The Neon Rain

A Dave Robicheaux Novel

De: James Lee Burke

Narrado por: Will Patton

New York Times best-selling author James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux novels began with this first hard-hitting entry in the series.

In The Neon Rain, Detective Robicheaux fishes a prostitute's corpse from a New Orleans bayou and finds that no one, not even the law, cares about a dead hooker.

More mayhem? Listen to more of James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux thrillers.©1987 James Lee Burke (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

Reseñas de la Crítica

"With its fine local color and driving action, this novel is both chilling and first-rate entertainment." ( Publishers Weekly)
"One of Burke's best." ( New York Times Book Review)

Cajun Cop Thriller with GREAT Story Line

I've had this in my library a while, waiting for the right mood to strike me to listen to it . . . wow!!! What the heck was I waiting for??? This audio book, narrated by Will Patton, just about tops the list of books I've listened to . . . I do love this genre, cops, good versus evil, set in the south, good mystery to solve . . . but this one just has the right "magic" . . . I can almost see and taste New Orleans as I listen to Will Patton's voice . . . and it's so much more than the sleazy strip joints and bars . . . Now I HAVE to listen to more in the Dave Robicheaux series . . . so glad I didn't miss this one!

Wonderful Writing but Violent

Burke creates a wonderful sense of place, and I like the flawed philosophical Robicheaux, but the book is too black and violent for my taste. Burke writes beautiful prose, but I am afraid that I am not able to enjoy this series as I'd like to.

As it goes in the Bayou

Dave Robicheaux is rough and tumble detective in Louisiana who runs into trouble with some of the locals. This first book in the series really builds Dave's character and delves into his past which helps us to understand why he is the person he has become.

Parts of this story are gory and not for the faint of heart. A fairly fast paced listen and Will Patton does a good job with the character development.

Great Narrator; Great Author

James Lee Burke writes as good a mystery as any author. Will a Patton’s narration only made The Neon Rain more enjoyable. Highly recommended.

Bayou skills vs New Orleans crime

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

Though sometimes implausible, the plot is fast moving and Robicheaux is a likable flawed, but earnest character.

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

This books would make a fantastic movie with lots of car action scenes. I wonder why it is not a movie???

Fun entertainment without having to use your brain

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

Listened to it while at the gym. Excellent for that purpose. I would highly recommend it for entertainment

Would you be willing to try another book from James Lee Burke? Why or why not?

sure

Have you listened to any of Will Patton’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

ok

Could you see The Neon Rain being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

sure

Any additional comments?

no

I love Dave Robicheaux

He does it again, Dave Robicheaux story with a Louisiana flare just like gumbo spellbinding.

Makes me feel like visiting The Big Easy!

Where does The Neon Rain rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is the best audio book I have listened to. It was great, and the performance by Will Patton was superb.

What other book might you compare The Neon Rain to and why?

This book stands alone. I could not compare it with any other.

Have you listened to any of Will Patton’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, but I have two others in my library and I just hope they are as good as this one.

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

I couldn't stop listening. It puts you right there in the story.

Any additional comments?

It was just great.

good performance; content not my cup of tea

The narrator was very good at dialogue, making each person distinguishable, and fitting their personalities, but overall I did not enjoy it because it was just too violent and pointless for my taste.

Awesome voice for a moving story

The narrator's voice brings depth and movement to a story that lies in the shadows of the mossy covered trees of the deep south. Hot and sticky like an August night.