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If Death Ever Slept
- Narrated by: Michael Prichard
- Series: Nero Wolfe, Book 29
- Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 03-30-07
- Language: English
- Publisher: Books on Tape
Regular price: $31.93
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Critic Reviews
"It's always a treat to read a Nero Wolfe mystery. The man has entered our folklore." (The New York Times)
"What's not to like about a Nero Wolfe mystery? The mysteries are short, cleverly plotted, well paced, and, if you're an audiobook listener, wonderfully read by Michael Prichard....Prichard has read nearly 20 books in Stout's series and has mastered Wolfe's deep, meditative voice and Archie's spry, chipper voice, as well as those of a host of other characters we recognize from one recording to the next." (AudioFile)
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- Alli
- 04-29-15
loved it!
I enjoyed the entire reading of this. I would and probably will read/listen this again. probably one of my favorites.
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- E. Walters
- 04-17-12
Fun Story
Would you listen to If Death Ever Slept again? Why?
Yes, I enjoyed both the reader's voice and the story.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Archie is always my favorite. He is fun-loving, never serious, and yet, he always gets the job done.
Have you listened to any of Michael Prichard’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have only listened to Michael Prichard read the Rex Stout books. He has a good voice for the story. It isn't too theatrical. He reads clearly and alters his voice enough to hear the differences in characters as well as their personalities.
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- stanley
- white plains, ny, United States
- 11-22-11
like most of these fun to listen to-excellant
fun to listen to-cant be done any better-rcm all these books done by m. pritchard
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- J. Hill
- 01-19-18
Slow
I usually don't rate books. I tried with deep hope to like this story, to wait for the plot to thicken with some hook to keep my interest; complete failure. Hours of my life I will never get back!
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- Kindle Customer
- Aurora, CO, United States
- 09-09-17
Who' the snake?
The cast is quite large, the unusual thing is what Archy does. As usual, the story and the reader are exceptional. The answer to "who is the killer" entices to the very end!