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Bryant and May On the Loose
- Narrated by: Tim Goodman
- Series: Bryant & May, Book 7
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 07-18-11
- Language: English
- Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks
Regular price: $20.65
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Publisher's Summary
Long regarded as an anachronism, the Peculiar Crimes Unit is to be disbanded. For octogenarian detectives Arthur Bryant and John May, it seems retirement is now the only option. But then a headless body is found in a freezer, and a suspicious, gigantic figure has been spotted - dressed in deerskin and sporting antlers made of knives. It looks like the PCU are back in business...
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- Laurelle C. Lo
- Washington, DC United States
- 08-27-11
Bryant and May On the Loose
I love the PCU books but think that this is the weakest of the lot, unfortunately. The various elements of the story don't seem to gel as well and the closure of the Mr. Fox storyline was a bit anticlimactic. As usual, however, Tim Goodman's narration is wonderful and adds great life to all the characters. Note that the "Publisher's Summary" is incorrect and describes "Bryant and May Off the Rails" (the previous book in the series) and not "Bryant and May on the Loose."
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Ms Peach
- Houston
- 10-06-15
Too much bureaucracy
All the political bureaucracy about the admin side of the PCU is distracting from the mystery. I fast forwarded through about an hour of this book. The story has a very hard and dark ending. I love the narration
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Lucy
- 10-25-11
Bryant and May Addict!
Came across Bryant and May when one of the titles was on offer on Audible. So entertaining, great stories they are a classic double act, fast paced and great background information on London threaded throughout. Now i'm completely hooked and am working my way through from book two onwards, it's a shame Book 1 isn't on Audible. Tim Goodman's narration is outstanding, great character voices and he gets it right with the accents and is very consistent.
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Karen
- 10-03-11
What a gem
Came across this by accident and am so pleased, I'm ignoring family and chores until I get to the end. The characters and narration are brilliant. Story may be a bit far fetched but I am enjoying the historical details and occasional laugh out loud humour. Can't wait to get the rest.
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
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- Trevor
- 09-04-13
addictive
I've heard it said that you either love or hate Bryant and May. I love all of the episodes that I have listened to. I intend to get the entire collection.
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- Die Ohrwurmer aus Franken
- 09-01-13
Top form Bryant & May
Any additional comments?
Aged detectives and a Peculiar Crimes Unit? Utter nonsense in modern London. But the crime story is far from nonsense with splendid characterisations and, after many weird and wonderful distractions and ruminations, ultimately logical and satisfying.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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- JPH
- 02-20-18
Intriguing and thoroughly enjoyable story
This was an intriguing and thoroughly enjoyable story, what a gem.
There's not just the crime story but you also get the bonus of a comprehensive history of London.
This is my first outing with Bryant and May and the PCU (The Peculiar Crimes Unit) but the seventh book in the series.
The basic history and background of the the unit and team is explained which doesn't distract and therefore can be listened to as a stand alone story.
The characters are quaint but very likeable, and the narration by Tim Goodman is outstanding.
I now fully intend to start from the beginning and listen to the entire collection (if available)
Thoroughly Recommended.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Louise
- 03-29-16
Excellent listen.
This is an excellent series - extremely well written and brilliantly voiced - I can recommend it to anyone.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Claire Wright
- 06-10-15
Excellent and as weird as ever
These two detectives are a breath of fresh air in the world of crime novels. Bryant's character is particularly well drawn and Tim Goodman catches it to perfection. The background to Fowler's books are fascinating and the history of London really comes alive while the plots unravel.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Chris Jones
- 04-11-15
Gripping story with quirky characters
Christopher Fowler doesn't disappoint .. I was hooked from the begining You will enjoy if you like crime fiction interlinked with humorous characters!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- mrs
- 01-06-14
Clever mix of history and fiction
If you could sum up Bryant and May On the Loose in three words, what would they be?
Interesting as well as clever.
What did you like best about this story?
Distinctive variety of characters. Fascinating historical facts . Now when I visit London I often see it from a different perspective.
What do you think the narrator could have done better?
The narrator has the right voice for the main characters of Bryant and May. However the rest of the characters, especially the younger ones are made to sound like characters from a children's book, instead of the flawed adults that they are.
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- ADB
- 09-09-18
slow and tedious
nothing much happening by 11th out of 51 chapters. gave up. waste of interesting idea