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A Dying Light in Corduba
- The Falco Series, Book 8
- Narrated by: Richard Mitchley
- Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins
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Summary
It is 73 AD in Ancient Rome and inimitable sleuth Marcus Didius Falco is back with a vengeance. In one night, a man is killed and Rome's Chief of Spies left for dead. Naturally there is no one except Falco to conduct the investigation. Soon he is plunged into the fiercely competitive world of olive oil production. Political intrigue, an exotic Spanish dancer and impending fatherhood, all add to Falco's troubles.
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- 03-05-13
Where is Christian Rodska?
This is part of a brilliant, witty and engaging series of stories about a private eye set in Ancient Rome. I have listened to all the available Falco books which are read with great wit and conviction by Christian Rodska. He brings the books to life with beautifully timed humour and creates the characters with wonderful voices. Unfortunately he doesn't read book nor The Accusers, which is a real shame. No disrespect for the other two narrators, but it really doesn't work in the same way. I will have to buy the actual book instead as I find the lack of Mr Rodska very irritating and can't listen.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-03-13
Very disappointing
Why, why, oh WHY do the powers-that-be change narrators midstream? Having established Falco's voice in Christian Rhodska, why change to someone else, who, no matter how competent, or even good, he may be in other roles, just isn't Falco? And having changed, why were there no guidelines given to the narrator - such as, the chief spy is called An-a-cry-teas, not An-ak-ra-teas? And she's Hell-en-er, not Hel-leaner?
As well as the unfamiliar pronunciation of familiar names, the narrator seemed in a hurry to get the job done, and set a cracking pace that rode roughshod over the humour of the writing and sacrificed any expression at all.
Sadly disappointing. If I could give this no stars I would.
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- 09-04-13
Entertaining and fluent
A couple of reviewers have complained about Richard Mitchley taking over from Christian Rodska. It is extremely difficult to step in to a character as well established and distinctive as Rodska's Marcus Didius Falco. I presume Rodska was on a film or something when this needed to be done. But I thought Mitchley (whom I haven't heard before) did an excellent job. He followed in Rodska's general presentation - bluff, rough but purposeful - and kept the story moving and captivating. A few mispronunciations can get under one's skin, but I could only admire his reading which would have stood well on its own. I will look for other things he has done.
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- Ian
- 21-11-17
Spoilt by the narrator
I didn’t like this narrator at all. I thought it sounded like it was set in Scotland rather than Spain.
Story moved slowly, it made you feel like you were suffering the pregnancy with Helena. I think the action is slowing up. Plenty of period details though, if you enjoy them.
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-05-22
A Satisfactory Ending?
Having read this in its order (Book 8), I found the listen/read perhaps too enriched with place description/historical information and ponderings. I listened/read over half of the book in a single day and this might have influenced this view. I noted that the chapter lengths were generally longer than usual, by the way. The novel’s joy lies in the leading couple’s relationship, and also an Austenesque relationship in the making. For me the novel did not resolve as satisfactorily as previous Falco adventures. I felt it rushed and an episode development from the first Falco novel hardly credible. There are significant loose ends and these certainly whet the appetite as to whether/how these are to be dealt with in future novels. I am going straight to Book 9. The performer of the audiobook (Richard Mitchley) was highly reliable, and fine for me and did not wrankle. I know that other listeners have strong views on Falco narrators.
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- Marc Pipmister
- 12-06-20
brilliant as usual great story lines
ever since I caught the radio adaptation I have been hooked. Falcos daughter follows her father in the later new novels...just as good
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- Okilpokim
- 03-07-19
Good
Will need a second listen to fully get the impact of the story sporadic listening is not recommended but like the previous entries in the series a good historical mystery
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- ManofLedger
- 06-09-23
Another Enjoyable Falco Mystery!
Despite the views of some Falco fans I found Richard Mitchley a more than acceptable reader. A typical Falco story well written by Lindsey Davis and a satisfactory addition to my Audible Falco collection
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- Mongfhind
- 16-10-22
Well written but entertaining book with excellent narration
This is an exciting and enjoyable book that was read in an expressive and professional manner. I recommend it.
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- Sharon Copestake
- 27-02-22
Do not listen….
Nope. This was not the story that I thought it might be. Disappointing. Dreadful midland accents ascribed to people of Ancient Rome.
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