
Finding Nouf
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Narrated by:
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Pete Bradbury
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By:
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Zoe Ferraris
Nayir al-Sharqi, known by his friends for religious piety and his Bedouin-like knowledge of the desert, lends his assistance to a wealthy family when their soon to-be-married daughter Nouf goes missing. After a short search, the girl is found dead, apparently drowned in the desert during a freak deluge. Something about her death doesn't sit well with Nayir, however, and he makes an uncomfortable alliance with a female coroner's technician to determine what really happened.
The riveting mystery in Finding Nouf is complemented by the novel's engaging protagonist, whose romantic awakening will linger long in readers' thoughts.
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If you could sum up Finding Nouf in three words, what would they be?
Interesting story but it drags in spot. At times character introspection makes the story lag way too much.Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
This is not a story to keep you hanging on the edge of your seat. The solution is pretty obvious early on. Consequently it has moments where the story really drags. It is less of a mystery than an exploration of chraacters. I got really fed up with Nair and his thoughts. I am not a reader who like to spend too much time with characters whose thoughts fill too many pages.Did the narration match the pace of the story?
At first I didn't like the narration but I guess it suited the story which was very male oriented. However, the narrator is not good with female voices. Simon Prebble he is not. The narrator was OK but not great.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
It took me several days to listen to this book as I would get bored with it frequently.Any additional comments?
A better book by this author is City of Veils which is a very gripping mystery story and moves along well. This book has too many spots where it drags.Not as Good as City of Veils
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Well crafted and informative
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A memior of his family
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Excellent story, fascinating cultural details.
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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
I enjoyed learning about the country more than who done it, honestly.What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?
It was interesting to see how law enforcement worked over in the middle east and how the culture differed from my own.What aspect of Pete Bradbury’s performance would you have changed?
Nothing, really.Was Finding Nouf worth the listening time?
I'm normally not much of a murder mystery guy, but yes, I'd say this was worth the read. More so because the middle east fascinates me then for the actual mystery, but still...Fascinating Culture, So-So Murder Mystery
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transported
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What did you love best about Finding Nouf?
The perspective of life in Saudi Arabia - the role of women.Who was your favorite character and why?
Nayir - his knowledge of the desert and the fact that, while being very traditional, he is able to be open to the changes around him - particularly those of the roles of women.Which character – as performed by Pete Bradbury – was your favorite?
Nouf's sister.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Only that I have been telling everyone I know to read it.Any additional comments?
Unique approach by a detective, dealing with the death of a young woman, in a totally "veiled" society. I feel that everyone should read this for a better understanding of this part of the world.Should be read by everyone
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Loved It
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Window into another culture
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Good mystery with Saudi accuracy
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