Unsaid: A Novel


Fiction - Audiobook
368 Pages
Reviewed on 11/02/2011
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Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite

This is a review of the audiobook "Unsaid" by Neil Abramson, read by Angela Brazil. Like most veterinarians, Helena had euthanized animals to ease their suffering. When she felt an animal still had a quality of life and a future, she brought it home with her. Helena was a woman of great compassion. At only 37 years of age her life ended.

Helena found it difficult to move on. She wasn’t sure why but she could not allow herself to completely leave this realm.

David, Helena’s husband, is devastated at his loss. He continues to live in the house he shared with his beloved wife and all of her many animals. However, he was just going through the motions. He finds reason to go on when he takes on Cindy’s case.

This story is narrated by Helena, after her death. She watches as her husband struggles to come to terms with living without her. She thinks back on how they met and ponders the memories of their life together.

Before starting this book, grab a cup of hot tea and a box of tissues. More than once I found myself so caught up in the emotions expressed in this book that tears were running down my cheeks. I found the author’s method of telling this story unique and brilliant. The characters have been superbly drawn. There is an important message in this book with respect to animal rights.

I enjoyed this book. The voice of Angela Brazil is perfect. She gave Helena substance. There are a few scenes that may be too violent for animal lovers. I expect this book to hit the best seller list.