Something More Than Night
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Something More Than Night
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Narrated by:
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Scott Brick
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By:
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Ian Tregillis
About this listen
Ian Tregillis's Something More Than Night is a Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler inspired murder mystery set in Thomas Aquinas’s vision of Heaven. It’s a noir detective story starring fallen angels, the heavenly choir, nightclub stigmatics, a priest with a dirty secret, a femme fatale, and the Voice of God.
Somebody has murdered the angel Gabriel. Worse, the Jericho Trumpet has gone missing, putting Heaven on the brink of a truly cosmic crisis. But the twisty plot that unfolds from the murder investigation leads to something much bigger: a con job one billion years in the making.Because this is no mere murder. A small band of angels has decided to break out of heaven, but they need a human patsy to make their plan work.Much of the story is told from the point of view of Bayliss, a cynical fallen angel who has modeled himself on Philip Marlowe. The yarn he spins follows the progression of a Marlowe novel—the mysterious dame who needs his help, getting grilled by the bulls, finding a stiff, getting slipped a mickey.
Angels and gunsels, dames with eyes like fire, and a grand maguffin, Something More Than Night is a murder mystery for the cosmos.
©2013 Ian Tregillis (P)2013 Audible, Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Probably not. It was a strange mix of science fiction and angelology.What was most disappointing about Ian Tregillis’s story?
The structure of the plot meandered and there wasn't a strong, central relationship.Have you listened to any of Scott Brick’s other performances? How does this one compare?
Haven't listened to his other performances. His performance wasn't the problem. It was the strange nature of the book.Do you think Something More Than Night needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
I wouldn't be interested in a sequel, but others might like the strange genre mix.Any additional comments?
Not really my cup of tea, but I did listen to it all so perhaps others might like it.Angelic noir
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. The narration is excellent and enhances the overall "feel" of the story. Very unusual and complex tale of things that are, things that might be, and things that were.What other book might you compare Something More Than Night to, and why?
Not sure I can think of any. Scott Brick's narration brings The Passage to mind.What does Scott Brick bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
A sense of world weariness and impending disaster. His delivery adds depth and shading to the journey.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When Molly goes back to visit her partner.Any additional comments?
Not an easy story to follow but well worth the effort in the end.Something more than straightforward
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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
Ian Tregillis writes fantastic books and I was really looking forward to this. I have tried several times to get into this one and I can't get past the truly awful narration.What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
Didn't get to the end, only made it about 2 chapters in.How could the performance have been better?
Remove Scott Brick and get someone who can read a story, make it gripping and not make it sound like he's reading the instructions to a self-assembly wardrobe.Do you think Something More Than Night needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
I didn't reach the end so didn't know.Any additional comments?
I feel very harsh giving a review that might impact on the author's sales as I intend buying this book to read as the content of the first chapter was very intriguing.Ponderous narration ruins a good story
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What would have made Something More Than Night better?
Less meandering science/pseudoscience. Make a point. Don't keep playing with it in greater and greater detail.What was most disappointing about Ian Tregillis’s story?
The first half was good for setting the scene, but then collapsed into ever decreasing circles of self indulgence. The detailed intricacies were fine as a hook, but it just got a bit much.What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?
Unlike others I found it clear and understandable. Sadly, it was the best thing about this recording.What character would you cut from Something More Than Night?
The protagonist. Is that allowed?Any additional comments?
I usually like novels like this, but this just didn't float my boat.Good in parts
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Scott Brick is a great narrator and has a lot of fun with the Chandleresque monologues.
Decent, gets better
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