Freaky Deaky

By: Elmore Leonard

Narrated by: Frank Muller

Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

He used to be on the bomb squad, but it's not until he transfers out that Chris Mankowski really begins juggling with dynamite. Rape and revenge are just the tip of the iceberg in a twisty tale that brings Detroit's denizens to life - and occasional death - in all their seedy glory. Electrifying, explosive, and unexpected, this is Elmore Leonard at his suspenseful best.

©1988 Elmore Leonard (P)1995 Recorded Books Inc.

A classic

Combine Elmore Leonard with a Frank Muller narration and you have a genuine classic listening experience.

Hold onto your hat

Elmore Leanord does it again all the ingredients to make you laugh,hold your breath, and just wonder who's next. Detroit never looked so good.

I'm a Elmor Leonard fan but this wasn't his best

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Seemed more formulatic Elmore rather than some of his other work. He's written a ton so there's bound to be a few less good. With that said it'd be a decent listen for a plane ride.

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

First listen to a Leonard

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

narration was fair but I didn't find it engaging

Did Freaky Deaky inspire you to do anything?

I'll try a few other similar fiction audibles. So far non fiction seems to suit this medium for me. I just downloaded Killing Floor which is supposed to be a good read, so I'll give it a listen and see if this genre is for me on audible.

Any additional comments?

Not Elmore's best but if your a fan it might be worth a try.

Not great

I listened to the whole book but it was not as good as previous reviews lead me to believe.

Leonard at his best

Wild fun, funny dialogue, changing allegiances and a very unusual and clever plot line distinguish this captivating crime story. Fascionating characters and a journey into a world of fascinating characters. Compelling.

Master by a Master

Would you consider the audio edition of Freaky Deaky to be better than the print version?

Yes. Elmore Leonard was born to write for the audio genre. All of his novels are amazingly entertaining and because they are all conversation-filled, audio playback, especially when read by the erstwhile Frank Muller (maybe the best that ever was) or Groege Guidall (alive and the best there is). I've read/listened to almost all of E. Leonard's works and long for more.

What other book might you compare Freaky Deaky to and why?

Any Elmore Leonard...Any!

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

Always makes me laugh.

Any additional comments?

I wish your service were cheaper; I go through these books very quickly. I listen in the car, the gym and when I'm home alone, cooking.

Glad that I finally got to Audible.com.

Excellent Performance of Classic Elmore Leonard

Great performance by Frank Muller. The story is good, though some of the '60s radical details seem a little corny (seriously, who has a "craving" for LSD?). If you're new to Leonard, start with something like Swag, but if you know you like him you'll enjoy this.

Narrator is the best

Would you listen to Freaky Deaky again? Why?

Yes because of the narrator and Leonard keeps his stories interesting to the end. Usually not some rapid ending without reason as to how it got there

Surprisingly bland

I’ve listen to a couple of Leonard‘s other books and enjoyed them. I saw the reviews of this one. I don’t understand a lot of the reviews. I thought the plot was ridiculously disjointed, the characters were totally undeveloped, and the way the story unfolded, was confusing and boring. I figured if Frank Muller was narrating, how bad could it be? He’s the best.

How did I not know about EL?

Wow!!!!! I had a blast listening to this, pun absolutely intended, and don’t know how I never read Elmore Leonard before this. This book is like the classic noir style but updated and a heck of a lot funnier.

And Frank Muller is a revelation. Simply an amazing performance by someone who knows how.

Don’t miss this book if you’re into the genre.