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    Rajesh Ahmedabad Gujarat India 11-19-11
    Rajesh Ahmedabad Gujarat India 11-19-11 Member Since 2016
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    "This will be a surprise"

    This was my first book by Lawrence Sanders. This is a unique dark style of crime. I should have heard this book before. If you have not heard stuff written by Lawrence Sanders this would be a good book to start. Gripping, unique...

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    "unknown" 08-26-11
    "unknown" 08-26-11 Member Since 2017
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    "A melding of Poetry, Artistry and Mystery"

    I enjoyed this book immensely. Sanders has true poetry in his interpreting of the characters in his book and their environment. Some of the lines he uses in his description of the weather or the moods and feelings could almost be lines from a poem and very memorable. I think he used real skill in weaving the police Sargent and the murder suspect from different sides of the pole then inching them closer and closer until the collide.in the middle. The characters are totally believable due to the writers skill and the way he wove the environment (natural and man-made) into the whole plot was extremely well-done!!

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    Rebecca United States 02-06-15
    Rebecca United States 02-06-15 Member Since 2018
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    "This Book Is Dated"
    Would you try another book from Lawrence Sanders and/or Marc Vietor?

    No. I read this book (or saw the movie, maybe both--can't remember) when it was first published. It is definitely dated. I had forgotten the plot and all the characters. But the progression of the plot is obvious after thirty minutes, and the repetition is deadly. Don't waste your time or book credits. I skipped entire sections, listened to the last several minutes. Rent the video if you're interested. At least you'd get to see a "tough" Frank Sinatra.


    What could Lawrence Sanders have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

    Edited it more thoroughly, avoided so much repetition.


    Which character – as performed by Marc Vietor – was your favorite?

    None of them, in fact.


    If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The First Deadly Sin?

    This would take too long to answer. (Descriptions of the two villains, particularly the female; too many visits to a hospital room are just two.)


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    alice 04-23-12
    alice 04-23-12 Member Since 2016
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    "AWESOME!"

    Perfectly narrated by Marc Vietor, I was spellbound by this book. The first in this series, and some say the best. This book is serious entertainment not serious lit. One of the best pycho/thrillers I've read..don't know how I missed it all these years.

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    Anonymous 08-14-11
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    "THe First Deadly Sin"

    Excellent reading and it is hard to put down but it has scenes of murder and folks that are way out of touch with human kindness. There is violent but the people working of the case are good and it is interesting.

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    Tom A. 08-03-15
    Tom A. 08-03-15 Member Since 2014
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    "Do yourself a big favor - rent the movie instead!"
    What disappointed you about The First Deadly Sin?

    Way too wordy and slow. I had to quit it after 3 hours for fear of falling asleep at the wheel.


    Has The First Deadly Sin turned you off from other books in this genre?

    Not to this genre, but to this author


    Would you be willing to try another one of Marc Vietor’s performances?

    Only if he happened to narrate another book that sounded like it was going to be interesting.


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

    Boredom


    Any additional comments?

    I can't understand all of the high reviews this book was given.

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    horslovr 09-15-14
    horslovr 09-15-14 Member Since 2008
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    "Great read!"
    What made the experience of listening to The First Deadly Sin the most enjoyable?

    The character development and the insights into the mind of a demented serial killer were the most interesting.


    What did you like best about this story?

    This book was 24 or so hours long, and you would never know it! I had a slower(not slow) build-up, good character development, and the investigative process kept me very interested.


    What does Marc Vietor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    His voice is pleasing to listen to, and he was able to perform different voices without it being obvious.


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

    "Perfectly Demented"


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    Sandrine Differdange, Luxembourg 08-29-13
    Sandrine Differdange, Luxembourg 08-29-13 Member Since 2016
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    "One step at a time or how slow can be intriguing"
    Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

    In our fast paced world of today, this book would probably not have made it past the editor's desk. It's content would certainly have been cut by two thirds. I don't want to say that these two thirds do not help the story, they do, one step at a time. In the old days in books as well as on the screen you could see people going about their everyday things like getting up, taking a shower, drinking and eating. This has nearly vanished from all the media. Everything has to go fast, fast and throw in some special effects here and there, save the world with blazing guns and a quick kiss (or more ...) and tatata The End ...This book is very slow paced. You get to know the characters very intimately, which can feel strange and even leave you with a kind of awkwardness.If I would have read the book, I certainly would have skip read a few pages but as I was listening to the book while commuting, I listened patiently.I don't regret having done so. The story was intriguing, a nice trip down the good old days where you solve crime with your wits, pen and paper, and the good old phone inclduing its book.


    Which character – as performed by Marc Vietor – was your favorite?

    Mr Vietor did a very good job to give every character his unique and subtle voice. I enjoy listening to his voice.


    Any additional comments?

    I gave 3 stars for the story, not because of it's slow pace but mostly because of the ending. The happily ever after for some characters did not please me but for others it might to the trick.

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    Stephanie New York 08-01-13
    Stephanie New York 08-01-13 Member Since 2015
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    "Excellent thriller"

    Two main protagonists, very well thought out characters that you come to get a real feel for. It seems like the beginning is just a little slow but really, you're being drawn in. Well researched, well written, I really enjoyed this one. However I read the Second Deadly Sin because I enjoyed this one so much and while I do plan to read the sequels, I didn't find that the characters and plot were as well developed in the Second. This book sets the bar high. Also, Sanders never continued after The Fourth Deadly Sin.

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    Pat 04-30-13
    Pat 04-30-13 Member Since 2017
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    "Disgusting!"

    I am sorry I do not share the many reviews of this being a great mystery. I am only in the second part of download but am unable to go on. Sorry I got this one. Someone should have mentioned the sexual nature of the book.

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