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Getting Off
- A Novel of Sex & Violence
- Narrated by: Lily Bask
- Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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- oliver s.
- 22-12-16
Getting off
It's filthy the worst book I have ever read . I hope this puts any other person
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- zippyrich
- 28-09-11
Keller with some kink
I love me some Lawrence Block, particularly the Keller books (I've long considered Robert Forster's read of "Hit Man" a high-water mark for entertainment audiobooks). With "Getting Off," Block once again displays his penchant for crafting endearing sociopaths. Expertly-paced, colloquial and smart with some truly horrifying passages–Block fleshes out the main character's motivations by painting a hideously uncomfortable childhood–the book really cooks and gets under the skin. Lily Bask turns in a terrific performance, particularly when called upon to read some of the story's more risque action. Good fun & worth a listen.
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- antonio
- 01-08-12
A disappointment.. Matthew Scudder where are you ?
This book is an evidence that even excellent writers like Lawrence Block can do poorly. For the first time ever -and i can tell you i've read MANY books of LB- i got bored . The plot is repetitive and the too long story dilute the interest that the unusual main character and the dark sense sense of humor initially create. I need to go back to a Matt Scudder story
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- The Lance Gifford
- 27-09-11
You're Being Misled: This Ain't a New Block Book!
Lawrence Block is one of my favorite mystery writers. But, about 50 years ago, writing under the name, "Jane Emerson," Block subspecialized in erotic mystery fiction. This is one of those books. If that's your thing, more power to you--no judgment here. I'm a fan on Block's gritty, dark, wryly humorous mysteries. This just ain't one of them.
Publishers: this isn't the way to build your reader base. Mr. Block: if this a contractual thing beyond your control, fair enough. However, if you are a party to this misguided attempt to drum up sales, please reconsider in the future.
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- elbarto343
- 03-07-21
Yup, It’s a novel about sex and violence
I didn’t know what to think when I purchased this book, but I like it . It’s really a guilty pleasure.
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- Kahlil Moton
- 12-07-18
dry...
This book was pretty dry and hard to want to continue listening. Does not pull you in or engage you. Very disappointing.