Synopsis from GR:
Controversial satellite radio talk show host, Jordan Briggs, has clawed her way to the top of the broadcast world. She doesn’t hold back, doesn’t spare feelings, and has no trouble sharing what's on her mind. Her rigorous pursuit of success has come at a price, though. Her marriage is in ruins, she hasn’t spoken to her mother in years, and she's distanced herself from all those close to her. If not for her young daughter, Charlotte, her personal life would be in complete shambles.
When a subdued man calls into the show and asks to play a game, she sees it as nothing more than a way to kick-start the morning, breathe life into the beginnings of drive-time for her listeners. Against her producer's advice, she agrees, and unwittingly opens a door to the past.
Live on the air with an audience of millions, what starts out as a game quickly turns deadly—events long thought buried resurface and Jordan Briggs is forced to reconcile with one simple fact—All decisions have consequences.
This book has many good points: the story in itself it's original and quite interesting; there are various plot twist to keep the reader on his toes and there's a really disturbing bad guy.
What I didn't like: Jordan
She's a difficult, opinionated and verbose woman.
While the not so likeable female main character it's part of the storyline, I felt that all her monologues at the beginning didn't really offer that much of an insight. I was a bit bored to be honest.
Her mini-me, in the first chapters, wasn't much better: she's a 11 years old with the attitude of a grown up cynical woman.
That said, when Bernie's scheme really started to unfold, things became quite interesting pretty fast!
That's why I'm happy to have read A Caller's Game even if we started on the wrong foot.
At last, I'd like to thank the author for the chance to read his book through NetGalley and I hope he appreciates my honest review
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