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Gritty story...entertaining listen...who knew?

Revisado: 03-16-14

Would you consider the audio edition of The Purples to be better than the print version?

Yes. The narrator did a great job with this period, being the 20's in Detroit. I really felt like I was there. And I'm new to Audible, but I'm a big audiobook fan, and I really like when the right narrator gets matched with the right material. That definitely happened with The Purples.

What did you like best about this story?

The way it shed light on a real part of history. A Jewish gang in Detroit? The fact that it existed is crazy enough, not to mention all the scary, gory stuff they actually did. I'm a student of history, so when I can be dramatized like this, it's really cool.

What does Chris Andrew Ciulla bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He's a really good storyteller. I listened to another one of his audiobooks recently, Two Serpents Rise. I liked it a lot, and then I saw this one, and I realized it was a really different backdrop. But his characters were all very real, but really entertaining, and all had their own cool individual qualities. Some very scary ones, actually. He's really good with the darker stuff.

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

Sure, but I really enjoy listening while I drive, and it is 14 hrs long I think. And this read is pretty rough, so I'm sure it isn't for everybody. But I'm a big fan of the old gumshoe stuff, and of Dick Hill, and this reminded me a little of his grittier stuff.

Any additional comments?

It tells an interesting story about a hidden part of history. Some rights, a lot of wrongs. The author, WK Berger, really brings these characters and the story alive for you for sure.

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Great..Was like Dark City meets Guillermo Del Toro

Revisado: 03-12-14

Would you consider the audio edition of Two Serpents Rise to be better than the print version?

Not better, necessarily...but certainly enhanced. I thought the pacing was right where it needed to be for this kind of story. The narrator's rhythms worked. It was a good mix of colorful characters, and the story itself had a few nice twists.

What did you like best about this story?

I thought the world that Max built was quite innovative. Reminded me of some great old world detective stuff, but with the characters having new tasks appropriate to this different, independent era.

Which character – as performed by Chris Andrew Ciulla – was your favorite?

I really liked The King in Red...Kopel. His performance of that character really helped me envision a walking skeleton badass.

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

No. Wasn't that kind of mushy story. Sorry to disappoint.

Any additional comments?

I'd recommend it. An exciting, innovative ride.

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