Bsparkled

Superb reading of a lesser-known classic

Revisado: 03-24-23

The darker elements of humanity are contrasted with the brighter, as usual, in Dickens’ excellent writing. There is, of course, mystery and humor, and a true-to-life raven. The author’s forward introduces his familiarity with birds of that feather, and I feared for his life throughout my first reading. Jason Watkins is an incredible narrator!

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Delightfully witty

Revisado: 08-07-22

TE Kinsey has a knack for creating hilariously memorable characters and Elizabeth Knowelden has an incredible talent for bringing them to life. I love listening to the Welsh phrases and various accents. The mysteries are clever and the interaction between Lady Hardcastle and her “Tiny (expertly knife-wielding) Servant” often make me laugh aloud. Definitely of the cozy variety, the heroines have had exotic experiences and backgrounds to justify their surprising talents.

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Very edifying but not for the squeamish

Revisado: 07-12-21

Seems well-researched and not in conflict with the little we know about the times and Paul’s letter to the Corinthians. The writing describes torture by Romans and battles in a very graphic way, but not unnecessary for the big picture and the outcome! Great plot. In addition, have to say we ALWAYS love George Guidall’s voice!

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Worth listening to more than once!

Revisado: 06-06-21

This seems to be a carefully researched biography of the brightest light of the Great Awakening. It is well written and delightful to hear.

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Thank you, Audible!

Revisado: 12-12-18

This was a delightful listen to a quaint and warming tale read by a peerless narrator. Quite a find, as the author apparently preferred to pen more sensational novels.

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A great story well told

Revisado: 11-18-18

Ny husband and I are grateful to both the author and the narrator for skillfully opening to us the life and heart of Joe Rantz and all that molded him into the champion he became. What the team did In the Olympics was amazing, and we had no idea of all the obstacles they overcame to gain the victory; this was story that truly needed to be told.

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Well done!

Revisado: 08-16-18

This is an amazing presentation of Auschwitz—the magnitude of horror and hopelessness of those inside and the political indifference and denial of those outside is overwhelming. I find it incredible that, to this day, many individuals and organizations deny the numbers of murders that took place there.

Although this is a work of fiction, I recognized Witold Pilecki and Rudolf Vrba (whose given name was Walter Rosenberg!) and I appreciate the way their fictionalized characters are drawn. The difference between people who call themselves Christians and people who ARE Christians is well delineated and this is both unusual and refreshing. I have read of so many people who lost any faith they had when they were in the death camps, I am grateful that the author did not neglect to show that some of God’s chosen people did not lose faith in the Lord of Hosts. All the protagonists are portrayed with depth, respect and a tenderness that is deeply moving, and I am looking forward to reading this author’s other works.

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Hidden treasure

Revisado: 02-04-17

This is the perfect police mystery.
It's all about character, the gradual, skillful revelation of the depth of character, history, strength of "DC" Smith. This book draws you in in a casual, unassuming way, but you are hooked, deeply, from the moment the post-mortem is introduced. The layers of plot keep deepening, and all the characters are well-drawn, but Smith is the focus all the way. You trust and admire him and are sure that he will see things to the best possible end.
Peter Grainger is an amazingly sensitive writer, and Gildart Jackson the perfect narrator for his work. I appreciate the lack of graphic violence-- I wish we all would have the mindset that the funerals for victims are bad enough to imagine. Let the police handle the visuals-- do readers really need to see what they see, even fictionally? I loved getting the details second and third hand.
I was hopeful at the start of this first-in-series audiobook and now I am more than happy to declare myself a fan and follower.

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Inspired and inspiring

Revisado: 01-01-17

Meticulously researched, beautifully, respectfully written and faithfully narrated. God's greater purpose for Eric Liddell's life shines forth.

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A new classic

Revisado: 12-28-16

This a both a sensitive and swashbuckling tale that any child (and most adults) will love.

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