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Für mich zu dark & bloody

Revisado: 01-08-24

Beim zweiten Hören hat mir das Buch leider auch nicht besser gefallen. Für mich ist es zu blutrünstig und grausig. Ich bin am Überlegen, ob ich Band 2 nicht gleich wieder zurück gebe. Es deprimiert mich beim Zuhören und es fällt mir schwer, nicht gleich die Flucht zu ergreifen. Nein, ich werde mir den Folgeband nicht antun. Schade, ich habe schon etliche Bücher von Robert Bryndza gelesen, die mir gut gefallen haben.

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For those who like it dark and gruesome

Revisado: 10-22-23

The book is well written, the storyline twisted and the end entirely unexpected.
The narrators did a marvelous job.

It is still not my cup of tea and I will not return to this author.
In my perception, I've been held captive in a very dark, gruesome, and twisted story without redeeming positive aspects.
For me, it has been an interesting but depressing journey. I will not visit again.

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Immer wieder,

Revisado: 08-27-23

beim ersten Mal habe ich mich etwas schwer getan, da mir die Szene des (Haupt-)Geschehens unbekannt ist. Fandom und alles was dazu gehört, ist mir fremd und nicht sofort nachvollziehbar. Mittlerweile habe ich das Buch bestimmt zum 4. mal gehört, wie alle anderen in der Serie). Ich entdecke jedesmal etwas Neues, das mir vorher entgangen war und die Strike-Serie ist für mich ein Genuß. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, bis der nächste Band erscheint. Ich liebe die Länge der Bücher, die Komplexität im Fall und drumherum, die Entwicklung der Darsteller mit all ihren Eigenheiten.

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I couldn't listen to the end

Revisado: 06-30-23

Lately, I had read some books by Anni Taylor that I really liked. However, this title got on my nerves. A young photographer is wandering endlessly through the Scottish countryside with no trace of meaning or context. The people involved act unbelievably, and therefore, the whole course of the story is challenging for me to comprehend. After two-thirds, I left the oppressive Scottish atmosphere and was annoyed that I had invested so much time—a pity. I wanted to like it.

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There is nothing better than good story telling.

Revisado: 09-22-20

I loved it and it was never boring in spite of the length. Actually, I was surprised when I realized just now how many listening hours this book provides. It was a pleasure to enjoy it. Hopefully, there will be a next one in the series soon. The people come to life and there are stories within stories. And thankfully it was not so gruesome I had to skip forward. I think I'll listen to it again very soon to fully appreciate the book and the narrator.

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Liked it better than anticipated,

Revisado: 03-14-16

after I had a hard time getting into it, I liked this book really well. It took me three starts to get into the flow of this story.
The world building starts out very slow and explanations could have come much more early on.
Another distraction: the narrator gave a lot of characters grating or high pitched voices, so bad that I've been switching to my Kindle in between.
But:
Storm in a Teacup is overall very entertaining, has fresh ideas. The main characters are likeable, there are no explicit sex scenes, but heartwarming intimate ones.
The book improves in the second half, the story as well as the narration.
So glad I stuck with it, and I am on my way to hear the second one in the series right now.

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Seanan McGuire rocks...

Revisado: 03-09-13

I listen to a lot of urban fantasy, and having done so a lot of story lines grow old.

This series is refreshingly different in many ways. Not everything seems logical but it is not disturbingly so.
This second book after "Discount Armageddon" is even better - it has it all: lots of never heard of fantastical creatures with different abilities, suspense, action, fights, family, feelings and a bit of romance (which wasn't overdone) and of course a lovable heroine.

The story is highly entertaining and I kept listening without my thoughts wandering off.

I couldn't have wished for anything different in the narration. Refreshing and fitting.

Now I am hoping for a third book in the series in the not to far future.

As I think to be able to value reviews for oneself it would be good to know this listener's preferences, so some of my favorite UF authors are:
Kim Harrison (The Hollows)
Ilona Andrews (Kate Daniels)
Jennifer Estep (Elemental Assassin)
Faith Hunter (Jane Yellowrock)
Kevin Hearne (The Iron Druid Chronicles)
Rachel Caine (Weather Warden)
Molly Harper
Charlaine Harris
and so on...

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Entertaining Urban Fantasy

Revisado: 11-17-12

What made the experience of listening to Dead Spots the most enjoyable?

This was an entertaining story with a new angle and I was pleasantly surprised. There are the usual vampires and werewolves, but with Scarlett there's a new aspect to the interaction. The main characters are well defined and as the book progresses, more background to each one is revealed.
There's a bit of romance (in the making) also, but not too much.

What about Amy McFadden’s performance did you like?

Amy McFadden's performance was just right for this story, clear and precise while giving each character definition.

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

I did listen to it in one "sitting" - perfect for working all day in the garden.

Any additional comments?

Easy listening Urban Fantasy - I anticipate the next book in this series and hope Audible will add it as soon as it comes out - I would like to go on listening right now...

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Love this series

Revisado: 08-24-12

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

If urban fantasy is one of your favorite genres you'll love the Elemental Assassin series. Book 7 is no exception - all of them are equally good. They have it all: fantasy, adventure, action, magic, romance, friendship, - storytelling at it's best!

What about Lauren Fortgang’s performance did you like?

Lauren Fortgang does a superb job at narrating - her voice is very clear and understandable (English is not my first language) - yet the characters are very distinct. I very much like her voice, as it is not so high pitched as some other female voices to make my ears hurt.Her voice has character and it is very pleasant to me.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The books of this series always take me with them completely - be it suspense, emotion, the tale itself.... very enjoyable but not too much (there are some other books I have to put aside because I can't stand the upheaval any more...)

Any additional comments?

Wonderful entertainment - highly recommended!

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