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Burke takes it to the Big Sky

Revisado: 07-08-14

What did you love best about Light of the World?

I was a little worried that leaving New Iberia would be out of my comfort zone. I like the whole "live oaks and moss" thing, its very VERY evocative. But bringing the characters out to a wide open spaces environment worked really well. I could easily see them in this environment as I could in their natural setting.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The author's skill is in giving you just enough mischief for the characters to get into, and then taking you off to see what had happened to another character who was also getting into mischief. Its too tempting to jump from place to place to make sure your favourite character isn't coming too unstuck. But happily, the pleasure of finding another character wading recklessly into another mess of trouble elsewhere always keeps you interested.

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

His accent is just *awesome*. It enhances the glory of the author's writing ... like a boss. And his characterisation is perfect. I was very quickly able to determine which character was speaking.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The Bobbsey Twins take on The Big Sky.

Any additional comments?

I'd not "met" Gretchen before. Love her!

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Engaging and amusing

Revisado: 07-08-14

Would you consider the audio edition of Playing With Poison to be better than the print version?

No, but its a very good edition nonetheless. I like that when you're listening, things you might have skimmed come to your attention and you go "I don't remember reading that!"

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes it did, because we all wanted to know who killed the money guy. I was suspicious of the actual killer from very early on. But then, I've snorted a hell of a lot of detective novels in my time.

Which character – as performed by Caroline Miller – was your favorite?

Well now ... in the book, my favourite character was the detective. But I have to admit, in the audio version, I got quite fond of "Karen", the redhead.

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

I swooned. In all the right places, and in a manner entirely appropriate to some of the novelist's characters :)

Any additional comments?

Listening to the story is great, I picked up so many bits I must have inadvertently "skimmed" , and Caroline Miller gives each character just enough definition to make them recognisable, but not in an over-the-top way. I liked Caroline's "Candy" better than I did the original :)

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