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Ep.16 In the Dark I See You by Malika Narayanan
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Buckle up for our most brutally honest episode yet as we tackle "In the Dark I See You" by Malika Narayanan—a thriller that had us cranking our audiobook speed to maximum just to reach the finish line.
What starts as a seemingly intriguing premise—a blind woman named Audrey discovers her neighbor Sarah's dead body—quickly devolves into a labyrinth of confusing timelines, meaningless cliffhangers, and plot threads that lead absolutely nowhere. We break down why this particular thriller left us both with matching low star ratings and wondering where the actual thrills were hiding.
The story jumps between "Audrey's perspective" and "Sarah's perspective" across multiple timelines spanning from "present day" to various points in the past. We navigate through neighborhood break-ins, an elaborate embezzlement subplot, mysterious surveillance operations, and supposed romantic entanglements—all while trying to piece together what any of it has to do with the central murder mystery.
Between Audrey's peculiar dirt-eating habit, an inexplicable listening device installed in Sarah's closet, and detectives who seem more interested in proving Audrey guilty than solving the crime, we're left increasingly baffled as the story unfolds. When the major twist finally arrives—that Audrey and Sarah are actually the same person—it's less of an "aha!" moment and more of an exasperated "really?"
Despite our disappointment, we find moments of humor in our shared confusion and even offer our fantasy casting suggestions should anyone dare to adapt this story for the screen. Join us as we demonstrate that even passionate book lovers sometimes encounter reads that just aren't their cup of tea—and that's perfectly okay.
Editing done by Connor Luther @clfilms.co
Music by @thundercatlouis
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Chapters
1. Introduction to "In the Dark I See You" (00:00:00)
2. Initial Thoughts and Star Ratings (00:04:33)
3. Plot Setup: Audrey Finds a Body (00:10:13)
4. Sarah's Background and Timeline Confusion (00:18:02)
5. Neighborhood Dynamics and Break-ins (00:22:50)
6. Audrey's Secret Surveillance (00:30:23)
7. The Embezzlement Subplot (00:38:11)
8. Identity Questions and Detective Suspicions (00:44:07)
9. Major Plot Twist Revealed (00:54:33)
10. Final Thoughts and Fan Casting (01:03:24)
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