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Too twee for me

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2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 29-09-21

Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed Richard's first book and pre-ordered with pleasure. The narration by Lesley Manville is really very good.
But the plot. The characters. Just too much saccharine for my ears.
A lazy plot involving Elizabeth's past - too obvious for words.
A lazy plot involving a vulnerable pensioner being attacked and the revenge they took - even more obvious.
I'm of a pensionable age and enjoyed the first story of some people in a retirement village making mischief, but this was just too much to bear. I won't be buying the next instalment, unless I've forgotten everything I've just written.
Too twee for me.

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Brilliant

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-09-20

Absolutely captures the Simpson trial from start to finish - may be a familiar story line to those who watched "The People Vs OJ Simpson" but with all the details and less of the drama.
The only better reference point would be "OJ - Made In America", but that and this compliment each other and should both be seen/heard.
I enjoyed this immensely.

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Heartwarming Christmas story

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 18-12-18

What a delightful present from Audible. Lovely story, beautifully read, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks.

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A welcome return to top form

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 16-11-18

In my opinion, the best Reacher story for some time.
Well read, well paced, an excellent listen.
I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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The Emperor Has No Clothes

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5 out of 5 stars
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Reviewed: 08-01-18

The unvarnished truth about the Trump presidency and the people attached to it.

Mostly told through Steve Bannon (who has not disputed a single syllable - just some context) it lays bare the terrifying ineptitude of the President and his family.

But such is the desire of people to be "inside", they allow a dysfunctional narcissist to lay waste to the reputation of the USA.

And while this book may not end the Trump presidency, it has most certainly finished Steve Bannon's attempt to be the leader of the alt-right.

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Simply the best

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 29-09-17

A long, detailed and intricate history of the battle of Stalingrad. Put simply, this is probably the best book ever written about WW2. I read the book many years ago and was interested to see how the audio book compared. Thanks to the excellent narration, it is still the best out there. I would guess that anyone interested in WW2 has already heard this, but if you haven't, get it today. You won't regret it.

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Beyond Reasonable Doubt?

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 24-09-17

A compelling and fascinating dissection of the JFK assassination. As well as dissecting the available (Not destroyed) evidence it takes a forensic look into who wanted JFK dead and who profited from his death. It becomes clear that only one man could sit at the centre of the web, and that was the man who inherited the greatest prize of all - the White House itself. Does this book prove the case beyond reasonable doubt? Listen and decide yourself , you'll certainly enjoy the trial whatever you decide.

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Unconvincing

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2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 15-09-17

This had the potential to be a good story, but by half way through was obvious and merely a drag to get to the end of. I was most disappointed. The narration was ok, but I expect the terrible accents will annoy most listeners. I will certainly not be buying the proposed next in the "series".

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