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Jeanette

Toowoomba, Australia | Member Since 2011

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  • The Lake of Darkness | [Ruth Rendell]
    The Lake of Darkness
    UNABRIDGED

    The Lake of Darkness

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 19 mins)
    • By Ruth Rendell
    • Narrated By David Suchet
    Overall
    (5)
    Performance
    (3)
    Story
    (3)

    When he unexpectedly comes into a small fortune, he decides to use his newfound wealth to help out those in need. Finn also leads a quiet life, and comes into a little money of his own. Normally, their paths would never have crossed. But Martin’s ideas about who should benefit from his charitable impulses yield some unexpected results, and soon the good intentions of the one become fatally entangled with the mercenary nature of the other.

    Jeanette says: "David Suchet was great as usual"
    "David Suchet was great as usual"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    Would you try another book from Ruth Rendell and/or David Suchet?

    Definitely by David Suchet


    Would you be willing to try another book from Ruth Rendell? Why or why not?

    Perhaps. Depending on the story


    Which scene was your favorite?

    When Finn found out he'd killed the girl by mistake


    Was The Lake of Darkness worth the listening time?

    Yes


    Any additional comments?

    No

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Witness | [Nora Roberts]
    The Witness
    UNABRIDGED

    The Witness

    • UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 18 mins)
    • By Nora Roberts
    • Narrated By Julia Whelan
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (5137)
    Performance
    (4436)
    Story
    (4402)

    Daughter of a cold, controlling mother and an anonymous donor, studious, obedient Elizabeth finally let loose one night, drinking too much at a nightclub and allowing a strange man’s seductive Russian accent to lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive. The events that followed changed her life forever. Twelve years later, the woman now known as Abigail Lowery lives alone on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks. A freelance programmer, she works at home designing sophisticated security systems.

    Maha Bali says: "not great, not terrible"
    "A very enjoyable listen"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    What did you love best about The Witness?

    The strength of Elizabeth


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

    Kept me interested and waiting to see what happened


    What about Julia Whelan’s performance did you like?

    She portrayed each character well


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    No


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Mysterious Affair at Styles | [Agatha Christie]
    The Mysterious Affair at Styles
    UNABRIDGED

    The Mysterious Affair at Styles

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 8 mins)
    • By Agatha Christie
    • Narrated By David Suchet
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (872)
    Performance
    (448)
    Story
    (446)

    The Mysterious Affair at Styles introduces Hercule Poirot, mystery fiction's greatest detective. Dapper, brilliant Monsieur Poirot, retired as the Chief of Belgian Police, is summoned to a magnificent English country estate to solve a murder. The victim: a wealthy heiress. The suspects: her fortune-hunting husband, her jealous relatives, even her hired companion. The solution: a deadly scheme that is revealed by the master detective himself.

    Adrian says: "Fantastic - Suchet is the best"
    "A good whodunit"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    Would you consider the audio edition of The Mysterious Affair at Styles to be better than the print version?

    Yes


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

    Yes with Agatha Christie's usual twists and turns


    Which scene was your favorite?

    When Pirot went racing out into the street


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

    Yes


    Any additional comments?

    Another good story from Agatha Christie and David Suchet's portrayal of the characters was terrific.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Let It Shine | [Josephine Cox]
    Let It Shine
    UNABRIDGED

    Let It Shine

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 36 mins)
    • By Josephine Cox
    • Narrated By Carole Boyd
    Overall
    (32)
    Performance
    (18)
    Story
    (19)

    Ada Williams was once an ambitious woman who believed money and power would bring her happiness. But now, she is all alone in the world, except for her greedy, bitter son Peter, who despises her and waits for the day he will inherit her fortune. Ada, however, has a different plan altogether.

    Jeanette says: "Good listen"
    "Good listen"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    Where does Let It Shine rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    One of the better narrators that I have listened to.


    What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

    Not surprised


    Which character – as performed by Carole Boyd – was your favorite?

    Ruth


    If you could rename Let It Shine, what would you call it?

    Truth will out


    Any additional comments?

    Although the story was a bit predictable Carole Boyd kept the interest with her excellent portrayal of the difference characters.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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