Matthew

This performance of Bradbury's classic novel deserves to be listened to and savored. It is a favorite of mine.

The ideas in the book are as relevant today as when it was written. Listen to the book and then look at the world around us. Bradbury's prose moves over you like beautiful music or a great poem. Hurt's performance brings the beauty of this language to life in a way that helps you appreciate the majesty of the book in a new way. If you read it in high school and didn't enjoy it, give this performance a try!

James Naughton's performance is perfect. Rich and rewarding. If we can't have Tom Selleck read these then Naughton's performances are the next best thing.

Brandman does good characterizations but his plotting in the story could use some work. We only get one of these a year so a bit more imagination would be nice. I'd like to see Sunny Randall return to the series as well.

Yes. he does his usually super job.

Almost.

If you are a fan of Jesse Stone, this one is worth your time. If you are new to the series you should start with one of the books written by Robert B. Parker himself because his plots are better.

Loss, Identity, and Family

This one probes Elvis Cole's background and personal psychology. It lends an added richness to the character. Some will complain that Elvis isn't quite as funny here as he usually is but, it makes sense given the context.

I thought his performance brought a kind of gravitas and force to the story that fit the prose quite nicely.

Yes. I couldn't quite manage to do that, but I wanted to.

Loved the book. My only complaint is that sometimes Lucy Chanier really gets on my nerves. Part of me wishes Crais would write her out of the series.

Burt Reynolds performance. He seems to understand the cadence of Parker's writing in a way other audiobook readers don't.

Spenser.

What a pity the publisher decided to go with Joe M. as the reader on the majority of the series. Reynolds reading Parker is a true treat.

The pacing is fantastic.

Joe Pike is a force of nature and here Crais unleashes him!

My wife and I listened to this on a road trip and absolutely loved it! We were sorry to come to the end.

The fact that Bradbury selected the stories to be featured and reads them himself is a fantastic treat!

Any fan of Bradbury will enjoy this.

Jesse Stone

The humor was nice, The tone was right. To those worried that this wouldn't work in the wake of Parker's death, give it a listen. You won't be sorry. I look forward to the next entry in the series.

Naughton sounds like he is having fun with the book and that adds to the pleasure of the listening experience.