about doing it. Thanks a lot for your effort 😍❤️
I just completed “Losing You” as my first Nicci French standalone & enjoyed it immensely! I had to check my past book diaries to see if I’d read any others, not realizing if I had stumbled on them before, &, sure enough, there was “Blue Monday” read some years ago. When you were describing the plot, it all came back to me immediately. Now, on to the rest of the series! Thank you, Jen, for helping to keep us informed & motivated! 📚👓
I think I'm going to have to rewatch this so that I can note down the ones that most appealed to me. As you said, 23 books is a lot and I was losing track as I was listening to you and thinking "ooh, that sounds good....maybe not that one so much, but wait this one..." Jen, I'm wondering if you read "Something Missing" by Matthew Dicks. It is and it is not a crime novel. It starts out a bit whimsical, but then get quite tense at the end. I really love it, and something you mentioned in this video brought it to mind (I forget which Nicci French book made me think of it).
I just put a hold on the only Nicci French audiobooks available through my library and I'm looking forward to reading some of the print copies after I make a dent in the pile of books I am currently working on.
I'm listening to What to Do When Someone Dies right now. Your description of the Frieda Klein series reminds me of Marcia Muller's Sharon McCone series. McCone is a detective, not a therapist, but she is surrounded by the family-she-chose (and their families) so there is a lot of connection from one story to the next.
I’m so excited for this! So far I’ve only read the Frieda Klein series. I haven’t read anything else because the choice is a bit overwhelming, so this video is perfect!
Definitely lots to choose from! Hope this helps x
I've just finished the favour, I think I've read them all except the freida kline series.
I disagree about killing me softly that was the first one I read about 24 years ago and what got me hooked.
I thought I remembered reading one that was not a mystery, maybe that was one that was written by one or other of them.
Great video 😃 📚
Lovely video, will definitely be picking up some of their books upon your recommendation!!!
Wonderful video, and thank you so much for your reviews. I love your enthusiasm for the Nicci French books. I've only read the Frieda Klein series and _House of Corrections_ so far, but will definitely read more of their books. What I love most about the Frieda Klein books is that the characters feel just so real, like they could be your neighbours next door or some friends of yours. And after reading all eight books, it sort of feels like you're indeed saying goodbye to good friends.
The Red Room is the only one I haven’t read. It’s on my nightstand..I am home sick. Diving in!! 😂😂😂
I think I’m going to have to reread all of these again, you reminded me of how much I’ve enjoyed them!!
I don’t think I can pick a favorite but I’m definitely partial to the Klein series!! Love your channel! 💕
Hi Jen am working my way through the Fried K series ( i review every book i read on goodreads so takes a while). I, too, really like them but not madly madly so. Tinkrr Tailor is my favourite book of all time. I used to read Fortunes of War (Olivia Manning) avidly every year but so many people were v disparaging about her as a person. Really like Graham Hurley's Faraday and Winter series particularly as it progresses. And Mick Herron' s Slow Horses series! Though difficult to recommend to customers because not everyone wants their spies mixed with humour. Great roundup of NFrench, Jen!
The dream cast is spot on! What a dream to have a series like that 😭
It's what we deserve 😭
Love your enthusiasm for this author especially the series. Funny you should talk about childhood reading I was just thinking that the way you spoke reminded me about how I felt about certain different series of books when I was a child.
I actually read a lot of their books when they first came out but stopped after about 6. I have listened to the Frieda Klein books because of you and they have been a great comfort (? 🙂) during Melbourne’s never ending lockdowns. I am now going to listen to all the stand alones. Thank you I have loved them on audio.
I read the entire Frida Klein series because of you and I am currently reading The Memory Game so I would say that this video is just perfection for me 😍❤️
I'm curious as to what you thought of The Memory Game: I found it to be very well written, but also perhaps a bit dated conceptually in that psychiatry/psychology doesn't seem to be as split now between the "recovered memories are not credible" and "all recovered memories are valid and must be believed" camps. Suppressed memories are indeed a thing which can be highly traumatic to recall and address, but it is also understood that memory itself is not always an exactly reliable source of clear and accurate information. I wonder what your perspective is on how these issues are addressed and/or resolved in the novel?
