monique

unpleasant

Revisado: 09-03-22

I've liked every other book in this series, but in my view this story has few redeeming qualities. Annoying characters, story that wasn't very engaging. i gave it 5 hours, and just couldn't do a minute more.

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torture scenes too much for me

Revisado: 09-09-20

I love a great mystery novel, and procedural mystery novels. I believe I can handle a lot when it comes to gritty. However, the cast approach and the prolonged torture scenes really spoiled it for me. Otherwise, well done story and performance if you have the stomach for it.

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I wanted to love this

Revisado: 01-10-20

I was excited to find this audiobook as it is my favourite genre. However, after 7 chapters I had to stop. Not enough story to keep me engaged. The writing was good, as was the narration.

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i wanted to like this book

Revisado: 02-03-19

Interesting premise and I have listened to the previous books, but...this was corny, and the partner behaves and sounds immature, tedious and whiny. I just couldn't finish it.

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deeply atmospheric

Revisado: 08-13-17

Yes, reminiscent of Name of the Rose, but original in its own right. Literary. Troubling in its unflinching historical accuracy (or at least, highly persuasive) of the time of the Inquisition. Beautifully written and narrated. A brooding psychological thriller. I could not put it down despite some tough spots, but I like to imagine what prior times were like.

Not for readers who want quick and frequent action. If you are squeamish I would recommend the written version instead, as the narrator's brilliant performance heightened every nuance. Well worth the time and credit. Under-valued in my opinion.

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a lot of violence towards women

Revisado: 10-01-16

I really enjoyed this book for the narrator's skill and the writer's talent. However, I almost stopped listening because of the detail of psychological abuse towards the killer's adult female victims. If this isn't too off-putting for you, it is otherwise an excellently written book by a master writer. And there simply aren't enough French language books of this quality to pass up. Lionel Bourguet does a terrific job with all characters, including the women (a rare skill).

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I wish we could make this compulsory reading

Revisado: 05-01-16

Brilliant discussion about a topic vital to our collective survival, and very accessible and easy to listen to, despite the esoteric focus and rather modest title.

Highly recommended to anyone interested in culture, history, biological sciences, farming practices throughout the world, sustainable or restorative farming, gardening, or any aspect of environmental protection.

Loved it.

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For all lovers of animals--even the most sensitive

Revisado: 05-01-16

As with many animal lovers out there, I was ambivalent about purchasing this book, fearing a litany of disturbing and horrifying stories. I took the chance and have no regrets at all.

This book is expertly written and in a style very easy to listen to, and while his love of animals shines through, it is a rational 'position paper' using the latest research findings and worldwide events as examples, and covering a very road range of issues pertaining to our sharing the planet, and our lives, with all types of animals.

Excellent also for those with interests in economics of doing the right thing--shows that individual decisions in purchasing, and social media, can and do make a difference, and also better equips the reader to respond to statements by some that it is too expensive or hopeless to do the right thing.

Couldn't put it down. Kudos to the author.

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sexist clichés +++

Revisado: 05-01-16

While I enjoy this type of story, I do not care for those that portray women as hysterical, dependent, weak, and irrational (i.e., needing a macho rescue). There are many such stories out there portraying women and men fighting as equals, side by side. To be fair however, I gave up after a couple of chapters of this, finding it too stereotypical.

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a hidden gem

Revisado: 05-30-15

Check out this brief but excellently written and performed story--original and well researched, with insightful portrayal of human nature. Performed with tension-building restraint by GT. Strongly recommended as far above the quality often seen in stories of this length.

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