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A Small Town in Germany Audiobook By John le Carré cover art

A Four Hour Story Crammed Into 13 Hours

Overall
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Story
2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-02-22

le Carré's style is quite verbose, but this was excessive. Conversations that go on 20 minutes longer than necessary and irrelevant lengthy descriptions move the story along at a snails pace.

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Thought This Was a Mystery

Overall
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Story
1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-17-17

What did you like best about God Hammer? What did you like least?

Liked least: it was about deamons and witches.

What was most disappointing about John Conroe’s story?

Same as above

Which scene was your favorite?

None

Do you think God Hammer needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Not for me

Any additional comments?

These are not my style of books or stories. Apologies to those who love them. I didn't read the entire review of the book and didn't realize it was a genre I didn't like.

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Just The Facts Ma'am

Overall
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
2 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-01-15

If you could sum up The Burning Room in three words, what would they be?

Better Narrator Needed

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

Yes. There were several twists that finally resolved in the end.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

He was Joe Friday personified. Very even tone and emphasis. Had trouble keeping my attention to the story.

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

Two crimes. How many criminals?

Any additional comments?

Enjoyed the story. Typical Harry Bosch. Stubborn, steadfast, defiant Harry plows along to solve the almost forgotten crimes.

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Speed It Up

Overall
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-05-14

What did you love best about The Devil's Punchbowl?

A great story with lots of twists and excitement.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The mayor, Penn Cage. He's a smart, determined, strong character who also has weaknesses and self doubts.

Which character – as performed by Dick Hill – was your favorite?

The same.

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

Nasty in Natchez

Any additional comments?

If you play Dick Hill at double speed, the novel moves along nicely and you won't fall asleep.

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Dick Hill is Slow

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3 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-12-14

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Yes. Get a different narrator.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Wallander. He is a complex, clever, and troubled man who is dogged in his pursuit of a solution.

Did Dick Hill do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Yes, he did. But he reads so slowly. I'm now listening to one of his other "reads", The Devil's Punchbowl, by Greg Isles. I put it on 2x speed and it's wonderful. He's much better at 2x. His characterizations are excellent at this speed. At 1x I kept saying, "Come on, come on!" Now it's perfect.

Could you see Sidetracked being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Wallander on Masterpiece Mystery. 'Nough said.

Any additional comments?

I'll be listening to Dick Hill at 2x from now on. More Wallander for me.

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Better Than TV

Overall
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Story
5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-22-13

What made the experience of listening to The Cold Dish the most enjoyable?

Guidall's characterizations.

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

Yes. The combination of clever banter and a swiftly moving plot kept me riveted.

What about George Guidall’s performance did you like?

He is expert at reflecting the characters as written by Craig Johnson and showing just the right amount of emotion in his storytelling.

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

No. I just enjoyed it all the way through.

Any additional comments?

I'll be listening to more in this series.

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Bull-Headed Bosch

Overall
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-11-12

What made the experience of listening to Nine Dragons the most enjoyable?

Len Cariou's performance was engaging and diverse. He performed all the characters well and kept you in the story.

Any additional comments?

Michael Connelly's Bosch in Nine Dragons is a one sided character until the very end. In previous novels, he was a thinking, reflective investigator who had a certain tenacity in his approach to solving crimes. This time he's all tenacity.

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Twisty Psycho Thriller/Mystery

Overall
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-08-12

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Great listen. Excellent story. Reader voices, accents, and pace were all good.

What other book might you compare Blood Memory to and why?

Any Greg Iles thriller. They're all complex, character driven, twisty tales.

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

No.

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