Case Histories

A Novel

De: Kate Atkinson

Narrado por: Susan Jameson

The first book in Kate Atkinson's Jackson Brodie Mysteries series, called "The best mystery of the decade" by Stephen King, finds private investigator Jackson Brodie following three seemingly unconnected family mysteries in Edinburg.

Case one: A little girl goes missing in the night.

Case two: A beautiful young office worker falls victim to a maniac's apparently random attack.

Case three: A new mother finds herself trapped in a hell of her own making - with a very needy baby and a very demanding husband - until a fit of rage creates a grisly, bloody escape.

Thirty years after the first incident, as private investigator Jackson Brodie begins investigating all three cases, startling connections and discoveries emerge . . .

Excellent!

It always surprises me when I read negative reviews of a book I completely enjoyed, and in this instance I couldn't disagree with the naysayers more. If you prefer your characters well rounded and real, the story line captivating and the narration a delight to listen to, you'll enjoy this listen.

The narration makes this come alive.

Although Kate Atkinson's novels can go on and on a bit, the narration of this one made the story very enjoyable. The lovely English accent of Susan Jameson gives this story life! The characters are like so many people you know and her skill as a narrator brings out all the subtle humor within the story. The story begins with 5 separate case studies, so different and unconnected that one wonders how they will ever be brought together. They are finally entwined together with many little surprises.

Less true crime than it is annoying diatribe.

Probably better to read the actual physical book as the storyline jumps around a lot and it's hard to follow without seeing the separation in print. The author is unusually mean to some of her characters. There was a lot of focus on the character's internal dialogues and virtually no focus on the investigation. Lastly, the reader's accent seemed to flit around without reason, it was very distracting.

Sorry there’s a 5-star limit. I’d give it 11.

A plot full of surprises, vibrant characters, many LOL moments... all told with a fantastic reading/performance. I recently read her “Transcriptions” which is very good— this is better.

Wonderful series

Beautifully written, by turns heartbreaking and hilarious. Every character indelibly drawn, especially flawed hero, Brodie.