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A Quiet Flame
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LENGTH13 hrs and 57 mins
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RELEASE DATE01-23-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Philip Kerr’s intricate novels featuring former Berlin homicide detective Bernie Gunther have earned ahallowed place in the hearts of mystery fans. It’s 1950, and Bernie has arrived in Argentina seeking asylum after being falsely identified as a Nazi war criminal. There he investigates the murder of a wealthy banker’s daughter ina case reminiscent of one he worked in Germany 18 years before.
©2009 Philip Kerr (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC
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"May be his best"
I haven't finished the series, but this one may be the best of the bunch. Standing alone it deserves five stars across the board. Narration by Paul Hecht is, to my ear, his best effort to date. Flash backs are clear easy to follow and directly relevant to the point of departure. I wish more authors understood their proper use. One hardly need suspend disbelief to engage with this book. Enjoy! It's a great read.
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"A Quiet Flame review"
Would you listen to A Quiet Flame again? Why?Yes, I enjoy noir
What other book might you compare A Quiet Flame to and why?Some of the James Lee Burke - Dave Robicheaux series
What does Paul Hecht bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?In my opinion, he has a dramatic voice.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?Detecting can be a dirty business.
Any additional comments?Waiting for the next one.
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"Not His Best but Still Worth It"
The writing here is okay but not as good as usual. Hecht is still fine as the narrator. Even Kerr's not-so-good stories are still worth reading/listening to. In this episode it just seems that Bernie is making too many mistakes for the convenience of Kerr so he can make rather obvious political statements. It is more fun when Kerr is simply telling a story and letting Bernie smart-off and get into feasible trouble. In A Quiet Flame Bernie's arrests are far too contrived to enable the listener to feel a smooth flow of the plot. The wise-cracks are still there and the story is passable, even given the several bumps along the road.
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"Kerr gone Mad?"
What could have gone through Mr Kerr's head to have him drop John Lee and use Paul Hecht as narrator? The wonderful exciting Bernie Gunter" stories have gone stone cold flat. John Lee was Bernie. Hecht reads in a flat monotone disinterested tone that puts me to sleep. I have lost all interest in the series. I am finished. No longer will I be transported through the dark mysterious streets of Europe through unique twists and turns, listening to richly developed characters interact in Mr Kerr's masterful work.
I know it was 15 years since he penned a new "Bernie "novel but Got in Himmel, there are so many other talented readers he could have chosen. Did he even audition Hecht? or was Hecht fobbed off on him for loosing a bet?.
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"Philip Kerr Catches World of Germany in the 30's"
Would you listen to A Quiet Flame again? Why?Yes, excellent story well narrated.
What did you like best about this story?The continued saga of Bernie Guenther.
Which character – as performed by Paul Hecht – was your favorite?Excellent diction and German pronuncation
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?Nothing
Any additional comments?Kerr is the master of pre-war and war time Germany. His knowldege of Berlin is phenomonal.
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