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The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel
- Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I
- By: Douglas Brunt
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,499
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,360
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,360
September 29, 1913: the steamship Dresden is halfway between Belgium and England. On board is one of the most famous men in the world, Rudolf Diesel, whose new internal combustion engine is on the verge of revolutionizing global industry forever. But Diesel never arrives at his destination. He vanishes during the night and headlines around the world wonder if it was an accident, suicide, or murder.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Just a girl and an audio book.
- By Lori Rhodes on 09-26-23
- The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel
- Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I
- By: Douglas Brunt
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
Much More History Than Mystery, But That's OK
Reviewed: 08-15-24
If you're expecting a murder mystery you will be disappointed. However, if you like history -especially about technology as I do- you'll likely enjoy this. The author provides great detail about the development & deployment of the diesel engine, and it is a remarkable history (who knew?). I had no idea of the immediate and far reaching impact this engine had on the world...and how famous and revered R. Diesel was in his time.
Narration is a bit over dramatic at times but not over the top' and articulation/audio is very clear (thus my 4-stars), The pace is a bit slow but that's easily remedied; I played at 1.1x and some I think will play it even a bit faster. If you're looking for a “classic” murder mystery look elsewhere. If you're a history buff, especially re technology (or even just WWI buff) you may love it.
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The Haunting of Alma Fielding
- A True Ghost Story
- By: Kate Summerscale
- Narrated by: David Morrissey
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 74
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Story4 out of 5 stars 65
London, 1938. In the suburbs of the city, a young housewife has become the eye in a storm of chaos. In Alma Fielding’s modest home, china flies off the shelves and eggs fly through the air; stolen jewelry appears on her fingers, white mice crawl out of her handbag, beetles appear from under her gloves; in the middle of a car journey, a turtle materializes on her lap. The culprit is incorporeal. As Alma cannot call the police, she calls the papers instead.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Repetition made it tedious and boring.
- By L. Keith on 05-17-21
- The Haunting of Alma Fielding
- A True Ghost Story
- By: Kate Summerscale
- Narrated by: David Morrissey
Pretty Good & Worthwhile, But Not Great
Reviewed: 12-21-23
I thought this book was pretty good overall, interesting and worthwhile...just not great. I considered giving a “4” but Audible’s rating system does define 3 Stars as “pretty good”. My rating is less about Ms. Summerscale’s writing and more about the story -and facts- that she had to work with. Summerscale did her usual very thorough, in-depth reporting of the known facts, along with tying in the socio-historical background, which she uses quite well to increase interest. However, I did not find the story itself as interesting as “Whicher” and “Wicked Boy”, both of which I enjoyed more. (That’s just a matter of personal taste.) I almost gave the performance a "3" because I found the narrator's voice (and perhaps the EQ) a bit "soft" and a challenge to hear in the car (unlike many other titles), but the narrator was quite good at telling the tale.
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The Caves of Steel
- Robot, Book 1
- By: Isaac Asimov
- Narrated by: William Dufris
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,246
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,815
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,813
A millennium into the future two advancements have altered the course of human history: the colonization of the galaxy and the creation of the positronic brain. Isaac Asimov's Robot novels chronicle the unlikely partnership between a New York City detective and a humanoid robot who must learn to work together. Like most people left behind on an over-populated Earth, New York City police detective Elijah Baley had little love for either the arrogant Spacers or their robotic companions.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sci-Fi Mystery at its Best!
- By HL on 09-16-14
- The Caves of Steel
- Robot, Book 1
- By: Isaac Asimov
- Narrated by: William Dufris
Socially Dated, But Early Sci Fi At Its Best
Reviewed: 11-10-21
A great story I’ve enjoyed several times. Asimov understood early on that Sci Fi needed more than just futuristic science. His character and plot development is what keeps these stories interesting decades later. Yes, it is written in a patriarchy style, but Isaac was a product of his times. I’m thinking the narration might be better without the faux feminine tone of the narrator on Jessie’s dialogue, not sure.
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