
Broken Harbour
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Narrated by:
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Hugh Lee
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By:
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Tana French
In Broken Harbour, a ghost estate outside Dublin - half-built, half-inhabited, half-abandoned - two children and their father are dead. The mother is on her way to intensive care. Scorcher Kennedy is given the case because he is the Murder squad's star detective. At first he and his rookie partner, Richie, think this is a simple one: Pat Spain was a casualty of the recession, so he killed his children, tried to kill his wife Jenny, and finished off with himself. But there are too many inexplicable details and the evidence is pointing in two directions at once. Scorcher's personal life is tugging for his attention. Seeing the case on the news has sent his sister Dina off the rails again, and she's resurrecting something that Scorcher thought he had tightly under control: what happened to their family, one summer at Broken Harbour, back when they were children. The neat compartments of his life are breaking down, and the sudden tangle of work and family is putting both at risk.
©2012 Tana French (P)2012 Hodder & StoughtonListeners also enjoyed...




















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The self-pitying ramblings would have been fine but the same things are said/thought over and over and over till you almost know them by heart. And really, NOT putting your really sick sister in a hospital just because you feel bad is just cruel!
Not her best..
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Superb story, beautifully written, perfectly read
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Deeply satisfying in every way
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I already have! This series in general is notable for the amazing character studies, and Lee's reading truly makes it come to life.Who was your favorite character and why?
The narrator. Lee truly brought out all his humanity.Have you listened to any of Hugh Lee’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I haven't, but I have already started looking at other pieces he's done.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It terrified me, it captivated me, it saddened me deeply-- all in the best possible way.Gripping story and amazing performance
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Where does Broken Harbour rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Probably the best mystery/thriller I have listened to.What did you like best about this story?
The narrator was excellent - his characterisation impeccable. It was easy to believe you were listening to an extensive cast.Which character – as performed by Hugh Lee – was your favorite?
DI Kennedy - Scorcher.If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
A modern Irish tragedy.Best thriller for ages
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Story- good, heavy- could be a few hours shorter without loosing its quality
New the answer from the beginning but the book isnt just about looking who is guilty and who isnt
Very good book
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What did you love best about Broken Harbour?
The story was most unusual and I could really picture the suburban environment and characters as the narrator was very consistent with his voices and characterisations.I like all the loose ends to be tied up in a book, and in this case there were a few left 'hanging' however that has given me food for thought...so not such a bad thing.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Richie Curran - empathy empathy empathy...read it and find out why!
What does Hugh Lee bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
His Irish accents were really spot on...I particularly liked the voice of the nosey neighbour.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
YesAny additional comments?
Really enjoyable all round.I really liked this book!
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A mixture of realistic and unrealistic
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Over 20 hours - perfect for the pandemic!
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Did not like th narrator
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