Anne Flanigan

Perfect narration

Revisado: 02-26-20

Many of us remember the 1977 mini series, some of us had read the book, we all know something of the history. Avery Brooks narration takes this up one more level. I "saw" Kunta, Bell, Kizzy, Chicken George with every word. I enjoyed every minute of listening to this and found it hard to believe that my attention had been held for 30 hours. One of the few books I have listened to that had me sitting in the garage waiting for then end of a chapter.

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Take the time, give it a chance

Revisado: 01-17-20

It was a little slow starting but I really enjoyed the story. This is a book that tells a story with out a lot of "background noise". Slow moving but worth the time. I didn't read the book and I suspect I got more from listening, it would be hard to read the dialect and accents. Would recommend to anyone

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Surprised

Revisado: 09-11-19

I got this as an Audible Original and wasn't sure what to expect but figured I would give it a try. Was surprisingly good and if true I will never look at chili's the same. Not a fan of "super hot" chili's but an interesting look into the "chili head" culture (?) that leaves you with an unexpected sense of redemption and what sharing a meal is really all about.

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Hard on the ears!

Revisado: 09-06-19

As many reviews have said suddenly Ayla sounds Russian! I was never wildly fond of Ms. Burr's vocals for anyone but in this one she lost it. One reviewer said she sounds like a Russian spy, another that she sounds like Natasha from Rocky and Bullwinkle. That pretty much describes it. Add the awful accent to a book filled with repetition and I don't think I can stand another 30 or so hours of this. Listen to books 1-4 but stop there, read 5 & 6 if you must but they are pretty much rehashing of 1-4.

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Be patient

Revisado: 06-30-17

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

Didn't think I would like it but stuck with it. Turned out to be a really good book

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Good story, good characters

Revisado: 10-29-14

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Good story, good development. The ending was somewhat predictable but good nevertheless. It took me a bit to get used to the narrator. Originally found her to be a little annoying but soon got used to her and was okay. She doesn't do gender voices particulary well but well enough. Kept me guessing until the end, I thought I had it figured out earlier, and in fact I had, but then was led away again thinking it was someone else.

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Not bad but not Sherlock

Revisado: 10-29-14

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Derek Jacobi did a wonderful job with narration but this is NOT Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. This Sherlock is much more open to explaining his methods and generally a more personable Holmes than Doyle's. Good story anyway with a definate "Holmesian" feel

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A new Favorite

Revisado: 10-03-14

What made the experience of listening to The Cold Dish the most enjoyable?

Anything narrated by Geoge Guidall is worth listening to

What did you like best about this story?

Good characters, great decriptions of location and a story that kept you guessing

Which character – as performed by George Guidall – was your favorite?

Henry Standing Bear

Any additional comments?

I have found a new series that I will keep listening to. I watched the show and finally tried the book. Very good

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Confusing

Revisado: 10-03-14

Would you try another book from Edmund Crispin and/or Phillip Bird?

No

Has The Case of the Gilded Fly turned you off from other books in this genre?

No

Which scene was your favorite?

Can't remember

Was The Case of the Gilded Fly worth the listening time?

Maybe

Any additional comments?

A very large cast of characters that got confusing. They were introduced in the beginning chapters but I found it hard to remember who was who. It probably would be a better read than listen because you could flip back to the start as necessary. Thouroughly unlikeable victim that should have been killed off sooner and way to many people with really good reasons for doing the deed

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So so story, wretched narrator

Revisado: 07-24-14

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Probably not - I am only half way through the book and find the narrator more distracting that anything. Story isn't that strong either and I just want to shake Bernie and tell her to quite arguing. I understand the need to "do something"

Would you ever listen to anything by Anne Hillerman again?

Maybe by Anne Hillerman but not by Christina Delaine

What didn’t you like about Christina Delaine’s performance?

Annoying voice, bad accent, doesn't do gender differences well

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