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Could not stop listening!

Revisado: 09-19-23

Craig Johnson's books are great, but this was, by far, my favorite. Plus, I will listen to anything, absolutely anything, read by George Guidall. The Longmire Defense has so many intriguing aspects but the way it is written keeps them all in the forefront so that you never lose track of the facets of the investigation.

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Verbose!

Revisado: 07-10-22

So much detail, lots of extraneous information, some of which was historical and
interesting. But I can do without all of the personal stuff in my murder mysteries. If George Guidall hadn't been the narrator, I would have given up about a third of the way through.

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A Timely Lesson

Revisado: 12-12-20

The story is, in its way, so pertinent to our times that it is a must read for every person. Beyond letting us know what grit and determination can do for an individual or a team, it shows us what we can do as a society. The insight into the life of a young black man's reality is truly thought provoking. I loved the content of the book and the narrator was perfect for the story line. I will definitely look for more read by Adam Lazarre-White.

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Good story excellent narration

Revisado: 12-04-19

Interesting story with lots of twists and I will definitely look for more by this author. The real reason I found this book, as well as many others, is because of the reader—XE Sands is one of my favorites. Following her, and others such as George Guidall, has broadened my reading interests dramatically.

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Maybe better than the first book.

Revisado: 07-30-18

Hush Money, the first in the series, was excellent, and Bad Girl was as good or better. Characters are interesting and well developed, as is the story line. I came to this series because they are read by Xe Sands, one of my favorite narrators.

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Could Not Finish

Revisado: 10-18-17

Twenty hours to go and I couldn't stand wasting my time. Maybe, after the twenty hours, the story might come together and the characters would be developed but wasn't willing to listen to the narrator for that long.

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Too Much Description

Revisado: 10-01-17

Too much description totally unrelated to the story or stories because the author jumped all over the place.

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Winspear and Cassidy--a perfect combination

Revisado: 04-08-17

Would you listen to A Dangerous Place again? Why?

Yes. Unequivocally yes. These books were recommended to me by a friend who reads the printed edition. I can say only that I think she is missing some of the impact by not listening to them as well (anyone who has read the Harry Potter books and listened to Jim Dale's narration knows what I mean.) The content immediately grabs your interest and keeps leading you further into the complex experiences of Masie Dobbs. I am gaining more and more respect for Orlagh Cassidy whose narration adds to the emotional connection to the heroine. Most of all, Ms. Winspear is masterful in her presentation of so many aspects of recent history that it creates an atmosphere of actually being there.

What other book might you compare A Dangerous Place to and why?

It may seem strange, but the combination of author and narrator are so important to me that I can think only of Michael McGarrity and George Guidall association on the Kevin Kerney series. Though the content of the books is completely different, the cohesiveness of the collaboration makes them compellingas does the alliance between Winspear and Cassidy. My tastes in reading materials have become more eclectic because of my devotion to George Guidall’s narration--as someone mentioned in another review, he could read the tax code and I would find it interesting. I can see my interests expanding looking for Cassidy as the narrator.

Which scene was your favorite?

Because of the descriptive narrative and the emotional connection (fear of being discovered) what comes to mind is scene where Masie is observing the nocturnal activities of some of the characters. It may not be a climatic event that occurs in the book, but it generates a mental connection to the complexity of the book.

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

Always, and I have read all of the previous books and Journey to Munich. I can hardly wait to go through the others. But more than laughing or crying, I can identify with the history characterized in such detail.

Any additional comments?

Read them all. I don't usually take the time to offer reviews of my opinion, but I feel very strongly about this series.

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One of the best in the series

Revisado: 09-09-16

What made the experience of listening to A Grave Prediction the most enjoyable?

The story line was compelling and the final outcome was difficult to detect. The character development in this series is excellent.

How could the performance have been better?

The reader's voice, in my opinion, was not suitable to depict mature, successful women, rather it is more appropriate to teen stories, or even younger. I certainly would not choose this narrator again.

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I have already recommended it to friends!

Revisado: 11-05-14

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

Yes, I already have recommended it to friends, one of which rowed for CAL and I just finished it this afternoon. The history of rowing intermingled with the reminder of the trying times in the world, and the story of the young men, compelling.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Boys in the Boat?

The entire book was memorable, I shall read it again.

Have you listened to any of Edward Herrmann’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not listened to any of Edward Herrmann's other performances, but I shall look for others. His reading was clear and sympathetic as well as dynamic.

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