Of course, no obligation to answer, but please and thank you if you do 🙂
Ok the Frieda Klein cast list is so much fun, although difficult for me as all I have consumed entertainment wise in the last 2 years is Drag Race and UA-cam… Here are some of my thoughts…
Frieda Klein - Thandiye Newton
Rueben - I mean yes… he is Dominic West!
Yvette Long - Beannie Feldstien
Karlsson - I got Martin Sheen vibes
Chloe - Millicent Simmonds
Sandy - Idris Elba
Dean Reeve - Paul Bettany
Hal Bradshaw - Christoph Waltz
Upvote just for the use of "intertextuality." I don't think I've heard that word since uni, it brought me so many memories 😊
Jen, I finally went out and got myself Blue Monday and finished reading it last night - quite breathlessly, I might add, so immersed I was in that world. Then I came back and found this video! I read it because of your recommendation, so thank you so much - I loved Blue Monday with my whole heart. I have already placed an order for the rest of the FK books with my bookstore, something I don't often do with series, and waiting with bated breath.
I was curious - if you've read Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad series and/or Kate Atkinson's Jackson Brodie series, did you think there were any similarities between them and the FK series? Not specifics per se, but something about how the characters are approached and the almost quiet yet effective buildup of the plot, with its various strands and many characters, reminded me of French and Atkinson in different ways.
Completely agree with Dominic West as Reuben, although I was picturing a hazy but wild Michael Sheen as I read. Frieda in my head is a brunette, and although I agree that Gillian Anderson would be lovely, Frieda's quiet command and confidence kind of reminded me of Julianna Margulies' Alicia Florrick in the Good Wife. Can't wait for an adaptation anyway!
Thank you once again for this video and all your recs, Jen. Have a great day!
I recently picked up House of Correction after hearing how much you enjoy Nicci French - I absolutely loved it, definitely going to read more of their books!!
Was very excited for this video. I got obsessed with Frieda Klein last year and am now working my way through the others. Thanks for making it.
I was hoping you would love Losing You. I have spread the word about this book to all my friends. You cannot put it down. Big thanks for reviewing all of them. ❤️❤️
Been waiting for this video for the longest time.
Re. the Frieda Klein series ... I warmed to the characters very slowly, but now that I'm done, I really miss them. I love that you've picked actors for the series, but I have to think on it a while to see whom I would pick for those characters. Really appreciated the reviews on their standalone books - very helpful. I read some and listened to some, and I agree that Chalmers did a beautiful job of narration! Thank you!
Hi Jen, I just wanted to say thank you for this great overview of the Nicci French books.
I often find it difficult to find and settle into a book as I am a bit of a fussy reader. I recently read some reviews about ‘Killing Me Softly’ and gave it a go. I liked it, so then I read ‘Secret Smile.’ As you say, the endings can sometimes be a little bit of a let-down but the thing that keeps you reading is the writing style which I find with these books is really enjoyable. I think I have also become addicted and searched online for some more Nicci French and came across your review. Interesting to see that where I have started are not the books on top of your recommended list. Anyhow, I am so pleased to have found an author (or should that be authors?) whose books I can get into and your guide has really helped! All the best, Jim
Great choices for your dream Freida cast! I love Joseph so much. I'm saving the final book because I can't accept that I've nearly finished!
I haven’t read any Nicci French books yet but I took notes from this video. Trying to decide where to start. Very excited that you made this video thank you. Great cast some of these actors (the ones I recognise) are extremely talented Gillian Anderson and Dominic West and few others 🤩
I'm definitely planning to read the Frieda Klein series. I've been to the Nicci French shelf in the library a few times, but Blue Monday was always borrowed by someone else 😄
I would really advocate for you being cast in the series. It would only be fair that you appeared in every chapter. :) Great cast, by the way, I totally agree with the selection. Thanks so much for this vid. I enjoyed it enormously!
