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Another masterpiece

Revisado: 03-07-24

Here we start to get a feeling for Jackson Lamb's gigantic chip. And in the telling, with an interesting construction, the sense of the immovable Security Service, its intrigue and its thwarted mission, unfolds. Much of the value of Herron stories is unveiled by the wonderful narration by Gerard Doyle who captures the characters with immense skill.

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Subtle, nuanced and beyond many's abilities.

Revisado: 01-06-24

The narration is superb and it goes a long way to describes the shades, shadows and variations of British culture, society and perspectives around security and modern post 70s history. The ending is said by some to be disappointing which by the definition of the book, is exactly not what it is. Rather the ending symbolizes the whole story which a slice of a culture that has an uncertain beginning, no clear message and an inconclusive (everyone lives happily ever after or dies) ending. IMO, Herron is a true successor to Le Carre, just molded to a different set of conflicts.

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Complex story, needs attention.

Revisado: 08-06-23

I really like his style, especially as it relates to the Slow Horses series. This like all has complex scene/story line changes which without the benefit of seeing paragraph, chapter or page changes means the reader can't daydream as when these occur the story loses its sense.

Audible should advise/manage narratives to limit the highs and lows of the narrator's voice as many audio systems cannot handle them in conjunction with the deteriorating hearing of the demographic that listens to this type of book.

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Masterpiece

Revisado: 02-16-23

As a former South African which took the gap, I did not think I would enjoy the expose' of the socio economic conditions I left behind. But the, story, the narrator and his interpretations of the characters constant tension and the juxtaposition of the legal, enforcement and humanity of the South African state were fascinating.

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A good story around some unknown history

Revisado: 01-27-23

The narrator John Lee captures the characters and to story with impeccable sensitivity and insight. he is truly a master of this medium.

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Not for listening in a car

Revisado: 10-04-22

An expansive yarn that encompasses a world that no one living has had the chance to experience. But don't listen in a car, plane or anywhere there is background noise and no N/C earphones. The narrative is very realistic with many asides, mutters and introspection that gets lost.

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Brilliant

Revisado: 07-13-22

A superb exercise in acerbic insight into the power of mediocrity in a manipulation defined universe.

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Herron is an acquired taste

Revisado: 04-13-22

But when you have it, it's hard to find anything as good. In the Le Care mold but with a droll sense of humor that tolls the English acceptance for the mediocre and non performer who nevertheless delivers. The new Slow Horses TV series will find this card to translate for US audiences but no doubt will be recognized by the remainder of the English speaking world.

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Thanks Nick and Gerrard

Revisado: 01-27-22

This is as good as novels get. Great narration and wonderful tale.. In the best tradition of Le Care and Leighton.

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Incredible

Revisado: 01-20-21

So many elements of the characters, story and ambience were close enough to the reality that I recalled in the 80s in SA that my skin crawled. The narration was brilliant (as they say in SA) with accents and intonation compelling. Dennis must be a one of "on mense" to have pulled it off so well. Thank you Mr. Bonnert for recalling a time of incredible uncertainty, fear and frustration without getting embroiled in the politics.

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