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Before Midnight
- Narrated by: Michael Prichard
- Series: Nero Wolfe, Book 25
- Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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"It is always a treat to read a Nero Wolfe mystery. The man has entered our folklore." (The New York Times)
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- Linda
- 09-19-13
One of my favorites
Nero Wolfe has been my favorite detective since I began reading mysteries years ago. This one is one of my favorite Wolfes.
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- Catherine
- 01-09-12
Michael Pritchard is Nero Wolfe
I have heard Michael Pritchard narrating many of the Nero Wolfe stories. He is marvelous both as Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin. His pacing and clear delineation of each character makes for an enjoyable experience. Rex Stout's art and clever repartee lets me listen more than once with equal satisfaction,
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- Vales Tales
- 01-26-17
One of the funniest
There are tons of priceless one-liners in this one, recited by Archie, Wolfe & even a couple by Cramer. You can just tell that Rex Stout was having a grand old time with this one. I have listened to this many times, as I have all the others. Ditto in terms of reading. And while I enjoy all of them, and some have better mysteries, better drawn characters, and other features which set them apart, this is one of the few where I find myself laughing out loud in multiple places every time I listen. And of course, Prichard does his usual stellar job.
You may not like him as a reader on other books. But when he reads Wolfe and Archie books, he is becomes something extraordinary. As an actor, you can tell he just loves these books. And he loves being Archie Goodwin, his greatest role, and one of he was born to play.
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- Amazon Richard
- 02-18-22
Enjoyable
This was the first Rex Stout audio book I've listened to. I'm not sure about Michael Prichard's reading; I'm about 3/4 of the way through this book, and I think his performance is growing on me.
I have read nearly all of the Nero Wolfe books, but this was my first foray into his audible books.
As others have noted, as good as the mysteries are, the real treat of the Nero Wolfe stories is the relationship between Archie and Nero, and this book is a pretty good showpiece for the relationship.
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- BodyPositiveZone
- 05-28-21
Wish there were more!
I suspect it’s not easy dealing with the those who run the Rex Stout book affairs. So many of his stories were written in the 1930s through 1950s. I would love it if Audible would strike a deal with them for Audible to narrate more of Stout’s books.
Before Midnight is a great example of the most common stories about Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin. At this point to get to know most of his stories you’ll have to read them like I did before Audible existed. Many are available and looking in used bookstores can always net a few of his books. Rex Stout was prolific with this series. Go find as many as you can and enjoy them. A writer like Rex Stout doesn’t come around often!
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- Mark
- 03-05-21
Excellent Surprise Ending But . . .
This one pays off with a very clever surprise finish, but there are uncharacteristic dull sections in the middle. It’s lacking in progress and tension for a couple hours in the middle.
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- Bobbie
- 06-07-20
as usual, I loved it.
The best thing about a Rex Stout audible is Michael Pritchard. Thank you Audible App.
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- Laura Johnson
- 07-08-19
Wonderful writing, wonderfully performed
I love Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe books, but not for their plots. In fact, I almost never remember who committed the murder - which allows me to read them over and over again. What I love about these books is the wit and style of the writing, and his wonderful characters - particularly Archie. (I would love to go out dancing with him, but wouldn’t dare anything more serious. He is the quintessential bachelor.) So I have been reading Stout for many years, and loved the wonderful Timothy Hutton TV series, but have never heard the books read aloud. I wasn’t sure about Michael Pritchard from the audio sample, but decided to trust the reviews. They were absolutely correct; I can’t imagine a better narration. The book is one of Stout’s best, and it is read perfectly. I can’t recommend this recording enough.
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- Humberto C. Portillo
- 01-01-19
Hilarious
I enjoy Michael Prichard' s performances/readings of the Nero Wolf mysteries. I wish that I had the talent to "read" like that. Fun story with great characters.
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- Marily
- 01-08-18
Nero had no c!ue, almost appeared stymied?
This was a contest for a well versed reader, most likely an English major or more. A very large sum of money and prizes were being offered. Down to just a few contestants and the last five answers, a man is murdered who boasts he has the answers to the clues. Nero has been hired to straighten it all out! Nothing he does gives him a lead. What does he do? As always the reader is perfect for Nero and Archy. Rex Stout does it again!