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Long Bright River
- Narrated by: Allyson Ryan
- Length: 13 hrs and 20 mins
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Kensington Ave, Philadelphia:
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Critic reviews
"An outstanding crime novel." (Paula Hawkins)
"A remarkable, profoundly moving novel about the ties that bind and the irrevocable wounds of childhood. It’s also a riveting mystery, perfectly paced. I loved every page of it." (Dennis Lehane)
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- Artemis
- 31-01-20
Don't understand the hype
This is a book about the effect of illegal opioids on a community in inner-city Philadelphia and the dysfunctional families that result. It's not really a thriller, it's not really a crime novel – those elements are bolted on to give the story a shape. It's a long, slow, sad, mundane exploration of a not-very-nice family, told by a first person narrator who isn't a particularly attractive or interesting personality. Basically a long, angsty misery memoir. There is an awful lot of everyday detail particularly around childcare and domestic duties – the kind of thing that some of us want to escape from when we read... I'm not sure there's anyone who isn't aware of the opioid epidemic in the US and its tragic consequences. I'm not sure there can be many people who are unaware of corruption and exploitation in the police, although the narrator (who's a police officer) seems to be shocked by it. I don't understand why this novel is so highly rated. The writing is staccato and detached and matter-of-fact. It's long-winded, endlessly introspective and deeply depressing in its outlook. Some people seem to think this gives the book profundity. I don't share that view. The reading is flat, monotonous and machine-like which I suppose is quite appropriate but doesn't make the book any more interesting. Sorry: I'd hoped for some real depth.
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- marie gardner
- 04-11-20
boring
found it boring. struggled to finish and only did because it was for book club.
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-10-20
The most annoying protagonist
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- A.J.F
- 19-03-20
Absorbing!
Don't know what I was expecting with this one- a police themed family drama which provides interesting insights into the underside of american culture. So much more intriguing than the blurb lead me to believe- definately not a crime novel more a realistic portrayal of drug addiction and the ripple effect it causes (and I did not see the twist coming!). Engaging plot and characters, well told- thoroughly recommend : )
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- Frank Avocado
- 16-02-20
Another potentially good book wrecked by a terrible reading
I got this as a hard-bitten detective tale based on reportage. And the central character was indeed a tough, taciturn female detective with deep secrets and conflict. But she was read as if she were a fairy spirit in a book for children. The effect is nauseating. Could not take it for more than an hour.
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- V. O'Regan
- 11-01-20
Powerful story of family and the opioid crises
This is a novel that is very unflinching in its portrayal of the effects of the USA opioid crises through the eyes of a Philadelphia police officer whose mother was and sister are addicts. There is also a murder inquiry.
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- Jane
- 15-04-20
Don’t know what all the hype was about
Moving story about addiction but the cookie cutter ending and the rubbish conclusion of the police case is annoying.
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- andrew
- 23-03-20
Good gripping book, slightly slow moving
Overall very enjoyable listen and well delivered. Perhaps a little slow in parts for my taste