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Last to Die
- A Rizzoli and Isles Novel, Book 10
- Narrated by: Tanya Eby
- Series: Rizzoli and Isles, Book 10
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- Kirstine
- 20-12-12
Good but a bit contrived
I've enjoyed many of the books in this series and this was no exception. My slightly lower rating is because I felt the story was more implausible than some even though I accept that detective novels and thrillers have to be larger than life to sustain the reader. Nevertheless, if you like this author's books you'll still enjoy this one. I though the reader was fine.
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- Sue
- 19-09-12
Slightly disappointing but still worth a listen
Having thoroughly enjoyed all the previous books in the Rizzoli and Isles series, I was really looking forward to listening to the unabridged version of Last To Die. Whilst it kept me entertained, I felt that the plot line was a bit on the weak side and the fact that I'd worked out the twist long before it presented itself was rather disappointing. Also, at times the narrator sounded a little automated, it was as if the text was being read by a computer! Having said that, I didn't regret my purchase, it kept me entertained and will no doubt be downloading the next one in the series when it arrives.
2 people found this helpful
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- mollyeyre
- 28-03-14
Not to Tess Gerritsen's usual standard
Far fetched, confused and really not one of her best. It was sufficiently OK for me to listen to the end, but really I found it totally implausible and a bit 'daft' if I am honest!
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- Pam
- 23-12-12
Good but not up to usual standard
Have read all the previous Rizzoli and Isles but this one was probably my least favourite. Its an extremely far fetched storyline with gaping holes in it's credibilty. Cant detail as would give plot away but it seems not very well planned or thought out. Maybe its time for Maura Isles to find a decent man and Jane Rizzoli to hang up her badge!
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- Emma J
- 28-03-14
If your a Rizzoli & Isles fan then this is for you
Would you consider the audio edition of Last to Die to be better than the print version?
I'm a huge fan of R&I so this audible book was for me, was unsure with how it started but enjoyed it all learned more bout Rat (Justin) from Ice Cold. much better hearing then reading leaves you free do other things
What did you like best about this story?
With out given to much away the major twist at the end.
Which character – as performed by Tanya Eby – was your favourite?
Moria Isles sounded and came across like the character on the tv show.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Definitely just never enough battery life if away from a power outlet
Any additional comments?
This will not be everyone's favourite book specially how it begins but don't write it off for what you hear in the first 10 minuets
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- Sue W.
- 10-03-22
.Mixed feelings
Not to be listened to as background. Needed concentration. Found the story slightly strange but did persist. Good. Performance from reader.
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- JLNR
- 16-06-21
Twits and turns
You won't regret it.. Well written as always and don't usually like female readers, but this was really well narrated...
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- Johnny
- 24-04-21
Very much of a twist
I thoroughly enjoyed this read. Listen to it continuously throughout the week. Embraced it well.
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- Ed
- 16-04-21
10 out of 10
I am really enjoyed the story. Brilliant performance. Love Tess Gerrisen! Let's see what's next :)
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- N. Mahoney
- 17-03-20
intense thriller
Another triumph where you don't see the twists and turns coming. Brilliant.
Taya Eby once again does an amazing job.Instilling the tension and characterisation that breathes life into the story.
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- Diane
- 01-09-12
A Tantalizing Thriller
Tess Gerritsen once again brings together Boston PD Detective Jane Rizzoli and Medical Examiner Maura Isles in this taut crime thriller full of delicious twists and edge-of-your-seat suspense. There is less emphasis on the details of forensic pathology than in other books in this series, with Maura Isles playing a surprisingly different role in the unfolding of the enigma of three twice-orphaned children and the deaths of their parents and guardians. The plot takes one unexpected turn after another in a wild ride through realms ranging from metaphysics to astrophysics and just about everything in between.
Great narration especially in capturing Rizzoli's gritty Boston cop's tone and accent. I had a hard time breaking away from this book and found every conceivable excuse to get back to it as soon as possible!
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- Kathryn
- 07-01-13
My inner voice said..' Are you sure you want to?'
Right off, I really didn't care for this book. I read some books a long time ago that involved Rizzoli and Isles, Body Double and The Bone Garden and thought they were good. I spent alot of time on this one saying to myself..Do I really have to listen to the series to understand what is happening now? Too many references to past books and story lines, I think to really like this book you had to have read them all and formed a strong feeling for these 2.
