The Silver Pigs
Marcus Didius Falco, Book 1
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Christian Rodska
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Lindsey Davis
About this listen
Falco finds out that Sosia, the niece of a highly placed senator, holds the secret to a stockpile of silver pigs, ingots intended for no good use. Hoping for future favors from Sosia's powerful uncle, Falco embarks on an intricate case of smuggling, murder, and treason that reaches into the palace itself. And if he does not tread lightly, the treacherous puzzle of the silver pigs could buy him a one-way ticket to his own funeral pyre.
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- Kathie Ward
- 12-09-14
Ancient Rome with a Street-Wise Slant - Fantastic!
Would you listen to The Silver Pigs again? Why?
I love this book and I love this recording - I have listened to it 3 times already and it's one of my 'go to' great reads when I am stuck on trains and planes for work.
Who was your favorite character and why?
They are all great - lots of depth, believability in the writing (I have all the Falco books and have read the series several times).
What about Christian Rodska’s performance did you like?
Christian Rodska's voice is perfect for this series: his voices for the cynical street-wise Didius Falco and for Helena, her father, uncles, emperor, etc are fantastic as well as the score of minor characters who have regional English accents. It's a terrific performance and he brings an amazing depth to this recording. I have listened to it three times and it's better each time.
Any additional comments?
Please can you get Christian Rodska to record the volumes from 2 - 7 as the one that follows after the Silver Pigs is Vol 8 and there is a lot to the series.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Sandy
- 07-18-11
The Silver Pigs
This delicious little murder mystery takes place in ancient Rome and in Roman Britain during the reign of Vespasian. I was struck by how modern and familiar daily life in the Roman Empire seemed in the book. Very graphic depictions of the life of a slave in the silver mines in Britain were horrifying, but seemed authentic. The narrator, Christian Rodska, speaks with an apparent northern English accent, (Lancaster?) but gives the senator in England a pretty convincing Oxford and his landlady a satisfying cockney (Mrs Bridges?). He softens his voice for the noble women. I found his narration surprisingly satisfying.
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- Karen S. Coyle
- 06-03-22
Wonderful story, deeper and richer than I expected
Wonderful story, deeper and richer than I expected. The people seem so 3 dimensional and real, and it's so fun to find a film noire style "hard bitten detective on the seedy side of town" story set in ancient rather than modern times. Loved this one!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- A Reader
- 05-17-09
Wonderful adventure...
I do not know why Romans are always portrayed with a British accent, but here the graveled Cockney narration Christian Rodska uses is absolutely superb. I love Audiobooks, and a good narrator can make or break a book, let alone a series. Here, both Mr. Rodska and Ms. Davis blend wonderfully. Marcus Didius Falco’s Rome is enthralling and his investigations through the political nuances of intrigue and deception kept me sitting the car listening well after I should have gone into work (playing on the car’s stereo, not headphones, I am a responsible driver). An interesting and fully fleshed cast of supporting characters helps create a world that is as interesting as it is believable. If only Audible would acquire the rest of the series!!!
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- Jill Bickers
- 10-06-15
Fantastic start for a fantastic series
This is a masterful matching of narrator and piece. Christian Rodska is perfect as Falco, the slightly cynical but rather idealistic informer. A cast of great characters are introduced and Rodska handles them with aplomb. A great choice for mystery and history lovers alike.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- KaHef
- 06-11-06
Like stepping back in time.
What a concept for a novel. A private detective in ancient Rome. But it is very well done, great story line, keeps moving at a very good pace. The narrator makes each character really come to life. Will read more by this author.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Ann S. Dahlheim
- 03-13-16
Start Here
First in the Falco series ; sets the tone for the books that follow. Distinct voices of the characters; Rodska gives impeccable performance. I have read Silver Pigs multiple times in print. This mystery unfurls beautifully in audio format.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Bee
- 03-03-16
Enjoyable light read
An ancient Roman "gumshoe" looks into a murder and theft. And a dame thrown in as well. Told with humour.
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- LaKisha
- 07-27-12
fantastic mystery novel!
What made the experience of listening to The Silver Pigs the most enjoyable?
Christian Rodska is amazing! He really brings the story to life by truly conveying the characters emotions, and the author's sarcasm. It's a great murder-mystery set in Rome, and Marcus Didio Falco is the perfect hero.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
There was a definite journey in the book. I liked how there were several threads to follow, it made the mystery even more fun to solve.
Have you listened to any of Christian Rodska’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
This was my first intro to Rodska. I can tell you that I WILL find more books of his to listen to!
Any additional comments?
I am extremely disappointed that the whole series isn't here. I guess I will have to go find the paperback copies to fill in the gaps!
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- Bonnie
- 10-23-11
Love historical novels
And I do love good mysteries. Lindsey Davis knows how to run time line and make characters so enjoyable. (I think Falco is great) I wasn't sure if this was the first book in the series, not all books on Audiable are numbered. What I do now is go to the authors site and check out the series sequence. I've already listened to two others in the series, "Body in the Bath House" and "See Delphi and Die". Each book gets better in this series. Can't wait to read more. If you enjoy good mystery and historical novels you won't be disappointed.
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