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Revisado: 01-27-25

I go to Simon Brett reading Simon Brett for the characters with eyerolling quirks yet very human foibles. I love the mix of light, sometimes comedic moments, with challenging puzzles inherent in a cosy mystery. And I always learn something about the times, places, and interests his characters bring to the stories. BUT WHAT THE HECK? I listened to this second installment of this series as my first, because it was on sale. There is no humor, no character I could feel hopeful about, and no healthy people to counterbalance the dysfunctional ones. As a listener, I also found the first person perspective disorienting and flat. Sorry Simon.

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Maybe because this is my third in the series, but...

Revisado: 04-11-24

I was struck how much time was spent recapitulating the previous titles in the series. Much of the detail therein did little to support the thread of this story, and, in fact, spoiled the opportunity to entice readers to want to read those titles. In addition, readers who had taken the series in order already knew the background.

I will say, however, that the identity of the culprit remained a mystery right up to the name being spoken. The description in Olivia's mind could have been several characters, and yet the intensity of the revelation for her was conveyed even before we knew.

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The Narrator is Essential

Revisado: 11-26-22

Plot moves quickly enough, and red herrings are plentiful, and characters have a little meat on their bones. But for me, the authenticity of an Irish accent for an Irish setting is the ticket.

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Short and to the point.

Revisado: 03-14-21

While I prefer depth and detail in any new information, my husband does the meal preparations for my mother and ourselves. An overview and 4 bullet points works well for him.

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The hazards of self-publishing

Revisado: 07-27-20

I don't know who needed to be better at their job, but I had to quit listening. The narrator mispronounces so many words, including terms pivotal to the content, that I have to wonder if the author even listened before publishing.

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Need an American proof-listener?

Revisado: 01-22-20

I have few complaints ever about Cherringham books, the narrator, or story. Audible quality is wonderful. But, as with most other UK productions including an "American" character, there would be definite benefit to having an actual American give the dialogue a run-through. Jack may be from "NYC" but, from the first episode, he uses some words and expressions that we just don't. With this episode though, I just have to say something. Jack mispronounces Adirondack and Quantico. Names are notorious for having local pronunciations, but both of these are internationally known references. Does Audible hire preview listeners? If so, I'm in!

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I had to interrupt my listening to say this...

Revisado: 01-22-20

I have always LOVED Neil Dudgeon. I know him from Midsomer Murders, before and after he became the second Barnaby, and he maintains that same "one eyebrow slightly lifted" as narrator of every Cherringham audiobook. But in this one, Chapter 20, with Dugeon's reading about the effective use of a pause during questioning, I laughed out loud and then it got even better! Genius!

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More than your money's worth!

Revisado: 01-17-20

Multiple individual stories woven expertly into a single plot line in a way that draws you in without leaving you lost. Characters are not confused because you come to know each one. The narrator not only changes accents and volume, but cadence and emotion with enough consistency that names were not essential to knowing who was in the room. In two cases, the identity of an approaching character was correctly assumed because it would be just like them to show up right now. Add the fact that this story refers back and forth between the past and present, including in the provision of historical context and asides directly to the reader, and the resulting tapestry reflects the work of a master weaver.

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Topic worth listening to the narrator

Revisado: 12-28-19

The narrator is so breathy as to be distracting. I have actually rejected books based on her samples, but wanted to listen to this books on this topic enough to work through the annoyance.

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Witty Banter Meets Intelligent Inquiry

Revisado: 02-17-18

This most excellent combination of personalities and plot is an effortless and interesting listen...and it's a series!

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