Rich H.

Good story, but slow to develop

Revisado: 03-07-25

I think a third of this book could have been edited out. The author goes on quite a bit about everything making the story drag a bit at times. The biggest challenge for me was that there were 16 characters! Hard to keep track of who was who. I eventually started a cheat sheet and wished I had done so sooner, as it was a huge help. Let me help you with a basic cast of characters:

Verity and Brian Elliott – two sons: Kieran and Finn
Trish Birch – two girls: Olivia and Gabby
Toby Gilroy - friends with Finn and Gabby
Mia – Kieran’s partner - they have a child named Audrey
Sean - friend of Kieran's
Julian - restaurant owner
Bronte' - restaurant server
G.R. Barnum – author who moved from Sydney
Wren (sp?) local policeman
Sue Pendlebury - policewoman

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Another gem

Revisado: 02-24-25

Once again, Eskens doesn't disappoint. Such an excellent author. One of the only authors whose books I buy without even looking at a review.

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excellent book, excellent series

Revisado: 11-13-24

I've listened to all three in this Cat Kinsella series and only wish there were more.

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Excellent historical fiction

Revisado: 04-26-23

I like that in the final chapter the author goes through chapter by chapter and tells you what's true and what's fiction.

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Not the Francis Bacon I expected to read about

Revisado: 01-07-22

This is embarrassing to admit, but when this book appeared among the Daily Deals, I bought it, thinking how I've always wanted to learn more about the famous 16th century philosopher, father of the empirical approach to science. Imagine my surprise when I started listening to the book and found it wasn't about that Francis Bacon at all; rather, the 20th century artist, whom I had frankly never heard of. I wasn't at all interested, but decided to at least give it an hour or so, given the sterling ratings it had received. It wasn't long before I was fascinated, decided to stay with it and thoroughly enjoyed it. Peppiatt's writing is excellent, and surprisingly, so is his narration. Having said that, I found the pace was a bit slow and was more enjoyable when I increased the playback speed to 1.20.

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Highly technical, way over my head

Revisado: 04-11-20

This book was well done, but I thought it would be an overview for those not familiar with the field. I found it way more technical than I expected.

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A Truly Wonderful Book

Revisado: 10-31-17

The most enjoyable book I've ever listened to. A heartwarming memoir magnicently performed. Highly recommend.

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Very well done, but not for the casual listener

Revisado: 03-01-17

What I had hoped for was a short history of astronomy written for the layperson. But what I found instead was a book that goes into a textbook level of detail---one whose target audience would be those working or studying in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics.

Most of the book's focus is on the 1800s. Of the 13+ hours, perhaps a half-hour or so of it delves into the early 1900s, and that's where it ends. I found that disappointing, as my primary interest was in learning about advancements from the 1900s to present.

None of this should be deemed as a critique of this well written book. They're simply observations to help readers determine whether or not this is what they're looking for.

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A bit odd at times, but enjoyable

Revisado: 03-22-16

Entertaining private eye story with several rather bizarre scenes. Some of it was very good and some a bit too much.

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Interesting information

Revisado: 07-03-15

The content was very interesting, but the narrator's voice got on my nerves. Around every other sentence ended with a breathy, whispery delivery used for drama and emphasis. It quickly became annoying.

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