Brilliant - Jackson is back!

Loved it, wasn’t sure if would be as good as the previous books but I was constantly rewinding to catch little bits I had missed just so I got the full story. Wasn’t keen on relationship with his son compared to his relationship with Marley in previous books, didn’t seem as genuine but a great read non the less (all the better for fantastic narration by Isaacs)!

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Exceptional

Have binge listened to this very clever story. Poignant tales woven together with consummate skill. I’m now going to thoroughly enjoy listening to all of Kate Atkinsons books.

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A cracking story

A great introduction to the thoroughly decent bloke that is Jackson Brodie. Kate Atkinson is a genius at creating complex and believable characters. Sometimes laugh out loud, sometimes incredibly sad, but always written with great skill. Threads of people’s lives that weave together in a great story.

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Engrossed from go to wo!

I was riveted but sadly just too many characters and in the end I was confused. Great story and excellent narration

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Brilliantly written

Brilliantly written as usual. Great use of flashbacks and reading between the lines. My third ebook by this author - definitely in my top list of authors already.
Jason Isaacs has lovely timbre to his voice and good characterisations. I just felt it was slightly rushed - my brain couldn't always keep up with his narration. Perhaps a personal thing but is reason for four stars out of five.

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Brilliant, but such a shame it's been abridged

'Case Histories' is a great story (or series of inter-connected stories) featuring the charismatic Jackson Brodie (so excellently given voice by Jason Isaacs which was perfect casting). I thoroughly enjoyed the way the various strands played out and were resolved - lots going on, as there always is in an Atkinson book. I would really liked to have given 5 stars but I couldn't because of the abridgement. It completely ruined the latter parts of the book for me... often I was left wondering who certain characters were as I didn't think I'd heard of them before (or they'd not had sufficient introduction, as they would have done in an unabridged version). I didn't purchase this book for a long time as I was hoping an unabridged version would be forthcoming but eventually gave up waiting as I really wanted to listen to the story. If any other listeners are thinking of doing that, then go ahead - it doesn't totally ruin the experience, but it does make you feel a bit frustrated.

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So good !

So pleased I went back and started from the beginning of this brilliant series expertly narrated by a Jason Isaacs. Beautifully written and hugely entertaining.

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looking for the next one...

Really enjoying KA's wit in Transcription and Emotionally weird. Tried Case Histories and now looking for the next one...

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Very Clever, Enjoyable Crime Thriller

Love Kate Atkinson. Another great story. I did get a bit confused towards the last third but it all pulled together. Looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

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Great reader, good book.

Case Histories is the first in the Jackson Brodie series. It starts with short descriptions of three cases from years before - the disappearance of a small girl, and two brutal murders. For various reasons, Jackson (an ex-copper turned PI) is approached by people related to the victims, who all want to look again at aspects of the cases.

I really enjoyed this, although I think that's at least as much due to Isaacs' narration as to the book itself. The book is a tricky balance, with a tone of light, ironic humour despite the profound and sometimes upsetting details of the stories. The narration manages to point up the humour while also being serious enough to be moving, when that's necessary.

This is the first audiobook I have listened to and it was a good combination of reader and material.

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