This book has three parts and at the end of part one, I was tempted to quit. If it weren’t a review book, I probably would have. I have several books that could be listening to. Each part follows a different woman, and I was not feeling Orna. Then with how that part ends it was not very motivating to stay with it. I took a break from the book after that. I eventually came back.

The book is told in first person in the first part, close third person in second and third is told technically told in second person, but it’s basically a distanced third person.

This book is set in Israel and by an Israeli writer. Translated into English from Hebrew by Jessica Cohen. I didn't know that when I requested it. Doesn't really get into the politics of it and you can't help where you're born and what your country does. It's up to you if you want to read it.

Overall, I give this book 3/5 stars for Bad Coffee. It does get interesting in the third part, but I don't know if the third part is fully worth the first part. I do get why others like this book; it might just not have been for me.

What first drew me to this audiobook was the cover art, which is mysterious and beautiful. I found the beginning of the audiobook a little slow, but by halfway through I was engrossed. It was a great thriller with an amazing twist and ending. I loved the narrator, but the only thing I would’ve preferred is different narrators for each woman’s story.

"Three" by D. A. Mishani is an unusually presented thriller which examines vulnerability and manipulation via three different women, all of whom become involved with one man (Gil) through chance encounters. Gil is something of an enigma. The women, whilst different and distinct, are seemingly drawn to him like moths to a flame despite him not being a very likeable character. I enjoyed the setting in Tel Aviv and found the ending to be very satisfying. The book has been translated well by Jessica Cohen and the audiobook was competently narrated by Lucy Paterson.

This book was just ok. I had some issues trying to get the audiobook to play but when it did it was good. The plot was fairly predictable.

4 .5 🌟/5 🌟

Three’ was originally published in Israel, 2018 and was translated from the Hebrew by Jessica Cohen.

Three” by D. A. Mishani is the story of three women and their interactions with a man named Gill. The novel has three parts Each part is designated to one of these women.
You will not be able to determine the link between all three women until the end. This psychological thriller is a slow burner and at the same time you not lose interest at all. I was not able to put it down even though I was going through reader's block though. Plot and Characters are very well defined. Even the narration was good. The narrator made the characters flesh and blood. Those who likes Psycological thriller, mystery, and true crime should definitely read this one.

I requested this audio book on whim from NetGalley as I was intrigued by the premise and I’m so glad I got to read this book. It follows three women – each of them initially seem unconnected but we soon find out that they have all have an encounter with the same man. Orna is a newly divorced single mother looking for a relationship, Emilia from Lativia who is looking to belong and to be more grounded and settled in her life, and Ella a mother of three who is returning to University now her three children are a bit older. The man is Gil and he’s not entirely honest when he tells us his story! The novel is told in three parts and each one twists what we thought we knew, it’s so brilliantly done. Three is brilliantly translated from the Israeli by Jessica Cohen. It’s such a compelling story, one I was gripped by from the very first few pages and I was spellbound by it. I didn’t expect it be what it was and I loved that it surprised me. The narration by Lucy Pearson was also excellent, I felt she really made the women’s voices distinct from each other and found the perfect tone for this book. This is the first novel I’ve read by this author and I definitely want to read more. I highly recommend this one!

Brilliant thriller. I was absolutely gripped. One of the best thrillers I have heard/read in a long time. Great for European markets.

I was drawn to this by the striking cover, which led me to expect something unusual and interesting. However, for me, the book felt quite ordinary. It wasn't pacy enough to be a thriller and the characterisation and prose style were not distinctive enough to lift what is quite a familiar premise.

DNF - but that was mainly because of ongoing issues with the Netgalley app.

The narration of the audiobook was good.

D. A. Mishani's audiobook Three was a surprise. It consists of 3 parts, describing three women each hiding a secret relationship. I have to admit, I considered quitting after Part 1. Part 1 was dark and hopeless, and it left me feeling empty and upset. Part 2 was much of the same, but by then I knew what to expect, lessening the blow. Part 3 was surprisingly satisfying.

The book is set in Tel Aviv and, I believe, translated into English. Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

When I first started listening to Three I thought it was quite good, but I found myself loosing interest part way through part one, which was about Orna a unhappy single mum Who meets Gill, I don’t want to give anything away but I couldn’t get my head around the fact that Orna kept going back to Gill who is just a creep, part 2 was about Emilia a tragic Latvian girl who quite frankly deserves better and part 3 was Ella a married with children mature university student, all of them have a relationship of sorts with Gill who isn’t all, he seems, The novel was originally written in Hebrew and translated so maybe this is why I felt it was missing something, All in all its a good book but I wouldn’t necessarily use the strap line as a twisted thriller.

I really enjoyed this. A translated novel is a real treat as I find they defy the usual plot lines, srptructure and tricks of the trade we get used to in British and American novels. So this book is set in Israel by an istareli author and then translated. It feels like a translation and that is a good thing! It’s less conventional, and the twists and turns less predictable.

This novel takes the form of 3 parts; each a separate story of a woman who meets the same man... Gil.... who is not what he seems. A huge effort goes into the women’s backstories, their lives, their families and with Tel Aviv as the backdrop is really rich in detail.

The audio version is done really well and bar one of the characters voices towards the end I really liked the narrator. She is pacey and as such the audio version is really compelling. Other narrators could learn from this lady!!

A good, unusual listen and I genuinely had no idea how this would turn out till right at the end.

This story works well, as an audiobook, the writing style is very descriptive and detailed. Told from the viewpoints of three women all with secrets and less than perfect lives it develops into an addictive thriller and you empathise with the victims.

