The Cuckoo's Calling

By: Robert Galbraith

Narrated by: Robert Glenister

Length: 15 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

Published under a pseudonym, J. K. Rowling’s brilliant debut mystery introduces Detective Cormoran Strike as he investigates a supermodel's suicide in “one of the best books of the year” (USA Today).

After losing his leg to a land mine in Afghanistan, Cormoran Strike is barely scraping by as a private investigator. Strike is down to one client, creditors are calling, and after a breakup with his longtime girlfriend, he’s living in his office.

Then John Bristow walks through his door with a shocking story: His sister, the legendary supermodel Lula Landry - known to her friends as the Cuckoo - famously fell to her death a few months earlier. The police ruled it a suicide, but John refuses to believe that. The case plunges Strike into the world of multimillionaire beauties, rock-star boyfriends, and desperate designers, and it introduces him to every variety of pleasure, enticement, seduction, and delusion known to man.

You may think you know detectives, but you've never met one quite like Strike. You may think you know about the wealthy and famous, but you've never seen them under an investigation like this.

Fast-paced and sharply drawn, this dazzling detective novel inspired Strike, the BBC crime drama series that has captivated millions of viewers worldwide.

©2013 Robert Galbraith (P)2013 Hachette Audio

Intriguing

Where does The Cuckoo's Calling rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The Cuckoo's Calling ranked very highly among all of the audiobooks I have listened to.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the suspense of the story and the build-up until the end - was there a killer? If there was, who was it?

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

I really liked the rough and gravelly voice of Strike. It made him easier to picture as ex-Army and a private detective.

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

Within striking distance

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed the book, though I hate when mysteries are solved based on things the reader cannot see or gather for themselves (pictures that we can't see, evidence that is not discussed, etc.).

Listened to this multiple times

Where does The Cuckoo's Calling rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It ranks among the best 5 books so far.

Would you be willing to try another book from Robert Galbraith? Why or why not?

Yes, the characters are well developed and even though the story might be predictable it was an entertaining read.

Which character – as performed by Robert Glenister – was your favorite?

Robin

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, the narration can be laborious and descriptions are frilly. I specially dislike the constant injection of Cormoran's thoughts about Charlotte to the point that I have to skip the portions of narration with the mere mention of Charlotte's name.

Any additional comments?

I am looking forward to listening more of Cormoran Strike and his investigations with Robin on his side.

Good Detecive Story

What did you like best about The Cuckoo's Calling? What did you like least?

I enjoyed this story. I purchased it after finding the author is actually JK Rowling.I've enjoyed the characters and the ending. It clearly is a book made for sequels.Ms Rowling's wriing has improved over time. I refer to the way Harry Potter kept parroting lines in the book. This device is long gone.My only critiicism is this, why all the F-bombs? Just because it's called adult fiction, must authors stoop to the level of motion pictures and infuse course language and intimate sexual situations and references to be classified as "adult"?

Would you be willing to try another book from Robert Galbraith? Why or why not?

Yes I would read other stories of JK Rowling with the character Cormorant Strike. It was actually a pretty good story.

Which scene was your favorite?

Any involving Robin and Cormorant.

Do you think The Cuckoo's Calling needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

The lead character definitely allows sequels.

Any additional comments?

Please alter your question concerning Robert Galbraith. The world now knows it is JK Rowling and with this knowledge purchases soared.

Good Mystery

Slow moving, didn't spark until the last few chapters. By the end of the book, i did like Strike and Robyn quite a lot. Would like to see them together on another case.

Nothing that hasn't been said already.

Any additional comments?

What a fresh take on mysteries. Delightful pace, setting, and characters.

I'm not a mystery reader usually, but the cover and acclaim tempted me over where not much else has from the genre. Glad i took a chance.

Love it

Great story, sucked me right in. I hope there are more stories with Strike and his P.I. work.

Intriguing

Really enjoyed the story and characters. Can't wait to read the next one! Highly recommend. The reader was quite good.

Great characters and I hope for more

Would you listen to The Cuckoo's Calling again? Why?

I really enjoyed this book. The narration and the writing were excellent and I really want more of these characters.

Any additional comments?

An excellent and smartly written mystery. I enjoyed every minute. The plot for me was secondary to the many interesting and well written characters.

Enjoyed everything about it

Interesting & well developed characters, engrossing story & great performance. Couldn't ask for more!

Great Detective Story

Any additional comments?

If you love believable detective stories then buy this book. If you love intelligent detective stories then buy this book. If you love gripping, addictive detective stories then buy this book. I just hope that author Robert Galbraith follows this one up with a sequel. Hey, Robert, did you hear me?