C. Mitchell

Warning - Animal cruelty

Revisado: 05-05-25

I did not finish this book, as the animal cruely in the back story of the villain was too much for me. I'm tired of stories of women kidnapped and tortured.

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Excellent narration, weak story

Revisado: 09-30-23

While the narration is excellent, the story does not hold your attention. Fine for multi-tasking.

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Warning: Animal Cruelty

Revisado: 09-10-22

There was far too much detailed, long drawn out animal cruelty in the first few minutes. I got this through Audible Plus or would have returned it for credit. I tried to fast forward through these scenes, but they went on too long. I made it through less than hour before I gave up.

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Very disappointing from Harper Lee

Revisado: 08-20-15

Would you try another book from Harper Lee and/or Reese Witherspoon?

Yes.

What was most disappointing about Harper Lee’s story?

The story seemed half-done, just a real let down after To Kill a Mockingbird. I had read that this was a first-effort rejected by publishers. Whatever the story, it might be ok as a stand-alone book, but with the greatness of To Kill a Mockingbird, this one fell far short of what I had hoped for.

What about Reese Witherspoon’s performance did you like?

Well done, the southern drawl was not over played.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment in the story line and, of course, in Atticus.

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Well done mystery set in Hawaii

Revisado: 08-20-15

What did you love best about The Musubi Murder?

The setting, background, and characters seemed very true to life in a college setting.

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

Not a thriller, fun, a little suspenseful at times.

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

No.

Who was the most memorable character of The Musubi Murder and why?

The heroine and her sidekick are both well done. Narration is great, spot-on.

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Engaging New Orleans mystery

Revisado: 03-21-15

What did you love best about Deadly Night?

New Orleans setting is well-done. Juxtaposition between Civil War times and the present is interesting.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Deadly Night?

The initial scene between the union and confederate soldier grabs your attention.

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

no.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A modern-day New Orleans detective ghost story

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Disappointing, very disjointed.

Revisado: 10-05-14

Would you try another book from Kate Atkinson and/or Susan Jameson?

Probably not. This book was hard to follow; I kept thinking that my ipod must be on "shuffle."

What could Kate Atkinson have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Reduce the jumping from one "case history" to another. I know this is a literary device but for some reason, it made this book very difficult to follow and even remember the characters from one jump to another.

What about Susan Jameson’s performance did you like?

Good voice, easy to understand, nice accent.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No.

Any additional comments?

No.

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Different but excellent, suspenseful.

Revisado: 07-27-14

Would you listen to Wayfaring Stranger again? Why?

No, I do not listen to books twice. This was a good James Lee Burke novel, more novel than typical mystery/police of Hackberry Holland or Dave Robicheaux.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Holland is a thoughtful Dave Robicheaux

Which scene was your favorite?

Final scene was quite good, suspenseful to the end.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No.

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Gruesome Sci-Fi, not what I expected

Revisado: 06-22-14

Would you try another book from Allen Dusk and/or Rose Caraway?

No.

What was most disappointing about Allen Dusk’s story?

I thought this was a light spy story,turned into a very gruesome, violent sci-fi, with a bit of dark humor. I really tried, but I could not make it all the way through, especially after the children were killed. I won't say more to spoil the story for those who like this kind of story.

Any additional comments?

Summary was very misleading, not at all what I expected. Some funny dark humor and memorable characters, but the violence was just too much.

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This is a political commentary.

Revisado: 05-22-13

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Someone looking for political commentary, not a mystery.

Would you ever listen to anything by Rita Mae Brown again?

Yes, but not in this genre.

How could the performance have been better?

Never finished it.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment and a bit of anger that this was billed as a Sneaky Pie mystery. I kept listening for the story line--there is none, just commentary by the usual Sneaky Pie characters. Not at all what I was looking for.

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