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  • Dissolution: A Novel of Tudor England Introducing Matthew Shardlake | [C.J. Sansom]
    Dissolution: A Novel of Tudor England Introducing Matthew Shardlake
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    Dissolution: A Novel of Tudor England Introducing Matthew Shardlake

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 37 mins)
    • By C.J. Sansom
    • Narrated By Steven Crossley
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (491)
    Performance
    (420)
    Story
    (426)

    This riveting debut set in 1534 England secured C. J. Sansom’s place “among the most distinguished of modern historical novelists” (P. D. James). When Henry VIII’s emissary is beheaded at an English monastery, hunchbacked lawyer Matthew Shardlake is dispatched to solve the crime. But as he uncovers a cesspool of sin, three more murders occur - and Matthew may be the next target.

    Grcla says: "Very good"
    "Very good"
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    I didn't think I would enjoy this...after all, a hunchback detective? But, I love it! The narration is wonderful. I must say, however, that the oldest review (2-21-12 by Catherine) partly spoiled it for me by telling us who the murderer is in her review. Jeesh. Why would someone do that? Don't read her review if you want the ending to be a surprise.

    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
  • Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life | [Barbara Kingsolver]
    Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life
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    Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 35 mins)
    • By Barbara Kingsolver
    • Narrated By Barbara Kingsolver, Steven L. Hopp, Camille Kingsolver
    Overall
    (912)
    Performance
    (232)
    Story
    (231)

    When Barbara Kingsolver and her family move from suburban Arizona to rural Appalachia, they take on a new challenge: to spend a year on a locally-produced diet, paying close attention to the provenance of all they consume. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle follows the family through the first year of their experiment.

    Sydney says: "Eye opening"
    "I never finished it."
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    I found the narration poor and gave up on the book 1 hour into it. I agree with other reviews that this book should never have put into audio format.

    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Child 44 | [Tom Rob Smith]
    Child 44
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    Child 44

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 24 mins)
    • By Tom Rob Smith
    • Narrated By Dennis Boutsikaris
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1598)
    Performance
    (499)
    Story
    (495)

    It is a society that is, officially, a paradise. Superior to the decadent West, Stalin's Soviet Union is a haven for its citizens, providing for all of their needs: education, health care, security. In exchange, all that is required is their hard work, and their loyalty and faith to the Soviet State. But now a murderer is on the loose.

    Melvin says: "Terror from all sides."
    "Outstanding"
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    I really enjoyed Child 44. In fact it is the best book I have read (listened to) in quite some time. Engrossing characters and locations with superb narration. All the loose ends come together in an excellent ending. You must get this book.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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