The Bones of Paris

By: Laurie R. King

Narrated by: Jefferson Mays

Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times best-selling author Laurie R. King garners widespread acclaim for her suspenseful novels rich with historical detail. Set in the vibrant Paris Jazz Age, The Bones of Paris introduces private investigator Harris Stuyvesant, an American agent who’s been given the plum assignment of locating beautiful young model Philippa Crosby. But when Philippa’s trail ends at the Théâtre du Grand-Guignol in Montmartre, Stuyvesant discovers a world where art meets sexual depravity - and where a savage killer lurks in the shadows.

©2013 Laurie R. King (P)2013 Recorded Books

Slow Pace, but I Loved the History

The pace of this book was a little slow, especially through the beginning, but I really enjoyed it. I loved that it was set in 1920's Paris, with famous artists of the day popping in and out of the storyline, and the focus on the Surrealist movement and the Théâtre du Grand-Guignol was fascinating. I didn't realize this was the second book in a series, and I liked it enough that I plan to read the first, Touchstone.

Easy to figue out Whodunnit

Any additional comments?

The use of real historical characters let me figure out who did it. I am not a fan of period novels, and this one was no exception to my normal aversion. The "real" people were not always portrayed as I think they should have been, and many of the fictional people were not very believable.

Vintage detective novelesque

Interesting characters with flaws. Great Parisian setting. Good detective novel and well read in Audible version.

Audible.com

Listening to this book was magical. I never wanted it to end. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Wonderful!

This was a terrific addition to the series. The narrator was great.
I enjoyed it very much and recommend it.

Wonderful dive into the 20s

This is a book on the darker side of Paris in the 20s. It explores the Noire artists, such as Dali a Man Ray. It's fascinating for it's insight into that part of the art form, and it's insiight to people recovering from ww1. It's a romp of a read. I would not suggest it to anyone with a weak stomach. It's not gratuitously graphic, but some of it is a bit rough.

Skip it

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would not recommend this book to a friend because it is nearly a complete waste of time and a credit.

What could Laurie R. King have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

I don't like when characters are referred to by their first and then their last names constantly throughout the book, it's hard to follow if there are 2 different characters or just one. It may have been different in the print edition, but it was very confusing who was narrating each chapter, as the voice and tone was not dissimilar enough. The book literally didn't even get good until the second half, and at that it was just good.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Jefferson Mays?

Maybe

Was The Bones of Paris worth the listening time?

No

Any additional comments?

It was not thrilling, it was not enjoyable, you do not become attached to the characters, just overall not a compelling story.

Good historical mystery

This is a good listen, the narrator is excellent and the story is quite good. A mystery in the streets of Paris, and the author takes you on a walk through the streets. Only problem is the incessant name dropping. Author hates Hemingway and the other smug people of the lost generation.

Bones

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

its kind of long and dry and could of really of shorten this up alot

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

seems like I seen something similar to this on the Twilte Zone or Alfred Hitchcock movie

Outstanding period piece mystery

King does an awesome job of using historical settings and characters. Her research is in-depth. Hope she does another novel in this series.