Terrible narrator

The story was ok, clearly a woman written from the perspective of a man but the plot was still pretty good although I predicted the ending before half way.

I am disappointed to have wasted one of my audible credits though as the narrator was absolutely terrible throughout the story she was heavy breathing like an amateur reading a book on YouTube and I could swear she was chewing or drinking throughout. Don’t bother with the audiobook unless you can find one with a different narrator.

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A great story badly narrated.

The story was great but the narrator was awful. I struggled to listen to her heavy breathing, lip smacking and gulping throughout. I felt like throwing my phone when she continually over did the reading. I won't be buying another unless the narrator is changed.

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Good story - horrible mouth noises

I really enjoyed this story but the audio reading was hard to listen to. She was great with the voices and was clear and well spoken however the gasping and swallowing noises did my head in. It was like listening to someone exercising and chewing at the same time. Yuck - hope this improves in the next recording or I might not see my way through this series. Maybe this is one to read instead of listen too!

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Great story

We thoroughly enjoyed the story and it kept us guessing to the end.
The narrator took a bit of getting used to,we found her voice a little irritating.

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Good story but not liking the narrator

First time I'm actually struggling to listen to a narrator.
I like the story a lot, but the lady telling it... although her voice is pleasant, her breathing and swallowing really gets on your nerves. It ruins the experience to be honest. I'm gutted to see she reads the next 4 as well. I'm at chapter 26 at the moment and will give it a bit longer, but I might have to revert to reading the book. A shame as I enjoy the audiobook experience with my eyes closed!
Update : I finished. The story is great and worth persisting.

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Fabulous Story

Loved the story, and the narration was very good, except for the breathing of the narrator. Deep loud breaths were so annoying, swallowing and gasping were so loud, it really affected a great read.

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Slurpy

The story was interesting. The narrator offered a range of emotions but I found her constant sucking, slurping, sniffing and gargling noises really off-putting. I wanted to hold a tissue to her nose and request she blow for a good 10 seconds, and then have a drink of water, a good swallow and a big cough to clear her throat. This is the first time I’ve listened to a book narrated by her so unsure if she was unwell during this recording or if it’s how she always sounds, but just a heads-up for anyone else who struggles listening to people play with their spit in their mouths - it can be quite distracting at times. Otherwise, the book is worth listening to - a few interesting twists.

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1st to Die AWESOME

Really enjoyed this book although I had read it in paperback years ago. Narrator was very easy to listen to and the twist at the end......well I’d forgotten all about it!

Definitely recommend this as an easy listen but I suggest that you clear your schedule for the last 2 hours - kids out, pets out and the husband too!!!!!

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Snorting, coughing, slurping

Get someone else to
Narrate the second book, good
Story but can not focus properly

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Hard to listen to

Would you try another book written by James Patterson or narrated by Pat Star?

I think the actual story has potential but unfortunately I wont be finishing the book as I find the narrator difficult to listen too. Her heavy breathing is very off putting and makes it difficult to listen to for long periods of time.

What was one of the most memorable moments of 1st to Die?

None really, as it is difficult to get into.

Would you be willing to try another one of Pat Star’s performances?

Not really, perhaps if she sits away from the microphone so her breathing doesn't distract from the narrating.

If this book were a film would you go see it?

Yes, the plot is good, the characters well formed.

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