Claire Thomas

Great writing. Brilliant Performance.

Revisado: 02-07-25

I'll start with the obvious. If you know anything about Sir John Franklin's lost expedition to discover the Northwest Passage, or the subsequent efforts to find out what happened to him and his men, then you know there are no happy endings to be had in this story. This book is for readers who are fascinated by the men who sacrificed everything to distinguish themselves during the Great Age of Exploration. Colin Mills' writing is spectacularly evocative and Steve West's performance makes every word come to life. I loved this book and will likely read it again after I've taken some time to digest it.

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So Fun!

Revisado: 10-28-24

Even after the novelty of Benjamin Stevenson's approach has worn off, these books are still fun. The themes are clever, the mystery is crazily complicated, the characters are engaging, and Barton Welch's performance is outstanding. I will gobble up every book Stevenson adds to this series.

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Catherine Steadman is an excellent reader

Revisado: 08-05-24

No one could perform a Catherine Steadman audiobook better than Catherine Steadman. She gets all the stars for her performance. However I didn't like the topic of this book. It's just not for me and Steadman's plot doesn't cover new ground. I found her other books are a lot more clever and engrossing.

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Great Addition to the Series!

Revisado: 04-19-24

I'm loving this series. This story adds depth and background to Horowitz/Hawthorn relationship. I won't give anything away about the mystery but I will say it's interesting and perplexing. Definitely memorable. And Rory Kinnear's performance is outstanding!

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Another Winner from Michaelides!

Revisado: 01-22-24

Well written, lots of twists and turns, and even a few easter eggs for those who have read Michaelides' other books. This is an especially good one for people who read a lot of mysteries because it gets very meta at times. And you have to know your way around a psychological thriller to appreciate what Michaelides has done here.

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This Is What A Great Writer Can Do

Revisado: 12-05-23

POV: The writing teacher says: "okay, you've all had your fun with this familiar serial killer storyline and stereotypical characters. Now let's give the assignment to a truly great writer and see what they can do with it." Enter S.A. Cosby who hands in All The Sinners Bleed. Yes, we've read this storyline and met these characters in other books. But Cosby makes every word new, finds the core humanity in every character, and still manages to thrill us when the big confrontation takes place at the end. I LOVED IT.
And Adam Lazarre-White's performance is outstanding!

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Mick Herron at His Best

Revisado: 09-23-23

Mick Herron knows how to capture the outrageousness, intricacies, banalities and humanity of the spy business. One moment he’s got you laughing at things you know you shouldn’t, and the next he’s got rooting for people you’d never want to meet in real life. Be sure to read a couple of Slough House books first to get all the references.

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Excellent!

Revisado: 09-04-23

This book is really for fans of classic detective fiction. All the clues are there... although I'd defy any reader/listener to put them together in the right order. The story is engaging, the characters are well-developed, and, at the end, we get the satisfaction of hearing our amateur detective tie-up every loose end in a clever summation. One of the best things about the story is the setting. Lots of books use a time, a place and a people affected by war, but the war is rarely more than a backdrop or a way to work in a few clues. A Gentleman's Murder weaves the impact of WWI into every character and scene to create emotional authenticity. Exceptionally well written and Raphael Corkhill's narration is outstanding. And bonus! I just found out that Huang's new book is about to be released so I pre-ordered it.

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Bring your dark sense of humor and enjoy!

Revisado: 04-21-23

This book is fun, clever and dark. It is, after all, about how to murder correctly. The students' murder plots are wildly intricate and the author gives us a chance to get to know the characters through their motives and modus operandi. Very good narration, too. I had a smile on my face the whole way through. I might be going to hell for that...

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Fun!

Revisado: 02-17-23

Nothing deep here. Just lots of fun and good entertainment. Excellent performance by the narrator.

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