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The Dry (Aaron Falk, #1)
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bookshelves: 2021-reads, audiobook, debut-novel, literature-oceania, mystery
Aug 15, 2021
bookshelves: 2021-reads, audiobook, debut-novel, literature-oceania, mystery
I love a good murder mystery, (especially when it takes place in Australia!), and in my opinion, this one has it in spades!
Why did I enjoy this story?
1. The plot moved along nicely, with author Jane Harper leaving compelling nuggets of clues. Amazingly, some of my suspicions proved correct (I was quite pleased with myself!), but some of my ideas were way out in left field, reminding me that I'm not Nancy Drew.
2. I could highly relate to the atmospheric setting as I sweated along listening to this story (western Canada is currently experiencing similar drought conditions!)
3. Although I accidentally forgot to heed GR friend, Farrah's advice, I did listen to the audiobook, but I kept in mind her comments regarding pronunciation of certain words. Luckily, narrator, Stephen Shanahan's Aussie accent wasn't a huge distraction for me! Also, the story flips from present to past, then back to present without any warning, even between paragraphs! This may be easier for some readers to follow along in print form, but surprisingly, I could keep up with these tense changes.
4. This book is the first in a series, but I feel this story works very well as a standalone.
If you enjoy a good "whodunit", then be sure to check this one out!
Why did I enjoy this story?
1. The plot moved along nicely, with author Jane Harper leaving compelling nuggets of clues. Amazingly, some of my suspicions proved correct (I was quite pleased with myself!), but some of my ideas were way out in left field, reminding me that I'm not Nancy Drew.
2. I could highly relate to the atmospheric setting as I sweated along listening to this story (western Canada is currently experiencing similar drought conditions!)
3. Although I accidentally forgot to heed GR friend, Farrah's advice, I did listen to the audiobook, but I kept in mind her comments regarding pronunciation of certain words. Luckily, narrator, Stephen Shanahan's Aussie accent wasn't a huge distraction for me! Also, the story flips from present to past, then back to present without any warning, even between paragraphs! This may be easier for some readers to follow along in print form, but surprisingly, I could keep up with these tense changes.
4. This book is the first in a series, but I feel this story works very well as a standalone.
If you enjoy a good "whodunit", then be sure to check this one out!
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March 1, 2021
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August 14, 2021
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Aug 15, 2021 07:33AM
Well said! 🙌🏻
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I’m so glad you loved this one, Debbie! If you haven’t read “The Lost Man�, I think you’ll like that one, too.
Wonderful review, Debbie! So glad you thoroughly enjoyed this! Hehe way to be clever and figure out a few items along the way! Being an armchair detective is one of the best things about a whodunnit! :)
Thanks for tempting me with this review, Debbie.
Great review, Debbie! I have a hold on one of this author's books, maybe this one. I've not read her before but she seems to get a lot of raving reviews. Hopefully I won't find it hard to follow the jumping around timelines either, since I'll be reading it in print.
Great review Debbie. In fact I was recommended this a few months back, and was just thinking of starting on it. So your review comes at a good time.
Lori wrote: "Well said! 🙌🏻"Thanks, Lori! I loved your review as well!
Nancy wrote: "I’m so glad you loved this one, Debbie! If you haven’t read “The Lost Man�, I think you’ll like that one, too."Thanks, Nancy! I will have to check that one out!
Yun wrote: "Wonderful review, Debbie! So glad you thoroughly enjoyed this! Hehe way to be clever and figure out a few items along the way! Being an armchair detective is one of the best things about a whodunni..."It does leave one with a very satisfying feeling, doesn't it? Thanks for checking out my review, Yun!
HBalikov wrote: "Thanks for tempting me with this review, Debbie."Let me know if you ever choose to read this one, H!
I enjoyed this one too! Great review, Debbie.
Jenna wrote: "Great review, Debbie! I have a hold on one of this author's books, maybe this one. I've not read her before but she seems to get a lot of raving reviews. Hopefully I won't find it hard to follow th..."Thanks, Jenna! When you read that book by her, let me know, please! According to several reviews, readers seemed not to have an issue with the back and forth - in fact, they said it worked very well and I agree with them!
Bharath wrote: "Great review Debbie. In fact I was recommended this a few months back, and was just thinking of starting on it. So your review comes at a good time."Great timing, Bharath! Please let me know when you get the chance to read and review this book!
Stacey wrote: "I enjoyed this one too! Great review, Debbie."Thanks, Stacey! I was going through my friends' reviews but had to stop for a while (life called!) I will check out your review "tout suite"!
Glad this was a winner for you, Debbie! 😊🌻
A great review Debbie!
Can't help but agree with the reasons you enjoyed this Debbie. The writing placed me right there, as if I've experienced the arid Aussie country (never have, but would like to). Such a good mystery too. Good job in figuring out the clues - my sleuthing skills need more work!
