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Witty Mysteries, Light Listening

Revisado: 04-22-13

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Sarah Kelling Kelling is introduced to us as a girl learning to be a woman. Finding her independence in a world of stolid traditions and old relatives, young Sarah comes into her own in this first of the series. Usually light, funny mysteries, this first book is still witty but slightly more somber in nature. The mysteries are just convoluted enough to keep you guessing until the final chapters. The true magic of these stories are the characters themselves. Colourful, outrageous, silly, farcical -- these are entertainment on the order of Miss Marple crossed with a bit of Arsenic and Old Lace.

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Fabulous, funny, nostalgic mysteries

Revisado: 04-22-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I have adored the gentle humour and delightful characters created by Charlotte Macleod for 30 years. To see them on Audible was a delightful walk down memory lane. The stories are witty, fast moving, quirky, and just twisty enough to keep you guessing until nearly the very end. Somewhere between Agatha Christie and Charlaine Harris ( think Miss Marple crossed with Aurora Teagarden), Sarah Kelling Kelling Bittersohn is a spunky girl with a whole host of colourful family members to entertain you as you traipse through old guard Boston's scandals, peccadillos, skeletons and drawing-rooms. The narrator strikes just the right tone to bring Sarah's fresh voice and determination to life. These are fast fun listens and will be on my list of winter yarns for many years to come.

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

A good voice and solid interpretation of the stories.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Chuckles a plenty!

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Diabolical Nastalga

Revisado: 10-01-12

Would you listen to It again? Why?

"IT" is a truly exceptional story. Steven Weber's narration and characterizations make Kings prose move easily.

What did you like best about this story?

Like so many of King's stories there is no "one" thing I like best. King makes his characters real(this is why his tales are frightening.) Understanding the magic of childhood and the loss of leaving the magic behind is a consistant theme throughout this story. Reading "IT" is like looking at a painting by a master, where all the brushstrokes form an image that is only made complete by being explored by a viewer.

Which character – as performed by Steven Weber – was your favorite?

Ben Hanscom

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

The reunion of Bill and Silver

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Spenser's Magnificent Seven

Revisado: 05-16-12

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes,This is a truly fun romp. This is RBP wrapping a western movie inside of a detective novel. Spenser goes out west to investigate a murder and ends up needing to clean up a town, Our favorite tough guy PI gathers his tough guy friends for assistance. The Parker characters kibitz as you would expect, This is a fun almost silly wish fulfillment Yarn.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Spenser. He is the reason the story happens.

Which character – as performed by Joe Mantegna – was your favorite?

Spenser

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

No

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