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    Sandra R. Marcil 10-14-14
    Sandra R. Marcil 10-14-14 Member Since 2010
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    "Disappointing"
    What disappointed you about Broken?

    Too preachy for me. Sarah is such a whiner


    Has Broken turned you off from other books in this genre?

    After Triptych, it's almost like someone else wrote this one. Won't be get any Karin Slaughter books.


    What didn’t you like about Natalie Ross’s performance?

    same ole, same ole. Triptych had Will's voice with an accent, so he seemed nothing like he was in the first book.


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

    Anger at all the preaching.


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    Nancy J Tornado Alley OK 12-17-13
    Nancy J Tornado Alley OK 12-17-13 Member Since 2011
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    "Another great thriller from Karin Slaughter"

    I'm not sure how it happened, but I have ended up reading/listening to Slaughter's Will Trent series entirely out of order. I don't usually do that with a series. However, in this case each book has enough background built into it that you can follow things with enough knowledge of the past.

    In "Broken," Sara Linton has returned to Heartsdale, a small Georgia town and her hometown, to spend Thanksgiving with her family. It's the first time she has come back since she left 3 1/2 years ago, and she's not sure she should be going there at all, since Lena Adams is still in town. Lena is the woman who Sara believes is responsible for Sara's husband's death, and as a consequence Sara hates her.

    The day she returns to town, the body of a college student is found in the lake. Lena, a detective, and Interim Chief Frank Wallace arrest a local mentally handicapped young man, who is convinced to sign a confession and then kills himself in his cell. Sara calls in the state police, and Will Trent is sent to investigate the prisoner's death. Once he gets there, he is of necessity involved in the murder investigation. Sara and Frank try to cover up details of both investigations, and Will must try to work around them. Then another college student is killed in the same way as the first, and the cases get more and more confused.

    Slaughter writes an excellent thriller, with lots of suspense and tension as Will and Sara (and the reader) try to figure out what happened, who is hiding what, and whodunnit. The denouement reveals a killer about whom you have been given a few clues, but I only figured it out about 30 seconds before the reveal.

    Natalie Ross does an excellent job of narration: good Georgia accents, and very good men's voices. As I listened, I totally forgot that one woman was doing all those voices.

    Highly recommended!

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    Rusty 07-05-13
    Rusty 07-05-13 Member Since 2012
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    "Well titled as this book is Broken!!!"
    Any additional comments?

    So very disappointed in this book after listening to Slaughter's previous books. The story was just awful. It was not that interesting and not well developed. I was hoping the ending would provide some redemption but it only added to the problems of this book. It was everything I could do just to continue listening.

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    Victor 12-13-12
    Victor 12-13-12 Member Since 2011
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    "BOOKS IN WRONG ORDER ON AUDIBLE"
    What did you like best about Broken? What did you like least?

    The book is ok. I have notified Audible about the incorrect book order, and others have notified Audible, but Audible hasn't changed the order yet, so do yourself a favor, and do some research on your own. Also, something is messed up in this series, because in one book, Will Trent has a sexual relationship with someone, and then in the next book, he hasn't yet met this person, so it's strange that in a later book he's talking to the person he supposedly had relations with as if that person is a stranger.... Hmmm.... kooky!


    What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

    Most interesting is, well, I dunno. I read this one because I'm involved in the series, so I want to finish it. Karin Slaughter isn't the best writer ever, but a lot of her fans love the crap out of her writing. I've even seen reviews where people say "This is the best thing I've ever read!" which makes me think that some people haven't read that much.


    What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

    The performance is good. I'm sure that Kirstin Potter would have done better.


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

    I could see Broken being on Oxygen, or Lifetime. The stars would probably be leftovers from The Facts of Life.


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    Denise Ryan Raleigh, NC 04-27-12
    Denise Ryan Raleigh, NC 04-27-12 Member Since 2008
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    "Yep, It's Broken"
    Would you try another book from Karin Slaughter and/or Natalie Ross?

    No


    What was most disappointing about Karin Slaughter’s story?

    Poor writing - the day was as cool and wet as being in a dog's nose - are you kidding me?


    How did the narrator detract from the book?

    Over acting


    You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

    It made me appreciate good writing even more.


    Any additional comments?

    Don't waste your time.

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    Vicki Kidd boise 06-03-11
    Vicki Kidd boise 06-03-11 Member Since 2017
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    "BROKEN"

    GREAT SERIES...LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT BOOK. I LOVE THE WAY SHE DEVELOPS EACH CHARACTER.

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    Deborah shallotte, NC, United States 07-06-10
    Deborah shallotte, NC, United States 07-06-10 Member Since 2008
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    "Please don't perform the books - read them."

    I've absolutely loved Karin Slaughter's books in the past, especially Triptych. I don't know if it was because the narrator overperformed her role or if the story was just bad, but I had a hard time finishing this. I don't like the idea of a female narrator doing so many male voices...just read the book, please. The story seemed thin and Will didn't foster the sympathy or exude sex appeal as he has in past books - just seemed weak and boring. But really, I was so distracted by the narrator, it might be a better book than I thought.

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    Leslie NY, NY, USA 07-16-10
    Leslie NY, NY, USA 07-16-10
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    "Well read"

    I enjoyed Slaughter's book. She's top of the game in the genre. She's a good story teller. What pleased me the most was Ross' performance/reading. Rich, vivid characters, each distinct and note worthy.

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    Cindy F. Tow Granbury, Tx 04-10-18
    Cindy F. Tow Granbury, Tx 04-10-18 Member Since 2015
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    "very good"

    i enjoyed this book, especially the return of the Grant Co. charters. I liked the interactions between Sarah and Will. Good story.

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    Mom Gladstone, MO, US 03-14-18
    Mom Gladstone, MO, US 03-14-18 Member Since 2016
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    "Good Story"

    Could not put it down. How do I get a list of the order of these bookd?

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