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Narrator needs to learn American English

Revisado: 04-05-25

When a book is written about a specific area, in this case Portland Oregon, it would be nice if they investigated regional pronunciation. In her first book it was annoying. This book took it to a new level. My guess is the narrator is British and trying to speak American English. In this book she mangles so many American words it’s no longer funny but distracting.

Fortunately the book is good enough to get past it but if you are from USA and the NW be aware. You might want to make a game out of it. Don’t make it a drinking game or you’ll be drunk in no time.

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What a name dropper

Revisado: 07-04-23

I enjoyed Andy's first book. Had some fun stories - no so much on his sex life. But now that he has 2 kids - ick. Glad he's successful - he works really hard. But the 3 houses, 2 nannies, constant name dropping - Just too much. And - it's political. I assumed Andy's very liberal. Would have to be stupid not to think that.

But his disdain and really, hatred of conservatives - well, he's just a bigoted man - and outspoken about it in this book. Should be a warning before the great unwashed read his book.

I don't think he knows one conservative or Christian - maybe his mind would open a bit if he spent some time with - well, those he hates.

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Too much smacking by the narrator

Revisado: 05-28-19

Great story but Ms. Rosenblat has an annoying habit of swallowing and smacking loudly. I thought they had buttons to kill the mike when they needed to do that but she smacks away.

I like the story, the characters and the history of NYC Ms. Fairstein has in this series.

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Way too long

Revisado: 12-02-18

I normally love a long book and an 11 1/2 hour book would be wonderful - however this book went on way too long and has too many characters that are tough to keep track of. It started out great - and fizzled somewhere in the middle and never really picked up. So far it's the only book of Mr. Koryta's that I find not worth reading.

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Horrible Performance

Revisado: 09-17-18

Not sure how this person keeps narrating her books. So much unnecessary drama to her voice. So disappointing.

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Interesting listen

Revisado: 08-23-17

If you could sum up They're Playing Our Song in three words, what would they be?

interesting

What was one of the most memorable moments of They're Playing Our Song?

the whole Burt Bacharach storyline

Which scene was your favorite?

When she realized what Burt was really like

Any additional comments?

She reads very slowly and deliberately - I upped the speed to 1.25 and it was an easy listen

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Worst narrator I've ever listened to

Revisado: 07-06-16

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Her monotone is sleep inducing. She's sooooo boring.

Any additional comments?

Grateful this was abridged so I didn't have to listen to Janney very long. I will never listen to any book she narrates. Absolutely no personality added to any of the characters.

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Not up to par

Revisado: 06-24-13

What would have made Pastime better?

A more energetic narrator

What could Robert B. Parker have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

It's probably a good book but Mr. Dukes reads it in such a monotone and so slowly that Spenser doesn't even resemble the character he was in previous books.

How could the performance have been better?

Go back to the previous narrator

Any additional comments?

I love the Spenser series but this was just really bizarre. I wasn't able to get into the storyline very easily - I finished it but it was tough

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Changing narrators at book #16 is a bad idea

Revisado: 08-03-12

Is there anything you would change about this book?

the narrators. For 16 books Gene Engene has been the narrator and has developed the character of JP exceptionally. His skills make him one of my favorite narrators.

I'm sure Debra and Cotter are fine narrators but it was very difficult to listen to them read this book - especially Cotter since his voice is 180 degrees different from Gene's

How could the performance have been better?

Only one narrator. I'm not a fan of multiple narrators. This sounds like old time radio acting out a story.

Did Partner in Crime inspire you to do anything?

no

Any additional comments?

In an effort to be redundant - note to publishers - stick with what is great.

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