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The Bone is Pointed

By: Arthur W. Upfield
Narrated by: Peter Hosking
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Jack Anderson was a big man with a foul temper, a sadist and a drunk. Five months after his horse appeared riderless, no trace of the man has surfaced and no one seems to care. But Bony is determined to follow the cold trail and smoke out some answers.©2013 William Upfield. Published in association with ETT Imprint. (P)2010 Bolinda Publishing Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense

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Arthur Upfield's The Bone is Pointed follows Inspector Bonaparte who solves mysteries in the Australian outback. Published in the 1940's, this story not only offers up a good mystery but also a portrait of the aborigines and Australia in the early 20th century. Peter Hoskig tackles this story with verve. He speaks with a clear Australian accent while developing the characters believably, giving each his own attributes. Meanwhile, his varied pacing makes the story easy to follow. Mystery lovers and history buffs alike will have fun with the Inspector Bonaparte Mysteries.
Riveting Mystery • Cultural Insights • Excellent Narration • Enjoyable Storyline • Detailed Aborigine Portrayal
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I've enjoyed this series immensely, both story and narration. The Bone is Pointed is, by far, my favorite so far. It delves deeply into Aboriginal culture, and also touches on racial prejudice and its consequences. Much earlier 20th century fiction unabashedly reflects the attitudes of the time towards women and people of color, and it can be jarring and unpleasant to read today. This book acknowledges the immorality of that contemporary racial prejudice and its devastating effects on the Aboriginal population, much as Dorothy L Sayers does with misogyny in some of the Lord Peter Wimsey stories.

As an aside of interest, Barcoo disease is caused by cyanobacterial poisoning (blue-green algae in water) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1454012/

Best Inspector Bonaparte yet!

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Always enjoyable.Takes you to a time long-ago A great listen!All the Upfield books are worth a try.

Takes you to the Outback

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I really enjoyed this novel. Set in the early 20th century in Australia, it gives us a glimpse into a different society and a different culture. It gives us an insight into an amazing people, the Australian Aborigine, who like indigenous peoples all over the globe, their mental and spiritual gifts have been lost in the whirlpool of European culture.

A social and cultural pericope of a time past

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I discovered the Boney series about 10 years ago. I am glad that Audible has made them available. This is one of the better reads of the series, an early book in the series and one that gives a good introduction to Detective Bonaparte and Austrailia in the 1930s.

A fine Boney Novel

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Peter Hosking is the best I've heard for audio characterizations. I do love these stories.

Always entertaining!

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What made the experience of listening to The Bone Is Pointed the most enjoyable?

description of the different scences

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Bone Is Pointed?

Bony beating the death sentence

Which character – as performed by Peter Hosking – was your favorite?

Bony

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Bony meets his match

Any additional comments?

great book most enjoyable to listen too.

Another good Bony book

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Bone Is Pointed to be better than the print version?

as good

What other book might you compare The Bone Is Pointed to and why?

the sands of windee

Which character – as performed by Peter Hosking – was your favorite?

bony

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

all australian as ever

Any additional comments?

arthur upfields portral of the times gone by and the mysterys are well in tune

the bone is pointed

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Where does The Bone Is Pointed rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Smack bang in the middle.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

"Saw it coming from a mile off" would be a better description. But that was part of the fun. What kept me going was the pleasure of an Australian story, after way too many listens from the other side of the planet.

Have you listened to any of Peter Hosking’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is my first, and an enjoyable listen it was.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

An occasional small smile.

Any additional comments?

This is not highbrow literature, and has its fair share of cardboard cut out characters, but they were fun cutouts.

A good Aussie tale

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This one provides a deep and respectful dive into the culture of an Aboriginal tribe protected from “civilization” nearly 100 years ago. The plot is highly unusual, and Upfield provides fascinating accounts of nature in the Outback as well. If you can read only two of Upfield’s Napoleon Bonaparte mysteries, try the notorious “Sands of Windee” first and then this one. (skip “The Barrakee Murders” - it did not age well.)

One of Upfield’s very best

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Narration: As with his other narrations, this one is excellent.

Story: One of his better mysteries.

Specific Content: Interesting explanation for indigenous people's magic ritual. A bit more description about the environment that I think necessary. Got a little old.

Recommended.

One of his better stories.

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