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3 out of 5 stars
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jonmontanavega
on
06-19-17
About the Masons
English police procedural; female detective with female life partner. (good change of pace)
I like books set in other English speaking countries (I'm in the US), learning about the differences in customs, idioms, language, history - you name it. I will pick up a dictionary, or look at a atlas.
That said, to follow this book properly, a person who doesn't live in the British Isles (and thus isn't familiar with England's geography) would have to have a good map of England open on her lap most of the book. Also, the reader should have both ears open, and be prepared to do a lot of reading (or listening, in my case) between the lines to spot and decipher in context idioms and other specific-to-England English words.
Otherwise, mainstream police detective story.
Except, I had not realized from the blurb that the Masons are central to the story. Books that focus of groups alleged to be "secret" are not a plus for me. The narration was ok.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The Rancher's Wife
on
04-27-17
Well paced and amount of detail
This was an enjoyable listen, as far as true crime can be enjoyed. The story had enough detail I could picture what was going on, but not so much I felt bogged down. As it unfolded it was pretty easy to guess what would happen, but not annoyingly so. The narrator has a pleasant voice and accent, and of course the fun foreign phrases! I would recommend this book, author, and narrator.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Voyager
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11-09-16
Could not stand the weird narration voice
I'm afraid I could not listen to this narration. Will have to return book. Cannot therefore comment on the story.
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1 out of 5 stars
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annabel
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11-04-16
Narration is totally unsuitable no expression completely ruined the story so no idea wether the book was any good or not
Narration awful no expression so no idea if the book is any good or not to irritated to finish
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful