The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Audiobook Review
Sally Thorne skillfully produces a funny romance in The Hating Game, including office enemies Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman. Katie Schorr tells the audiobook wonderfully, clearly portraying the competitive associates and their hidden romantic tension within a high-pressure business environment.
We’re introduced to enthusiastic executive assistant Lucy, dreaming of promotion beyond the glass ceiling. Throughout the hall sits smouldering “golden young boy” Joshua, who with his good appearance and pedigree rapidly climbed up the ranks, besting Lucy at every turn. Schorr perfectly inhabits Lucy with humour, sarcasm and drive to be successful despite insecurities masked by barbs for her bane.
Though constantly bickering in conferences, Thorne enlivens the competition with undeniable passion simmering beneath their pointed glares. Their one-upmanship evolves humorously from sales discussions to assembly accidents. Yet gradually, their strong competitiveness paves the way to affection as Lucy and Joshua discover shared mankind beneath surface area functions and doubts.
Schorr expertly distinguishes Lucy and Joshua’s voices and feelings throughout their journey from opponents to fans. Rotating restricted points of view immerses listeners in the contradiction and complexity emerging within both characters. Schorr catches every laugh, swoon and aww-worthy moment with reliability and comical timing that brings Thorne’s gleaming prose alive.
Helped by Schorr’s standout narrative and comedic abilities, listeners are dealt an uplifting story highlighting mankind’s capability for enthusiasm, approval and even workplace reform behind any facade. The outcome shows a heartfelt romance for the ages reminding us that community, equality and love eventually conquer all.
