• Mastiff

  • The Legend of Beka Cooper, Book 3
  • By: Tamora Pierce
  • Narrated by: Susan Denaker
  • Length: 20 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,445 ratings)

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Mastiff

By: Tamora Pierce
Narrated by: Susan Denaker
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Publisher's summary

The Legend of Beka Cooper gives Tamora Pierce's fans exactly what they want - a smart and savvy heroine making a name for herself on the mean streets of Tortall's Lower City - while offering plenty of appeal for new readers as well.

©2011 Tamora Pierce (P)2011 Random House Audio

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love it!

always a favorite, listened to the series at least 4 times. the performance is steller, the writing amazing.

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Pierce's best book yet!!

Would you consider the audio edition of Mastiff to be better than the print version?

I love reading a book very much, so this question is tricky. The audio book allows me to work while I listen, and Susan Denaker brings a bit of life that I don't get from just reading, but I like to imagine the book in my head too. I can't not chose which is better.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love Beka Cooper most, but other than her I really enjoy reading about Farmer. I can't go into detail without giving some stuff away. You'll just have to read it.

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

When I listen to her narration I some times feel like Beka is standing next to me, telling me her story.

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

Definitely. Mrs. Pierce's books tend to make me react though the Beka Cooper books have done so more than any others. I won't give anything away but I cried like a baby because of this book.

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Not as good as the first two (possible spoilers)

Would you consider the audio edition of Mastiff to be better than the print version?

Yes, but I always love audiobooks.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love Farmer in this, goofy smile characters are the best.

What about Susan Denaker’s performance did you like?

She does so many different voices and makes there feelings known

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

not really but I am not someone who normally does.

Any additional comments?

Mostly this book just wasn't as good as the first two, especially near the end. A very climatic scene just didn't seem to be very well written. Also while I love beka's love interest and ship them, the romance went from nothing to something in a very short amount of time.

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great story

this book was well read and fully entertaining. I find the series very fun to listen to

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great author, great story, and great performance

I don't really review often, but this series is worth reading AND hearing! All of Tamora ' s books should be read, but this narrator is truly talented. I listen to this trilogy and Aly cooper's duo over and over. if you like beka cooper, be sure to give her descendent Aly a try as well.

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I love this Series

I believe the narrator did an outstanding job. I cannot wait until Some producer gets their hands on this and cast a director ago will truly capture every detail 😁.

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wonderful

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one of her better series

theses books are really great. as tamora pierce continues writing her style is really evolving. I love what an egalitarian society tortal is turning our to be. although, shouldn't there traditionally be a forth book??? I'm waiting lol.

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I love Bekkah Cooper!!<br />

I've really enjoyed this series. I'm just sad there isn't more. I would love to hear the further stories of Bekkah and Farmer.

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One of the best Tamora Pierce series yet!

This is the concluding book of the Beka Cooper series, and given that the first two books (Terrier and Bloodhound) were among my favorite audiobooks ever I was pleased to find that this book lived up to the same standards. If I had to fault the book in one ay, it would be that the lower-city folk we loved from the first two books do not feature prominently in this conclusion. I was also a bit leery that Beka might not end up with MY first pick, but in the end I was convinced (and fell in love with) the more natural choice.

Beka is older here, and it shows in her voice and manner. This book also has a dark side like the first two books -- something I loved. Very few authors can write realistically about poverty, slavery, city life, and the complex dynamic relationships between people (of different classes and otherwise) -- but Pierce is a master at all of these things.

Also, don't be turned away by the YA label. This book (and most of Pierce's work) is very enjoyable for adults too. Just be sure to start with the first book in this lovely series! The voice actor is also top-notch.

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