Disappointing

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is book number 12 in the Peter Diamond series and, up to now, I have heard and loved every one of them. This one was, for me, rather tedious. There was far too much time spent in a wooded area - it went on for ages and became boring. I also found the sub plot with the amateur detectives tiresome. Had this been my first Peter Diamond book I would not have gone further with Peter Lovesey's detective - incidentally Mr Diamond seems to be getting more and more curmudgeonly with each book.

Would you be willing to try another book from Peter Lovesey? Why or why not?

I will certainly be going on to find what adventure Peter Diamond has next. This last book was, as I said, a disappointment but it has not put me off the series

What about Michael Tudor Barnes’s performance did you like?

I find this reader quite the best one for portraying the detective and the rest of the cast.

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

My only reaction was one of disappointment that it made me feel rather bored.

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One of the best of a very good series

I started listening to these books purely because they are set in my home town if Bath instead of the usual large city or tiny village crime books. I am so glad I did, as they are all so far a great listen. Theres a good mix of humour along with the necessary grit in any good crime story. The subjects are dealt with sensitively and the characters very believable. These aren’t ground breaking, or shocking; what they are is a great set of easy to listen to crime books with enough twists and thrills to keep things going at a good pace. Even those jaded with the category should give these a try, and they are also great for those new to crime dramas wanting to have a well written, well narrated book. As above, this was one of the better ones, but even the slightly worse ones are still damn good

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Just Right

Where does Cop to Corpse rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

A story with enough contrast between thought and action to keep the pace moving. The plot is gentle enough to keep the blood pressure under control and at the same time has enough red herrings to hold the interest.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Cop to Corpse?

Diamond is fallible enough to be believable. Some of the action scenes are well written and portray a man past his best physically but on top of his game mentally.

Have you listened to any of Michael Tudor Barnes’s other performances? How does this one compare?

MTB never disapoints - good characterisation without descending in to caricatures

Any additional comments?

Don't be put off by some other reviews. If you like a story in the classic detective style and want a plot that you can gently walk through, have a lsiten. If you want wizz bang or great literature -look elsewhere.

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Lovesey always has good story to tell

Lovesey always has good story to tell, cops and robber's with twist & turn to keep you listening.
Well narrated with good range of voices.

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Cop to corpse.

This book is set in my home town of Bath and was an absolute joy to listen to!

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Another good story line

Once again, Peter Lvesay has produced an interesting storyline with enough twists to keep the listener or reader guessing.

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Another great book in the series

I have now read most of this series but not always in the right order, which I would suggest for anyone new to Peter Lovesey. The stories are mainly set in Bath as it is easy to picture the settings, if you know anything of it, and the stories sometimes include the real characters associated with Bath e.g. Jane Austen, which adds even more interest. All of his stories have a different slant on detection but the main characters are usually there and their ongoing stories really add to the enjoyment. So if you can read them in order, try to do so. But, if not, just read them anyway as they are a comparatively light read, not gory, and with quite a lot of humour. Highly recommended.

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Was the swearing really necessary

The story was confused and laboured but what really spoiled it for me was the unnecessary use of profanities and massive overuse of the ‘f’ word. I know it is used regularly in the real world but it felt like it had been just peppered around for effect. Worst Peter Diamond one yet!

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Sorry dire!

Did not at all work for me. Turgid. Had to look that up. But it is. The reader did his best. . Read great PL in the past. But this one . No. Sorry.....

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Foul language .

This series of stories get more ludicrous as they go on , and , the collapse into foul language wraps it up for me , I’ll not be purchasing any more of these books .

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