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The development of the relationships

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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-02-25

I have a problem when the narrator says repeatedly, “he said, “ or “she said,” when it is obvious from the context who is speaking. Quite distracting.

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Not worth the time or money

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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
Story
1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-07-24

Very little plot and lots of shooting, robots, drones, running around, too many people keep track of, blah blah blah

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Good but not my favorite

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-14-24

The picture of the time period was engrossing and affecting.
The narrator disappointed a bit because there were way too many “he said” and “Laredo said” when it is very (!) clear who is speaking. That is unusual for Ms. Whelan and very distracting.

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Characters and plot were interesting; writing was overwrought

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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-29-24

The narrator was ok—a little self conscious and diction a bit too precise. Far(!) too many similes and endless creative writing class descriptions.

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Saskia, you disappointed me!

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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-04-24

I generally order books based on narrators i like so I ordered this one. The story is fine , but the narration was not good. The voices of the characters were clear, but why the “she said” or “he said” every time when it is perfectly clear who is talking? It is not necessary and is disruptive.
I’m now afraid to order another book by Saskia!

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Loved the narrator; the story not so much!

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Story
2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-07-24

I did get to the end, but I wish I had gotten there about 4 hours sooner. This was definitely drawn out and had no surprises; the ending was obvious after about hour 4.
The narration was fine except for the child who was very annoying. 4 year olds speak much better than that.
I admit I fast-forwarded through the innumerable recaps.

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Very very little happens…

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

Reviewed: 10-19-23

I wish I had good things to say, but I actually fast-forwarded through much of the last half. The historical picture of life during the occupation was interesting, but endless. A little self-consciously heavy on the similes and metaphors…

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Nothing happens for the first 10 hours

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

Reviewed: 01-25-23

Pleasant narration for sure, but very little plot. At the end, new characters appear and tie up the story. It felt like 2 separate stories.

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I hate to say this..

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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
Story
1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-30-21

I am an avid fan of Maisie Dobbs. I have read or listened to all the previous books in the series. I am a bit sad to report that I thought this one was a bit boring. It really takes forever for the plot, what there is of it, to unfold. At 5+ hours, I am not at all compelled to listen to the rest. The narrator is OK; it's just boring.

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Narration

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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
Story
5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-18-20

I do not understand why the narrator has to say, “she said” or “he said” when it is very clear with the context and the dialogue. Very unnecessary and annoying.

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