I read House of Correction because of you. Really hooked with that one, I finished it within few hours! Will definitely read the other books based on this video. Thank you for the recommendation :)
You completely sold me on the Frieda K books, I’m just waiting for the last book from the library. I also had the same actor as Josef in my head too whilst reading. Kit from The Red Room definitely seems like a blue print for Frieda. I will now read some of the other Nicci French books you’ve recommended Jen, thank you 😊
Oooooooooo I’m so very excited for this video!!!
I have read all the Nicci French books too my favorite is also the Frieda series. I really felt a sense of lost when I read the last one. Loved your review
i‘ve been saving this video to watch ever since it was posted. just knowing it was waiting for me made me happy.
finally i got to sit down with a cup of coffee and dive in. bliss. ☕️
listening to the frieda klein books (because of your recommendation) this spring bolted me out of an enormous reading slump. i‘d always stupidly thought that listening to a book was somehow „not proper reading“, but frieda and the excellent narration of beth chamers made me abandon that incredibly ableist stance. audiobooks have now become a fixture in my everyday reading and i am so happy about that. i only wish more of nicci french‘s books were available on audio in austria (i.e. „blue monday“ is not available in austria on audio.). some of the older titles aren‘t even available as books here and „thanks“ to stupid bre//it ordering from the uk is no longer an option.
but enough kvetching.
where can i sign the petition to make your dream cast (and now mine) happen? you are spot on, i think! gilian anderson is a given, as is kim bodnia. dominic west seems way too young to play reuben. but - he‘s dominic west and he could play the cat and i‘d be happy to watch, so… totally on board with richard armitage (because it‘s richard armitage. he could also play the cat and i‘d watch). david thewlis - brilliant!
most inspired pick: ken branagh as hal bradshaw. oh my - how fabulous would that be!! i would so love to loathe him.
the last 18+ months have been, well, you know. 📉
but - i‘ve started watching book tube, found this channel, through it frieda klein, discovered audiobooks, started reading again (used to be a voracious reader, but mental health issues dulled my joy and need for books for a very long time. at the same time my eye sight deteriorated and reading anything but fairly large print became harder and harder.), and i learned to make fresh pasta.
„thanks jen“ is surely inadequate, but it‘ll have to do.
lots of love from tiny-town austria! looking forward to your new book (i‘ve pre-ordered) and any and all of your videos. - monica 🐾📚📚
Hi Jen! Thank you so much for this video! This summer, I went to the charity shop just after watching one of your videos. I saw the first Frieda Klein book and remember how much joy Nicci French books gave you. So then, a few weeks later, I had read seven of them. I'm saving the Day of the Dead because I cannot quite say goodbye to the not-knowing. However, I have been reading other books of theirs and have been enjoying it so much. Thank you for the introduction to this genre! It's so lovely to completely disappear in a book and I love that these have strong female characters that also make it crawl less under my skin as a young woman. I just started with Camilla Läckberg, I'm curious if you'd like that too because I think you would (thusfar). Anyhow, thanks for this video and your recommendations!!!!
Thank you so much for this! I have been hunting around for a Nicci French ranking. My faves so far are What to Do when Someone Dies - really moving and fun - and Secret Smile - chilling!
Loved this overview. It's making me want to pick up those Nicci French books again!
I always smile when watching. Thanks for shari g.
I love your enthusiasm for these books. I haven’t tried one yet, but I definitely will be doing so. Love your pendant! It looks beautiful!
Oh, and Gillian Anderson is a goddess and I will watch anything she does!
You are the reason I picked the Frieda Klein books, and I thank you soooo much! It's the first series I've ever read, and the writing was so visual, I too think it should be made into a tv show. As for you choice of actress to play Frieda...no🙂I need to think of someone else. Thanks for this fun video, it does feel like a Nicci French fan club, to be here!
I really enjoyed this video, thank you for making it! 🙂
I immediately ordered Catch Me When I Fall when you mentioned it had a character who lives with bipolar disorder! I hate how it’s often portrayed in media (one of the biggest reasons I rejected my diagnosis for years) so I’m glad to hear they don’t use it as a scapegoat or for cheap writing!
