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Oh dear

Revisado: 06-24-23

Goodness what a mess. Love the narration as ever but a totally disconnected story line. Hard to review without spoilers. Essentially the worst by far in an otherwise great series.

Shame

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Moving and at times very disturbing

Revisado: 08-26-21

An incredibly moving narrative of “cold” cases, though the victim’s are not forgotten. Wonderful producing, writing and narration including the voices of the relatives.

The predators, as they really should be called are, I believe, fairly represented without completely demonising clearly very disturbed people.

It will always raise the debate on the death penalty or not. I shall not comment on that.

Be prepared to be upset by the description of the crimes - very painful to hear but necessary.

And of course-let’s not forget the courage and determination of the investigators who try to give families some peace and closure.

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Moving and at times very disturbing

Revisado: 08-26-21

An incredibly moving narrative of “cold” cases, though the victim’s are not forgotten. Wonderful producing, writing and narration including the voices of the relatives.

The predators, as they really should be called are, I believe, fairly represented without completely demonising clearly very disturbed people.

It will always raise the debate on the death penalty or not. I shall not comment on that.

Be prepared to be upset by the description of the crimes - very painful to hear but necessary.

And of course-let’s not forget the courage and determination of the investigators who try to give families some peace and closure.

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Very disappointing. Disjointed and very "thin".

Revisado: 10-17-20

In the credits, Harris states it was written during the lockdown and maybe that is the explanation for this misfire. I am a big fan and pre-ordered this, and so am even more disappointed.

The usual mix of interesting historically accurate (?) events and some character development - though a lot less than usual. It was all so disjointed. All of sudden I am fast-forwarded by a few months and no explanation of what had happened in-between times. It felt like the book had to be drastically edited or it was a short story that was bloated out to be a full novel?

If you're a fan then you will buy it anyway, if your not I really wouldn't use any credits.

I'll go and sit in the corner and be sad for a while now. :(

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Engaging and (almost) believable

Revisado: 09-23-19

A post apocalyptic world that’s similar to the dark ages. Throw in a murder mystery and have Robert Harris write it. Nearly perfect.

No spoilers but to say there a few points where it lets itself down but certainly well worth a listen.

Reminds me very much of Pullman’s His Dark Materials stories.

Excellent narration.

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Agree with other listeners

Revisado: 09-12-19

I was willing to go with the self serving “look what I know about consciousness” first quarter as the story began to pick up after then . The beginning of the second part also was promising with a complex (if very contrived) relationship storyline. However it then descended into an action caper with no real connection to the previous sections. Then with 20 minutes to the end there is a very cryptic (but not clever) ending. Which I still don’t understand!

Huge potential thrown away by severe editing, rushing or just inability to weave threads into a compelling and/or satisfactory conclusion.

Harrumph

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Bridget Jones meets Miss Marpel!

Revisado: 05-13-15

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Well really this is for people who want to watch someone's personal lives crash and tumble into a morass of, hate to say it, patheticness! Really this seems a tragic romance/early life crisis for a divorcee and a serially unfaithful woman. One can either empathise or enjoy some schadenfreude, but relax and enjoy a gripping novel... nope.

As my headline says I feel like I'm listening to Bridget Jones. Amusing and appealing in its place, but this novel "isnt as advertised".

Would you ever listen to anything by Paula Hawkins again?

Unlikely.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Its not the narrators fault - although her attempt at a male policeman is, I'm afraid to say laughable. She sounds like a children's TV presenter.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

In all honesty - no. I'm 4 hours in and keep trying and assuming the drunken, immature, self centred ego's will become background noise. But they get worse. This "aint no" thriller.

Any additional comments?

I don't like criticising anyones creative exploits - I certainly couldn't write a novel - email is hard enough! But I did want to counterbalance the amazing reviews this book has had. The sample you hear is pretty much the rest of the book.

A real missed opportunity and an unfortunate start to a writer's career.

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Very confusing and disjointed

Revisado: 10-31-14

Is there anything you would change about this book?

There is an excruciating amount of detail on the geography, technology and peoples of the world. So much so that even after 5 hours Im horribly confused on who is who, what technology is what. Im very used to technology and sci-fi but this one leaves me muddled.

Has Eon turned you off from other books in this genre?

The endless descriptions!

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Performance is good but check out the sample to see if you like his voice. Very deep and gravelly.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes - visuals of this would make it so much easier to follow. Also I assume it would be abridged!

Any additional comments?

maybe its me, but give this one a miss, there are so many other classics out there.

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The time flew by

Revisado: 09-22-14

What did you love best about The Complete Sherlock Holmes?

What is there to say - if you are a fan then having the complete works with wonderful narration is a must.

Which character – as performed by Simon Vance – was your favorite?

Watson - its elementary.

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Tech/psych thriller with some heart.

Revisado: 09-22-14

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

Given I've listened to so many I cant rate it in the very best. The character development is shallow for instance, however surprisingly for this genre I did feel connected to the main characters and their relationship. Its an emotional ending (wont say happy or indeed sad) which again is surprising.

Great narration from Raul Esparza as usual.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rachel and Sam - there arent that many others!

Which scene was your favorite?

The last.

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

Yes but I wont say!

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