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Different from other Tana French Books

Revisado: 11-08-20

Completely different from Tana French's other books and I love it. I very much liked the main character and all the other characters in this story. Plenty of suspense, intrigue. The retired Chicago, American policeman is the main character. I appreciated how he interacts with the locals. I liked the narrator and the story flowed easily. Of course I'm a fan of Tana French and her Dublin Murder Squad so I was looking forward to this little deviation.

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An excellent read

Revisado: 08-05-18

I found this book to be both entertaining and (finally) accurate about various Seattle area locations. I liked the characters and how they were given context to this book. I always appreciate law and attorney stories and this is a good one that goes from regular law and delves into military law. I listened to it every spare minute and even when I should have been doing something else. I highly recommend this one.

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Book, 2 is even better than 1

Revisado: 05-22-18

Oh my how I enjoyed Gibbs. I'm not one who curses nor does anyone in my family, but Gibbs sure knows how to do it in style. This book has so many laugh out loud moments that it has me waiting on pins and needles for the 3rd book. Okay, now for the story line. It continues on from book 1 with little or no time lapses and all the characters become more alive and fleshed out. The story line has some very serious moments and many life threatening situations and it is a great read - I mean listen. RC Bray does such a fabulous job that it makes this book one of my favorites. I really do recommend this series and for sure this book.

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Story is good.

Revisado: 04-30-18

I haven't finished this book yet because Jake Tapper as a narrator isn't cutting it. I think the story, the premise, everything else about this book is good. I think it would be better listening if they'd paid the bucks to hire a professional narrator.

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Entertaining and fun to listen to.

Revisado: 07-10-17

If you could sum up Gone the Next in three words, what would they be?

A fun suspense and mystery novel.

What did you like best about this story?

I think the character development was good. I personally appreciate humor and there is plenty in this book to enjoy. The characters are believable.

Which character – as performed by Johnny Peppers – was your favorite?

The main character of course was the best. I enjoyed his narration and his voice reminds me a little of Hank Azaria, which is a complement. The difference in this and other books I've read, is that Johnny Peppers read the book vs other people, like RC Bray, who performs the characters in the book. So in Peppers narration - by only reading, sometimes there was confusion as to who was saying what.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I thought the ending was particularly good.

Any additional comments?

It's a good and exciting book to listen to, very enjoyable.

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Only 17 chapters in & it still isn't good.

Revisado: 07-10-17

Would you try another book from Rena Olsen and/or Brittany Pressley?

No, I can't say that I would if The Girl Before is any indication of her style of writing and story telling.

Would you ever listen to anything by Rena Olsen again?

No, probably not.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I would say that she neither added or detracted from the book.

What character would you cut from The Girl Before?

Really? all of them!!

Any additional comments?

I can't recommend this book at all. To me it is a "wanna be" mystery, suspense story and it fails on all fronts. I plan to return this book today.

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An exciting adventure.

Revisado: 04-01-17

Would you consider the audio edition of Columbus Day to be better than the print version?

All good stories require a good narrator and R.C. Bray makes this book come to life.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Columbus Day?

The story is serious, funny and swash-buckling enjoyable. I always think that sci-fi is not for me, but every time I listen to one I find I'm on a new adventure.

Have you listened to any of R.C. Bray’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Who hasn't listened to The Martian? He was wonderful then as he is now.

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I just can't finish this book - ugh

Revisado: 03-03-17

Would you try another book from Jeff Abbott and/or Kevin T. Collins?

Okay, so first the narration is not good - or at least I can hardly listen to him. I keep waiting for the story to get good and it just isn't.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The reading is too forced - not natural.

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

UGH - I keep trying to listen to this and I just can't.

Any additional comments?

Not worth the time or effort to listen to this.

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Wasn't as good as the first two.

Revisado: 02-27-16

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

As one of the series it has to be read, but I didn't really like it as well as the first two. There was a lot of things to cover, too much really, and I didn't much like the ending.

What does R. C. Bray bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I really enjoy R.C. Bray's narration - I would definitely listen to more books narrated by him.

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

I think this series would do well as a movie - probably better as a movie because this third novel had so much stuff in it that I think it would be easier to see it rather than have it told to me.

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Several things to like about this book, but.....

Revisado: 11-06-15

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

I think the story line was fine, the characters good, but hearing the continuous bad mouthing of anyone political becomes old very quickly.... sure, there are politicians that may deserve to be portrayed as morons and sell outs, but really.....this was over-kill and I think the author is/was preaching to the choir. I think the story would have been better if he stuck to the military aspect, being prepared and the moral conflict of torture should be talked about and be confronted more....

Would you ever listen to anything by Robert Patrick Lewis again?

probably not

Would you be willing to try another one of Mike Dawson’s performances?

maybe

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