I finally read Blue Monday earlier this year and I completely agree with your casting choices! I'll definitely be seeing Gillian Anderson in my head as I read the rest of them 😆
OMG OMG I HAVE BEEN SO EXCITED FOR THIS VIDEO ! We
Imma get em and read em but my TBR from you is already Mt.Everest high...😭😭😭😅😅💙💙💙
I'm still gonna try, they sound more than awesome and I wanna not miss on them for sure! 💙👍💙👍💙
Thursday's Gone and Saturday Requiem are also two of my faves (the other one is Blue Monday), but Waiting for Wednesday was my least favorite this first round. I think I will reread them for sure, so I'm excited to see if that changes! Thank you so much for this video and for introducing Nicci French in my life! xx
I absolutely loved this video and I love Nicci French! Great discussion. I may have to reread The Red Room as I read it years ago, long before Frieda, and I didn’t like it at all, it was my least favourite. I’d be very interested to see if, in light of how much I love Frieda Klein, I would enjoy a reread and whether I would find it similar. I’ve only got 3-4 left to read I think, although I’m very hazy on some of the earlier books. I really enjoy The Memory Game, and Land of the Living. They are such amazing writers. I may have to go and read one now! 🙂📚
Finally watching this as reading the Nicci French books that I haven't read. I know everyone is different, art is subjective after all but I hated Losing You! I thought yes Nina was frantic trying to find her daughter but she was SOOOO rude and was like I'm a mum and I'd be frantic too but would not be so rude, I do however agree I wanted to know where Charlie was and all the twists and turns in it were good. I'm definitely going to read the Frida Klein series next! Great video as always though! ❤️❤️❤️
That’s funny, I hear from some readers that they don’t like Frieda for the same reason, but I suppose it depends on whether or not you prefer to like a main character in order to really enjoy a book. I don’t actually dislike Frieda but I know she’s not a perfect person and that doesn’t in any way hamper my enjoyment, in fact I think it heightens it. I think it’s interesting how we will approach this kind of thing from different angles. I hope you like Frieda ☺️ x
I wouldn't have picked these up if it wasn't for you! I found Blue Monday in the library and have it sitting by my bed as I know how much you adore frieda klein 😊
This was a great and really helpful video.
I have one of Nicci's books (her alone) called the winter house, and I didn't actually realise who she was when I bought it. Yet to read it! X
I loved this! Devoured the Freida Klein books on your recommendation so thank you 🙏🏻 Just started Catch me as I fall and have to confess I’m not invested in the main character yet but from what you said in your summary maybe that makes sense. Mulling over your dream cast suggestions but brilliant choices for Joseph and Hal! No one else accepted! * just re-read and realise it reads two ways 😂 Meant to say no-one else can play those particular characters!
I am on ,"Tuesday s Gone" so that is 700 pages since Saturday absolutely brilliant ! Not sure about all your cast ;) but will have a think and get back.
Great video. One of best I've watched for ages.
I’m sold! Been looking for some good crime books, watched this then went straight to the library 📚
Absolutely loved this video. I read Beneath The Skin many years ago and really enjoyed it. Going definitely to read more!
I haven't gotten to Nicci French yet but now I'm greatly intrigued and also I just noticed that my audiobook provider has most of their books so some listening binge might happening soon 😁
Hi Jen, new subscriber here!!! I am excited to check out your play lists…. You are so thorough in your reviews!!! Thank you so much for this review …. I am new to this author(s) …. Love the ones I’ve read so far and can’t wait to read the series!!!
Thanks for being here ☺️
This was an interesting video, I bought Blue Monday in high school which was like 10 years ago and I haven't picked up anything by them since then, I'm now thinking about continuing the Frieda Klein series because as far as I can remember I loved Blue Monday, and might as well pick up few of their standalones because the sound so intriguing.
The cast is perfection!!
I've been *so* intrigued ever since you started mentioning these books, and I finally ordered a copy of "Blue Monday." The books seem hard to find in the US (at least at indie bookstores), but I think I've managed to find a copy. Super excited to dive in! :)
Yey! Happy reading xx
OMGGGG I've wanted this video for so long, thank you so much!!!!!!
I'm a thriller addict yet haven't tried Nicci French yet. I am really excited to dive into them though!
