Joel A Henner

Intricate Character Studies

Revisado: 06-15-24

This book is a deep dive into the personality of a dead woman. It is s follow on to In The Woods. French writes with poetic intensity. The narrator is excellent.

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MCS Strikes out!

Revisado: 06-10-24

Having devoured the 1st 6 books in this series, i was very disappointed in this book. The story is a convoluted mish-mash of narratives, and the dialog is amateurish and clumsy. Top it off with a narrator who lacked the presence and capability of the previous narrators, and i was glad that this book ran only 7 hours. The sooner done, the better! I’ll move on to book 8, hopefully for a return to the high quality writing and narration of books 1-6. If not, it may be time to move on….

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MCS doesn’t disappoint

Revisado: 06-03-24

MCS doesn’t disappoint with this 4th installment. Excellent storytelling and character development. The narration is very good. I am moving on to next book in the series.

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Excellent Listening

Revisado: 05-19-24

I have just finished my 2nd listen-through of this entire series of books and novellas, and I will certainly make my way through a third in the future. If you found your way - as I did - to this title from the apple tv adaptation of same, you will find your experience significantly elevated compared to the tv series. The listening experience is like doing a complicated jigsaw puzzle while inhaling nitrous oxide. Herron has deconstructed the collected works of Le Carre and Fleming and by dint of intricate plotting, intuitive character development, linguistic artistry and politically astute observational skill created a series that gets better with each read-through. These works are first and foremost satire, and these works….well, work! The narration by Gerard Doyle is among the best I’ve ever heard, and his characterizations breathe life into the cast, the conspiracies and the comedy. Listen to these books in order, and don’t omit the collection of novellas (Standing By The Wall), as the are on an equal par to the novels and add useful background detail to the series as a whole. Enjoy.

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Worth the trouble

Revisado: 02-20-24

Not le carres best effort but an entertaining listen delivered in jaystons excellent rendering. Full of the usual red herrings and wit.

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Excellent Political Thriller

Revisado: 02-13-24

If you like political thrillers in the best tradition of John Le Carre this book is highly recommended. I read this book after having read Harris' "Fatherland", another very enjoyable read. The story is compelling, and the text is full of wit and drama. The reader Roger Rees does an excellent job narrating this book. Read this, and enjoy!

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Excellent writing

Revisado: 12-12-23

Moving story beautifully written. Excellent narration. It’s no wonder this book won pulitzer prize. Thoroughly enjoyed

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Can’t Recommend This Book

Revisado: 11-20-23

This is a cliche ridden, ridiculously plotted, meandering book that reads like a freshman creative writing class assignment. The narrator’s delivery sounds like the cheerleader team captain. I found this story disappointing.

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Enthralling Epic Masterfully Written and Performed

Revisado: 07-20-23

This book is a thoroughly enchanting historical novel. I found it to be entertaining as well as educational. I was unaware of the Frankist history and the book inspired me read more about the movement and its key personalities. The narration by both speakers is impeccable (pay no attention to comments to the contrary). I will listen to this one again.

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