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DeMille does it again!

Revisado: 01-27-23

I went back to listen to this book which I had read when it was first published. I think it’s gotten better with age. DeMille is such a good story teller. His weaving webs of intrigue and evidence in mysteries is masterful. Scott Brick does his usual superb job of bringing all of the characters to life and makes each so believable. I’ve read (or listened to all of the author’s works and they have all been entertaining, provocative, and memorable. A 17+ hours audiobook can be a burden to get through, but The General’s Daughter found me looking for opportunities to keep listening. Kudos to the combo of DeMille and Brick.

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Fun and Unusual Mystery

Revisado: 12-28-22

Excellent characters, interesting story and very well narrated
My wife and I enjoyed listening to this story together on a long car trip.

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Fun listen

Revisado: 12-19-22

Wonderful story with lots of very engaging and likable characters and enough plot twists to keep you interested. The narrator did a wonderful job. A highly recommended read (or listen). It made me want a pet giant Pacific octopus!

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Siegel does it again

Revisado: 07-08-22

Another wonderful listen by a master story teller. An excellent narration and a great array of memorable characters makes this book move well and be fun and engaging. Love the principle characters. There is enough injection of humor and sarcasm to keep a smile on my face while at the time trying I’m trying to unravel the case along with Mike and Rosy. The author’s knowledge of the courtroom and the maneuvering behind the scenes makes for very interesting material. I will download another in this series soon.

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A real page turner

Revisado: 04-12-22

Sheldon Siegel had crafted a wonderful novel of legal maneuvering and exciting trial strategies. The story was very involving, with many twists and turns. It was hard to put down. An excellent performance by a gifted narrator made for an exciting and thoroughly engaging listen. Looking forward to more in this series.

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Another Connelly gem

Revisado: 04-04-22

The Law of Innocence is another in a long line of gripping well written novels. Haller and Bosch are a great combination. The story flows beautifully and has e we bought twists and turns to keep the reader spellbound. The narrator was excellent. Great pace and voices. I had a hard time having to stop listening. If there was anything about the book that I didn’t like it was when Connelly injected anti-Trump elements. It was clearly his political bias and had nothing to do with the story line and certainly didn’t enhance the experience. If he wanted to write a political novel, he should have, but it was totally unnecessary and annoying in an otherwise wonderful story. I find myself wishing for another Lincoln Lawyer movie based on this book. It would be a winner.

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Enjoyable fantasy for all ages

Revisado: 03-21-22

Every now and then a writer creates a new world of fantasy and adventure that’s appropriate for youngsters and still enjoyable for adults of all ages. This book was recommend by one of our granddaughters (age 11). We decided to listen to have something we could share with her. The creative author and very talented narrator combined to produce a delightful story with many imaginative characters and plot twists to be thoroughly enjoyable. I will listen to more in the series and look forward to many good conversations with our granddaughter.

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Not up to Baldacci standards

Revisado: 11-12-21

I’ve been a fan of David Baldacci for years and have loved his wonderful array of well developed characters from the Camel Club through the Memory Man. This book left me feeling empty. I felt that the author’s attempt to create a period piece set in post WWII California was not very successful. Too frequently the dialog was so contrived and corny I had to ask myself if it was the writing or the performances. There were lots of story twists to keep you guessing, but overall it was certainly not one of Baldacci’s best.

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Grisham’s love of sports shines.

Revisado: 09-18-21

Kudos to John Grisham for a wonderful book. It is very engrossing and paced well. As a reader, the whole gamut of emotions were called up. Dion Graham did a masterful job with his terrific narration, bringing all of the wonderful and believable characters to life. I’ve enjoyed all of Grisham’s novels, but it is fun to see how he seems to love sports stories. This, for me is one of his best. Keep them coming!

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Great sequel

Revisado: 08-24-21

Hats off to Andy Weir. The Martian is a tough act to follow! Hail Mary has a wonderful mix of science, suspense, and humor. The characters were nicely developed. The main character’s reluctance to be part of a suicide mission is not hard to understand but his acceptance ultimately of his fate shows him to be a true hero. The ingenuity he displayed was amazing (thanks to Weir’s scientific genius). I fell in love with Rocky and enjoyed the bond of friendship, love, and understanding the two space travelers developed. There were enough plot twists to keep me guessing throughout. I’m hoping a movie will follow as there is so much potential for a visual extravaganza and an exciting story line. A fun and engrossing book!

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