John

Definetly wrong category

Revisado: 12-04-20

I wanted to like the book, but expecting a murder mystery/police procedure, and what I ended up with, was most disappointing. If you approach the book as a novel then it would be a decent book...not great but decent. The murder ends up being secondary to the back stories of the various characters...The author writing style again, is not great. I find it lacking in sophistication . Gives nice but not great descriptions of the various people and places in the story After i finished the book i went to a Rebus book by Ian Rankin and a book by Lawrence Block and immediately saw the sophistication in writing and plot development that The Black House lacked.
The Blackhouse is the first in a trilogy and I hope the next 2 books are better than the 1st

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Powerful

Revisado: 02-21-16

What made the experience of listening to Eight Million Ways to Die the most enjoyable?

Two great story lines going on at the same time. Both story lines deal with human emotions and frailties . Block has created a captivating novel that tugs at your heart strings and emotions. His best work in the series to date.

What does Lawrence Block bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

It is his story. He knows how it is supposed to sound and does a great job.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

If I had the time ..Definitely

Any additional comments?

A must read !!!

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Criss...Cross.....Double Cross Who can you Trust

Revisado: 09-15-14

What did you like best about The Big Goodbye? What did you like least?

The least enjoyable aspect of the book was the resolution of the conflict. Given the information in the book, there was no foreshadowing of the person responsible, thus creating who antagonist who was not plausible. The denouement was extremely well done !

Would you be willing to try another book from Michael Lister? Why or why not?

After the resolution of this book, I would hesitate to buy another of his works

What three words best describe Allen Walker’s voice?

He spoke to quickly which detracted greatly from the story, although his words are very clear.

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

yes . The denouement leads to a sequel very easily.

Any additional comments?

When I am in doubt whether a mystery is well written I refer to my 12 criteria of a good mystery novel.. This book fails on 2 key points. 1) It must baffle a seasonably intelligent reader, and 2) the solution must seem inevitable once revealed. There was no way these 2 criteria were met. The person responsible came out of left field. Very disappointing ending, but otherwise a decent read

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Guilt..... a deadly emotion !!

Revisado: 08-24-14

Would you listen to Black Wings Has My Angel again? Why?

Definitly. The author actually gives you 2 stories in the book. The story line is engaging.

What did you like best about this story?

the insight that Chaze has into the human psyche. He understands what makes human tick. His story is a study in human frailties.

What does Malcolm Hillgartner bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His emotion. He does not overplay any part yet conveys every emotion, every nuance, every scene

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I could have, but took 2 sittings

Any additional comments?

a very solid noir book . A must have in your library !!!

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Raw.......Gritty......Steamy... A Classic !!!!

Revisado: 08-21-14

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

Fast paced, extremely well written, managing to inter-twin 5 stories and have them all come together at the climax

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

a good plot has you anticipate what will happen and therefore keep you reading to see if you are correct. This book does it in spades !!

What about Mike Dennis’s performance did you like?

Mike does a great job of not overplaying the parts, especially the women's voices. His inflections are easily matched up with the various characters. His short staccato reading of the sentences gives the book the noir feeling perfectly.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes...I finished it in 3 sittings, a personal best .

Any additional comments?

hard hitting , brutal at times, but no over descriptive gore scenes. The reader is left to fill in the blanks.The climax and then a quick Hitchcock ending, no extended denouement.

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awful performance

Revisado: 08-18-14

Would you try another book from Ed McBain and/or Dick Hill?

not by Dick Hill.ever !!!!! McBain ....yes

What did you like best about this story?

typical 87th Precinct....strong characters

How could the performance have been better?

get a better narrator...he tries to do way too much

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

book was creative...narrator just awful

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