Unnatural Acts

A Stone Barrington Mystery, Book 23

By: Stuart Woods

Narrated by: Tony Roberts

Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

Stuart Woods is in top form…and so is his perennially popular hero, Stone Barrington! When a hedge fund billionaire hires Stone Barrington to talk some sense into his wayward son, it seems like an easy enough job; no one knows the hidden sins and temptations of the ultra-wealthy better than Stone. But as Stone and his erstwhile protégé, Herbie Fisher, probe deeper into the case - and an old one comes back to haunt him - he realizes that even he may have underestimated just how far some people will go to cover up their crimes…and plan new ones.

©2012 Stuart Woods (P)2012 Penguin Audiobooks

Critic reviews

“Woods’s well-tested formula ensures that the action purrs along fueled by good food, good liquor, good sex, and plenty of wealth.” (Publishers Weekly)

Weak Story

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

Not many

Has Unnatural Acts turned you off from other books in this genre?

No

Did Tony Roberts do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Yes

Any additional comments?

First Stuart Woods novel that seemed like he wasn't into the story. More like he just cranked it out.

Predictable, no plot

What disappointed you about Unnatural Acts?

I agree with the other reviewers. I have read almost every Stuart Woods book, and enjoy the totally unrealistic but delightful stories. There was no plot to this story and Herbie went from being an idiot to the next Warren Buffett. This was a sloppy effort written to make a dollar.

Woods Disappoints!

Predictable, rushed, naïve … as if written by a child.
Great narration though, as always.

not impressed with Stone's story lines anymore....

What disappointed you about Unnatural Acts?

The story is boring and predictible

What was most disappointing about Stuart Woods’s story?

The story is boring and predictible

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

Yes, he is excellent

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Boredom

Sweet Friends turn into Nasty Old Men.

What would have made Unnatural Acts better?

Natural acts of love, kindness and a good story. My heros have turned into rich self centered dirty old men.

Has Unnatural Acts turned you off from other books in this genre?

Yes

Which scene was your favorite?

none

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

No

Any additional comments?

When an author runs out of Ideas, leave the stage.

A New Low

What disappointed you about Unnatural Acts?

I've read or listened to every Stone Barrington book up until this one, but I might have to reconsider in the future. The story is slow, with no real action. Stone seems like a minor character. Too many scenes feel like the narrative is drawn from an instruction manual or a lecture.

Tony Roberts was the only redeeming point, doing his always great job with Stone, Dino and the others.

Would you ever listen to anything by Stuart Woods again?

On the fence.

Disappointed

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Better editing might have helped.

What could Stuart Woods have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Write more cohesively, and listen to the editor.

What about Tony Roberts’s performance did you like?

I like his "Dino" !!

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Extreme disappointment. I've read or listened to nearly all of the Stuart Woods books. The more recent ones have become more and more disconnected, and have suffered increasinly from bad editing.