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The Whistler
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Series: The Whistler, Book 1
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thriller & Suspense
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- M
- 31-12-16
This is
This book has been the straw that broke the camels back for me. I have bought Grisham books for years and loved them. The past few have been so awful I am convinced either he has lost his mojo or someone else is writing them. I won't be buying any more.
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His earlier work is brilliant, buy it - buy it but I would steer clear of his last half dozen books.
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- john
- 06-11-16
Not his finest work
I've read everything j Grisham has written and I'm sorry to say he's getting weaker with every book,tired plot lines and shallow characters that are hard to like,still better than a lot of books out there,
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- sami
- 07-11-16
promising to start
It was moderately engaging, tailed off with a narrative towards the end.
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- Philip
- 28-12-16
Always a good read, but...
I download a new JG as soon as it arrives in the site. Both this and his last effort have, however, been well below his best standard. A rather obscure arm of government hunting down corrupt judges gives a different angle from his usual struggling lawyers, and the story and characters grip. Then, in the last act, he runs out of steam, the unravelling of the plot happens at second hand and far too fast. Maybe even Grisham has problems with deadlines.
7 people found this helpful
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- Moonzer
- 25-11-16
Good story, badly let down by poor narration.
This story is certainly worth reading. But, the quality of the narrator makes a pretty poor audio-book.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-01-17
Good overcoming evil
A bit too detailed in the beginning but, I couldn't put it down a good read.
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- Margaret MacFarlane
- 25-12-16
first time trialing audio
I loved this book. was very wary at first as first time with audio but narrator was excellent.
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- ZedBooks
- 10-01-17
GRISHAM ALWAYS RELIABLE
While perhaps not as eloquent as Scott Turow, John Grisham can always be relied on to produce accomplished legal thrillers -- he's been doing it for more than 30 years.
The balance between tension and believability is carefully maintained, and he neatly avoids making superheroes out of his main characters.
And, in addition Grisham can also always be relied on to educate his readers about the Law and its endless complexities.
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- Pamela Meggitt
- 30-12-16
EXCELLENT
A return to John Grisham's earlier form. A tight plot with several strands cleverly woven together.
The narration maintained the tension well.
An excellent read - highly recommended.
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- june gibson
- 12-01-17
WOW
I found that I lister end for hours at a time, good job my doctor wants me to rest. Enjoyed every mln"
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- Carmel
- 30-09-17
Nerve wracking Narration
I would have enjoyed the novel so much more if I hadn't had to listen to the worst narration I have ever been subject to. For me, the performance of the Narrator is tantamount to the success of the story. Cassandra needs to buy a florist shop or take many more voice lessons
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- Nea Costello
- 20-08-17
A Most Enjoyable Enthralling Book
Great story and excellent narration!!!
I have highly recommended this book to family and friends.
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-03-18
The worst narration ever!
Would you try another book from John Grisham and/or Cassandra Campbell?
John Grisham yes.... Cassandra never ever ever
What was most disappointing about John Grisham’s story?
Not listening to the story because of the narration
How did the narrator detract from the book?
The narrator sounded like she was trying to seduce you from the first word!
Any additional comments?
The narrator is the most important part of an audible book, it is the deciding factor to purchase or not, or to continue listening or not. It also adds to the experience of the story overall. Unfortunately this was a very disappointing choice for a John Grisham novel.
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- Catherine
- 08-11-16
Another Gresham stunner
Like his other novels Whistler is geographically accurate with legal intertwining and fun relationships. The audio reader was smooth with only a few lapses in accent
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- Marcia
- 02-07-20
Cannot finish it
I don't want to hear another minute. such a boring book. Cannot finish it. It drags
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- Venn
- 31-10-16
What a boring book
Would you try another book from John Grisham and/or Cassandra Campbell?
I have read all John Grisham's books, but this one just did not intrigue me one little bit.
Would you be willing to try another book from John Grisham? Why or why not?
I would think twice
What didn’t you like about Cassandra Campbell’s performance?
Not bad but quite monotonous, however the content was so boring and predictable I don't blame her.
Was The Whistler worth the listening time?
No
Any additional comments?
Mr. Grisham shouldn't release books of this quality