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A Decent Vacation Read

Revisado: 04-15-25

I didn’t dislike the book, but it certainly wasn’t a masterpiece. The plot was oversimplified and underdeveloped in some areas, and the antagonists lacked depth. The narrator was quite good. Overall, an adequate read/listen for a beach vacation.

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Lacks Spark

Revisado: 12-03-24

I tried listening to this book on three different occasions (each separated by several months); I never made it through the fourth chapter. This cozy mystery lacks the spark to ignite my interest. The only deadly aspect is its dullness.

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The Wait Is Over

Revisado: 05-04-24

I’ve waited years for Stephen Fry’s narration. I’m so pleased to have the series available.

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It’s A Stretch

Revisado: 09-20-23

It’s a stretch for the plot and narration to escape mediocrity, but the last quarter of the story manages to push the book to a passable level.

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Almost but Not Quite

Revisado: 07-21-23

Jane Harper wrote an excellent book compared to many authors in this genre, but it sadly falls short when compared to her previous stories. The pacing is slow, the plot has potential for complexity but falls flat, and the climax is lackluster. I ended up skipping through large portions of the last ten chapters. I’d still recommend the book to others because even Jane Harper’s mediocre efforts far outshine many of her contemporaries.

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Best In The Series

Revisado: 05-16-23

I think this is the best book of this series thus far. Every aspect seems a little bit smoother than previous outings. It’s not a deep book, but it’s just as a cosy mystery should be in my opinion.

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Ho-hum and Humdrum

Revisado: 11-28-22

I quite like this series and this author, but this is the second story in the series that plods along to the point of tedium. I’ve had similar experiences while reading other series by the same author: by book six or seven the character and plot progression slows to the speed of fossilization. I think I’ll wait until the release of book 10 or 11 and pick back up.
This particular story would have been more enjoyable if condensed and edited into a novella.

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Edges Into A Yawn Fest

Revisado: 02-27-22

I’m a fan of Deanna Raybourn’s books and of this series but this story is too predictable, and the usually witty banter feels dull.

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Pompous, Misses the Mark

Revisado: 01-31-22

It is an interesting story, but Mr. Laux comes off as a pompous know-it-all. The placement of his numerous sighs and “umm’s” during the audio gives the impression of an individual who frequently roles his eyes at the sheer stupidity of others.
The title is also misleading. There is very little discussion or analysis of photo evidence, and Mr. Laux surprisingly fails to qualify his opinions with evidence (factual or circumstantial). He may provide qualification in subsequent episodes, but this episode sits squarely in a salacious, attention-seeking category of story telling that Mr. Laux proudly declares he is not a part of.

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Falls Flat

Revisado: 11-25-20

The book is quite enjoyable but final 1/3 of the book becomes flat and clunky.

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