The Cuckoo's Calling

Cormoran Strike, Book 1

By: Robert Galbraith

Narrated by: Robert Glenister

Length: 15 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

Now a major BBC drama: The Strike series.

When a troubled model falls to her death from a snow-covered Mayfair balcony, it is assumed that she has committed suicide. However, her brother has his doubts, and calls in private investigator Cormoran Strike to look into the case.

Strike is a war veteran - wounded both physically and psychologically - and his life is in disarray. The case gives him a financial lifeline, but it comes at a personal cost: the more he delves into the young model's complex world, the darker things get - and the closer he gets to terrible danger....

A gripping, elegant mystery steeped in the atmosphere of London - from the hushed streets of Mayfair to the backstreet pubs of the East End to the bustle of Soho - The Cuckoo's Calling is a remarkable audiobook. Introducing Cormoran Strike, this is the acclaimed first crime novel by J.K. Rowling, writing under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.

©2013 Robert Galbraith (P)2013 Hachette Digital

Critic reviews

" The Cuckoo's Calling reminds me why I fell in love with crime fiction in the first place." (Val McDermid)

"One of the most unique and compelling detectives I've come across in years" (Mark Billingham)

"One of the best crime novels I have ever read." (Alex Gray)

Excellent

I really enjoyed this yarn - it hooked you in from the first page, continued to grip until the last page and was very well read by Robert Glenister who portrayed some excellent characters. It would be great to see more of Cormoran Strike and Robin but now the identity of Galbraith has been revealed maybe that will be the end - hope not.

Fabulous!

I simply loved this book! Can't wait for Cormoran Strike's new adeventures.
The narrator is brilliant, the characters very endearing. Really powerful story, j.K....sorry, Robert G. has done a great job.

A Bit Different

A bit slow to start but well worth the wait. Characters are well portrayed and story was interesting though a little predictable. Ended leaving me wanting a sequel. Well worth a credit

excelente

well read and story was very interesting from start to finish, look forward to book 2

I have a new hero !

Cormoran Strike is .. just GREAT ! Robyn is the same.
But Robert Glenister takes the cake !!!

Well thought out and gripping!

I hope this becomes a series. Great plot. strong characters and well read. Top notch!

Best Of British My Old Charlie

Like a good mystery do you? Here's a cracker!
NOT Hollywood, ....NOT Flashy, but instead a well crafted tale fully of humanity, tragedy, deceipt and bravery in the places you most want them to appear.

Get yourself a good cup of tea and dig in for a chapters of fun.

A brilliant mystery

What did you love best about The Cuckoo's Calling?

I loved all the mystery and entanglements surrounding the alleged suicide of the supermodel and the interaction between Cormoran Strike and his temp. secretary Robin.

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

Each twist in the story kept me guessing about what really happened and who was involved. The story kept me intrigued all the way through.

Any additional comments?

I am glad that it was leaked that J.K Rowling wrote this under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith and that the profits have gone to charity. I may not have purchased this book otherwise and been able to enjoy an excellent story from a master storyteller. Robert Glenister's performance as narrator was brilliant as well.

Still the best in the series

The narrator was excellent, however, later in the series with more elaboration on the characters, it become clear that he slightly overdid Robin and Strike's accents.

This series is cementing the fact that Rowling is far more than a children's writer. Her ability to create characters is unparalleled.

Going on this journey with an incredibly realistic and non-holmes-like detective and coming to the final satisfying conclusion to the murder makes it one of the best crime series out there.

A great story with a fantastic storyteller

What made the experience of listening to The Cuckoo's Calling the most enjoyable?

The realistic and contemporary storyline, which was entertaining and suspenseful right to the last chapter. The narrator was brilliant.

What other book might you compare The Cuckoo's Calling to and why?

Any number of contemporary detective stories in the genre, however Comoran Strike is a less conventional central character which makes it unique.

What does Robert Glenister bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A fantastic narrative which brings alive all of the individual characters, giving them texture and dimensions which can't be achieved when you read.
The relationships are real, and motivations are more believable as a result of Mr Glenister's skill and talented performance.

If you could rename The Cuckoo's Calling, what would you call it?

The name is entirely appropriate.

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed this audiobook, and look forward to more adventures with Cormoran Strike and Robyn.