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Such fun!

Revisado: 07-07-24

Engaging story, interesting characters take turns as storyteller, red herrings, like Midsomer Murders. Leslie Manville is a fantastic narrator. I really enjoyed it. can’t wait to start Book 2 of the series.

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Enjoyable, yet too long

Revisado: 07-01-24

Overall, I enjoyed this book. It’s a very tame crime novel with overly emotional characters. The story was a bit all over the place. The narration was great. If it had been 100 pages shorter with less preaching, it would be a solid 4.

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Loved it!

Revisado: 03-30-24

Clever, timeless story. Stephen Fry is sublime. I could listen to him read from a phone book.

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A detailed picture of a horrible history.

Revisado: 02-12-24

I’ll say up front I’m a huge fan of all things Ireland & crime fiction. Jo Spain ticked every box for me. I’m rarely surprised when the killer is revealed, so I was happily surprised at the end. I’ll ride along with Det. Tom Reynolds & team from now on. My 4 stars are for the narrator, he’s perfectly fine & easy to listen to, just not stellar. I’ll listen again.

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A must read

Revisado: 03-09-23

For anyone interested in The Troubles, this is a fantastic listen. The narration is perfect. The writing is perfect. It takes you directly to the center of the conflict, unflinchingly. I have listened twice & will listen again.

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Good story ruined by the narration

Revisado: 01-20-23

The story is good, the narration is not. I’m not sure who decided it should be read by someone with a voice better suited for commercials. I’m just glad it wasn’t any longer.

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Disappointing

Revisado: 04-18-21

I had high hopes for this book - 4 & 5 star reviews - Carey Mulligan narrating - even Collin Ferrell in on the production of a possible movie version. I tried, I really did. After the first several chapters I couldn’t have cared less if the library shelves crashed in on everyone. While I didn’t expect literary fiction, I did expect to be required to think. I wish I had paid more attention to the 1 or 2 star reviews. If for some tragic reason a movie version is made I don’t want to know.

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My expectations were too high

Revisado: 08-13-20

The Good People is a book worth your time to listen. The story is good, filled with Hannah Kent detail & lovey prose. The narration could not be better. Hearing it made me want to learn to speak Irish Gaelic! The only reason I gave it 3 stars instead of 5 is that I had set my expectations too high.

I absorbed Burial Rites. You know how it is when you are looking for a book & happen onto one that you think will be a nice distraction, instead becoming lost in it. I unintentionally compared The Good People to Burial Rites from the start, which only led to my “meh” attitude.

Give this book a shot, without pre-judgement. I will dive into Hannah Kent’s next book with an open mind.

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Fascinating & Insightful

Revisado: 08-08-20

I applaud Mary’s bravery. Her credibility, not only as a PhD, but a Trump family member speaks volumes. She comes from a unique vantage point, giving us critical insights into the dangerous man in charge of our country. I always enjoy when an author reads their own work, this is no exception. She never comes across bitter, this not tabloid fodder. I’m certain she is resentful, but it is not her main focus. Instead she tells her story pragmatically. This book is undoubtedly worth a listen.

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Waste of time

Revisado: 03-19-20

This book is a perfect example of why I am often hesitant to try hyped psychological thrillers. The story is predictable, narration annoying - punctuated with drawn out drama and over-explanations. There is a bit of romance, which is unengaging and unnecessary. Long pauses, gasps, and over the top revelations. The main character is supposed to be a professional and behaves like an unstable lunatic. Give me a true psychological thriller with a complex predator any day. Nothing new or remarkable here. I kept thinking this should have been in the YA category. Glad it was free.

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