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Annoyance at first, then interest

Revisado: 01-28-24

I was extremely annoyed with the two daughters for the entire time they were home. The telling of Vera’s story later in the book captured me and, thankfully, the two daughters’ presence was less in evidence. The description of this imagined life in Leningrad before and during WWII was of a brutal life. Nice to see Vera blossom and to be able to better comprehend her attitude towards her daughters.

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Narrator detracted from story

Revisado: 07-20-23

The story line was fine, though not her best. But the narration was mediocre to poor.

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From a fan of the author - this one didn’t work

Revisado: 12-25-22

I found the story mostly annoying, not helped by the performance. It’s way too long, and, in all those words I never understood the hatred between the two towns. We’ll, there was a lot that didn’t work for, so my over-riding feeling was irritation.

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Enjoyable with some annoyances

Revisado: 03-10-22

Overall I found this an enjoyable “read.” This was my first exposure to the author so I don’t know how typical it is of his writing. My annoyance was that the premise of the initial accusation was ridiculous, only held together by virtue of “the forensic evidence.” The detectives seemed to have no ability to recognize that this evidence could as easily (and more likely) arisen from other than nefarious origins.
That being said, I’ll give the author a second chance by going to the first of the series.

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Not a great read

Revisado: 10-18-21

I was bored and annoyed by this book during most of the story. It’s never a good sign when everything and everyone is so predictable. my favorite character was the cat though she was not likeable.

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Delightful, as ever

Revisado: 07-14-21

Where else can I find stories that lift us up, poke gentle fun, infuse the place and the characters with understanding and compassion without any saccharin effect? These qualities abound in Alexander McCall Smith’s stories, from Africa to Scotland.

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Loving this book

Revisado: 06-07-21

Though already familiar with the Work, I found that Loving What Is provided a much deeper imprinting of the truth. The range of sample inquiries all boiled down to the same message, that reality is what is and it’s perfect. Don’t see it? Do the inquiry.

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Great storytelling

Revisado: 11-15-19

I was caught up in this story from start to finish. It was a book about storytelling and was an example of great storytelling itself.

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A "page" turner with some reservations

Revisado: 11-15-19

I enjoyed this book; the plot kept me engaged and the performance was very good. My biggest problem with it was that I was not sold on the great loss that Margaret suffers. I just didn't believe it and therefore found her rather whiny and self-absorbed.
But overall it was enjoyable and I do recommend it.

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A good story well read

Revisado: 01-17-14

What did you love best about The Case of the Deadly Butter Chicken?

I thoroughly enjoy all of the characters and find the story line very engaging. As always, the narrator, Sam Dastor, makes it all come alive with his wonderful accents. The narration is truly value-added to an entertaining story.

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

The plot keeps you guessing, and the manner of its resolution is made more interesting by the involvement of somewhat peripheral characters, and, of course Vish Puri's intrepid mother.

Have you listened to any of Sam Dastor’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have listened to all four of the Vish Puri, Most Private Investigator books and I think that this one is as good as the others. I have found that Tarquin Hall's last two books, including this one, delve into some aspects of Indian society that are more serious, such as some history of the partition and the effects on the individuals who lived through it.

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

I could have listened to this book without interruption, although it was easy enough to return back to when I did have to stop listening.

Any additional comments?

As far as I'm concerned, Tarquin Hall and Sam Dastor can team up anytime with a new Vish Puri mystery and I will be there eager to listen to it!

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