Chris McDonald

Self-Indulgent Parable

Revisado: 11-10-21

I am honestly perplexed as to those that claim this to the best book in the series. The story is entirely a writer's analogy of the publishing industry. The adventure pales in comparison with BlueBear and Rumo (Books 1 & 2) and only belong in the same series because of the character references.

The protagonist, Optimus Yarnspinner, complains about not being able to read a book because of the dullness of the material. He later learns that if he had gotten through the first 100 pages, he would have found a much better read. This is ironic because I f eel the same way about part 1. The first interesting thing doesn't occur until part 2, and then there are only brief sparks of true adventure with the remainder being long-winded and repetitive descriptions of characters and environments.

In summary, this is an OK book but if you are looking to be entertained in the same fashion as the rest of the series, lower your expectations.

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Finally, Proof that Sherlock did die.

Revisado: 04-18-21

These stories may have a character with the name of Sherlock Holmes, but that is where the similarity ends. This detective does not make seemingly random observations that then only become genius upon explanation. This detective is driven by his emotion and events rather than coldly methodical and precisely anticipatory.

Having said that, these would have been good stories if the author would have allowed this to be his own creation and weighed down as he was to carry such a lofty title. The expectation left me wanting. But he is not the only author jumping on the Sherlock bandwagon and so many are unable to capture the original.

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classic Reacher

Revisado: 11-01-20

This was worth the wait. A return to the core calculating and brutal humanitarian. Grab some coffee and settle in for some satisfying story telling.

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Unfaithful Narrator?

Revisado: 02-14-20

First, I want to say that I thoroughly enjoy all novels by Charles Todd and this was no exception. The location and era were brilliantly rendered and the characters are masterfully brought to life. The story is not the usual mystery however. It is a psychological thriller and we are guided, more or less, by the protagonists who plays the role of an unreliable narrator. This is not unusual for this type of story and the authors have done a fanstatic job weaving current and past events.

Where i feel a bit let down is during the epilogue, in which we learn that during the climatic scene, the unreliable narrator became a dishonest narrator. Of course you only realize this once you complete the book, but afterwards, there is a since of betrayal because until that point, the reader really feels they shared the adventure and then learn they were betrayed and the real motivations were hidden as a way to maintain suspense.

Okay, maybe I am being unfair. I have seen this in other stories, just not from Charles Todd. Overall, I really enjoyed the story and the pacing was well executed. A+

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Frustrating character choices

Revisado: 03-10-19

Regardless of the book’s synopsis, the protagonist does not behave cleverly or make smart choices at any point in the plot except to keep the story moving in unlikely directions.

The author’s attempt at a morality tale falls flat since good behavior is only modestly rewarded and bad behavior goes unpunished entirely.

With so much potential, this book fails to deliver.

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wonderful characters and voice acting

Revisado: 11-02-18

I love audible Originals with ensemble casts This is a wonderful story that anyone can enjoy and don't worry it's not political.

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