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Two Graves

By: Douglas Preston,Lincoln Child
Narrated by: Rene Auberjonois
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After his wife, Helen, is brazenly abducted before his eyes, Special Agent Pendergast furiously pursues the kidnappers, chasing them across the country and into Mexico. But then, things go terribly, tragically wrong; the kidnappers escape; and a shattered Pendergast retreats to his New York apartment and shuts out the world.

But when a string of bizarre murders erupts across several Manhattan hotels - perpetrated by a boy who seems to have an almost psychic ability to elude capture - NYPD Lieutenant D'Agosta asks his friend Pendergast for help. Reluctant at first, Pendergast soon discovers that the killings are a message from his wife's kidnappers. But why a message? And what does it mean?

When the kidnappers strike again at those closest to Pendergast, the FBI agent, filled anew with vengeful fury, sets out to track down and destroy those responsible. His journey takes him deep into the trackless forests of South America, where he ultimately finds himself face to face with an old evil that - rather than having been eradicated - is stirring anew... and with potentially world-altering consequences.

Confucius once said: "Before you embark on a journey of revenge, first dig two graves." Pendergast is about to learn the hard way just how true those words still ring.

©2012 Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child (P)2012 Hachette

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The best Pendergast yet, in my opinion.

Where does Two Graves rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is my favorite of late.

What did you like best about this story?

I hated that Helen died, but the addition of two sons of the same category as he and Diogenes to Pendergast's life was ingenious. I also loved the character of Tristram and yes, even Alban. It takes us through Pendergast's highest and lowest moments ultimately showing us that survival is always to be sought for the good of those besides oneself. And I feel that even though 'Tristram' means sadness, it is through this very sadness that love will eventually come to Pendergast's shattered heart.

Which character – as performed by Rene Auberjonois – was your favorite?

Aloyisius, of course, then Tristram. I must also say, the conquering of Dukchuck by Felder was a great scene. I will not buy an audiobook not narrated by Rene' Auberjonois.. His voice captures the mellifluous New Orleans accent of Pendergast as I have imagined it since I read Relic when it came out.

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

When Helen died, I felt Pendergast's pain. I also felt his dying of the soul,the sadness of Ms. Ishimura, the benevolence of Proctor despite his 'job' and the hurt of Viola. I despised Fisher, which was as it should be considering his character.

Any additional comments?

I highly recommend this book and heartily guarantee you will enjoy the performance of Rene' Auberjonois.

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Is Helen really dead this time?

I love Lincoln & Child stories but seems from previous books that Helen was really dead after the lion adventure. Then here she is again. Also thought Diogenes was long gone, but here he is again. But all in all it was a decent story.

This is my own personal take on this one. Pendergast becomes the focal point in the beginning and into the book. I love the stories where Pendergast appears just in time to assist Vinny. Its always so mysterious. And bit by bit you put some of the the pieces together. I rather not have all the secrets revealed so this wasn't my favorite. I look forwad to Pendergast appearing unexpectedly.

I think Rene Auberjonois is just right for the spooky stories. He seems to have Pendergast down.

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Hooray Rene! And Great Story

Would you consider the audio edition of Two Graves to be better than the print version?

Yes! Rene Auberjenois brings the Douglas and Preston books to life. He is an absolutely fabulous reader.

What about Rene Auberjonois’s performance did you like?

HIs pacing, diction, his personal tone, his emphasis. He is the best reader I've ever heard and I listen to many audiobooks.

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Not Pendergast's best but worth the read

I had to read this book after cold vengeance, but its not as good as I thought it would be, perhaps I overhyped myself.... BUT.... I want the old Pendergast back, the unflappable, intolerant of those in power who choose to be rude, solving cases no one else can, & slowly revealing his unknown back ground.... you know the basics but it seems you learn something new with each book but its slowed a bit, 'Still life with crows' was great & it introduced a cool younger character but with all the different characters I've been a little disappointed since the Diogenes series, the killing of Smithback... its struggled a bit.

I'd love to get back to the Pendergast we know, he had some great highlights in cold vengeance but not enough to fix with two graves... He needs to be teaching everyone how its done & hopefully now that his wife is settled, Diogenes? is forgotten, characters died & are now past us, lets get a book back to his FBI/Serial killer hunting. Rene is so much better then Brick, Brick is a good narrator but he can't talk New Orleans... not that I know much about it, I'm from NY, but he gives the silky, honey, tone that he's known for. I'm looking forward to a good rebound book

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Did not disappoint

Where does Two Graves rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It was good, and exactly what I expect from a Pendergast novel. But probably ranks close to the middle in terms of all-time favorite listens.

What did you like best about this story?

Pendergast finally becomes human. We see him struggle with death, even to the point of despair. At last the reader has a mode in which they feel connected to Pendergast as a fellow human. He goes through each level of grief, even taking out his revenge before finally assuming his role again as the calm, cool, collected, austere, and intelligent Pendergast we've come to love.

Which scene was your favorite?

Pendergast creating in his mind a conversation with his wife to reveal one of the books secrets.

Any additional comments?

This book was worth the wait. There was effort and thought placed into the storyline. However, the Nazi angle does detract a bit for me. But as readers, that angle has been prevalent in several of the previous books. So it wasn't a surprise.

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ANOTHER great story

These two authors never let me down they're always great stories and I enjoyed this one as much as any I recommend it especially if you're a Pendergast fan. I actually felt sorry for him there for awhile but as always the greatness of the character pulled himself up and became the ol' FBI agent I'm used to.
Highly recommend this book to you, know you'll enjoy it.

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Difficult to Understand

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

If you are interested in more than 2-3 story lines per book and you had time to follow all the items going on. You have to concentrate on this book to know what is going on.

What was most disappointing about Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child ’s story?

Too many story lines and jumping all over the place. Hard to comprehend at which point you were in the original story, even though they were all tied.

What three words best describe Rene Auberjonois’s performance?

average
dull
uninterested

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

story lines were interesting, but no break between them.

Any additional comments?

Different reader maybe that broke the story lines apart, so that you know which end was up.

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once again pendergast was the hero

What did you like best about this story?

all the twists and turns

Have you listened to any of Rene Auberjonois’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

yes, I have listen to all of the Pendergast stories, Rene makes the characters come alive,

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Typical Pendergast Weirdness

Rene Auberjonois is a great actor and reader for this book series. Special Agent Pendergast is back on another personal investigation of some unrealistically strange and evil bad guy. Not any less realistic than the bad guy who burned people up with a microwave gun, fun for fans of the series, not sure someone who has never read or listened to a Pendergast story would like this book.

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Disappointing hash

Two Graves
Pendergast # (2013 addition to this mystery series)
Unabridged audio

Impeccable narration by René Auberjunois could not overcome my disappointment at this implausible, fragmented, and frustrating "visit" with Special Agent Pendergast. Three or four separate plots--and I do mean separate--never connected the characters we usually enjoy as an ensemble. Pendergast was in South America, Corey Swanson was in Kansas, Constance Green was following her own story line, and NYPD Detective Vincent D'Agosta was mere window-dressing. None of the plots overlapped or worked together, yet none was strong enough to stand alone. They are not improved by being bound together in one volume.

I usually enjoy suspending disbelief, at least a little bit, when going on an adventure with Pendergast. But the main plot, focusing on him, was a deadly combination of "timeworn" and "ridiculous."

Pendergast remains one of my favorite continuing characters, and I will most likely read the next novel as soon as it's available. By then I hope the bitter taste of this one will have dissipated.

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