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Stormbreaker - the first in the Series

Advantages: Great to listen to in the car
Disadvantages: None

This is an audio book consisting of 4 CD’s and the approx running time is 4 hours 55 minutes. The 4 CD’s are enclosed in one box, making it very handy to carry in the car. The CD’s were bought in WH Smith on an offer for Buy 3 for 2, so I am not sure o ...

mark1961 12.09.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Stormbreaker (Audio Book) - Anthony Horowitz

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Stormbreaker audio book

Advantages: Clear, easy to understand plot
Disadvantages: Could be slightly frightening for younger children (below 6)

This was one of those books which you hear so much publicity about then kick yourself until you listen to it, I bwas browsing my local library when I came across this and decided to give it a try. I am now a Anthony Horowitz fan, it just goes to show! Th ...

helenadollimore 21.04.2005 · Read full review
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Human trafficking

Advantages: Great thriller and characters, well narrated
Disadvantages: Not quite as good as the first story

...Having made her fortune because of someone else's dirty dealings in the last novel, Lisbeth Salander has escaped to the Caribbean, wanting a break and some weeks of sunshine. Eventually sated, she returns home, buys a new apartment and finds herself bored ...

sunmeilan 10.09.2010 · Read full review
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Review of The Girl Who Played with Fire - Stieg Larsson

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Light easy read for the beach

Advantages: Fun and romantic storyline
Disadvantages: The book didnt keep me gripped the whole way through

I bought this book at the airport last year when we were going to Egypt as I had forgotten to bring one with me. I had never heard of Jill Mansell before I saw this book by her, but it had in bold letters all around the bookshelf that it was the no.1 best ...

bluebell190 26.05.2011 · Read full review
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Review of Rumour Has it - Jill Mansell

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Stone circles and scars

Advantages: Good production values, good acting and some interesting ideas
Disadvantages: Very difficult to engage with either the characters or the overall story

The Private Patient Plot: In the 17th century an ancient stone circle provides the venue for the burning of a witch. 350 years later and the neighbouring area will bear witness to another violent killing. Controversial journalist Rhoda Gradwyn decides ...

BlackSwan 05.12.2010 · Read full review
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Review of The Private Patient - P.D. James

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