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The Collaborator

By: Gerald Seymour
Narrated by: Laurence Kennedy
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Summary

Deadlier than the Mafia, the Camorra never forget, and never forgive.

She is an Italian accountancy student in London, and her boyfriend Eddie teaches at a language school. But the prime reason Immacolata Borelli came to Britain was to look after her gangster brother, wanted for multiple murders back home in Naples.

For the Borelli clan are major players in the Camorra, a crime network more close-knit and ruthless than the Sicilian Mafia.

Mario Castrolami is a senior Carabinieri investigator of the Camorra, his career dedicated to destroying the corruption and violence of the clans. When Immacolata calls from London to say she is prepared to collaborate with justice - to betray her own family - he knows she is setting in motion a terrifying and unpredictable series of events.

The Borellis will not lose their criminal empire without a vicious fight. They will use anything and anyone to prevent her from giving evidence against them. Even Eddie, and Eddie's life.

©2009 Gerald Seymour (P)2010 WF Howes Ltd

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Stick it out, it's worth it

I give this book four stars rather than five that it could have had from me, not because of the writing, but for the audio production. Here's why: the book is written in a style that is not at linear. Rather it's written in slices that shift rapidly back and forth between parallel scenes happening simultaneously in different parts of the world. It's more like peeling back the layers of an onion than reading a straightforward narrative. The producer doesn't leave enough time between vignettes to give the listener adequate warning that you've shifted in time and place. It's not the narrator's fault or the author's, it's just a quirk of the recording. HOWEVER, if you stick it out for the first 3 hours you'll get used to it, it's worth it. The story is great, complex, compelling and a rare look at longstanding Balkan hatreds, western indifference, arms dealers and governmental hubris. A really great book that requires diligence. I recommend listening in long stretches at a time to get into the rhythm of it. Perfect for a long drive or daily long commutes.

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Disappointing

Too long, too indulgent and too wordy. Gerald Seymour has written some great books, but this is not one of them. He is resting on his laurels and needs a stronger editor. This potboiler should be two hours shorter.

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Good story but overlong.

I like the story and I listened all the way through because I really wanted to know how it would play out. However, the book was about twice as long as it needed to be. I got through it by playing the second half at 1.25x normal speed.

The narrator has a great voice and was very good at different voices and accents, though why Italians speaking Italian in Italy need to portrayed as having an accent is beyond me. Unfortunately he read as though he had no idea what the next word would be, often stripping the sentence of it's meaning.

Not bad enough to request a refund, but I won't be buying any more by this writer or narrator.

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Excellent!

What did you like most about The Collaborator?

As usual, a great plot and beautifully written.Gerald Seymour never fails to impress. And the narration by Laurence Kennedy could not have been bettered.A really excellent audio production.

Have you listened to any of Laurence Kennedy’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I have never heard a performance by Laurence Kennedy before but thought this was wonderful.

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Seymour at his best

I have been reading Gerald Seymour Books since his very first novel. I don't recall ever reading a Seymour novel that hasn't gripped me from start to finish. This is my sixth Seymour novel on Audiobook and they have all been top notch and in all probability will get the books I read many years ago to listen to on Audiobook. This particular novel, The Collaborator really is an excellent read, or should I say listen. Seymour fans will not be disappointed by this offering. Long may he reign!

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Rhubarb and Custard

Good clear narration in old fashioned perfect BBC diction, somewhat at odds with the actual time period of the setting, where such language style has been long retired by the Beeb and is heard less and less even at Royal Ascot. It's like a delicious custard salted with sharp rhubarb.

There are so many "he's"; the paragraphs run on between the action and MCs so it's confusing to work out exactly which "he" we are on at the time until we get a name/location drop. Clearly all these threads converge, when the intricate and detailed labyrinth winds to grim end.

I enjoy complex tales, and although somewhat irked by all the "he's" , it does make you engage noodle more than just a passive listen.

ENJOYABLE BUT HARD GOING

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If you loved Gomorrah (TV series) this is for you

Having suffered from Gomorrah withdrawal symptoms I was looking for a novel based in the same setting and was extremely lucky to come across this, particularly as I couldn't find anything else in the genre. Set in and around La Vele in Scampia (heavily featured in Gomorrah) but also passing through London and Paris this is a rivetting and sadly seemingly very realistic portrayal of the grip and influence that Gomorrah has on Naples. In terms of the narration, Laurence Kennedy isn't a narrator I have come across before but I found his narration excellent and will be looking out for him.

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very good read

well-researched and I think near to factual.first class plot, believable characters. kept me wanting more

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  • 11-06-21

Allright but not a classic Gerald

I am a big Seymour fan, but this one is a bit flat. fI don't think he brought anything new or incisive to the mob story thing. His usual good research and decent characters but not his best.

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Great read fr my walking

I really enjoyed this book the author is a great story teller I’m a fan of mafia stories of was interested first time I read a book by this author I would recommend it it kept me completed hooked to the end of the book plus it was company on my long walks

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