Buried

Department Q, Book 5

By: Jussi Adler-Olsen, Martin Aitken

Narrated by: Steven Pacey

Length: 17 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Buried, the fifth installment of the Department Q series by Jussi Adler-Olsen, read by Steven Pacey.

More than three years ago, a civil servant vanished after returning from a work trip to Africa. Though he's missing and presumed dead, the man's family still want answers.

It is one of the many unsolved crimes left for Department Q, Denmark's cold-case unit headed up by Detective Carl Morck.

But what Carl doesn't know is that the key to the investigation is in Copenhagen. Fifteen-year-old Marco Jameson is tough, smart, and suspicious of police. Sleeping rough and hiding in the shadows is his way of life. But what is he running from - and what does he know worth killing him for?

Please note: This book has also been published under the alternate title The Marco Effect.

©2015 Jussi Adler-Olsen (P)2015 Penguin Audio

Enthrawling

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I have enjoyed every book in this series - Jussi keeps you engaged right from the get go, his characters are endearing and each have their own personalities with wonderful sense of humours.

Any additional comments?

Keep writing Jussi I love your books

Buried Marco Effect

If you could sum up Buried in three words, what would they be?

Marco Effect re-done

What other book might you compare Buried to and why?

Marco Effect

What does Steven Pacey bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His characters are very distinct

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

laugh

Any additional comments?

This book is the same book as Marco Effect. Different name different narrator. It was interesting to see how the two narrator portrayed the characters. I downloaded this in error thinking that audible made a typo with it listed also being book fiveof dept Q. I could have returned it but did not. I am a fan of Dept Q. Very unique group of investigators. Assad and his camel colloquialisms make me laugh out loud.

Good

The Dept. Q books are consistently good and this is no exception. Narration is perfect.

Excellent work

The story is complex, engaging and keeps the reader either interested or tense as the complex plot unwinds. A good listen

Better than previous installment

Still no detective brain work here. But nice believable story. Sometimes very funny when Asad is on the scene.

The Marco Effect British Style

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

No. I listened to "The Marco Effect" Narrated by Graeme Malcolm before listening to Buried. Same story different Narrator. I thought Steven Pacey's narration has a distinct British feel. I much prefer the Danish accent of Graeme Malcolm. I am returning "Buried". "The Marco Effect" I shall keep.

Any additional comments?

I hope the Department Q Series shall continue to be narrated by Graeme Malcolm. I enjoy this series and this reader. Jussi Adler-Olsen's writing and Malcom's narration are exceptional and well matched.

It is interesting that Audible released the same story with different titles and different narrators. Seems Audible, the publisher, or the author are experimenting with reader reviews. Could someone at Audible please explain the motivation for releasing this story as separate entities?

Fantastic

A superb author with the best sense of humour! many laugh out loud moments. Narrator brings each character to life and is an exceptionally talented man. Would have liked him to have read every book in the series. Changing the reader aged Assad by at least 20 years. Nevertheless, shall be looking for more books by Jussi Adler-Olsen.

Be Forewarned....

Would you try another book from Jussi Adler-Olsen and/or Steven Pacey?

This book has ALREADY been offered under the title The Marco Effect. The story is great, and I love this author. So I was very excited to see a new title!! But sadly, it is new in title alone. I was so disappointed. If you haven't heard book 5, then definitely get this. But if you're an Adler-Olsen fan just check that you haven't already purchased book 5. (This isn't the first time I've run into this so of thing with audio books.)

Marco Effect

If you could sum up Buried in three words, what would they be?

Same Book as Marco Effect.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Buried?

I loved Marco Effect and so I'm sure I'd love this version.

Any additional comments?

Don't get this book if you've already read the Marco Effect. /sigh

Great book, really like the characters

I enjoy the Dept Q books. I read the first of the series and am looking forward to the rest. Didn't know there were so many and just kind of jumped into the middle it all.
Great character development but I wish Carl would see a Doctor about his anxiety! Yikes.