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Scales of Justice
- Narrated by: Benedict Cumberbatch
- Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins
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Summary
Then one of their small community is found brutally murdered; beside him is the freshly killed trout. Both died by violence - but Chief Detective Inspector Roderick Alleyn's murder investigation seems to be much more interested in the fish...
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- marisa
- 23-04-14
Cumberbatch is excellent
Where does Scales of Justice rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This is not her best story BUT the narration by Benedict Cumberbatch brings something extra to it. It felt almost like a dramatisation. I sometimes had to remember that this was just one voice and not a radio play with a full cast. Superb!
What did you like best about this story?
The domestic intrigue.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Ensemble scenes
Any additional comments?
In order to get the best out of audible stories and the characters, there must be an 'aliveness' to them, differentiated voices, dramatic rendition of their words, emotions etc. Benedict Cumberbatch achieves this in spades and brings Ngaio Marsh's stories into vivid relief. Excellent!
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- TheNameless
- 10-12-18
A very fishy tale...
SoJ is a mildly entertaining way to pass a few hours, but it's far from NM's best work. Alleyn doesn't show up until 1/3 of the way through and there are some characters that are more caricatures than real people. The narration is 5* and does a great deal to lift the audio version from mediocrity.
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- Jacquelyn
- 13-04-13
Enjoyable classic English crime novel
This was my first Ngaio Marsh novel but the story follows the rather familiar lines of the English crime novel. The various characters with their eccentricities and their very clear place in the order of things. You’re immediately clear that this is the a more traditional, rural England. I enjoyed the twists of the plot – it was undemanding but still clever. The narration was very well done, with energy, expression and clearly distinct voices for all the characters. Very enjoyable several hours!
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- dtt
- 27-10-23
Wonderful writing, wonderful performances and narration
It has been years since I read all the Marsh novels I could find. Her writing has not faded. This production brings out the best of her style, characterisation and plotting. The voices are marvellous- including of course, the terrific narration by Bernard Cummerbatch.
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- PJ
- 01-08-12
Cumberbatch is a great narrator!
Have you listened to any of Benedict Cumberbatch’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
On par with all of his brilliant voice performances. He's very good at keeping the listener engaged.
Any additional comments?
Inspector Roderick Alleyn is a favourite of mine and Benedict Cumberbatch does a great job. Please have him narrate more if possible.
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- Evova
- 08-05-12
BC is glorious
Would you listen to Scales of Justice again? Why?
I would listen to it 10 times just to hear Benedict Cumberbatch read. His voice is wonderful. The story is excellent, old England as we all imagine it to be (well, not with a murderer, but the rest).
What about Benedict Cumberbatch’s performance did you like?
His voice is amazing and keeps you coming back for more.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes.
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- Tammy
- 14-12-10
enjoyable light-mystery; beautifully read
I liked this book better than 'Death in a White Tie' by the same author, especially the character of the nurse. Honestly, though, I could listen to Benedict Cumberbatch read the phone book. For the most part, he is spot on - especially with female characters, which some male narrators can butcher.
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- Heather
- 20-10-11
A wonderful mystery and so well read!
Ngaio Marsh is a Grand Dame of Crime. The mystery is a good length and well read. Enjoyed it in one afternoon.
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- sharon e sohner
- 01-11-22
She does it again
Liked this shorter less complicated mystery. Had me guessing til the end…Marsh has done it again. Good job! Fun listen.
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- in tennessee
- 15-01-21
Brilliant Narration
I have read and re-read Ngaio Marsh's wonderful mysteries since I was a teenager in the 70's. i must admit that Scales of Justice was not my favorite of her books, but I was tempted to give it another chance when I saw that it was read by Benedict Cumberbatch. I already admired his brilliant portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the, British television series Sherlock, and now I so enjoyed hearing him bring his narrative style to Roderick Alleyn. He breathes life into the rather bizarre inhabitants of this picturesque English village and is the only narrator I feel has done justice to my favorite detective. it is a joy to listen to him.
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- Gail N.
- 24-06-20
A paen to the rustic petty aristocracy
I found this story insufferable. All the tributes to the British petty aristocracy seemed antiquated and absurd. The culprit revealed in the last 10 minutes was the most absurd of all. I got the book because I like the actor Benedict Cumberbatch. But he did not shine this time. Except perhaps that the voices he used to portray the universally annoying characters with no redeemable qualities were all very stuffy, pompous, and self satisfied. Still, it sounded like someone imitating these characters rather than the characters themselves speaking. The story is extremely dated and I will not be listening to any more novellas by Ngaio Marsh.
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- Barbara
- 08-06-20
Abridged?!
Love these books and Benedict Cumberbatch's voice just wish I would have noticed it was NOT the full book. Now I have to go get the FULL book and read what I missed.
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- Sheri Dickerson
- 27-10-19
Excellent.
I love books narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch. A perfect pairing with these books by Ngaio Marsh.
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- Half Pint
- 28-03-19
I missed exits on purpose
I missed exits on purpose to listen just a little more. Captivating story, amazing performance.
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