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  • Real Tigers

  • By: Mick Herron
  • Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
  • Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,819 ratings)

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Real Tigers

By: Mick Herron
Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
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Publisher's summary

London: Slough House is the MI5 branch where disgraced operatives are reassigned after they’ve messed up too badly to be trusted with real intelligence work. The “Slow Horses,” as the failed spies of Slough House are called, are doomed to spend the rest of their careers pushing paper, but they all want back in on the action.

When one of their own is kidnapped and held for ransom, the agents of Slough House must defeat the odds, overturning all expectations of their competence, to breach the top-notch security of MI5’s intelligence headquarters, Regent’s Park, and steal valuable intel in exchange for their comrade’s safety. The kidnapping is only the tip of the iceberg, however—the agents uncover a larger web of intrigue that involves not only a group of private mercenaries but the highest authorities in the Secret Service. After years spent as the lowest on the totem pole, the Slow Horses suddenly find themselves caught in the midst of a conspiracy that threatens not only the future of Slough House, but of MI5 itself.

©2015 Mick Herron (P)2016 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"Funny, clever.... Genuinely thrilling. The novel is equally noteworthy for its often lyrical prose." (Publishers Weekly)

"Delightful...with a dry humor reminiscent of Greene and Waugh." (Sunday Times)

"A great romp." (BBC Front Row)

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Starts off promising, but ends flat

When did novelists start getting paid by the word ? It's the only plausible explanation for Mick Herron's use of meandering and pointless details. Probably a book that is not worth your time.

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I loved this book!

Would you listen to Real Tigers again? Why?

I think so. My favorite thing about this book was the language and turns of phrase. So I think I would appreciate this even more on a second listen.

Who was your favorite character and why?

River: He was young and cute. He tried really hard. But.......

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

The ending was PERFECT!

Any additional comments?

If you root for the underdog, have ever had a bad boss, and like to laugh in the face of adversity, you will like this book.

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I absolutely love this series

And they keep getting better and better!
I look forward to more Jackson Lamb, River Cartwright and the rest.
Great narration, too.

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Great book;great narration

Lots of high-level intrigue. Lots of laughs. Great narrator. Very sophisticated plot. Worth the download

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Best book so far in the series

Love how all the characters become more well rounded in each book. Now I can really see what events have occurred in their lives that have caused them to become the people they are. I’d love to see a series or a movie based on this series.

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Excellent series

Gripping storylines and great character development. Although Jackson is a cantankerous, slippery old goat, His mind is sharp, I feel he has some good in him deep down. He protects his Joes! Lamb is my favorite character and is funny in a crude sort of way.

Gerard Doyle is an amazing narrator. I am always pleased to see his name in the narration line. Kudos to him.

Go ahead and give this a try, you won’t be sorry.

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Six stars if I could award that many

The century's best espionage writer read by one of the world's best audiobook narrators. What more could anyone ask?

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Best Yet

This is the best of the first three Mick Herron novels following the misadventures of Jackson Lamb and his “Slow Horses” I hope there’s more.

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Love the Slough House series!

All of the books are great - really entertaining spy novels. The narration is also really good!

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Engaging

Plot keeps your interest and is imaginative. A good listen for anyone who likes spy stories.

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