Robin Charleston

Fascinating plot, background details

Revisado: 12-22-24

I really enjoyed just about all elements of the book — unusual but very credible plot, interesting setting in a party of the country I know little about, realistic characters. However, the narrator’s voice struck me as artificial and annoying, especially the tendency to end sentences on a rising note, like a question.

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A tale of multigenerational privilege and corruption culminating in exposure

Revisado: 05-28-24

This account tracks in detail the accomplishments and predations of the men of the Murdaugh family, who for 100 years held sway in the Low Country of South Carolina as powerful and accomplished prosecutors and plaintiffs’ attorneys. Sometimes the details can become a bit overwhelming, leading to temporary confusion about the exact timeline. Also, the family’s prediction for certain names and nicknames, particularly Randolph and Buster, occasionally left this listener puzzled as to who was being discussed.

However, the excellent performance and the dramatic way in which the themes are clarified balance out these flaws.

This is a book for afficianados of the crimes of Alec Murdaugh who want to know more about the legacy that produced a man of such confident corruption and power, a true example of truth eclipsing fiction.

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Quick-moving and unpretentious espionage caper type novel; a fun listen

Revisado: 01-23-24

The Slough House series is sort of a mixed bag — some books are better than others — and this is one of the better ones. It still requires a suspension of critical examination of some plot points but for the most part seems plausible in the context of the post Cold War spy world. I like the gimmick of having everything happen in more or less one day.

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This series does not disappoint!

Revisado: 01-15-24

I am reading/listening to the Slow Horses series in order. I didn’t find this second one as compelling as the first in the series, mostly because the bad guys’ plan just was not credible IMO. Still, the characters, action, and writing style are outstanding, as is the reader. I highly recommended it.

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Somewhat slow-moving but enjoyable

Revisado: 12-29-23

The cast of characters was small but interesting. I kept hoping that there would be more to the plot than I expected but it was still a good listen and I plan to try another book in the series.

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Truly - and sadly - a prequel

Revisado: 11-13-23

The roots of American fascism go deep, and this account reveals stunningly that the fascists haven’t been defeated yet. The through line from American Nazi collaboration runs through current times, with updated tactics and partners.

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Unique setting, good plot, excellent narrator

Revisado: 04-18-23

I generally like Joseph Kanon’s books, so I did not hesitate to use a credit for this one. As in his other books, he presents a rather convoluted (and in this instance, to me, somewhat over-complicated) plot in a unique setting — 1963 Buenos Aires, with fugitive bad guys of the worst sort, and a sympathetic and right-minded protagonist l. The narrator is non-intrusive, with a well -modulated and -paced voice.

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Nothing to say except “As great as always”

Revisado: 01-10-23

Brilliant. Fulfilled all of my expectations for Michael Connelly and Harry Bosch. I paused the listening only when I had to. Harry and Renee are an extraordinary team.

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Ideal listen if you’re looking for something to binge-listen

Revisado: 12-15-22

I enjoy legal thrillers; this was a great one, with so much more — plot twists, a narrator perfectly suited to the novel, fascinating setting and premise. I highly recommend it!,

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Not much to it

Revisado: 05-31-22

There’s nothing particularly outstanding about this book. The plot really does not live up to the intriguing promise of the title description. The characters are moderately interesting and the author did a good job of presenting the women in a way that inspired my empathy.

The narrator has a sort of sing-song voice that became tiresome after a while, and her voicing of the male and child characters was just weird. As an ebook or traditional book, this is a title I would have skimmed through in about 30 minutes. Disappointing.

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