The Poet

By: Michael Connelly

Narrated by: Buck Schirner

Length: 15 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE HARRY BOSCH AND LINCOLN LAWYER SERIES

An electrifying standalone thriller that breaks all the rules!

Death is reporter Jack McEvoy's beat: his calling, his obsession. But this time, death brings McEvoy the story he never wanted to write - and the mystery he desperately needs to solve. A serial killer of unprecedented savagery and cunning is at large. His targets: homicide cops, each haunted by a murder case he couldn't crack. The killer's calling card: a quotation from the works of Edgar Allan Poe. His latest victim is McEvoy's own brother. And his last...may be McEvoy himself.

©1996 by Michael Connelly. (P)1996 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Reader captures Connelly's voice

Buck Shirmer does a great job of bringing Jack McAvoy alive. He captures the voice of Connelly's character perfectly.

It took a while

Slow at first......accelerated bit by bit.....and ended up with an amazing ending

So many twists and turns it was remarkable Connelly tied up all the disparate ends....he's a Demi-genius

Lots of twists and turns

Where does The Poet rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It was good, but not the best. There were a few things that were too incredible to be believable. Certain things seemed contrived to throw the reader off.

Which character – as performed by Buck Schirner – was your favorite?

the journalist

Another good one from the master

Great, It kept me interested all the way through! Nobody does it better than Connelly!

Unanswered questions, doubts - until the end

If you could sum up The Poet in three words, what would they be?

investigation, doubt, relationships

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

I was a little disappointed. Would have liked a little better set up for the end.

Which character – as performed by Buck Schirner – was your favorite?

The reporter (the protagonist). His personal connection to the case, his entry into the world of the FBI was interesting.

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

No extreme reaction. It was an enjoyable book, kept me interested to find out what would happen next.

Any additional comments?

none

LOVED this book!

If you could sum up The Poet in three words, what would they be?

Emotion, Drama, Mystery

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

Pretty much

Which scene was your favorite?

Do not have a favorite scene as the book was filled with great moments

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Can't pinpoint just one

Any additional comments?

Highly recommend this book

good story with an interesting twist

Connelly tells a good story and I've always liked his characters. I think this one could have used a bit more editing--it gets a little long-winded in places. I liked the reader--good emotion and very clear voices that seemed natural for the characters.

Great book

I'm a big fan of Connelly, I like the way the books build up and keep you locked in until the end.

Boy am I glad I discovered this book

What made the experience of listening to The Poet the most enjoyable?

The narration is outstanding. For a guy with such a deep voice, he sure flexes it without sounding silly. I thoroughly enjoyed this narration. 5/5.

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

For the most part, the plot kept me on edge. I did struggle initially to get into it and had to replay the first two chapters a few times so that I could pay my undivided attention to it.

What about Buck Schirner’s performance did you like?

Everything. This guy is super-talented. I don't really want to search for other titles as he is Jack Mack (sic) to me. Maybe after I listen to a few others first could I go back to listening to some more Buck Schirner.

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

Not really. I smiled a few times at the banter.

Any additional comments?

I am so glad I discovered this book after The Scarecrow had been released. I empathize with those who have unfortunately had to wait a good few years (decade, I think) for a sequel.I don't know how I would have handled it. I'm currently listening to The Scarecrow. I played it immediately after The Poet ended.

Awesome

This was a great story about FBI manhunt for serial killer page turner great twist