Shame about the narrator

I liked the evolution of Gordy Haig and the exploration of Harry Grime’s backstory but I’m afraid the narrator spoilt the story for me.. in a way I’d have preferred it if it had been narrated by Aubrey Parsons

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Excellent, lovely to catch up with Gordie

Excellent book as always from Dave Gatward,
So nice to catch up with Gordie in her new life in Somerset. Even with the sad knowledge Anna is no longer with her.

First couple of minutes, my head couldn’t place the voice to Gordie, I’m currently on 1.25x speed. And the narration is fabulous, I like the voice and accent placement. There’s no little traits I’ve picked up (such as over pronouncing certain letters or leaving uneven spacing between words and sentences), which can often be found, even with VERY well known narrators. (And can not be ignored once noticed). I often listen at 1.45x speed, but reduced it for this as the reading speed is a better pace than many others.
Really enjoying it , and I think Ruth is a perfect fit for the book. 👌🏻
Even with some big expectations left by Aubrey Parsons on the Grimm series, I’m very pleased with Ruth’s work! Thank you!
(From an audible addict that pins everything on the narrator to make or break even the best book) x

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Brilliant new Series.

This is a brilliant new series from David Gatward. Gordy Haig has moved to Frome to try and escape her memories in Wensleydale, the first part of the book very much deals with her grief at the loss of her life partner and is very well written as is the rest of the book. If you are familiar with Davids other Series set in Wensleydale it would help as there are references to people and places there but this would stand up well as a stand alone in it's own right. Highly recommended listen. Ruth Urquhart does a wonderful job of the narration although I did struggle a little at first but once you get used to her soft Scottish accent she is brilliant.

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Great story

Really enjoyed this book but unfortunately did not like the narration it sound frantic. I was able to get past this and look forward to the next in this new series.

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Fabulous start to a new series

Having read the full DCI Grimm set of stories, followed by the Padre trilogy by David J Gatwood, and loved them, I knew this new series would have a lot to live up too.
A fabulously well written, heart wrenching and real storyline. I recommend this and ALL of David’s books to anyone.
I tend to listen on audiobooks and the narration is second to none - I have in the past had to turn other audio books off owing to the voice, accent, or the sound of the narrator sounding bored - Ruth - you nailed Gordy!! Keep up the good work David!

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Terrible narrator

Love love love David Gatward and Harry Grimm. Was so looking forward to this new series but the narrator is just awful. I understand the change to a female but I would have rather listened to Aubrey. She is so monotone and this seems to drag the story along but at the same time is also rushed. You cannot connect with Gordy as you could with Aubrey Parsons narration. Ruined the story and I wish I had read the book rather than listen. Just hope they change the narrator for future books.

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I found the narration da da da da da dum da da

I rarely read books and prefer to listen but this is an occasion where I wish I had just read it - the style of narration did not hold my interest. I hope the narrator changes as I will not follow the series otherwise.

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Good story line

Great storyline, thank you David. Although I was Less keen on the narration it didn’t spoil it completely. sorry Ruth.

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Dull as ditchwater

Story telling and story takes too long to start. A very dull. Couldn’t listen to the whole book

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