
The Death of Dalziel
Dalziel and Pascoe, Book 22
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Narrated by:
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Shaun Dooley
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By:
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Reginald Hill
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Intriguing and captivating
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But THE DEATH OF DALZIEL takes this series to a new level. Here, Pascoe gets to be center stage as his partner lays dying. But Dalziel stills looms large (both physically and spiritually). Though Dalziel remains comatose, we are invited into his inner world, and we find it's a much more complex place than we imagined.
As always, Shaun Dooley's narration is impeccable; this book is less active than others in the series, yet Dooley manages to keep the pace moving.
If you haven't had the Dalziel experience, this is a fine place to start.
Great Entry in a Great Series
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Wonderful story, brilliant prose, and great narration
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Another fan pleaser
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With Dalziel at Death's or maybe God's door conversing with the meaningful breeze inviting him to cross the threshold and Hector under attack, Pascoe seeks the facts of the bomb blast and what looks like a cover up within the Combined Anti Terrorist Services.(CATS).
It is with the delightful humour of Reginald Hill that the plots unfold. Peter Pascoe learns the great value of Andy's training in the benefits of bullying when invisibile red tape tries to hide the facts. When Rosie sees an opportunity to avoid her Mum's wrath, she uses her childlike innocence to assist her Dad and gain his protection.
While not essential. it does help if a listener is familiar with the series, the force of the Big Man and the 'respect' he has amongst Police and Crims alike. It helps too to understand Peter Pascoe's quiet internal turmoil with Andy's wisdom and methods to appreciate a good few of the challenges he faces in this story.
Great Writer and Great Reader
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However, I am surprised by all the stellar ratings from US listeners.
This book is FILLED with Brit slang and the narrator at times uses such a heavey gutteral accent that I had a tough time figuring out what he was saying - at times had no idea what a lot of the slang even meant.
Anyway, it's a good story and recommended, but if you think the strong brit accent and brit slang will bother you, be advised.
The story is 5-star, but overall between a 3 and 4 rating for me because of the slang and narration, so I rounded up.
Good Story, but a Tough Listen at Times
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interesting story, characters and great narration
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Reginald Hill almost at his best
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Excellent
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Another excellent book from Reginald Hiil, narrated by the TV series' Pascoe, Colin Buchanan. Great characterisation, clever plot : a good detective thriller. Recommended
"A drunken giraffe."
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