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Here's a recent review from the CrimeSquad review blog!
This is a new concept – new stories from crime authors in audio format.
My favourite of the collection has to be the Lawrence Block. Block sets the scene and gives history as well as characterisation which really makes ‘Dolly’s Trash and Treasures’ a joy to listen to. The same can be said for Christopher Fowler’s addition, ‘The Deceivers’. A cleverly told story that involves youngsters involving themselves in a scam that blows out of all proportions. ‘The Deceivers’ is a brilliant, sharply observed story that is made spell binding by the fantastic narrative of the young narrator of this story.
The remainder do hold their own. In James’ story a woman is escaping her husband who has a penchant for sadomasochism. I am sure that this is another sub-plot I have read in one of James’ books. James always likes to put a sting in the tale of his stories – and he delivers one for this story, too. Billingham’s effort at ‘noir’ is a sad tale but extremely well portrayed. McDermid’s tale… had all the required McDermid hallmarks.
Whatever your preference, you cannot go far wrong getting this in your stocking. Then you can wile away the festive season smiling away at your family, not hearing a thing they’re saying as you slyly listen to your favourites on your concealed earphones!
Here's a recent review from the CrimeSquad review blog!
This is a new concept – new stories from crime authors in audio format.
My favourite of the collection has to be the Lawrence Block. Block sets the scene and gives history as well as characterisation which really makes ‘Dolly’s Trash and Treasures’ a joy to listen to. The same can be said for Christopher Fowler’s addition, ‘The Deceivers’. A cleverly told story that involves youngsters involving themselves in a scam that blows out of all proportions. ‘The Deceivers’ is a brilliant, sharply observed story that is made spell binding by the fantastic narrative of the young narrator of this story.
The remainder do hold their own. In James’ story a woman is escaping her husband who has a penchant for sadomasochism. I am sure that this is another sub-plot I have read in one of James’ books. James always likes to put a sting in the tale of his stories – and he delivers one for this story, too. Billingham’s effort at ‘noir’ is a sad tale but extremely well portrayed. McDermid’s tale… had all the required McDermid hallmarks.
Whatever your preference, you cannot go far wrong getting this in your stocking. Then you can wile away the festive season smiling away at your family, not hearing a thing they’re saying as you slyly listen to your favourites on your concealed earphones!
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