Patricia R.

The narration is horrible

Revisado: 10-03-23

The narrator was difrected to use a lot of gravel in his voice but he cant always carry it off. He has a really nice baritone voice to begin with but unfortunately he wasnt always allowed to use it. A little gravel goes a long way. This book has way too much.

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Why cant they leave Richard Ferrone alone?

Revisado: 04-24-22

If you have listened to other Prey series books, you will know that Ferrone doesn't need any directing to enhance his performance. His rich baritone voice is perfect just like it is. For reference listen to Certain, Easy or Mortal Prey. I had to return this book because the scratchy, gravelly effect he had to adopt was just a bit too much. I returned Ocean and Golden Prey for the same reason. Too bad, I hate missing out on Lucas novels.

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Gamache has a sore throat unfortunately.

Revisado: 12-06-20

It sounds like Gamache has laryngitis making it unpleasant when his part is read. The past narrative performances were perfect why change now?

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Narrator is unsteady

Revisado: 10-15-19

The narrator starts out great but varies his style thru out the book. At times his voice is very breathy and scratchy. Other times his voice is solid and well enunciated. Not the 'voices' of characters but during the descriptions. It is really annoying. The story itself can be a little tedious. How many visions of Sandy do you need?

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Beaton and Malcolm at their best !!

Revisado: 06-03-17

What did you love best about Death of a Ghost?

Great Hamish novel with new characters and a fresh story line. Mr. Malcolm is, as always, one of the best narrators in the business.

Have you listened to any of Graeme Malcolm’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have never heard a bad performance from Mr. Malcolm. He and George Guidall should give lessons to other narrators.

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Narration is very disapointing.

Revisado: 04-27-16

Would you try another book from John Sandford and/or Richard Ferrone?

I have all the Davenport books and was really anticipating this one. I have been listening for about two hours even though the book has been running for over three. I would have never fallen asleeo while reading Certain Prey or Invisible Prey

What could John Sandford have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

I miss Del, Shrake and all the others. Maybe they will show up later.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Richard Ferrone?

I wouldn't cast anyone other than Richard Ferrone, I would just make sure he was completely recovered from his strep throat before he began reading the book. Just kidding. Mr. Ferrone is under the direction of someone (possibly someone who is hearing impaired) just like an actor is in a movie. The director needs to understand that Ferrone's deepest gravelly voice is best used for characters more than reading the non-speaking parts. Gathering Prey was much the same way. Maybe the director from Certain Prey will return, that's my favorite performance.

Any additional comments?

I hope they get a different for the next Davenport novel.

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Good story, narration a little off...

Revisado: 02-24-16

What did you love best about Gathering Prey?

The unusual storyline.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Yes. Richard Ferrone is the only narrator for the Prey series.This time however the gravel in his voice was a little much. He sounds like he has a sore throat and needs to clear it. A little more breathy than usual too.

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Predictible and a little boring

Revisado: 01-01-16

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Less predictable plot twists and situations. It seemed to me that Mr. Hurley was on auto-pilot when he wrote this one.

Would you ever listen to anything by Graham Hurley again?

Possibly. I think his novels are much better when he hoses an audience and writes for them, such as mystery readers or social issue readers or alternative life-style readers but not all. I know characters need dimension but too much dimension just leaves them flat.

What does Jonathan Keeble bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Jonathan Keeble is always fabulous. One of my most favorite Jonathan Keeble performances is: A Cure For All Diseases by Reginald Hill.,

What character would you cut from The Order of Things?

Where to start...

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Not the best Kate I have read

Revisado: 11-09-15

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Behind the Scenes at the Museum is one of my favorite books. Life After Life I didn't get past the fourth chapter. A God in Ruins is somewhere in the middle. It is okay but some of the characters are a little flat. Personally, I just want Brodie back, The narrator is great.

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Story-time for the kiddies!!

Revisado: 11-07-15

Would you try another book from M. C. Beaton and/or Alison Larkin?

I felt like I had walked in on a story time for the kiddies. This narrator should stick to The Three Bears or Cinderella. Sickly sweet with the fake lisp. Where is Penelope?

What was most disappointing about M. C. Beaton’s story?

Saccharin narration.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Alison Larkin?

Penelope Keith or Susan Jameson(Behind the Scenes at the Museum)

What character would you cut from Dishing the Dirt?

The narrator.

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