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Reissue of a book - NOT a new title

Revisado: 04-12-25

Jodi Taylor is a magnificent writer, and Lucy Price-Lewis is a great narrator. I heartily recommend this title to FIRST-TIME readers. Sadly, it is a re-issue, not a new book. And Audible does not refund purchases, only credits. And there is no warning that this is not an original title. I now have duplicates of several Taylor books because I automatically bought or selected anything from the author. No more - I have to make sure it is not a prior book being re-released. Poor marketing choice by Jodi Taylor.

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Poor Research and Bad Characterization

Revisado: 01-31-25

I had high hopes for this novel, only to be put off by 'time-setting' details that were wrong (The story takes place in 1953, years before some of the items mentioned to set the period even existed), then by unbelievable reactions. A cop taking time to shoo off passing cars and wonder about drugs and murder when he has a woman slumped over a steering wheel? The badly written exchange between police officers both in the car and later in higher-up offices was enough to make me finally give up. Hack writer with a decent narrator, writing off the top of her head instead of checking anything out. It's a shame, as the premise is good. But that is pretty much all this title has to offer.

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Good Story with Occasional Flaws

Revisado: 01-11-25

A great premise and good narration is messed up a few times when the hero becomes a flaming queen. Stereotypically gay in certain spots, it is disappointing to see Jake become a caricature.

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The Usual Great Listen

Revisado: 01-06-25

Though it only lasted a few hours, this new tale of St. Mary's was a welcome return to adventures with Max, Malcom, and others. I listened to it in the car, and then finished up sitting at my desk, unable to turn it off until the end. Zara Ran IS Max, though she also gets the other characters across as well. The St, Mary's stories are always a joy to listen to, and though this was not actually a Christmas story this year, it was my Xmas gift to myself. Fun story, great characters, and a fine performance. Though I recommend starting from the beginning of the series, rather than jumping into St. Mary's with this story.

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Bad Story, Decent Narrator

Revisado: 09-05-24

I suffered through the first four chapters hoping this book would improve, but finally gave up. Painfully slow, with a fair narrator. Never found out what the 'friend' was, and don't care.

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Great Story but Many Technical Issues

Revisado: 07-12-24

The story and performance are excellent, but the audiobook has a lot of sloppy editing with duplicated words and sentences throughout.

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GLEEP! (That's dragon for 'Great Read.)

Revisado: 03-30-23

This was a fun story with a really amazing narrator. It could have bene a full cast recording instead of one person. Noah LeVine mimicked Danny DeVito and Sean Connery so well you'd swear they were in on the audiobook. I'd read the book a long time ago, but had forgotten enough that this was almost a new experience. Asprin wrote wonderful stories, and Levine brings this one to life with great skill.

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Good start, but starts to drag

Revisado: 12-26-22

I enjoyed the beginning of this novel - the premise was original, and pacing was good through the first half. I liked the narrator very much. He managed to convey characters of different age, sex, and species well, and was pleasant to listen to. However, the second half of the book lost momentum. Our delivery person starts asking silly questions (even noting they are silly) that slow things down and serve no real purpose. This leads to a resolution that feels contrived. I did finish the book but am uncertain if I will want to risk the next in the series.

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Too Much Reliance on the St. Mary's Series

Revisado: 12-15-22

This book is great fun to listen to, but I was sorry to see so much of Taylor's other big series in this one. Character development and exposure of the three main characters of this series suffered a lot as Taylor spent a major portion of the book with Maxwell instead of Team Weird, (If you follow this series, then you know who I am talking about.) Zara Ramm does her usual impeccable job creating the different characters, and other than what I feel is too much use of Max, the story is full of the usual twists and turns that make her works fun. The confused focus on characters forced my only 4-star rating of any book in either series. Still a great listen!

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It Would Be Worth Covid to Get This Job!

Revisado: 12-15-22

A pizza Delivery Guy gets a job protecting Godzillas? The premise sounded dubious, but the Scalzi/Wheaten combination had always worked before. And it delivered in every aspect. Scalzi manages to provide humor, drama, and tension in a realistic manner despite the very odd circumstances. And Wil Wheaton provides perfect narration, presenting the individual characters as believable people. A great listen, highly recommended!

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