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The Babes in the Wood
- A Chief Inspector Wexford Mystery, Book 19
- Letto da: Nigel Anthony
- Durata: 12 ore e 9 min
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Sintesi dell'editore
Their hysterical mother is convinced that all three have drowned, and as the hours stretch into days Wexford suspects a case of kidnapping, perhaps connected with an unusual sect called the Church of the Good Gospel. But when the sitter's smashed-up car is found at the bottom of a local quarry - occupied by a battered corpse - the investigation takes on a very different hue.
For her 19th Chief Inspector Wexford mystery, Ruth Rendell tells a story that is as taut and atmospheric as anything she has ever written. Ruth Rendell has won many awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
- connie
- 13/03/2011
as good as anything Rendell has written
If you appreciate mysteries -- of the more traditional "cozy" variety rather than edge of seat potboilers with formula violence and sex-- this is a perfect listen. Rendell's characters, setting detail, plot, and atmosphere in this are right up there with P.D. James.
Rendell's charaters age well, so rather than a vintage listen, Wexford and company reason their way through the Internet age as smartly as they did in early 60s England. But this listen builds soldily on the traditional English cozy.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
- Cougar
- 31/03/2011
Interesting and exciting
The two characteristics I look for in a detective novel are interesting and exciting. Both are present in this book. Not only is the text interesting but the excitment is greatly enhanced by the wonderful rendering given by Mr. Anthony. If you like whodunit books, this is one for you. I particularly liked the last two chapters. Wait until you hear them. It is quentisential Rendell
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
- Erica Aitken
- 23/03/2011
Good book, really annoying reader
I've read Ruth Rendell for decades. Her stories are well written, engaging, with unusually good character development. And this one is no exception. It's just so difficult to listen to narrator Nigel Anthony who will turn the simplest sentence into an uppity, affected question.... Or, even more annoying, let the most mundane statement trail into deep, personal, and fading introspection. I wish I had paid better attention to the audio sample.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- Librarian
- 16/09/2012
A Very English who done it.
Where does The Babes in the Wood rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Ranks up in top 10% of my listens as that includes authors PD James, Wentworth, & Elizabeth George.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
Very English in style, as in more a talking rather than action mystery. Surprisingly modern in the matter of the crime motivation.
What does Nigel Anthony bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The proper accents for characters' class in English society. Well done narration.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
"An Inspector Wexford mystery" might say it all.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- pat larose
- 06/12/2020
One of the best
I thought the plot intricacies were quite good in this one. Plus I like that we got back to more of Wexford and Mike hanging out in local pubs and more of local landmarks and scenery. One thing I could not for the life of me understand was why Wexford did not arrest Cal and change the locks on his daughter’s house.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Ginny Hope
- 19/09/2011
No match for the Inspector
Well the Inspector had it worked out long before me if thats possible on audio cd!
Another fabulous mystery with characters you can see in your head as you listen.
I felt I could disappear into the book and need not try to imagine the scene or the people, I was just there.
Excellent narration, difficult I imagine with so many female parts. Great book.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia2 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 30/04/2021
OVERALL
Rendell seems to have a proclivity for creating weird, unlikeable characters; and embedded social messages. The wrap up of this plot was too long; and the connection between the cult and the plot neglected.
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Generale2 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia1 out of 5 stars
- Linda Leigh
- 06/08/2020
MOST DISAPPOINTING RENDELL EVER
This novel drove me crazy! Wexford never even considered an obvious suspect even though the clues were glaring. The actual murderer came out of nowhere, with no clues that I could find.
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Generale3 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia2 out of 5 stars
- Ore O
- 21/11/2014
Distracted by Sideline story
What did you like best about The Babes in the Wood? What did you like least?
I liked the main story and how as usual the story unfolded slowly. What made me not give the story more starts, was the side story involving Wexford's daughter, The way the author chose to handle the situation was very disappointing and it totally distracted me from the rest of the story.
What was most disappointing about Ruth Rendell’s story?
Like I said the way she handled what happened to Silvia, was a bit confusing. Everyone acted like it wasn't a crime, and there was nothing they could do. The whole thing that happened after, was beyond annoying. I could not believe Wexford did what he did after all he had witnessed.
What about Nigel Anthony’s performance did you like?
He did great, loved him.
Was The Babes in the Wood worth the listening time?
Yes, overall it was.
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Generale2 out of 5 stars
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Lettura2 out of 5 stars
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Storia2 out of 5 stars
- Rebecca
- 30/05/2012
Could hardly finish it
Any additional comments?
A very slow, very English book. Not much happened and what did, took forever. Couldn't really get into it. Wouldn't listen again.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- E. Simpson
- 10/09/2018
Nigel Nails Another
A diehard Rendell fan, I am getting such pleasure from listening to her work as read by this Actor. Bravo!
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Generale3 out of 5 stars
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Lettura3 out of 5 stars
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Storia3 out of 5 stars
- Mebian
- 30/11/2020
Too long.
With the male voices the narrator was very good. Female voices were at best inadequate not to say offputting. The story itself was OKish but far too long.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Trevelyan
- 17/01/2020
Wonderful!
A classy, gripping novel that holds your attention right to the very end. Nigel Anthony is a great narrator and thoroughly enhances the enjoyment of this book. Can't wait to choose another Inspector Wexford story.....
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- CVP57
- 31/05/2018
brilliant
couldn't get any work done because I was so involved. will have to register!!!
thanks
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia3 out of 5 stars
- sarah
- 26/11/2020
Beautifully read.
Story a bit long winded but excellent narration meant I didn't mind too much. Will listen to more in the series.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Maxine Cambal
- 19/09/2023
Beautifully narrated.
I love the language and the narrators ability to embody each individual character.
The storyline is easy to follow and not at all obvious.
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this Ruth Rendell novel.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- Alžběta
- 17/09/2023
Simply wonderful.
"The Babes in the Wood" by Ruth Rendell is enjoyably slow-burn, but, at the same time, it always feels like Wexford is on the verge of solving the mystery. As usual with the Inspector Wexford series, I most enjoyed the main character's musings and observations. Wonderfully, Rendell's writing is both soothingly relaxing and insightfully entertaining.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Mrs Rumana Basar-Akhund
- 14/09/2023
Excellent plot!
Excellent plot, full of twists & turns. Kept me guessing till the end. Well narrated too.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- HelenJ
- 11/09/2023
Excellent narration
Characters brought to life by the brilliant Nigel Anthony. A good story. Recommended. I really enjoyed this one.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- VandTFlower
- 31/08/2023
Another great listen
A splendid Wexford to listen to, not overly complicated with too many characters and a plot that keeps going at a decent pace. You may think you have it before either of our sleuths but you will only be partially right!