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  • By: Malcolm Rose
  • Narrated by: Nigel Cole
  • Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (8 ratings)
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Kiss of Death

By: Malcolm Rose
Narrated by: Nigel Cole
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Summary

On a school trip to the plague village of Eyam, Seth is moved by the story of how the villagers sacrificed their lives to the dreaded Black Death.

Kim and Wes are more interested in what they see at the bottom of the wishing well-money! But when they snatch the coins they also pick up something they hadn't bargained for, and as the hideous consequences of their theft catch up with them all, Seth is forced to face a terrifying truth.

Has Eyam's plague-ridden past resurfaced to seek revenge?
©2007 Malcolm Rose (P)2008 Oakhill Publishing Ltd
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"Rose's excellent writing-taut,economical and evocative-successfully counters his narrative contrivance,making this historical thriller an enthralling read, while he reserves one last twist for the unwary reader." ( Books for Keeps)

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cool story

I wish the narrated characters voices could have varied a little but love the story.

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THIS IS A CHILDREN'S BOOK!

I don't know how I stumbled onto this. Maybe Googling words like 'pandemic' or 'quarantine' made it pop into my recommended list? Regardless, there was no indication that this was a children's book yet it is clearly aimed at 8-10 year olds. If your kid has read the first Harry Potter they are probably too old for this book. If I were reviewing the book for adults it would be 1/5, however, it's not the author's fault I bought it so the rest of my review assumes that you are buying this for a child.

The narration is a bit wonky as is the chaptering. The girls/women all sound just like the boys/men which can easily throw you. On top of that, Audible has it as a 3 chapter book when there are number chapter headings read out so that I know there are at least 21 chapters in here.

The plot is simplistic and moralistic. Do 'bad' things and bad things happen. Look out for your friends and siblings. Don't steal. (Although con artistry is ok.) The characters are fairly simple but then maybe 8 year olds will find their thinking patterns and slowness more reasonable.

The mystical element annoyed me. I don't know why.

Overall, I would say give it a miss unless you have a child who could read it. Maybe it would be a fun way to get them to think more/better about coronavirus?

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Great story, Great narration and a Great read

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, as its captivating and brilliant to read

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I would of had other narrators as well

Which character – as performed by Nigel Cole – was your favourite?

Kim and The Seth

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

YES I ACTUALLY DID THAT

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