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    Ken Scottsdale, AZ, United States 11-22-12
    Ken Scottsdale, AZ, United States 11-22-12 Member Since 2007

    Retired high tech CEO who raised quarter horses, pilots his own Bonanza A36 airplane, enjoys shooting sports and spending time with his lovely wife and family

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    "Twister of a Tale"

    Good story. Would benefit from two narrators. Female characters would certainly benefit from a female voice. J. D. Jackson carried the main character well, but lacked the flexibility to give the female characters their impact.

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    Bob Kenner, LA, United States 11-22-12
    Bob Kenner, LA, United States 11-22-12 Member Since 2007
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    "Good Read"

    This was a very enjoyable venture. There were a few areas where the reader has to suspend logic in order to buy the story line. It does hold your interest.

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    Lakeway Reader Lakeway, TX 11-22-12
    Lakeway Reader Lakeway, TX 11-22-12 Member Since 2010

    Lakeway Reader

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    "Grisham books always a good read"
    What did you like about this audiobook?

    It was not a predictable tale. Until the end, one doesn't know what will happen to all of the characters.


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    Corinne Springfield, TN, United States 11-22-12
    Corinne Springfield, TN, United States 11-22-12 Member Since 2008
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    "He's Back!!"

    John Grisham is a skilled writer, of course. But, in my opinion, it is his story telling qualities that make him shine. I can't say too much with such an elaborate story gripping your reading (or listening). This is a story, a yarn, with all the elements sliding in and the descriptive tension appropriate for a classic. Long live the story and long live John Grisham.

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    Phillip MAIDEN, NC, United States 11-22-12
    Phillip MAIDEN, NC, United States 11-22-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Pure Suspense"
    Would you consider the audio edition of The Racketeer to be better than the print version?

    Book was as billed, pure suspense to the end!


    What does J.D. Jackson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    J.D. has a voice that fits the characters of the book perfectly, it's not like others that have to try to sound right, he fits!!


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    james coral springs, FL, United States 11-22-12
    james coral springs, FL, United States 11-22-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Disappointing"
    Would you try another book from John Grisham and/or J.D. Jackson?

    Yes


    Would you be willing to try another book from John Grisham? Why or why not?

    Yes. It's Grisham


    What about J.D. Jackson’s performance did you like?

    He did a good job of relaying the temperature of the moment.


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

    Yes


    Any additional comments?

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    Daisy Morgan ALBUQUERQUE, NM, United States 11-21-12
    Daisy Morgan ALBUQUERQUE, NM, United States 11-21-12
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    "Different kind of book for Grisham"
    What made the experience of listening to The Racketeer the most enjoyable?

    At first, I was unsure about the narrator, but I was able to eventually ease into it and the story. Then I thoroughly enjoyed the narrator and the story. It was an unexpected delightful experience.


    What did you like best about this story?

    It was different than a lot of other Grisham stories, but you could still feel the Grisham in there.


    What about J.D. Jackson’s performance did you like?

    He made the characters come to life.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Not exactly, although I did listen to several parts in long sittings.


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    Patti RATON, NM, USA 11-21-12
    Patti RATON, NM, USA 11-21-12 Member Since 2010
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    "WOW HE DOES IT AGAIN..."
    What did you love best about The Racketeer?

    THE GUESSING GAME


    Any additional comments?

    I LOVE THIS AUTHOR ALL OF HIS BOOKS MAKE MY DAYS MORE FULFILLED.

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    Delcenia Lusby, MD, United States 11-21-12
    Delcenia Lusby, MD, United States 11-21-12 Member Since 2006

    Delcenia L. Dames-Tucker

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    "John Grisham is Genius"
    If you could sum up The Racketeer in three words, what would they be?

    As all of Grishams novels, this one didn't dissapoint. Exciting, thrilling, satisfying.


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

    The plot did keep me at the edge of my seat. I always try to predict the outcome when I listen, some things I got right some I didn't, but enjoyed it non the less.


    Which character – as performed by J.D. Jackson – was your favorite?

    Malcolm/Max was my favorite character...for obvious reasons.


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

    The moment in the book that moved me most, was to hear the events that happen to Malcolm/Max after his arrest, sentencing and so forth, the loss he bared was unbelievable and heart breaking.


    Any additional comments?

    Mr. Grisham, Hats off to you again, keep up the great work. Thanks.

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    Marilyn R. Yetzbacher Denver, Colorado 11-21-12
    Marilyn R. Yetzbacher Denver, Colorado 11-21-12 Member Since 2005
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    "Not up to Grisham standards"
    What did you like best about The Racketeer? What did you like least?

    The story was okay, with lots of twists and turns, but character development lacked, it just felt unpolished. The narrator was amateur at best.


    Would you be willing to try another book from John Grisham? Why or why not?

    Absolutely. Have read them all.


    How could the performance have been better?

    Room for improvement. Sounded more like a father reading a bedtime story - well not really even that good. Not professional and polished. Flat and emotion challenged!!


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

    Samuel L. Jackson - he's got that "attitude" thing, much like our Malcomb


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