Thirty-Three Teeth

The Dr. Siri Investigations, Book 2

De: Colin Cotterill

Narrado por: Clive Chafer

Feisty Dr. Siri Paiboun is no respecter of persons or party; at his age he feels he can afford to be independent. In this, the second novel in the series, he travels to Luang Prabang, where he communes with the deposed king who is resigned to his fate: it was predicted long ago. And he attends a conference of shamans called by the Communist Party to deliver an ultimatum to the spirits: obey party orders or get out. But as a series of mutilated corpses arrives in Dr. Siri’s morgue, and Nurse Dtui is menaced, he must use all his powers—forensic and shamanic—to discover the creature—animal or spirit—that has been slaying the innocent.

Crack another case with Dr. Siri.©2005 Colin Cotterill (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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“The quasi-mystical story keeps a perfect balance between the modern mysteries of forensic science and the ancient secrets of the spirit world as the cranky coroner tries to resolve a politically sensitive case involving the deposed king without riling the authorities.” ( New York Times Book Review)

Excellent for any age!

supernatural, superstitions, support-system, friendship, murder-investigation, laos

Lots of people prefer visible books, but with this series, I feel that readers who are unfamiliar with the sounds of words in the Southeast Asian languages would enjoy the audio as much as those of us who choose audiobooks for other reasons. That being said, I really love the writing and the characters and the stories themselves. This one has a lot more of the ethnic supernatural stuff in it. I always find that kind of thing fascinating to compare with others. There is also an abundance of suspense and deductive reasoning going on. No spoilers here, just go ahead and enjoy!

Dr. Sir I and Co. never fail to feel like family.

Great character development all throughout the series. Clive Chafer does a wonderful job. I always know who's speaking.

Thanks for this series, Colin. You may be getting tired of them but I never will.

And more 'Jimm Juree' please. Her series is a hoot! Kim Mai Guest is a wonderful 'Jimm'!

Great read!

Very entertaining. I finished the book in less than 5 days! The narrator does a wonderful job with these books.

Animal spirits

Another fun Cotterill. Always learn something new about Laos post 1975. The humar and humanity of his main characters are a real boost.

As good as the first in this series

I really love the story line and the narrator Clive Chafer really makes the story come to life. Often it is the narrator that can make the difference between a good or poor review but in this case I think the author/story was a good. This is the second of this series with Dr. Siri by Mr. Cotterill's I have listened to in this series and will not be the last.

A thoroughly enjoyable series

it is quite astonishing that this series can be so compelling in such a bleak, austere time . it is really fascinating to see the juxtaposition of the old world spiritual Laos and the new communist country. I cannot wait to hear the next in the series.

Quincy, ME in Laos

From 1976 to 1983, Jack Klugman ruled a fictional Los Angeles County Coroner's Office as Chief Medical Examiner Quincy in the series "Quincy M. E." The daring forensic scientist was brilliant, quirky and had an abiding social conscience that made him the target of unethical businessmen and corrupt politicians.

Imagine the fictional Quincy in Southeast Asia - Laos to be specific - in the late 1970's after the Americans (who were never officially there) are gone and the communists have taken over, and you've got French-trained Siri Paiboun, MD. Siri served as a physician with the Lao Communist Army for decades. At 72, when the monarchy that ruled the Kingdom of Laos finally fell, Siri hoped to retire. Instead, his comrades insisted it was his duty to continue to serve the people as National Coroner.

Siri serves with the same unerring moral compass if Klugman's Quincy, salted and cured with a liberal dose of cynicism. Siri doesn't have basic resources to do his job, but with the assistance if Nurse Dtui (pronounced "two ee") and laboratory assistant Mr. Geung, the job gets done anyway. Colin Cotterill's "Thirty-three Teeth" introduces Dtui in greater detail than in Book One, and her fragile but fierce mother might represent all Laotian mothers.

Siri's got an advantage most coroners lack: he's haunted, literally, by a spirit named Ya Ming. Other spiritualists recognize Ya Ming by his brilliant green eyes, which Siri shares. Ya Ming also has 33 teeth - a clue to this exotic mystery.

I would never have gotten the Lao pronunciations right if I'd read the book instead of listening to it. It would have been like being poked on the ribs during a movie - distracting and annoying. I'm glad I went for the Audible.

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just remarkable

dr siri is one of the best characters in a long time. these books are downright funny, and often make me laugh out loud.

Not Enough Mystery

The book is good, and if it was stand-alone, I would have rated it higher. However, I can't help comparing the book to the first one in the series. The first one was a good mystery with spiritual overtones. This one is a spiritual book with a mystery tacked on. Although there are a few mysteries running through the book, they all feel overshadowed by Siri's developing shamanic powers.

The reader, however, is amazing. He puts such emotion and expression into the characters.

love the series

I continue to be enthralled by this character. he's an elder super hero! I love the idea that you are never to old to find your power, be a super hero, and save your corner of the world!