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Steve

Rossendale, United Kingdom | Member Since 2005

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10 reviews
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154 titles in library
6 purchased in 2013

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The Da Vinci Code

UNABRIDGED
- by Dan Brown
- Narrated by Jeff Harding
The Da Vinci Code

UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 43 mins)

By Dan Brown

Narrated By Jeff Harding

Overall
(406)
Performance
(21)
Story
(21)

Winner of the British Book Awards, Book of the Year, 2005.
A murder in the silent, late night halls of the Louvre reveals a sinister plot to uncover a secret that has been protected by a clandestine society since the days of Christ. The victim is a high-ranking agent of this ancient society who, in the moments before his death, manages to leave gruesome clues at the scene that only his cryptographer daughter and her symbologist friend can untangle.
Stephen says: "The stressful car-ride to work?"
"Travel to work....."

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I drive about 40 minutes to work. This filled 10 days travel with compulsive listening.
First book very engaging, the second felt as if it was padded slightly but the ending was worth listening for. Good stuff.

3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Gone Tomorrow: A Jack Reacher Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Lee Child
- Narrated by Jeff Harding
Gone Tomorrow: A Jack Reacher Novel

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 17 mins)

By Lee Child

Narrated By Jeff Harding

Overall
(96)
Performance
(8)
Story
(8)

Suicide bombers are easy to spot. They give out all kinds of tell-tale signs, mostly because they're nervous. By definition they're all first-timers. Riding the subway in New York at 2:00 in the morning, Reacher knows the 12 giveaway signs to look out for. Watching one of his fellow passengers, he becomes sharply aware: one by one, she ticks off every bulletpoint on his list.
Steve says: "Echoes of Chadler"
"Echoes of Chadler"

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Brilliant, not listened to anything by Lee Child before, just had him recommended.

Style of narration very Chandleresque as it moves along with brief but punchy sentences - I certainly was left with some grim pictures in my head.
Story line very good and kept me engaged only loosing it on a very sunny afternoon in the garden when I drifted off in the sunshine...had to rewind to where I last remembered.

Have already downloaded another Lee Child story.

ps hope the rest have recording quality as good as this one as in the car, no hiss was apparent.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Fallen Angel

UNABRIDGED
- by David Hewson
- Narrated by Saul Reichlin
The Fallen Angel

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 19 mins)

By David Hewson

Narrated By Saul Reichlin

Overall
(112)
Performance
(2)
Story
(2)

Detective Nic Costa faces his hardest case yet. When the sins of the past echo the crimes of the present... When British academic Malise Gabriel falls to his death from a Rome apartment, detective Nic Costa suspects more than a simple accident. Nic is sure Malise's family are hiding vital information. As the investigation deepens, Rome's seedy side is uncovered, revealing a web of deceit, treachery and corruption. The key to the truth lies with the Gabriels.
Kirstine says: "Another intruging story in the Rome series"
"Unexpectedly brilliant"

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First time with this author so went off the reviews.
Not disappointed in the least. After the first half hour, I put the iTouch on at every opportunity.
Good clear reading if basic vocal characterisations - Im used to brilliant vocalisations from the readers of the Terry Pratchett novels, spoilt really.
The plot develops at quite a pace and there are twist and turns of the "who dunnit" as you go along. Put on Google earth and I suspect you could get a tour of Rome at the same time.

Great, absorbing listen.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Why Does E=MC2 and Why Should We Care

UNABRIDGED
- by Brian Cox , Jeff Forshaw
- Narrated by Jeff Forshaw
Why Does E=MC2 and Why Should We Care

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 3 mins)

By Brian Cox, Jeff Forshaw

Narrated By Jeff Forshaw

Overall
(283)
Performance
(7)
Story
(7)

In one of the most exciting and accessible explanations of The Theory of Relativity in recent years, Professors Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw go on a journey to the frontier of 21st century science to consider the real meaning behind the iconic sequence of symbols that make up Einstein's most famous equation, exploring the principles of physics through everyday life.
Ian says: "Relatively easy relativity."
"Easier than I thought"

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For the first time I actually understand about time and the observer.
Brilliant book enhanced by the readers accent.
The descriptions work and while the spoken equations get a little confusing - switched off for bits - the overall value of the book is excellent.
Knocks spots of books like "A brief history of time" for ease of understanding.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Wyrd Sisters: Discworld, Book 6

UNABRIDGED
- by Terry Pratchett
- Narrated by Celia Imrie
Wyrd Sisters: Discworld, Book 6

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 27 mins)

By Terry Pratchett

Narrated By Celia Imrie

Overall
(216)
Performance
(19)
Story
(18)

In Wyrd Sisters, the enchanting world of Discworld is turned upside down by 3 meddling witches: Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and Magrat Garlick. Their interference in royal politics causes kingdoms to wobble, crowns to topple, knives to flash, and citizens to shudder in fear.
Michael says: "Dissapointing narration and sound quality"
"It just does snot work for me"

