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Buried
- Department Q, Book 5
- Narrated by: Steven Pacey
- Length: 17 hrs and 32 mins
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Summary
Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Buried, the fifth installment of the Department Q series by Jussi Adler-Olsen, read by Steven Pacey.
More than three years ago, a civil servant vanished after returning from a work trip to Africa. Though he's missing and presumed dead, the man's family still want answers.
It is one of the many unsolved crimes left for Department Q, Denmark's cold-case unit headed up by Detective Carl Morck.
But what Carl doesn't know is that the key to the investigation is in Copenhagen. Fifteen-year-old Marco Jameson is tough, smart, and suspicious of police. Sleeping rough and hiding in the shadows is his way of life. But what is he running from - and what does he know worth killing him for?
Please note: This book has also been published under the alternate title The Marco Effect.
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- Wras
- 01-03-15
A thrilling thriller, that never stops.
Carl is back, he is acerbic, stressed and reluctant to investigate like no other police detective before but Assad and Rose keep on pushing him into new cases, and the complications of his personal life keep him working to avoid decisions. This creates the unusual humour that keeps the story from being just darkness.
The plot is well developed and the characters are all (old and new) well rounded and interesting, for me only Assad pushes the envelop a little too far, apart from that, this is good storytelling that delivers a balance of humour and serious topics of social commentary with some procedural elements.
If you liked the other four book this one will not disappoint, it adds to the series and delivers a new story that travels from Africa to Europe and even delivers a new character that was heroic and likeable.
The reader is excellent and brings back all the old characterisations, and a few new ones.
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- Simon
- 27-04-15
Carl, Assad and Rose - long may they continue!
If you're reading a review about the fifth book in a series, chances are that you've read the first four, or maybe you're about to start and want to see if the series continues to deliver or fades out badly.
All I can say is that if you liked the first four then you aren't likely to be disappointed by this one. It is perhaps a touch longer and spends a little more time building the story but that time is well spent.
And of course the strong cast of characters that Olsen has built over the preceding four books are as enjoyable as ever. Books that can hold you in a tense state of anticipation while making you smile as much as these do are rare indeed. The narration is excellent.
Bravo!
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- David Fouracre
- 15-03-15
More Than Just A Crime Book
What did you like most about Buried?
A crime thriller that made me laugh. a rare gem indeed.
Have you listened to any of Steven Pacey’s other performances? How does this one compare?
His narration for the different characters is always very clear and believable.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I could have happily listened from start to finish, and always found it very easy to pick up from where I last finished.
Any additional comments?
Cannot wait for the next book.
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- Linda
- 02-03-15
Brilliant. Exceptional series continues.
As soon as I saw there was a new book it was downloaded. Not disappointed . The standard is fabulous. One of the best series of books for maintaining plot, characterisation and story.
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- Kirstine
- 26-05-15
A roller-coaster of a book
I’ve listened to the first two books in the series and think your need to listen to at least book 1 first to get the most out of this fifth book, the early part of which is confusing enough as seemingly unconnected narrative threads take a long time to make sense. After a slow start the momentum of the novel builds into an unrelenting series of jeopardy scenes involving the young illegal immigrant, Marco, that went on a bit too long and made me hope for some variation in tone. I’d prefer less inter-personal sarcasm and quarrelling among the policemen and women who are becoming caricatures of irritable unpleasantness. My favourite character is Assad, the enigmatic dogsbody to Inspector Carl Morck, whose backstory from Iraq is slowly emerging.
Despite my criticisms it is a gripping thriller excellently narrated by Steven Pacy.
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- Kate
- 04-03-15
Great listen
Very enjoyable listen, a bit better than the last couple I thought. Great narration as always from Pacey.
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- Dr Barbara J Bennett
- 11-03-15
All round excellent.
Would make a good read too as all the department Q novels. Only problems is that they tend to keep me awake if I listen at night. compelling and addictive with plenty of humour. Great entertainment.
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- Flower Girl
- 04-03-15
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!!!
Now all I've got to do is wait impatiently for the 6th Department Q book to be translated! Loved it from start to finish
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-03-15
Another Great Dept Q thriller
Really enjoyed this one - Adler Olsen has built a wonderful cast of characters and Steven Pacey has a nicely relaxed style in his narration. An excellent listen.
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- Louise
- 07-03-15
Couldn't stop listening!
Another marvel...could be the best yet....and again...great narration....17 hours just whizzed by...can't wait for the next one!!
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