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A Snowball in Hell
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LENGTH14 hrs and 29 mins
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RELEASE DATE01-01-09
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
The police turn to Angelique de Xavia, a cop who has crossed his path before. However, the police are not the only people who want Darcourt. Now she's faced not only with tracking him down, but also with the task of ensuring she doesn't end up dead once she's served her purpose.
Scared and alone, Angelique knows she's got a snowball's chance of pulling this off, which is why she's going to need a little magic...
©2008 Christopher Brookmyre; (P)2009 Isis Publishing Ltd
What the Critics Say
"Brilliant and hilarious." (Guardian)
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What Members Say
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"More Brookmyre, Please"
I have been a fan of Mr. Brookmyre since first hearing "A Tale Etched In Blood and Hard Black Pencil." I was enchanted by the dark humor, the clever phrasings, the twists, and the juxtaposed sentimentality. I have since listened to all his audio books I could lay my ears on.
Most have been narrated by Kenny Blyth, who does a spot-on job; providing a suitable range of voices (many in winsome Scot brogues), and an impeccable delivery of Christopher Brookmyre's wonderful ironies. Here again the narrator does not disappoint.
The book itself is is excellent. While I was able to suss many of the twists, that did not dim them; and there were plenty that escaped my anticipation. The characters are all engaging, and even the villain is intriguing and entertaining without becoming a sympathetic anti-hero in the end. Kudos.
I have rated this book at five within the genre, rounding it up. Audible could do worse than to add more of his books to their digital shelves.4 of 4 people found this review helpful -
Heather CHARLESTON, SC, United States 07-02-11 Member Since 2005
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"Typical Brookmyre with a great villain"
Simon is one of the most entertaining villains I've had the privilege to encounter. The "good guys" pale in comparison. I came into this without having read the earlier books, but I don't think I missed much there. Fun read, and I do enjoy a book where you're rooting for the villain, even if he is a bad, bad man.
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"Gory and fun, with a heart, too."
Would you listen to A Snowball in Hell again? Why?Yes, the narrator was very good. The story compelling and if you're a music lover you will enjoy the scathing assessment of the music industry.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?Yes, there were many twists and turns and several compelling story lines to follow.
What about Kenny Blyth’s performance did you like?Kenny Blyth's true Scottish accent helped bring the book to life. He was easy for this Yank to understand even while listening in the car.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?I laughed a lot! I also gasped and winced at some parts. Some parts are not for the faint of heart, but the story is great wicked fun.
Any additional comments?I visited Scotland last summer and picked up a Christopher Brookmyre book at the recommendation of a book shop owner in Elgin, where my father's family came from. I asked for some crime fiction by an author an American might not be familiar with. From our conversation she deduced I would enjoy something with black humor and she was right. If you like Carl Hiaasen or Christopher Moore this will be a fun listen for you.
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