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Good story line with familiar, well developed characters, as usual for this author.

Revisado: 08-02-24

Enjoyable story, action and suspense. But this is marred by "Virtual Voice" narration. Not actually robotic sound (only at times), voice actually uses inflection. But it's hard to distinguish which character is speaking, and affect is flat. Why not use one or more of the gifted actors who usually provide narration? Live narrators add dimension to story and characters, realistic reactions. This narration made the story boring, and I just wanted it to end. If this author continues to use Virtual Voice narration in following books, it's time to move on to another author and series. Too bad. I really enjoyed the established characters.

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Poor narration overshadowed the book content.

Revisado: 07-27-24

I have enjoyed this entire series. Until now. Worst part was narration. This male narrator made Sienna sound like sound like a dull witted cartoon character. Most of the book was an almost constant solo diatribe from the Reed character. It made the story terribly boring and I couldn't wait for it to end. Almost abandoned the book several times. I didn't only because of the link to following books in the series. If this narrator is used in the remaining series, I'll stop reading and move on to something else.
All of the previous books in this series were great, with seamless narration. Hoping you won't use this narrator again!

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Great condensed version of Edgar Cayce's life and legacy

Revisado: 02-14-24

This was a great, condensed version of Edgar Cayce's life,
and a good review to remind me about his history. Story and narrator leave room for believers and skeptics. This will make you want to learn more and possibly read some of his works. Well done.

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Great story and writing, but disliked narrator

Revisado: 03-11-23

Another great Chee and Leaphorn story from Anne Hillerman. Marred only by narrator's mispronunciations of native terms, including "Navajo"!
I winced each time he mispronounced Canyon de Chelly. If you are going to tell a story about indigenous people, at least have the respect to hire a native narrator. In this case, a Navajo narrator would have been preferable. Or at least another native person. There are many talented indigenous actors who could have done a much better job, and would have been respectful enough to get pronunciations correct. Canyon de Chelly is a sacred place much revered by Navajo and other native people, and deserves proper pronunciation.
Otherwise, this novel is well worth your time, especially if you are a fan of Tony and Anne Hillerman's writing and characters.

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Koontz at his best!

Revisado: 02-05-23

Enjoyed this book for it's intelligence and sensitivity. Loved the idea of being able to increase, or tap into the intelligence of companion animals. But of course, this includes the temptation of greed and corruption. Fortunately, the main characters are able to maintain their kindness and appreciation for one particular animal, but at great cost to their family. A must read, especially if you like this author.
Great narration!

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Superbly written and narrated

Revisado: 01-12-23

Loved the story development, twists and turns, and especially the unlikely protagonist, with no legal or criminal justice
training.
Only her patience, persistence, courage and intelligence could have solved such a complicated, nefarious case of serial murders.
Would like to read more in this series with Lacy Stoltz.

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Great book and narrator!

Revisado: 01-09-23

The story teases out over time, but the ending is worth it. Recommend reading the prequel first, this sets up characters and plot very well.

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Loved this book!

Revisado: 12-17-22

This author never disappoints! Great story and narration. Historical fiction with focus on Japanese internment camps during WW II. An important part of WW II history that is often overlooked, due to atrocities of Hitler's concentration camps. Although Germany's concentration camps were clearly much worse, (no comparison) the US's Japanese internment camps were still a dark and shameful reflection on US treatment of Japanese nationals, many of whom were US citizens. Concurrent coming of age tale told with sensitivity and intelligence. Highly recommend.

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Not enjoyable

Revisado: 12-06-22

Narrator was good. Story, not so much. Not long enough to make sense. Perhaps if this was a longer novel, developing characters it would have made more sense

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Another great Leigh Bardugo book!

Revisado: 10-03-22

Found this book a little difficult to connect with at first. But once main characters were more defined, enjoyed this ALMOST as much as Grishaverse books. Looking forward to sequels!

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