Wow! and Yay!! Glad you loved this one Debbie, fantastic review.
A great review, Debbie. So happy to see your 5 stars!
Beata wrote: "Glad this was a winner for you, Debbie! 😊🌻"It sure was, Beata! Thanks!
Holly wrote: "A great review Debbie!"Thanks, Holly!
Ron wrote: "Can't help but agree with the reasons you enjoyed this Debbie. The writing placed me right there, as if I've experienced the arid Aussie country (never have, but would like to). Such a good mystery..."Thanks, Ron! Haha! Don't worry! My detective work is usually defective! I only figured out a few things in this story!
Kay wrote: "Wow! and Yay!! Glad you loved this one Debbie, fantastic review."Thanks so much, Kay!
Kathleen wrote: "A great review, Debbie. So happy to see your 5 stars!"And yours as well, Kathleen! Thanks!
Wonderful review, Debbie! I've listened to Stephen Shanahan at least 4 times now so I've gotten used to his accent but it sure is strong 🎧
Excellent review, glad you liked it. I haven’t read it yet, but of course it is on my TBR.
MarilynW wrote: "Wonderful review, Debbie! I've listened to Stephen Shanahan at least 4 times now so I've gotten used to his accent but it sure is strong 🎧Thanks, Marilyn! Luckily, I have a few Aussie friends, so I was able to follow along as if they were telling the story! ;-)
Maureen wrote: "Excellent review, glad you liked it. I haven’t read it yet, but of course it is on my TBR."Thanks, Maureen! I hope you like it as much as I did!
Fabulous review, Debbie and glad you loved it so much! I love audiobooks and Aussie narrators are my fave as they remind me of my dear mother’s voice🥰
Terrie wrote: "Fabulous review, Debbie and glad you loved it so much! I love audiobooks and Aussie narrators are my fave as they remind me of my dear mother’s voice🥰"Oh, you lucky girl to have an Aussie mom! Have you been to Australia yourself?
Terrific review, Debbie! I'm glad this is a strong start to the series!
Kat wrote: "Terrific review, Debbie! I'm glad this is a strong start to the series!"Thanks, Kat! I may have to check out the next books, if my WTR pile weren't so huge!
Fabulous review Debbie! I wish I could share your enthusiasm. Have you watched the movie adaptation? I’m considering watching it.
NILTON wrote: "Fabulous review Debbie! I wish I could share your enthusiasm. Have you watched the movie adaptation? I’m considering watching it."
Thanks, Nilton, for your kind words as well as the link (no, I haven't watched anything about this story). Sorry that this book wasn't your cup of tea!
You know I have had this book sitting on my shelf for a longtime! I need to read it and your review has convinced me to bring it up a notch or two on my TBR list. A great review Debbie!
Tina wrote: "You know I have had this book sitting on my shelf for a longtime! I need to read it and your review has convinced me to bring it up a notch or two on my TBR list. A great review Debbie!"That's fantastic, Tina! All these high-praise reviews can't be wrong! ;-)
I agree with you - this is a great intro for Jane Harper. She only gets better with time. peace, janz
Peacejanz wrote: "I agree with you - this is a great intro for Jane Harper. She only gets better with time. peace, janz"Thanks, Janz! Other reviewers appear to agree with you! Maybe I will have to check out some of her other books.
Great review, I found book 2 just a little less compelling than this one but still worth the read. My favourite of her is the standalone The Lost Man
Excellent review, Debbie and delighted you enjoyed this. Have you read many of her books?
Great review Debbie and I have to admit that I'm surprised that murder mystery would be your thing :)
Sonja wrote: "Great review, I found book 2 just a little less compelling than this one but still worth the read. My favourite of her is the standalone The Lost Man"Okay. You are about the third person to recommend The Lost Man! I will have to add it to my towering list of WTR books! :-)
Peter wrote: "Excellent review, Debbie and delighted you enjoyed this. Have you read many of her books?"Thanks, Peter! No, this is my first Jane Harper book, but based on several recommendations, I've just added The Lost Man to my WTR list!
Annette wrote: "Great review Debbie and I have to admit that I'm surprised that murder mystery would be your thing :)"Thanks, Annette! Actually, I'm open to almost any genre if it looks/sounds good, but my greatest love is historical fiction (which a bookstore clerk noted recently when I was purchasing several books!) Haha!
Jayson wrote: "Wonderful review Debbie"Thanks so much, Jayson!
Terrific review Debbie! I love this author’s books!
Karen wrote: "Terrific review Debbie! I love this author’s books!"Thanks, Karen! I have another one of hers on my WTR list!
What? You're not Nancy Drew, Debbie ?!?! Darnit. That probably means I'm not either. :)
