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In 1982, Sue Grafton introduced us to Kinsey Millhone. Thirty years later, Kinsey is an established international icon and Sue is a number-one best-selling author. To mark this anniversary year, Sue has given us stories that reveal Kinsey's origins and Sue's past.
Kinsey and Me has two parts: The nine Kinsey stories (1986-93), each a gem of detection, and the "And Me" stories, written in the decade after Grafton's mother died. Together, they show just how much of Kinsey is a distillation of her creator's past, even as they reveal a child who, free of parental interventions, read everything and roamed everywhere. But the dark side of such freedom was that very parental distance.
The same feisty voice and witty apercus readers fell in love with in A Is for Alibi permeate the Kinsey stories. Those in the "And Me" section trace a remarkable voyage, from anger to understanding, from pain to forgiveness. They take us into a troubled family, dysfunctional as most families are, each in their own way, but Grafton's telling is sensitive, delicate, and ultimately, loving. Enriching the way we see Kinsey and know Sue, these stories are deeply affecting.
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even better than the TV show
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5 Stars for Tap on the Window
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Great Listen - Good Series
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Political statements are annoying
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- Jean
- 01-22-13
How did Grafton create Kinsey?
This book was advertised as a collection of short stories about Kinsey and a collection of stories and insights by Grafton. It fulfilled what it advertised. I enjoyed the Kinsey short stories, and she quickly solved each crime. I found it insightful regarding the section Grafton wrote about the mystery stories and what it means to her and the readers. I also enjoyed the section about her father and his lessons on writing. I did not care for the last part of the book when she discussed the alcoholism of her parents and the death of her mother. I am retired from the health profession and have seen just to much of that story over and over again to want to read about it. Overall this book did provide insight into Grafton and her creation of Kinsey. I am always interested in how a writer goes about their creation of a story. Overall I think most people will enjoy this book, but mentally you have to step back from the alphabet mystery series. Judy Kaye did a good job with the narration.
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- S. Hickman
- 01-09-13
Not so good as Her Mystery Novels
What did you like best about Kinsey and Me? What did you like least?
I love Sue Grafton's books. This new book is OK but not quite up to the level of her mysteries. Sue gave an accounting of her childhood and how it affected her emotional and social development as well as that of her main character Kinsey Milhone. It does account for many aspeccts of Kinsey's life as basically a self sufficient survivor and I suspect this accounts for her profession of private investigator and as such she is reliable, dependable and does what she must to take care of herself and resolve whatever case she's taken on!
What was one of the most memorable moments of Kinsey and Me?
How Sue's mother's and father's adjustment to life and the problems it presented to them affected how their daughters and how they later dealt with their own lives.
What does Judy Kaye bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Judy Kaye IS Kinsey Milhone!!
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- Sunny
- 04-17-20
A Parting Gift from Sue
She took us through Kinsey escapades, and must have known her time was limited when she compiled this farewell. I am grateful she did!
I found this book when I went looking for book “Z”. I was saddened to learn my friend Kinsey was permanently retired, and felt a sense of great loss.
Thank you Sue, for allowing readers to escape with Kinsey, and sharing your history which brought depth and insight.
Sadly, good things cannot continue forever.
RIP
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- Simone
- 01-11-13
I WANTED to love it!
I really enjoy the “alphabet series”; the books are a guaranteed hit for me every time. I love Sue Grafton’s writing style; her dry wit and sarcasm are great! but I am not so sure the short-story format is the best for murder mysteries. It felt like Kinsey was solving a new murder everyday … it was too fast, too quick, too unrealistic (yes I know its fiction).
As for the “Me” section, it didn't do much for me. No disrespect intended because I know these are very personal stories for Sue – but they didn't hold my interest.
I can’t wait for “W” to come out!
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- Barbara
- 04-24-14
A weird, unsuccessful hybrid
I have no idea why this book was ever written. It feels like "outtakes" -- the weaker Kinsey Milhone short stories that lack the quirky charm of Sue Grafton's full-length books, followed by grim, graphic autobiographical passages that read like private journal entries that should never have been aired. I thought her memoirs would relate in some way to her books and lead character but that's not the case. They are sad, depressing anecdotes about her alcoholic parents, mother's suicide, failed marriages. Judy Kaye is the reader so that part works, but she really didn't have much to go on here. I love the alphabet mysteries but this one's a turkey.
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- Thinker
- 12-15-13
Outstanding blend of memoir and fiction
If you could sum up Kinsey and Me in three words, what would they be?
Memoir cum fiction
Who was your favorite character and why?
Kinsey, of course. She is the alter ego of Sue Grafton. Kinsey exist during the part of the 1980's when I felt amazing and adventurous. I seem to meld into Kinsey for a variety of reasons.
What about Judy Kaye’s performance did you like?
Her voice is so dynamic
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- Steven
- 01-23-19
All of This Author's Books are Awesome
I Just Love reading and listening to this Author's books. she's one true storyteller that is true
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- Gary
- 01-23-13
Half Baked, Half Finished
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
I would have liked to have had the short stories more complete. It seems like the book is made up of story ideas the author started and never finished. And that is how some of the short stories end, right in the middle of the story as if she never finished it, but sent it in to be included in this book. I thought there was a problem with my audio player. Did it just skip to the next story in the middle of the current one? I also expected more about the early life of Kinsey: her childhood, time in the police force, etc., But there was little of that. Also, I agree with other reviewers that the second part of book with stories about a character based on Sue Grafton's life were probably cathartic to her, but not very interesting to the reader.
Has Kinsey and Me turned you off from other books in this genre?
No, I still enjoy the whole Kinsey Millhone series and detective genre.
Would you listen to another book narrated by Judy Kaye?
Yes. The first 14 Kinsey Millhone books were read by another narrator, Mary Peiffer, who I really enjoyed. Then it took me awhile to get used to Judy Kaye. Especially when a book series is written in the first person, you get to know a narrator as the character and don't like changes. But Judy Kaye has now become Kinsey Millhone. The narrator could only read what she had to work with.
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
It was an OK book to tide you over until the next full alphabet detective book by Sue Grafton.... W is for ???
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- Ginger Patterson
- 04-19-19
A wonderful biography of Sue Grafton & Kinsey too!
I read this book when it came out several years ago and enjoyed it very much. It was half biography and half short stories. When it was offered on Audible, I was ready to enjoy it a second time. The narrator Judy Kaye was great, and she really brought life to Sue's life and stories. Judy was the perfect voice of Kinsey.
I miss Sue Grafton and am, as are all of her fans, still grieving the loss of this wonderful author. I am also grieving the loss of her terrific characters, Kinsey Milhone, Henry and his family, and the various oddballs who came and went, as we will never know how life played out for them.
It was the final Kinsey mystery, not having a "Z". Sue Grafton...."Gone but not forgotten".
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- Debbie Jones
- 08-10-16
Tease
Would you try another book from Sue Grafton and/or Judy Kaye?
yes, didn't realize this book was merely many ideas grafton had for a book, but never came to be. With each story, you get hooked and before you know it the case is solved.
Would you ever listen to anything by Sue Grafton again?
yes
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
disappointment
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