Cut and Thrust

Stone Barrington, Book 30

By: Stuart Woods

Narrated by: Tony Roberts

Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

Stone Barrington enters the cutthroat fray of politics in the stunning thriller from the New York Times best-selling author.

Stone Barrington has traveled to Los Angeles for the Democratic National Convention and finds that the political scene has been shaken up. First Lady Katherine Rule Lee is running for the party nomination, a loyal senator has died and left her seat vacant, and the Secret Service has received a credible threat toward Kate. It will take all of Stone's discretion and powers of persuasion to help arrange things for a desirable outcome.

©2014 Stuart Woods (P)2014 Penguin Audio

The thrill is gone...

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

I always wait with eager anticipation for the new Stone Barrington novel, it is like a gift every time I pressed play. This one was a box of socks and a neck tie. I don't know if Stone has grown too big and rich for me to relate to, or if it was the lack of tension, I just did not care what happened in this book. Stone used to be an exciting guy, this had all the action of a senate hearing on making blueberry waffles the official breakfast offering in the Capital Hill dining room. We went through all the motions, the characters that we love and hate were there, but it just fell flat. I can say that I hope this is the build up to something explosive - maybe it's just the first offering and the socks and tie will match the beautifully tailored suit in the next installment. Keep swinging Mr. Woods and I will keep reading! On a side note the performance was fantastic as always...

Would you ever listen to anything by Stuart Woods again?

Yes of course! I really enjoy his books! (however I could do with out the political commentary)

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

A certain sarcasm and whit that maybe lost in the books

Could you see Cut and Thrust being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Oh God no - please leave it alone

Any additional comments?

This is my first review - don't know if I wold do another

fantastic

All these books are great and Tony Roberts does a fantastic job cant wait to start the next one.

Stone will help change history

What did you love best about Cut and Thrust?

It had all the great characters and a real storyline that made you want to read more

What was one of the most memorable moments of Cut and Thrust?

Well when the assin blew himself up

Which character – as performed by Tony Roberts – was your favorite?

Got to be Stone, he nails the character and does a great job on the rest Truly one of the master readers with I hope a long time to keep us enthralled

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the first lady announced she was preg, and her speech was very moving

Any additional comments?

Hope Stone has more adventures so we can continue the story

Fair to middlin'

Overall I enjoyed most of this Stone Barrington story. What I didn't care for was all the political "yada yada". Frankly politicians bore me. I'd rather read a police type mystery with a lot of twists and turns.

suddenly politicized! Not cool

the books I so much enjoyed up until now have been suddenly politicized and all to one side. I still enjoyed it and will keep listening unless it gets too much

Great Book

Love this one too
Can't wait to listen to more
Great Job Mr Woods 😁
Thank you

What's next?

Lots of things going on for the gang. Things keep building for future books, but this one ends early.

Best ever!

What did you love best about Cut and Thrust?

I have been a Stuart Wood's fan for many years and have downloaded all the books Audible has. I believe the latest, Cut and Thrust, is the best read in his Stone Barrington collection. It ties up some loose ends (characters) and made me laugh out loud with delight! I hope anyone who has enjoyed Stone Barrington in the past will read this latest book.

TO SHORT

There was to much he could have done and didn’t ( with the story line) Make a part 2!

Woods books are all starting to sound the same!

Would you try another book from Stuart Woods and/or Tony Roberts?

Probably not unless it was available in the "Daily Deal" offering. His writing is becoming very trite. As if that isn't enough, all the characters seem to have tons of money and so many things go right for them that it is really boring. The stories really aren't at all suspenseful.

Would you ever listen to anything by Stuart Woods again?

Probably not for above reason.

What about Tony Roberts’s performance did you like?

Versatility in voices - especially his ability to have Ann sound very feminine.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Probably not. Even Hollywood would have a hard time making this mysterious or interesting.