Jennifer Olson

Loved it.

Revisado: 04-03-23

Love the Corbett series and this one was exceptional character exploration with its usual suspense and mystery. I liked this one more than Cardinal Black.

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Not what I expected.

Revisado: 03-18-23

Couldn't finish it. The narration made it difficult to really get into the story, and the story really needed it.

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Pleasant Surprise.

Revisado: 01-30-21

I didn't know what to expect, but was well done both in writing and performance.

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Great

Revisado: 09-07-19

This is a great book. Really brought Dagmar to life. Even though the ending is known, it wasn't boring and kept me engrossed until the end.

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Best of the series

Revisado: 06-24-19

This is a great twist on Anma's story. Really nice storytelling. Makes me wish that was the real story.

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Good book/ Good Series

Revisado: 06-26-18

I am really enjoying this series and can't wait for the next book. Listened to this one too fast and now I must wait for the next one.

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Annoying characters

Revisado: 12-09-17

I am not sure if it was the performance or how the characters were written, but I had a tough time with this book. Just didn't care if the murderer got all of them.

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it was just ok.

Revisado: 11-06-17

Second half was better, but just didn't connect with any of the characters. I like Sgt. Catchpoll. Matt Addis was so soothing in his narration at the beginning that I was getting drowsy listening. not sure I will listen to second book or not.

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True Love or Stockholm Syndrome?

Revisado: 07-26-17

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I was disturbed listening to this book. Unless the saga goes in a totally different way, as I have not read the next book, this book is mostly about a kidnapper emotionally wearing down a woman he claims to care about.

Would you be willing to try another book from Octavia Randolph? Why or why not?

I am not sure. I liked the first 2 books, especially the first one. But trying to make Stockholm Syndrome okay and romantic is not something that appeals to me.

Which character – as performed by Nano Nagle – was your favorite?

The Saxon and the Priest.

Do you think The Claiming needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Only if it addresses how messed up kidnapping someone is and that you can t pressure your captive to love you.

Any additional comments?

I don't like where the protagonist is going in this series. I liked Ceridwen in the first book. She has become far less likable as the books progress.

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Can we have better female protagonists?

Revisado: 04-30-17

What would have made The Locksmith's Daughter better?

Mallory Bright is not in any way believable as she is set out in the story. She is supposed to be a smart woman who has been through a humiliating experience. I know there is some dispelling of belief for the story line, but this woman needs so much validation from her love interest it is honestly boring and a bit insulting as a female reader. This story assigns very modern beliefs about women to a historical context, so if Mallory is smart enough and skilled enough to be a "watcher" then don't make her whine and need endless reassurance and validation. As I have worked with victims of sexual violence as well, the way that is handled is also too much like a cheap romance novel. I was intrigued with the concept, but left entirely disappointed.

What could Karen Brooks have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

When writing scenes about intimacy it is very old fashioned to have a female character need that much validation before anything physical occurs. I felt sorry for the man in the book. If I had to reassure a woman that much I would have gone down to the brothel and have her write all her needs down so I could address them all together. Either that or I would have lost all interest.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Karen Brooks?

She needs to work on her male character and reading

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment and I am a bit offended that this is still the way we portray women in books.

Any additional comments?

The concept was great. I would have kept the watcher bits and downplayed the love interest part. Could have been a series if it was done that way.

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