Oooo great video. I've been reading Nicci French since the early days - the Memory Game and the Safe House - and I so look forward to each one because I know it's going to be a reliable page turner. so comforting to be in safe hands like that. And I've read and reread most of them many times, to the point where the cracks start to show. Too many in one go and you will start thinking "not another woman who the police/authorities refuse to believe and so has to save herself" - but they do that because it works, and the characters are distinct and memorable - Jane, Alice, Kit, Abigail, Astrid, Miranda, Nadia, Holly, even Frida etc, in some ways they're all the same woman, they share a lot of characteristics and yet they do all have individual and separate personalities in my memory. Unpopular opinion - I kind of hate Frida. Don't get me wrong, I still devoured each novel as it came out, but Frida herself annoys me intensely :)
Had this bookmarked when you posted this when you did and now going back to this because I finally managed to get the entire Frida Klein series from my library! Hurray! I wonder if you would ever do Dorothy Komsoon's books? Ive always loved her books though I've read two so far. She has one of the most memorable characters in her stories! Would love to hear your thoughts!
Oh, I loved this! I'm not much of a crime reader but you've totally converted me. Starting with Blue Monday on audio!
THANKYOU. Im hopefully going to get started soon
Awesome video and I will be diving into their books this month!! Have you heard of another husband and wife duo: Ambrose Parry? It looks like they have a trilogy out right now that is set in 19th century Edinburg and are historical crime novels. I’ve heard about it not a long time ago and didn’t hear much about those books but found it interesting there is another husband/wife duo! ☺️
Love this vid! My fave Nicci French book so far is House of Correction. I think I'll try the Frieda Klein series too :)
Just about to read Blue Monday on your recommendation, its my first Nicci French and really looking forward to it , shame I have to work tomorrow 😊😆
been reading for years.....love
Well I didn't think I'd be interested in crime books (as i dont really like crime tv series') However this has convinced me to try one I dont know which one yet because as youve said there is a lot! Thankyou!
I really love Nicci French books, They are definitely an autobuy author for me. I have read the Frieda Klein series till saturday so far and read a few of their standalone novels. I think Until it's over is one of my faves standalones, I did not really like the red room.
Nicci French is also very popular in the Netherlands. Sometimes their books are first published here with a Dutch title , even before publishing in GB.
So I have read their latest book " Wie niet horen wil" ( The Unheard) this summer. And although I am a great fan I was a bit disappointed. It took me a long time to get into the story. And I also had difficulties of believing the plot.
I read the safe house as my first book as I picked up for free and really loved it really want to be able to find some more by them especially the freida Klein series
Yes Freida as Gillian Anderson is perfect!
I didn’t enjoy Blue Monday because I couldn’t get over Frieda breaking her oath of client confidentiality and telling everything to the carpenter (even tho’ he fell through the roof). The narrator was fabulous, just as you said. I will read Tuesday’s Gone because the storytelling was definitely well done.
I’m not sure how I feel about Frieda. I’m not usually a fan of reserved, private main characters. I mean, if the main character is hidden from even the reader, what’s the point, y’know? As the reader, I want to know her thoughts, feelings, and motivations because I need to care about the character if I’m going to follow them on their adventures.
Nicely done!
Nicki French is very good.Hope ur new book sell well.Take care love fall the best also.
Can someone explain to me the ending of Catch Me If I Fall where Meg sees two faces in the window after the firework accident? It creeps me out. Whose faces were those?
I always pictured Phoebe Waller-Bridge from fleabag as Frieda Klein
Yes! Bradshaw IS muggle Lockhart.