That aside, this story really was uninteresting and more about the lives of the 2 women and not really a good mystery. Found the main idea, although starting off good, falling flat a couple of chapters later and staying that way. I didn't really care about these kids at all. Think the author didn't either.
Tanya Eby wasn't all that bad. I have never listened to her before. I don't think she has a lisp like one reviewer said, it just may be the way it gets annunciated and the recording settings. Either way, it wasn't irritating like stated ( really rather hear that than swallowing or every movement of the mouth). I also didn't have a problem with her accents. Sounded like they came from the east USA for the most part not faltering much at all. I didn't like tho, some of the male voices, i.e. Julians. A female doing a mans voice is hard. A female doing a mans voice and trying to make it sound smart is another. Didn't care for that much. She wasn't the most interesting reader but think everyone on audible has their favorites.
So if you have listened to the whole Rizzoli- Isles series, go for it. You probably will enjoy getting to hear what the ladies have been up to. I personally didn't care, wasn't wanting to form a relationship, I just wanted a good book. I don't think this was it. I am going to try and stop ignoring that little voice.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-09-12
Disapointing
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
I love Tess Gerritsen's series but this one was just not believable - and boring - and relied too much on earlier book (which I had read, but others may not have).
Was Last to Die worth the listening time?
Sad to say, not really. And I love her books!! I guess I would recommend buying it, but not having high expectations.
7 people found this helpful
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- John L
- 13-11-12
A Terrific Listen
What made the experience of listening to Last to Die the most enjoyable?
I especially enjoyed the young adult characters. They really made the book for me.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
There was a lot of mystery about why everything was happening; and you didn't find out until right at the end what was driving the story.
Any additional comments?
This was the first Rizzoli and Isles book I have listened to. I've seen the TV series though. I'm going to continue to listen to these because the characters, the plotting and the writing is so good.
5 people found this helpful
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- Joanne
- 07-09-12
Very enjoyable
This book is pure entertainment, from Ms. Gerritsen's weaving of the tale to Ms. Eby's wonderful performance. There were so many intriguing plot twists that I was guessing until the end. In all, lots of fun and recommended (just make sure you have time to listen to it in almost one sitting)!
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- Trudi
- 29-10-12
Rizzolie and Isles can't miss!
Loved the performance! Tanya Eby manages the voices so well that there's never a question of who's speaking - very nicely done! Enjoyed the story though maybe not quite as much as the others. The international espionage bit was a little too 'terrorist' 'homeland security for me' for me to choke down. On the other hand, the setting of EvenSong sounds like such a great place for troubled kids. I love Rizzoli and Isles - their stories have always kept me waiting for the next. Great job, Ms Gerritsen!
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- Cat
- 05-09-12
Loved the story, but narrator was not good.
The story is a good Rizzoli and Isles mystery. But the narrator sounded the same for everyone and would occasionally slip in a Boston accent. It was like "Oh yes Jane is from Boston I need to talk with an accent".
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- RaeShantael
- 11-10-12
Tess Gerritsen writes another Masterpiece!!!
The book is excellent, and the narration is just as good. Tanya Eby narrates in such a way that you would think that there was more than one person narrating the story. This book is a must read, even to be re-read again and again. I highly recommend this book!
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- Jim "The Impatient"
- 04-07-13
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This reminded me a lot of Heinlein's books for young people. It had really smart kids who handled tough situations and came out on top. There are some gory scenes and scary situations, but after reading Hunger Games by Collins and Rot & Ruin by Maberry, this is exceptable.
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Gerritsen's writing is often a little simplistic and is especially so in this one. What I usual like is the subject matter she writes about. Her writing is rarely conventional and is usually edgy. She does not go as far as Koontz or King into the weird, but keeps it on the edge of believable.
This is a really good story with a good mystery and some great characters. The last half hour is full of twists within twists. I was a little disappointed in the ending in that it was too many twists in too short a time and the story lost some of it's intrigity. Up until the ending it was a very compelling story. The book as a whole is a five star read and is in my top five of Gerritsen books.
I was not crazy about the narrator, she sounded like she was reading a children's book. She way over did the Boston accent, even putting it in places it did not belong. All of the adult males souned like Yogi Bear. I was waiting for them to ask for Boo Boo and for a Pic-A-Nic Basket.
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- Dawn
- 13-02-13
Enjoyable listen
This was an enjoyable listen. There were some slow parts to the book. Also the story line is at times unbelievable, but this is fiction, of course. The narrator was fine.
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