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jessica_simonetti's review against another edition
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
havebookswilltravel's review
3.0
A series of short mystery stories that take place on trains. The stories were OK. Very short. But Cumberbatch's narration is wonderful. I mean, he could read the phone book in that sexy baritone of his and make it fascinating, but it's more than that. He is a skilled impressionist, and that comes in handy reading audiobooks. He gives each character a unique voice and accent without making it sound like he's "doing voices." This reminded me a lot of [b:Sherlock Holmes: The Rediscovered Railway and Other Stories|9688584|Sherlock Holmes The Rediscovered Railway and Other Stories|John Taylor|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1328766358s/9688584.jpg|14576664].
dinosaurhorrorshow's review
4.0
I would honestly listen to Benedict read me the dictionary. In reality these stories are short and basic. They read to me very much like Sherlock Holmes, which is I'm sure in part why they had Benedict narrate them. He brings a lot of life to stories, that without a good narrator, may seem dull and antiquated. So if you like turn of the century mystery stories narrated by a heavenly voice, do take some time to enjoy this short little gem.
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