Susan Goulet

Why such wordy useless narrative?

Revisado: 11-04-24

I have become a committed fan of Stuart MacBride and his characters as well as the performances by Angus King, but this book is testing my patience. There is so much unnecessary description. It reminds me of writing essays as a young student when meeting a word requirement was part of the assignment. After saying it’s a dismal night at the bus stop- unless it’s going to move the plot along- get on with it. After the 3rd time explaining how the doorbell video is listed in the clip inventory- just say next video…It’s infuriating. It’s as though an entirely different writer is responsible for this book.

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This Author Has Potential

Revisado: 02-03-24

I'm now listening to Book 4 in the DI Rob Marshall series after starting with .5 False Start. I probably wouldn't have continued, but as I listen to books the narrator is equally as important to me and Angus King is very good at what he does. That being said...the production value on these books is not as meticulous as other series that King has voiced. There has been more than one editing goof...where 2 takes were included one after another of the same sentence...just messy, lazy editing.

The stories have all the makings of a Grimm or a Logan...but the clarity is missing. It's almost feels like James is auditioning ideas for characters in front of his audience, but what that means is that as the reader/listener it's difficult to build our own relationships with the characters. Elliot/Andy/Andrea is so over the top in her obnoxious traits that it's difficult to believe she's a grown up let alone an experienced police detective. Marshall is the only clearly defined character, but even he has moments of identity crisis. Focus on the relationships we care about...Marshall and Kirsten...Jenn, Thia...even Rakesh who has now been shipped off to professional standards was a more fully developed character albeit not consistent. Elliot could be someone we care about, but right now she's a caricature.

I want to keep following this series, but some polishing needs to happen in order for me to stick with it. Just pushing out content is fine as the genre has people hungry for more...but for the longevity of a character we have to be able to relate...that's why Harry Grimm and Jack Logan are as successful as they are...we feel we know them and that's because they seem real and relatable.

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Please someone direct this narrator

Revisado: 07-03-23

I would love to stick with this author, because in these first few chapters I’ve really taken to the stories and the characters, but I listen in my car- so the narrator is equally important. This narrator has one tone…although occasionally he speaks in character and some life comes to the story. I kept hoping it would change, but I can’t bear it any longer and won’t be finishing this book.

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Surprisingly Predictable

Revisado: 07-02-23

From chapter one I knew who did it…and I haven’t even finished it but that’s how certain I am. A shame…because in these 2 books I’ve grown fond of the characters. Also- Joseph Tweedale started out a bit bland in Book 1, but I’m really enjoying him now.

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The best yarn, and the best narrator

Revisado: 04-24-23

I've just completed the 2nd book in the Harry Grimm series (Best Served Cold) and have already downloaded the 3rd. The books by David J. Gatward satisfy my desire to escape into another world on every level. The mystery itself, the contradiction that is Harry Grimm..and best of all the background of Wensleydale and the surrounding area. Add to this that they have found maybe one of the best narrators I've ever listened to in Aubrey Parsons...It makes me want to savor each book because when I do get to the end of what is currently published I will be devastated. Aubrey captures each and every character so brilliantly that as soon as he starts a sentence it is absolutely clear which character is speaking. People say "I can't recommend it enough" all the time, but I seriously can not.

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What were they thinking?

Revisado: 04-16-23

Are times so tough for this author that an actual voice actor could not be hired to narrate? Please re-do this book. I can’t continue the series listening to this. I can’t rate the story because I can’t listen to it.

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Love this narrator!

Revisado: 02-02-23

I became familiar with Steve Worsley by way of another author and am delighted to find another detective series narrated by him as well. He makes it a true pleasure to listen to and the writing is just the right mix of gritty- and charming.

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Different narration and started out so offensively…

Revisado: 01-12-23

I enjoyed the first 2 books, but when a different voice opened with some of the most offensive language yet I decided to dump Logan Macrae.

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Please re-record this book.

Revisado: 07-18-18

After listening to 11 Aimee Leduc mysteries by Cara Black I finally got used to the nasally and bubble gum voice of Corine Monbertrand. I even started to enjoy her characterisation of René Freant. Then I purchased the 12th book from Audible and I miss Ms. Monterbertrand more than I could have imagined. Rebecca Gibel does have a smoky quality to her voice and inflections are good, but she should stick to books that take place in middle America. Her accent wouldn’t be so annoying if only her French pronunciation were at least close. The moment she says any French word the listener is ripped by force out of Paris and plopped down in Wisconsin. It is unbearable. I will be reading this one on Kindle and hope that the narrator for the next is better...until we finally get back to Ms. Montbertrand. What were they thinking? Are budgets that low?

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Paul Michael is always a solid bet!

Revisado: 12-28-17

Paul Janson is one of those tough guys that you can rely on to say and do the right thing. What could be better? Put Paul Michael’s amazing narration in the driver’s seat. The story whips and turns and continues to surprise until the end.

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