Marie

Take a good look at the book cover.

Revisado: 10-11-13

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This book was definitely not for me. It started out very good but descended into something a bit too dark and twisted for my liking.

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It had me right up to the end

Revisado: 10-11-13

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I was thoroughly enjoying this story until the final wrap up, and then things got so unnecessarily convoluted that I needed a cheat sheet showing where each character was at every moment in connection with every other character. I enjoyed the writing style and the characters and the fact that there was no unnecessary violence. He came so close, I will probably give the author another try. The narrator was good, except that the female voices were a little funky.

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Bought all 6 of these and am hoping for more.

Revisado: 05-11-13

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I read these books, one right after the other and never got tired of them. If you like cozy mysteries with a little romance, and dislike graphic violence and listening to dry descriptions of sex, you will like these books.

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I have now read all 5 of these books ...

Revisado: 05-11-13

Would you listen to Silent in the Grave again? Why?

Yes, at some point, I may go back over the entire series again. They are all wonderful, light, easy cozy mysteries with a little romance. No graphic violence or boring sex scenes. They go down so smoothly -- like a whole box of chocolates.

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What an absolutely perfect title

Revisado: 05-11-13

Would you listen to The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society again? Why?

I have listened to it twice and I am sure I will listen to it again. I was somewhat reluctant to purchase the book since most of it takes place during WWII and that is not a subject I want to read about. But the book is not really about the war. There were a few passages that were hard to hear, but for every one of those, there were many more about the small and large acts of kindness that do occur even in war. Just as the title was part serious (The Guernsey Literary Society) and part humorous (The Potato Peel Pie Society), so also was the book. Overall it lifted my spirits and made me glad to be part of the human race.

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A Lovely Book

Revisado: 03-24-13

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I loved the writing, loved the characters (yes, they were all stereotypes, but it worked in the same way as a melodrama works), loved the setting, and the action. I even loved Oscar. I just kept smiling throughout the book - all 17 hours. It's a comedy, a romance, and a farce in the style of Twelfth Night and the Importance of Being Earnest (as other reviewers have mentioned). The author cautions against "emulating the behavior of any of the characters" as "They're all quite mad." And freely admits that he has no idea "what I am talking about." when he describes the science in the book. Don't expect science fiction. In among all the comedy and romance runs a strong thread of women's rights, independence, and strength of character. I would never have guessed it was written by a man. But don't let that put you off; it's too much fun. Sadly, it is the only book Audible has by this author.

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Would give the story a 3 1/2 if I could.

Revisado: 03-16-13

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It is not a bad book. I rate it just a bit better than the average cozy mystery. It was a quick, light, easy book with nothing offensive, but I didn't hate to put it down or become very involved with any of the characters. Porter, however, is one of the best narrators, and the reader can make all the difference.

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Generally love cozy mysteries...

Revisado: 03-15-13

Would you try another book from Edmund Crispin and/or Stephen Thorne?

This is my second book by Edmund Crispin. My first was Holy Disorders which I rated with only 2 stars. So, no, Crispin, probably not. Stephen Thorne, yes.

Would you recommend The Moving Toyshop to your friends? Why or why not?

No. I generally love cozy mysteries. Some of my favorite authors are P. D. James, Rex Stout, Agatha Christie, Jack McDevitt (Alex Benedict), but not, it seems, Edmund Crispin. It simply didn't hold my interest. I rewound continually through the book as my mind wondered off. I didn't care about the characters or the murders.

What three words best describe Stephen Thorne’s voice?

Why three words? But, okay, love the accent. Here's another three, strange sounding characters. Maybe another three, would listen again.

Could you see The Moving Toyshop being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Yes, one reviewer likened it the Keystone Kops and that seemed appropriate. Better in video form, I should think, minus the literary references.

Any additional comments?

I gave it 3 stars because I did listen to the whole book, generally liked the reader, and there was no unnecessarily graphic violence, no torture, no serial killer or lurid sex scenes.

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Jack McDevitt is one of my favorites.

Revisado: 12-01-12

Would you consider the audio edition of The Cassandra Project to be better than the print version?

Don't think one is superior to the other unless you want to drive and read.

Any additional comments?

Jack McDevitt's Alex Benedict Series is one of my favorites. Reading an Alex Benedict book is like boarding a speeding train with no way and no wish to get off until it’s over. The characters are good friends and the world is exciting. You live in it rather than just hearing about it. So, of course, I had to give this book a try. I liked it and recognized McDevitt's hand in it -- all the way to the end (I felt a bit let down by the ending -- wish I could tell you why without spoiling it for you). Not as good as the Benedict Series, but worth a credit. If I could give the story two ratings, I would rate the book 4 and ending 3.

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Vine with Landor is the best

Revisado: 12-01-12

Where does The Minotaur rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

very high

Who was your favorite character and why?

The main character, of course.

Any additional comments?

Trying to describe the effect of this book is like trying to describe great sex. It is just best to experience it. I immediately checked to see if Audible had any other books written by Vine and read by Landor. Such an experience should be repeated. No luck, but there was a Barbara Vine with Robert Powell. Variety is the spice . . . . P.S. You won’t find any dry, boring sex-by-numbers in this book.

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