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This must be one of the few Discworlds I have not listened to. In my head the voices are perfect from Planar and Briggs, even Robinson. Nanny Ogg does not sound right the way Celia Imrie voices them. Good story as ever but the voice characterisation jars.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Nine Dragons

UNABRIDGED
- by Michael Connelly
- Narrated by Len Cariou
Nine Dragons

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 58 mins)

By Michael Connelly

Narrated By Len Cariou

Overall
(122)
Performance
(5)
Story
(5)

The shooting of a Chinese liquor store owner in LA brings Harry Bosch back to the Rodney King riots and the moment a stranger gave a young cop sanctuary. Now the debt must be repaid, and Harry soon discovers the old man's death was no ordinary holdup.
Steve says: "Not up to scratch"
"Not up to scratch"

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Really enjoyed a new crime writer for me - Michael Connelly - in listening to Black Ice and The Last Coyote. Good intricate plot and especially well read and voiced by Dick Hill.

Nine Dragons had for me to many sentences starting "He..." and the overall story was spoilt by the readers voice and characterisations - Michael Brandon.
The story line itself moved along well but the above criticisms took the edge off.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Black Ice: Harry Bosch Series, Book 2

UNABRIDGED
- by Michael Connelly
- Narrated by Dick Hill
The Black Ice: Harry Bosch Series, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 38 mins)

By Michael Connelly

Narrated By Dick Hill

Overall
(129)
Performance
(8)
Story
(9)

Narcotics officer Cal Moore's orders were to look into the city's latest drug killing. Instead, he ends up in a motel room with his head in several pieces and a suicide note stuffed in his back pocket.
Matthew Rayner says: "Another great book from Micheal Connolly"
"Black Ice - unseen brilliance"

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Keen fan of Hammett and Chandler and I have read many Ian Rankins, but much preferred this.
Thought it was time to try another crime author and the Harry Bosch story did not disappoint. Well read firstly, good selection of "voices" which always helps. Plot was complicated and kept on moving at a pace. To me the characters were well thought out and LA had a modern but grimy feel as portrayed by Chandler and Philip Marlowe etc.

As soon as I have written this, I will download another Michael Connelly.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch

UNABRIDGED
- by Terry Pratchett , Neil Gaiman
- Narrated by Stephen Briggs
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 19 mins)

By Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman

Narrated By Stephen Briggs

Overall
(622)
Performance
(37)
Story
(38)

According to The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch - the world's only totally reliable guide to the future - the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact. Just after tea...The armies of Good and Evil are amassing, the Four Bikers of the apocalypse are revving up, and everything appears to be going according to Divine Plan. Except that a somewhat fussy angel and a fast-living demon are not particularly looking forward to the coming rapture.
Mark says: "Fave book with a decent Audiobook reading"
"Almost makes you believe"

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Having read most of Pratchitts Disc World novels I thought I would give this a go.
Brilliant, good pace, plenty of that Pratchitt Eye view of our world and funny, even on occasion, laugh out loud funny.

9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Equal Rites: Discworld, Book 3

UNABRIDGED
- by Terry Pratchett
- Narrated by Celia Imrie
Equal Rites: Discworld, Book 3

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 47 mins)

By Terry Pratchett

Narrated By Celia Imrie

Overall
(247)
Performance
(13)
Story
(14)

Right before the wise old wizard Drum Billet died, he passed on his magical staff of power to the newborn eighth son of an eighth son. Unfortunately, Drum Billet never bothered to check the gender of the newborn baby, and it turns out it was a girl. Now his chauvinistic colleagues are forced to deal with a young girl who has all the qualifications to join their all-male profession.
Soren says: "Good book, poor quality"
"Equal Rites"

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Starts off well - usual Pratchitt humour but from halfway I found it boring and in need of abridgement.

0 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Amulet of Samarkand

ABRIDGED
- by Jonathan Stroud
- Narrated by Steven Pacey
The Amulet of Samarkand

ABRIDGED (9 hrs and 33 mins)

By Jonathan Stroud

Narrated By Steven Pacey

Overall
(148)
Performance
(3)
Story
(3)

When the 5,000-year-old djinni Bartimaeus is summoned by Nathaniel, a young magician's apprentice, he expects to have to do nothing more taxing than a little levitation or a few simple illusions. But Nathaniel is a precocious talent and has something rather more dangerous in mind...
Steve says: "Bartemais - I like him"
"Bartemais - I like him"

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Downloaded this thinking it was more of a murder mystery - brilliant and I say that as a 50 something year old. Humour and good plotting have kept me going to and from work - I get a good 40 minutes of this excellent story, each way. In Waterstones, the book is in the 9-12 year old fiction shelf. Like the Simpsons, this works for any age.

12 of 12 people found this review helpful