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Big Sky

Jackson Brodie, Book 5

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Big Sky

By: Kate Atkinson
Narrated by: Jason Isaacs
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Jackson Brodie has relocated to a quiet seaside village in North Yorkshire, in the occasional company of his recalcitrant teenage son Nathan and ageing Labrador Dido, both at the discretion of his former partner Julia. It's a picturesque setting, but there's something darker lurking behind the scenes.

Jackson's current job, gathering proof of an unfaithful husband for his suspicious wife, seems straightforward, but a chance encounter with a desperate man on a crumbling cliff leads him into a sinister network-and back into the path of someone from his past. Old secrets and new lies intersect in this breathtaking new literary crime novel, both sharply funny and achingly sad, by one of the most dazzling and surprising writers at work today.

'The stand-out read of the summer. It's a masterclass in brilliant writing and whether you've read the earlier books in the series or not, you'll enjoy it.' Independent

'Like all good detectives, he is a hero for men and women alike.' The Times

'Laced with Atkinson's sharp, dry humour, and one of the joys of the Brodie novels has always been that they are so funny.' Observer

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I really enjoyed this story but was very frustrated with the story plot. It jumped all over the place - at one stage I thought it had been recorded out of sequence.

This lack of appropriate plot sequences diminished what could have been a great story.

Instead of being great it was good.

A great story but needs a serious editor

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A huge fan of Atkinson, I found this book disappointing. Lacks character complexity; multi twists.

Atkinson's Achilles

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Highly recommend that you read the series in order to understand the complexities of Jackson Brodie’s life. If you have then you know what to expect - lots of disparate stories dovetailing into one grand finale with a cast of flawed, some awful but some some lovely characters. Hope there will be another instalment.

Another great story

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I am an Atkinson devotee so always a little bias in reviewing her work but I loved this most recent Jackson Brodie episode. It’s not so much him - but the entire cast of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ characters: their pasts, presents, hopes and failures. It was sad, funny, horrific in parts too. I wish I could write like Kate Atkinson!

Grim, funny, poignant

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The story was well paced and Jason Issacs is a very good narrator. He should redo the whole series. A good listen

Probably the best of the series (so far)

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Wonderful story and so cleverly written. I love all her books this one is top notch.
Jason Isaacs read it brilliantly.
A great read.

Big sky

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Engaging story and fine narration, except for the bewildering pronunciation of the name of a character called Carmody. Or is it just me?

It’s Kahmady, not Carmowdee

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A slightly shambolic dose of Jackson Brodies adventures but filled with dark humour and the most unusual selection of characters. Maybe too many? I appreciated the narrators skill framing the different personalities with vocal inflections and generally well crafted dialogue. Looking forward to the next adventure!

An entertaining listen

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I loved it, truly disturbing theme with beautiful sense of justice and humour. Perfect narration

Wonderful northern characters

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Kate Atkinson has great wit and a literary style that never disappoints me. Big Sky is funny and thoughtful at the same time. Jason Isaacs is the perfect narrator... very easy on the ear!

Engaging narration of a fabulous book

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