Comfortable, Enjoyable and Totally Absorbing Read

I rate this novel firth Falco (in sequence). It moves along letting you think you know how things will end but still provides surprises. There is always credibility. The characters have well sketched substance and the plot is intriguing – I even enjoyed looking a few things up. Davis has the knack of pleasing readers and she delivers novels that you can happily live with and look forward to picking up. My dilemma now is whether to jump into Falco six or have a break to read something else. The narration is fluid though I the voice is older than the character narrating. There are some miss-steps that an audiobook producer ought to have picked up e.g. ‘potsherds’ here become ‘pots herds’. The narrator still carries the story however so prospective listeners should not decline to listen.

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Well read and thourough enjoyable to the end. I am looking forward to the next installment.

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Great story, occasionally let down by narration

The exploration of Falco's relationships with his brother and his father make this one of the most interesting so far in the series. Unfortunately the general tone of the narrator, and some of his emphases and inflections, are often jarring and pull me out of the story as i try to work out why.

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good book wrong voice

audiobook is great, however feel reader is the wrong voice for the character he's reading in 1st person.

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Two Gods in One

Thoroughly enjoyed the light hearted dramas of Marcus Didius Falco, if you want to forget the problems of today travel back to Rome, there were wine bars, double dealing hucksters, the nouveau riche collecting art, family squabbles, true love. In fact comfort yourself there is nothing new under the sun, Falco, instead of being an agent for the Emperor today would be working for MI5 or CID or even a politician but he would not notice the difference except the modes of transport. A light hearted story leaving you with a smile at the end.

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Give the man a chance!

Any additional comments?

These books are "easy on the ear" Gorden may not be the "best" Falco but this does not detract from the well written narrative.

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Family intrigue and deceit in Rome

Another interesting adventure for Falco, taking me to the streets, tavernas and homes of Rome. I am fully invested in Falco, his friends and family now, and interested in all his efforts to solve mysteries, make a living, and keep the girl. There is enough background to transport me to Ancient Rome, and enough disgusting details to keep me amused and wanting more. I am used to the narrator, but there were a number of occasions when I was conscious that I would have given sentences a different inflection.

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over-long

It's in need of a good edit. Cutting out two or three hours would have made it more listenable. I'm disappointed because I enjoy the concept and would like to get through the series, but I don't think I've got enough time left in me to do that.

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Long winded

A relatively simple story padded out with over wrought emotion. Should be half its length.

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Narrator

Narrator was very unconvincing as Falco, missed his wit and cunning intonation. Therefore a very disappointing listen

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