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A review by stephanieanneauthor
Arkham County by A.K. Benedict, Guy Adams
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
As a fan of the works of H.P. Lovecraft, I had so much fun listening to this audiobook. The story melds together some of the classic stories, characters, and Lovecraftian horrors - but if my tattoos are any indication, then I think you know the scenes featuring Herbert West are my favourites. And the cherry on top was that the actor (Blake Ritson) performed the role in such a way that he sounded just like Jeffrey Combs in the Re-Animator movie.
That being said, Stanley Tucci and Alex Kingston stole the show for me. Not only am I a fan of their work, but their performances were delightful. And as a horror author and avid reader, many of their lines might have been directed right at me. I felt seen.
My only complaint was that sometimes the sound effects - although well done - overpowered the dialogue. In a couple of scenes, it was hard for me to hear everything the characters were saying. And sometimes, the overabundance of sound effects meant it took me a little longer to figure out exactly who was speaking.
I would love for Audible to come out with a sequel.
That being said, Stanley Tucci and Alex Kingston stole the show for me. Not only am I a fan of their work, but their performances were delightful. And as a horror author and avid reader, many of their lines might have been directed right at me. I felt seen.
My only complaint was that sometimes the sound effects - although well done - overpowered the dialogue. In a couple of scenes, it was hard for me to hear everything the characters were saying. And sometimes, the overabundance of sound effects meant it took me a little longer to figure out exactly who was speaking.
I would love for Audible to come out with a sequel.