Paul K. Boran

Fantastic story & Great performance!

Revisado: 09-24-18

So many movies are based on this story, and now I know why; it is fantastic! I highly recommend!

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Good Abridged Version

Revisado: 09-24-18

I do not usually leave reviews of audiobooks, but since this book only has one vague rating, I felt compelled to write a more descriptive review.

First, do know that this is abridged. This should be clear based on its length, but sometimes we all tend to overlook these things. Having read the actual novel, I can say that this a faithful and fun adaptation that is divided into relatively short chapters. While I assume this series was meant for children, I still enjoyed the book; it's a good review of the story and its plot.

I tend to listen to audiobooks multiple times, and I enjoy listening to shorter and abridged versions of things because (1) I'm busy, and (2) I am more of a story/plot person than a character one. If you are similar, you should enjoy this reasonably priced audiobook.

Lastly, the performance is consistent and professional, but I am not a huge fan of the narrator's voice. This is a personal preference, so be sure to take advantage of the free sample to judge for yourself.

Happy Listening!

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Great story!

Revisado: 09-09-18

I LOVED the narrator! The story gets a little slow towards the end, and the characters are a bit eccentric, but this was a wonderfully entertaining tale!

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Hilarious!

Revisado: 08-06-18

I was a bit skeptical about this book, but it was well worth the credit. While the actual mystery is not that great, the dialogue between Obama and Biden is pee-your-pants funny and worth the price of admission. The performance by Barrett is also great. I look forward to book 2!

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Abridged - Great Story!

Revisado: 02-15-18

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

I know most people wonder why I would choose to listen to an "abridged" version of the book, but I have always been more of a "plot" person rather than a "character" one. I found this story to be engaging, with plenty of twists and turns along the way (some of which were most uncomfortable). I could not really tell it was abridged until the end (it wrapped up fairly quickly). Still, I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a good mystery that focuses more on plot than characters (although there is plenty of character development in this version).

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes! The plot was always moving forward as the protagonist worked to solve not one, but four cases. There were several twists and turns, some of which I never saw coming. I definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys procedurals and mysteries - Connelly knows his stuff!

What does Katherine Moennig bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I read several reviews that criticized Moennig's narration, but I found it to be just fine. There is one scene in which two characters are speaking on the phone, and I was lost for a moment in that conversation. Other than that, her lack of using different voices for different characters was not a problem for me; I thoroughly enjoyed her performance. That said, narration is all about personal taste, so use the 5 minute sample as a way to test whether this narrator will work for you. Since I am male, and the main protagonist is female, Moennig's narration helped me better relate to the character than if I had simply read it myself.

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

I probably could, but a book like this is better enjoyed in several settings. This enables you to think about situations, conversations, and clues between listens; this will then help you to enjoy the book all the more. Bottom line, it would work either way.

Any additional comments?

I have read (not listened, but read) several Connelly novels in the past (all Bosch titles), and I have to say this really stacked up well with those readings; I am always impressed with how authentic or real Connelly's books feel (even though I have no experience in this world at all). Basically, I loved this new character and hope there are more books forthcoming.

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Good Adaptation

Revisado: 09-11-17

Although others have stated this item was listed as "unabridged," I did not have this issue; I was looking for an abridged version. Having read the original story and one other adaptation, I felt this abridged version was fairly faithful to Poe's story. The main characteristic that was changed was the language; the language was simplified and modernized, which I welcomed in an audiobook.

As long as you know that you are purchasing an abridged version of the story delivered in simplified language, you should enjoy this classic story.

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