Raylan

A Novel

De: Elmore Leonard

Narrado por: Brian D'Arcy James

“Elmore Leonard can write circles around almost anybody active in the crime novel today.”
—New York Times Book Review

With more than forty novels to his credit and still going strong, the legendary Elmore Leonard has well earned the title, “America’s greatest crime writer” (Newsweek). And U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Pronto, Riding the Rap, Fire in the Hole) is one of Leonard’s most popular creations, thanks in part to the phenomenal success of the hit TV series “Justified.” Leonard’s Raylan shines a spotlight once again on the dedicated, if somewhat trigger-happy lawman, this time in his familiar but not particularly cozy milieu of Harlan County, Kentucky, where the drug dealing Crowe brothers are branching out into the human body parts business. Suspenseful, darkly wry and riveting, and crackling with Leonard’s trademark electric dialogue, Raylan is prime Grand Master Leonard as you have always loved him and always will.

A Justified Fan

If you could sum up Raylan in three words, what would they be?

Backstory Details Explanation

What other book might you compare Raylan to and why?

I don't read this genre much.

Have you listened to any of Brian D'Arcy James’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

He's good.

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

For those who want to follow a modern day Lawman saga

Any additional comments?

I'm a big fan of the cable TV show "Justified." This book filled in some details that made me better understand the series--sometimes the series cuts scenes and doesn't call sufficient attention to small details and you miss elements of motivation. I enjoyed listening to Raylan for that reason...

A very good description of the setting

A good read. Interesting characters, dialogue and storylines that meshed well. Worth the time to read

Raylan was Justified

I love the Justified series and more yet the author Elmore Leonard of this and many other books.

Love Raylan

Fantastic dialogue deliver expertly. This story is packed with nearly all the threads that make up the tv series. I will read everything by him.

Likeable but not remarkeable

If you could sum up Raylan in three words, what would they be?

good solid storytelling

What did you like best about this story?

The Raylan Givens character and how he uses his wits and nerves of steel to get out of tough spots.

Narrator was awesome! good voice changes

Where does Raylan rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Up at the top. I am a fan of the TV show Justified, which is based off of Elmore Leonard's characters. in a previous book. The narrator is what made it a perfect match to the mountain folk Elmore was writing about.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I liked them all for different reasons, one wa because they were so stupid, or so evil, or just believable. Each one had a richness that made the story a great read.

Which scene was your favorite?

I liked the beginning with the kidney stealing scam.

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

I was sad when it was over, wished it kept going. I'll have to wait for the next season of Justified to continue following the characters.

Raylan Rules

What made the experience of listening to Raylan the most enjoyable?

It's great to hear a well written story that is read to perfection.

What other book might you compare Raylan to and why?

Other Elmore Leonard story.

Have you listened to any of Brian D'Arcy James’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no, but I saw him play Sherk on Broadway

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

laugh

Great, but not as good as Justified

I liked it, but the show is actually better. I'm the books Raylan is an inconsistent character.

E Leonard - A Classic

This is part of the Raylan series, which is classic Elmore Leonard.

Brian D'Arcy James does a solid job narrating.

I recommend this story.

Great book

Leonard’s stories are always complicated enough that I rewind if I fall asleep. I don’t want to miss a word. Great characters and dialogue. Narrator was good enough for me.