I think I would cast Emilia Fox as Frieda 🙂
Hey Jen, just a thought while listening to this, do you think you could talk a bit about what it’s like working with an illustrator from an author’s perspective? I’m learning to become an illustrator and I’m interested to know from an author’s perspective what are typical questions, concerns, and expectations you have, or that the publisher has, but also what is a typical process of working with an illustrator from the start of the process to finish. Sorry this is probably a big question to ask and maybe your audience isn’t interested but just a thought. I value your opinion on lots of things haha and would love to hear what it’s been like for you working with illustrators... Thanks as always for your channel :)
If you go to my main UA-cam page and scroll down to the publishing playlist you can find videos about this x
@@jenvcampbell thank you for letting me know! :)
OK...JEN...I JUST BOUGHT THE RED ROOM BY NICCI FRENCH(ofc..lol)...delivery by 28Sep,21 but now I desperately wanna order and read The Series after watching the #dreamcast I'm so saaad 😒...plz BookGods I should read them ASAP and also I need the adaptation!!😇❤👍👍
Would you recommend reading books in order you have them. I also fell in love with their books. Only read two so far but as you my goal is to read through all.
You have to read the Frieda Klein books in order, but I wouldn't recommend reading the others in any specific order. x
Dominic West! Yes!
Do I like thrillers/ crime books or have any interest in reading them? No.
Will I watch this 40 minute video of Jen talking about only this? Yes, Yes I will!
Hey Jen, gehts auch etwas schneller?! Die 40 Minuten deines Rede-Durchfalls habe ich mir natürlich nicht angehört.
Ich hab so ziemlich vieles von Nicci French gelesen in den letzten 17 Jahren. Ich mochte die Autoren weil sich ihre Bücher flüssig lesen lassen. Jedoch, die Frieda Klein Serie mochte ich nicht und hab sie abgebrochen. - Frieda war mir unsympathisch, die ersten 5 Bücher von der Handlung her verdammt langweilig. So ähnlich geht's mir mit "Lying room" - "was sie nicht wusste". Ich finde es äußerst langweilig! Darüber hinaus muss ich sagen, dass ich bisher immer ab den ersten 20 Seiten wusste wer der Mörder war ; alles sehr vorhersehbar. Was ich bei Nicci French Bücher nicht mag: die Ausdrucksweise ist wiederholt immer die gleiche, ("vor ihrem geistigen Auge" - "so langsam wie unter Wasser" - "meine schöne Stadt" - etc...). Clubs, Partys ohne Ende, und ncht zu vergessen, das ewige Tee trinken! Wenn ein Buch aus 400+ Seiten besteht, geht es locker 600mal ums Tee trinken... (die Hauptdarstellerin bei Lying Room-was sie nicht wusste, bei ihrer schwierigsten Zeit hat sie auch die Probleme mit mehrere Liter Tee weggesteckt obwohl seit mehreren Tagen nicht geschlafen..) 🙈 Aha! Das Kind wird womöglich des Mordverdachts schuldig gesprochen aber :"trinken wir erstmal einen Tee...".
Agatha Christie ist wohl die beste Krimi Autorin Englands obwohl schon fast 50 Jahre tot. (wobei das Teekränzchen nie fehlen durfte... 🙈)
Der Amerikaner
Edgar Allan Poe war viel besser! Und : die Amerikanische Autorin Gillian Flynn ist meilenweit besser!!!!!!!!!!!!!
**opens audible**
While I thoroughly enjoyed "Losing You," "Blue Monday" made me pretty uncomfortable. Josef was a cringeworthy character. His being a Ukrainian immigrant is the punchline. As someone with roots in Ukraine, I didn't appreciate that.
The depictions of therapy were also pretty awful. Frieda is supposed to be somewhat morally ambiguous in that sense, but I found it hard to root for her when all I wanted to do was take away her license to practice.
I would agree that a lot of the characters feel two dimensional in the first book (Chloe’s manipulative behaviour, too), but over the course of eight books everyone is explored in detail. Agree it’s hard to root for Frieda sometimes… but that’s kind of why I love her, ha.
@@jenvcampbell In that case, I'll pick up the second book. It might just be a slow burn for me :)
It’s also interesting because I’m sure there must be a difference between the written books and the audiobooks, especially when it comes to tone etc. I haven’t actually read the Frieda books in physical form yet, only in audio, which I think makes the characters feel more alive, too x
Great video. I LOVED Blue Monday but I lost steam after reading Tues, Wed, Thursday and Friday. After watching this video I went onto Libby and took out the next one.. the next day I listened to Sunday on Audible and then finished the last one today. Thank you for inspiring me to finish this series! I really enjoyed the last three books ❤️