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Title: Hardball
Author: Sara Paretsky
Narrator: Liza Ross
Format: Unabridged
Length: 13 hrs and 40 mins
Language: English
Release date: 12-02-11
Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
When V. I. Warshawski is asked to find a man whos been missing for decades, a search she thought would be futile turns lethal. Old skeletons from the citys racially charged history rise up to force her back a nun who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. dies without revealing crucial evidence, and the elderly sisters who hired her are also keeping important information to themselves. Then V.I. finds that her family is keeping secrets of its own. Afraid to learn that her adored father might have been a bent cop, deception and corruption following her at every step, V.I. finds all her certainties under threat, but takes the investigation all the way to its frightening end.
Members Reviews:
For those who love well-plotted crime fiction
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I thoroughly enjoyed Paretsky's novel, which forces V.I. back unwillingly to investigate a crime which happened in the 60s and may have involved her father. Unlike most detectives, Vic has a well-established social network and strong relationships which enrich the story considerably. Apart from the cleverly plotted story, Paretsky always intrigues me by bringing the city of Chicago itself to life.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
Paretsky's novels are always very satisfying, as she chooses different social/political issues to investigate in each novel. In 'Hardball', police corruption in the 60s is the focus, and so Vic's life is under constant threat to the point where she finds it difficult to determine who she can trust. Maybe that sounds a bit cliched, but the strong characterisation and competing loyalties of many of the characters certainly held my interest.
Which scene was your favorite?
I really enjoyed Liza Ross's ability to recreate characters with distinctive voices, particularly any scene with Vic's excitable, breathy niece Petra who is a nice foil for Vic's witty and sarcastic voice. By the end, there's a lot going on, but Ross is able to build to a riveting climax and also establish some thoughtful and rather poignant touches as she exposes many dark family secrets and decades-old injustices.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I found myself looking forward to my daily commute, knowing that I would be able to reconnect with V.I. in her often dangerous pursuit of truth.
Any additional comments?
Reading V.I. Warshawski novel is like catching up with a much-loved old friend -- so many of the characters reappear and are brought in to each story in different capacities. I was pleased to see that Vic has entered the computer age with a vengeance, yet still ultimately exercised her native intelligence and superior skills of detection.
I would like credit
I thoroughly enjoy Sarah Paretsky's work , especially when read by Kathleen Turner,
I tried to stay with this story but Lia Ross's narration grated with me. And now Audible won't give a credit.
V I
The great Sara Paretsky delivers yet another fantastic story wonderfully read by Liza. These are great audio books. More please.
A Cracker
Once again Paretsky takes detective heroine V I Warshawski through the mill leading to a startling denouement. High quality stuff.