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Kathryn

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  • The Jewels of Paradise | [Donna Leon]
    The Jewels of Paradise
    UNABRIDGED

    The Jewels of Paradise

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 50 mins)
    • By Donna Leon
    • Narrated By Cassandra Campbell
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (49)
    Performance
    (43)
    Story
    (43)

    Caterina Pellegrini is a native Venetian, and like so many of them, she’s had to leave home to pursue her career elsewhere, mostly abroad. With a doctorate in baroque opera from Vienna, she lands in Birmingham, England, as a research fellow and assistant professor. Birmingham, however, is no Venice, so when she gets word of a position back home, Caterina jumps at the opportunity. The job is an unusual one.

    Ruth says: "A "mystery" of a different sort, . ."
    "Jewels of Paradise"
    Overall
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    Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

    I enjoyed this book, I was surprised when the story ended. I had developed empathy for the main character and was disappointed that she hadn't resolved glaring issues in her life.


    If you’ve listened to books by Donna Leon before, how does this one compare?

    This book is similar, love the glimpses into Venetian life. I enjoyed the main character. I admire the way Donna Leon gives you insight into the characters' motivation through their actions, more than through narration.


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

    The narrator is very talented. What I find maddening about Donna Leon's audiobooks is the Italian accented English. Why can't they be narrated like Andrea Camilleri's books? We all know the story takes place in Italy. Does every word and thought of the characters have to have an Italian accent? I wanted to bang my head at times. It must be the author's choice to have them narrated this way.


    If this book were a movie would you go see it?

    no. Most of the action is cerebral. It would be a dull movie.


    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • The Taste of Wormwood | [Keith McCarthy]
    The Taste of Wormwood
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    The Taste of Wormwood

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 31 mins)
    • By Keith McCarthy
    • Narrated By Seán Barrett
    Overall
    (33)
    Performance
    (27)
    Story
    (28)

    Arthur Meadows has just returned home in his HGV from a long trip to southwest Europe, supposedly bringing back a consignment of cloth, yet is actually bringing back something far more deadly. Meanwhile, a young Asian couple are murdered in their small house in the middle of Gloucester, the killings done with ruthless efficiency. Beverley Wharton, now Chief Inspector, does not relish the investigation of the murders because she does not get on with her new sergeant, and because the pathologist Charles Sydenham would not have been her first choice.

    Susan says: "Brilliant!"
    "Mystery + strange illness"
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    Where does The Taste of Wormwood rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Love the unspoken interpersonal tension among the characters. Gripping story develops through different characters' points of view. I can't stop listening to this book.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Boy in the Suitcase: A Nina Borg Mystery | [Lene Kaaberbøl (author and translator), Agnete Friis]
    The Boy in the Suitcase: A Nina Borg Mystery
    UNABRIDGED

    The Boy in the Suitcase: A Nina Borg Mystery

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 46 mins)
    • By Lene Kaaberbøl (author and translator), Agnete Friis
    • Narrated By Katherine Kellgren
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (208)
    Performance
    (180)
    Story
    (181)

    Nina Borg, a Red Cross nurse, wife, and mother of two, is trying to live a quiet life. The last thing her husband wants is for her to go running off on another dangerous mission to help illegal refugees. But when Nina's estranged friend, Karin, leaves her a key to a public locker in the Copenhagen train station, and begs her to take care of its contents, Nina gets suckered into her most dangerous case yet.

    Molly-o says: "Great thriller read"
    "couldn't listen"
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    What disappointed you about The Boy in the Suitcase?

    I don't know what I was thinking. I'm disturbed by human trafficking, child abuse, sexual abuse. I couldn't bear to listen to this story.


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • A Conflict of Interest: A Novel | [Adam Mitzner]
    A Conflict of Interest: A Novel
    UNABRIDGED

    A Conflict of Interest: A Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 33 mins)
    • By Adam Mitzner
    • Narrated By David LeDoux
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1642)
    Performance
    (1311)
    Story
    (1323)

    Alex Miller is a criminal defense lawyer leading the life he always imagined. At thirty-five, he is the youngest partner at New York City's most prestigious law firm, with a beautiful wife and a perfect daughter. When Alex's father suddenly passes away, Alex is introduced to Michael Ohlig, a rich and powerful man who holds an almost mythical place in his family lore. But Alex is surprised when Ohlig admits that he's in serious legal trouble, accused of crimes involving hundreds of millions of dollars.

    Melinda says: "My 2 Cents"
    "Couldn't empathize with the characters"
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    Conflict of Interest is a long legal procedural. I couldn't empathize with a single one of the characters.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Keeper of Lost Causes: Department Q, Book 1 | [Jussi Adler-Olsen]
    The Keeper of Lost Causes: Department Q, Book 1
    UNABRIDGED

    The Keeper of Lost Causes: Department Q, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 41 mins)
    • By Jussi Adler-Olsen
    • Narrated By Erik Davies
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (850)
    Performance
    (729)
    Story
    (724)

    Jussi Adler-Olsen is Denmark's premier crime writer. His books routinely top the bestseller lists in northern Europe, and he's won just about every Nordic crime-writing award, including the prestigious Glass Key Award-also won by Henning Mankell, Stieg Larsson, and Jo Nesbo. Now, Dutton is thrilled to introduce him to America.

    Kelli N. Perkins says: "Maximum Thrill and Fabulous Characters"
    "Danish accents"
    Overall
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    The Danish accents are maddening. Plus, it's hard to tell the characters apart. I won't buy any more books narrated like this.

    9 of 13 people found this review helpful

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