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Not even Diana Bishop could save this one.

Revisado: 04-17-15

What would have made Guilt Edged better?

There was always a promise that something might happen; it never did. You expect a mystery to tantalize you with snippets of suspense or likely characters who might be culpable. Not so here. The actual crime is only alluded to during the course of this clunker and with so many characters who add not a bit of spice to the "plot"this book becomes tedious and after a time I ceased to care what the crime was or who dunnit. I think one would prefer to read the yellow pages instead.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Something not by this author.

Which scene was your favorite?

None, actually.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Diana Bishop is a superb reader.

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A Must Read

Revisado: 11-11-13

What made the experience of listening to The Family the most enjoyable?

David Lasken has written a saga of a family's hard work, enduring love, heartbreak and fate. This true story encompasses life's experiences that are relevant to every individual. The reader feels as though he has made the journey along with this family and one embraces each member and feels immersed in his or her story.

What did you like best about this story?

The tone and the even-handedness of the author in telling the story.

What about Geoffrey Cantor’s performance did you like?

Was able to sweep you up and engage the listener as if this was really his story.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The epilogue was immensely moving.

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Deadly dull

Revisado: 02-25-13

What disappointed you about Murder at the Nineteenth?

Bland characters, plodding action, repetitiveness and reader's frequently audible swallowing.

What could J. M. Gregson have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

More character development. Attempts to make the reader connect with individuals.

Would you be willing to try another one of Nicholas Bell’s performances?

No

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Very few.

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A Knockout Puzzle.

Revisado: 01-16-13

What made the experience of listening to Painting the Darkness the most enjoyable?

Though longer than it needs to be, this thriller keeps the reader on tender hooks. The author weaves a psychological tale with so many ins and outs that the reader will be constantly mesmerized. One vacillates every few minutes between certainty and uncertainty over what the truth really is in this engaging mystery. Michael Kitchen's mellifluous voice is the icing on the cake.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved the psychology of the choices of several characters .

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Not a thing.

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Touble in Topsham

Revisado: 05-24-11

This might have been a wonderful read with all the traditional English murder trimmings. Instead, it was deadly dull with protagonists who were supposed to be charming, witty eccentric spinsters. But their characters were contrived and they were much too pleased with themselves. I found it very hard to generate any interest in them. The "action' goes at a snail's pace and the plot is weak. I wouldn't recommend it.

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