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The Witch's Cradle

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The Witch's Cradle

By: Gillian White
Narrated by: Matthew Waterson
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“How the people love a sinner, especially when she is a woman. Witch! Witch!”

The Dark End of the Street is a television program that pries into the business of Barry and Cheryl Higgins and their three small children, uncovering every nasty aspect of their lives on welfare in front of a fascinated and disgusted audience. The couple didn’t get rich off the wildly successful reality show, though, so why would anyone want to kidnap the kids? When the two older children are found, there is little doubt that Cheryl planned their disappearance to win the public’s affection and boost the show’s ratings. As the media and the legal system condemn Cheryl, one question remains: Where is baby Cara?

Gillian White adeptly demonstrates how the public’s need to know and to judge - and how people can profit from those impulses - is a modern kind of witch hunt.

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What a fantastic listen. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a great story, beautifully presented by the narrater, and very entertaining.

Superb Book, Really Enjoyable

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I actually said “thank god for that”when this ended. It was far too drawn out and became boring. Loved the first couple hours but then it went on and on and on.

Never ending…

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Not really what I was expecting but not bad. A bit unlikely and drawn out places hence the not bad rather than brilliant.

pretty good all in

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I think this demonstrates how some media can misuse and interpret a story to the detriment of others . It was a unique story though and narrated well

Sadly realistic

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so well written, great narrator, couldn't stop listening. you won't very disappointed at all .

brilliant

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Atmospheric and poignant with plenty of history all wrapped up in a great story. I'm still thinking about it long after finishing it.

Thought-provoking

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Felt a bit long winded and repetitive by about half way through but worth persevering, not as predictable as you'd think, keeps you wondering and there's a few surprises. Interesting insight into the topic of reality shows. A good listen all in

Just gets better

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I really enjoyed this. It really gets you thinking about the effects of how reality shows affect people’s actions and thoughts. Well written and read. One of those stories that linger in your memory long after reading!

A story of modern life

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Utterly brilliant, lots of unexpected twists and turns. Quite a heart wrenching story, I did not see the finale coming at all!

Completely not what I expected!

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This book was excellent, it was a really good story, kept me thoroughly engaged throughout

Brilliant, loved it

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