Audiobook – Miss Julia Strikes Back by Ann B. Ross
>> Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Series: #8 in the Miss Julia Series
Genre: Fiction
Publication Date: 2007
Read by: Cynthia Darlow
This is another series that I’ve only listened to rather than read. I find them to be good for the way I listen to books. It’s my driving around by myself entertainment so it needs to be books that I can listen to in short increments over a period of several weeks. This series is great for that.
Julia Springer is a ‘woman of a certain age’ from Abbotsville, N.C. This book continues her adventures and her surrounding cast of quirky and fun characters. This time the story begins with the discover that a series of burglaries has occurred in Abbotsville. Miss Julia’s engagement and wedding rings are gone as well as nearly all of Hazel Marie’s jewelry.
In typical Miss Julia fashion, she takes action rather than waiting for anyone else to follow normal procedures. Pretty soon she, and some interesting sidekicks are on the way to Palm Beach to get the jewelry back from the thieves. An alcoholic private detective provides some additional humor along the way.
No stars – I couldn’t even finish it
1 star – I didn’t like it but I managed to finish it.
2 stars – It was OK. Not good, but seriously just OK.
3 stars - I liked it. I didn’t think it was great, but I thought it was good entertainment.
4 stars – I really liked it. I really think you might like it too.
5 stars – It was amazing. I’d recommend this to just about anyone.
5 comments:
I am the same way with this series. I've only listened to them and not sure I'd get the same enjoyment if I read it in the 'normal' way. I listened to this one a few months ago and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Vickie: it's one of my favorite audio series. I probably wouldn't like it as much if I read the 3-D versions.
Ok. I need to stay away from your blog -- I'm an audiobook addict and I particularly love to listen to mysteries (and I read series only in order). I am also very susceptible to suggestion. Now I have to add yet another series to my wish list. ARGHHH.
Those sound cute and fun and definitely good for an audiobook trip!
Thanks for the review!
Beth: this isn't much of a mystery series - more of a comedy of manners series - but they're fun.
Carrie: yes - cute and good road books.
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