LISTENER

Meg of the Woods

  • 5
  • reviews
  • 0
  • helpful votes
  • 15
  • ratings

Weirdly sexist - takes away from the writing

Overall
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Story
2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-08-25

As the second book in this series, I thought maybe the overstated sexism would start to dissolve as the character adapts. Unfortunately, this book too has an unusual focus on sexist vision. All of the female characters are a sum of their physical appearance and all of the men are prisoners to constant sexual preoccupation. It seems like the writer has actual skill but the sexual obsession makes me feel like I'm listening to the musings of a dirty old man. Hearing the words in the the beautiful Scottish accent also gives the impression that Scottish people are brutish, vulgar people. I'll not continue to read this series.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Fantastic, gritty, short story

Overall
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Story
5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-31-24

Really evokes 1970s New York. Not the violence/gore descriptions common today but lots of alcoholism and corruption!
I genuinely enjoyed listening to this short story. Narrator was perfect!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

the many faces of revenge

Overall
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Story
5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-15-23

This is the same story told from 5 different perspectives, so if you’re not patient, you may not like it. For me, the twists and turns were fascinating and held my interest. Performers were exceptional. It’s been a long time since I’ve read something truly original. I highly recommend!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Needs more mystery, less romance

Overall
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-12-22

I like a pseudo supernatural mystery story but this particular one is 20% mystery, 40% GRAPHIC sexual matter and 40% romance novel. Also, the narrator’s imitation of an Appalachian accent is insulting and inaccurate. I couldn’t listen to it in the car as it is too explicit.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Better than most

Overall
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-12-22

This is a standard police procedural-type story with a few twists and a female protagonist! I appreciate that the detective is fully capable without a background love relationship to make her interesting. I hate that the author employed the old “boss always yelling at detective” trope. Overall, a good read.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_webcro805_stickypopup