The reader gets to know the three women intimately, but little is known about the antagonist, only what he chooses to share. The conclusion of the first part is shocking. The second part begins and appears to have little connection to what precedes it. When the common link emerges, the reader knows what will happen next, but not how or when increasing the intensity and suspensefulness.

The narrator voices the characters well, although some of the accents are confusing. The setting in Israel gives the story its uniqueness, and the translation captures the story's essence. The plot twists are well-written, and there is a satisfying end to the story.

The vulnerability of the victims and the underlying menace of the seemingly ordinary antagonist make this a chilling and compulsive audiobook.

I received a copy of this book from Hachette Audio UK via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Now this is the definition of a taut psychological thriller - brilliant and gripping.
I don’t want to give too much away so will just say that this is about three women, one man, and a web of deceit, lies and death, against the vibrant background of Tel Aviv.
Whilst that may sound like many stories, this is far from a generic thriller - the story is told from the perspective of the victims rather than the perpetrator and feels completely original. It felt far more realistic and tense than standard thrillers, and there was a wonderful darkness to the story from the get go.
This is the first audiobook which I finished in a matter of days rather than weeks because I was so completely engrossed, and whilst I had an inkling about the ending early on, this didn’t spoil my enjoyment at all and I was very satisfied when I finished. Loved this!

Cleverly constructed with an interesting way of story telling. I wouldn’t say it was much of a psychological thriller but rather a character led crime thriller. I did enjoy it but found some sections a bit too detailed so I was glad it was an audio book as I think it’s easier to just drift over any dull bits when you’re only listening.

This book is set in Tel Aviv and was originally written in a foreign language. The story has been translated well I was just confused with a couple of names. Such as Erin which in English is a girls name but in the book was a boy. The narrator did a great job in drawing you into the story and as such 'Three' is a great piece of literary fiction.
The book centres around three women. Orna a mum of one who is recently divorced. Emilia an immigrant who is accused of a crime. And Ella, a mum of three who is writing a book.
One thing they all have in common is Gil. What is the connection? who is lying? I rushed through this audiobook as couldn't wait to find out the connections.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in return for an honest review.

Three by D.A Mishani left me quite a speechless reader, not only is the subtle delicious darkness of the storyline exquisitely written, but it has been translated from Hebrew by Jessica Cohen brilliantly - so much so that you're in love with the writing while also getting the goosebumps and spine-shiver from the unfolding narratives. Three is an intoxicating novel that revolves around three women; Orna, Emilia and Ella, each one catches the eye of Gil, each for varying reasons and each having their own underlying deceit that lurks just below the surface. This book is very much what one would call a slow burner, but it's utterly encaptivating as we are drawn into the lives of the women, the storyline isn't told through alternating chapters but rather in sections - three stand alone, shocking sections. I loved how D.A Mishani executed the formatting, as well as the dialogue for each character by writing in the all seeing second person. This allowed me as the reader to see the world through the individual persona, creating a connection with each through on a mental and emotional level. Each of the women has a home life, a foundation and a belonging in the world that makes it all the more shocking when the disturbing events begin to unwind.

Gil, the male character at the centre of this complex and daring new psychological thriller begins as an enigma, but as we come to know him further we find him to be charming and manipulative in more ways than one. Many people jump into a thriller expecting the most deviant of characters with twists that will explode their mind, but some of the best reads are those that light the fire within you and keeps you turning the pages as you hold your breath - Three is one of them, after the first section I knew that I wouldn't be able to put this book down until I finished and I ended up devouring it in a day. This is truly a special and unique take on a killing psychological thriller, one that will stay with you even after you turn the last page.

On the blurb this book is described as a dark psychological thriller with a killer twist. But in my opinion, that's not really what this book was. It's about three women all meeting the same men, who keep secrets form them. But the women don't tell him everything as well. I did really enjoy this book, and even though this had some thrilling parts, I wouldn't group it with other psychological thrillers. This was really well written and translated, it read easily and I wanted to keep reading. The characters are interesting and it touches on some important topic. I listened to the audiobook via netgalley, and the narrator did an amazing job. Perfectly paced and her narration fit the story very well. Reccomend this one.

I got access through net galley to this audiobook. The narrator was good. The story was amazing. I don’t want to say too much as I don’t want to spoil the journey of the book but the ending did nor disappoint. This is a book in translation of how three women meet the same man.

An abandoned woman searching for love, a deeply religious immigrant caretaker, a disillusioned researcher trapped in her marriage. Three women whose lives seem as far apart as possible, united by a common secret. When Orna meets Gil on an online dating site, their lacklustre affair seems like nothing more than a way to stave off the pain of her recent divorce. But soon it becomes clear that Gil may not be exactly who he claims to be and Orna’s own lies may be weaving an unexpected trap for her. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the gritty Holon neighbourhood in Tel Aviv, this enigmatic and intelligent novel is, in fact, an intricate puzzle.

Mishani’s first standalone book explores Israel’s forgotten margins, unearthing complicated layers, conflicts, and prejudices. At turns shocking, deceptive, and subversive, Three is a slow-burning psychological thriller from one of Israel’s most beloved writers. Although described as a psychological thriller, I feel the most fitting terminology for this story is women's fiction or an emotional drama as it does not adhere to the usual rules that apply when writing a thriller or crime fiction so please bear this in mind when deciding whether to purchase. Overall, a compelling and intense read from beginning to denouement. Many thanks to riverrun for an ARC.