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Light of the World
- Narrated by: Will Patton
- Series: Dave Robicheaux, Book 20
- Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thriller & Suspense
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- hellkatjen
- 08-07-2014
Burke takes it to the Big Sky
What did you love best about Light of the World?
I was a little worried that leaving New Iberia would be out of my comfort zone. I like the whole "live oaks and moss" thing, its very VERY evocative. But bringing the characters out to a wide open spaces environment worked really well. I could easily see them in this environment as I could in their natural setting.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
The author's skill is in giving you just enough mischief for the characters to get into, and then taking you off to see what had happened to another character who was also getting into mischief. Its too tempting to jump from place to place to make sure your favourite character isn't coming too unstuck. But happily, the pleasure of finding another character wading recklessly into another mess of trouble elsewhere always keeps you interested.
What does Will Patton bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
His accent is just *awesome*. It enhances the glory of the author's writing ... like a boss. And his characterisation is perfect. I was very quickly able to determine which character was speaking.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
The Bobbsey Twins take on The Big Sky.
Any additional comments?
I'd not "met" Gretchen before. Love her!
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- Mick
- 24-02-2014
Time's up Mr. Burke
This was the 11th Audiobook of JLB's that I have listened to. I love the series and remain a fan, even after this. It seems to me that the author had two half-finished books and combined them in a hap-hazard fashion. Characters are not properly described or developed and the story is just plain silly. I hope he retires before he further taints his otherwise magnificent legacy
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- S
- 01-03-2015
Excellent!
What does Will Patton bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Will Paton's accents are brilliant. He brings each character to life and while at first the local dialects can sometimes be a bit tricky to understand for us Brits, you soon get used to it.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
This was one of those books that I could not wait to get back in the car and carry on listening to. If there was one criticism, it would be that it was a little too long and some scenes did not add much to the plot.
Any additional comments?
This was my first James Lee Burke novel and he is so descriptive, you feel like you are stood next to the characters in Montana as it is happening. He also has a very dry sense of humor with some excellent "one liners". I now intend to buy the full " Dave Robicheaux" series.
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- WobblyBob
- 17-02-2021
Definitely not James Lee Burke's best work
JLB is one of my favourite contemporary author's. I've read most of his novels and have either enjoyed them, really enjoyed them and occasionally, really, really enjoyed them. Not so with this one.
It takes place, for no obvious reason, in Montana. It introduces a new character with an entirely unplausable back story and cuts corners in both the plot an narrative in every second chapter.
Read any of JLB's other novels before this. if you don't, you'll not recognise just how good he can be.
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- Reg Abercrombie
- 05-12-2020
very good
excellent story. will listen to again and now will look for my from this auther
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- Elizabeth Lamb
- 03-11-2020
Glorification of horrific vigilante attitudes
Well narrated but the casual attitude to the “justifiable”use of guns and glorification of the heroes is disturbing. Would not recommend
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- pyg
- 05-10-2020
Didn't like the storyline
I struggled to finish it. It seems to drag on for a long time. Enjoyed Clete' character in this book and Dave seem to have taken a backseat.
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- Mc Pits
- 06-09-2019
Too much serial killer
I love the Robichaux series, but there was too much serial killer action in this
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- Lisa Crowe
- 05-08-2018
Brilliant as always
James Lee Burke is just quite simply a brilliant author. His characters, his plot, his prose is just perfect. This is a great yarn, with the usual suspects and a few gruesome baddies.
Will Patton is without doubt the consummate narrator. He is just perfect. Thank you for an great great listen:):):)
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- Kindle Customer
- 04-07-2016
Good creation of atmosphere.
The descriptions of the characters,,actions and environment plus dark humour made the story very enjoyable.
The reader highlights the difference between American and UK English.
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- Nana
- 20-01-2014
Masterful story and narration
Once again an absolute sublime story and narration. James Lee Burke is a genius. I want to go to New Iberia and Montana. Flights are cheap at the moment. Could you please acquire the rights for the rest of jlbs books please.
Overall just delicious
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- Mrs. S. THOMJAS
- 07-07-2015
Dreadful book
If this book wasn’t for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?
An insomniac. So boring but great for sleepless nights. Unfortunately this did mean that it took a long time to get through as I set the sleep timer for 15 minutes but was bored to sleep in less than 10.
What could James Lee Burke have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
I enjoy a good, long story - this story was long but certainly not good with very two dimensional characters.
What didn’t you like about Will Patton’s performance?
Boring, flat tone, really dragged the whole thing out. I particularly hated his reading of Gretchen.
What character would you cut from Light of the World?
Hmm, such a lot of choice but probably the totally unbelievable Clete.
Any additional comments?
This was my first purchase of a James Lee Burke audio book and it will definitely be my last. I continued to listen in the hope that it would improve, but it didn't. A really bad purchase.
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