More Audio-books read by Jason

crawfoc99 · Joined: 12 Mar 2010 Posts: 55 Location: Sydney, Oz

Currently listening to disc 3 (of 5) of Case Histories.

One word of warning, whatever you do, don't drive while listening to them. It's hard do both LOL. You either miss out on what's being read or what's happening on the road. Must be something to do with Jason's voice. Very Happy

Here's the synopsis on the back of the audiobook:

"Cambridge is sweltering, during an unusually hot summer. To Jackson Brodie, former police inspector turned private investigator, the world consists of one accounting sheet - Lost on the left, Found on the right - and the two never seem to balance.

Surrounded by death, intrigue and misfortune, his own life haunted by a family tragedy, Jackson attempts to unravel three disparate case histories and begins to realise that in spite of apparent diversity, everything is connected".

Jason gives Jackson Brodie a lovely, northern (possibly Yorkshire) accent.

Hooroo,
Carole

Helen8 · Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 4:25 pm Post subject:

Jason attempts to unravel

Freudian slip or wishful thinking? Cool

crawfoc99 · Joined: 12 Mar 2010 Posts: 55 Location: Sydney, Oz

thunder · Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 5:19 pm Post subject:

I've finished listening to this. Like Carole said, the story is quite complicated (so it needs full attention when listening to it). I liked it so much that I will buy the next one too.

It's impressing how he swaps between characters from different ages, sexes and accents. (and not the least personalities!)

BTW, JI does a very good "old woman" impression hilarity

crawfoc99 · Joined: 12 Mar 2010 Posts: 55 Location: Sydney, Oz

Good to hear you enjoyed the audiobook, Thunder. It was a convoluted plot with lots of moving around between characters and timelines. However, it did keep you interested. I can't wait for the other two and also to find some of the novels by the author to get another view of her style. Jason does each character very well, even the old ladie.

Hooroo,
Carole

Angel Tavington · Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:15 am Post subject:

Interesting synopsis, thanks Carole. But I'd rather read a book than listen to it. Never been a fan of audio books, I just don't feel that they are for me.

~me

Mrs Hook · Joined: 27 Dec 2009 Posts: 112 Location: Neverland

I'm not keen on audio books either,but if it's Jason...bring it on approbation

crawfoc99 · Joined: 12 Mar 2010 Posts: 55 Location: Sydney, Oz

I quite enjoy audio books. I just close my eyes, concentrate on the voice and words being spoken and am taken away to another place. Best one I've ever heard has to be Return of the Native, read by Alan Rickman. Never has Thomas Hardy seemed so wonderful. Wink

Hooroo,
Carole

Helen8 · Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 5:50 pm Post subject:

I just close my eyes, concentrate on the voice and words being spoken and am taken away to another place.

I hope you don't listen while you drive. Shocked

kjshd05 · Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 6:36 pm Post subject:

I've tried numerous times to listen to "Wolf of the Plains"....

Jason's voice, puts me to sleep...LOL....and that's while I'm driving
my lounge chair...LOL

he is a great story teller...puts me to sleep, every time!!!

Angel Tavington · Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:06 pm Post subject:

Ah yeah, Jason...his voice is very soothing! Embarassed

~me

crawfoc99 · Joined: 12 Mar 2010 Posts: 55 Location: Sydney, Oz

thunder · Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 7:50 am Post subject:

I received the second audio book (One Good Turn) yesterday, and I've finished it. (And for the record: I fell asleep three times hilarity

It wasn't boring, but listening to audio books makes me sleepy)

I liked this one too. The story was less complicated than the first one (It's a sequel, BTW). It was easier to follow, and Jason did a wonderful job as always.

I usually prefer to read the books myself, but I make exceptions for JI anytime.

Angel Tavington · Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 8:13 am Post subject: