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Attack of the Unsinkable Rubber Ducks
- Narrated by: Angus King
- Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins
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Summary
Do we really live on in some conscious form after we die, and is that form capable of communicating with the world of the living?
“Aye, right…” was journalist Jack Parlabane’s stance on the matter. But this was before he found himself in the compromising position of being not only dead himself but dead with an exclusive still to file. One thing he knows for certain: death is not the end - it’s the ultimate undercover assignment.
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- Matthew Newell
- 10-02-16
brilliant brookmyre
great narration paired with a superb plot and disturbingly funny story. really enjoyed and would highly recommend
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- Ann
- 25-11-20
JUST BUY IT!!!
I considered the other reviews about this book...and decided to ignore them. Angus King is a great performer and to write about terrible 'accents' just means you missed out on the great humour of the storyline. If you like Chris Brookmyre's work...you'll love this.
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- Saveroflives
- 10-10-20
Great as always but ...
I first read this several years ago, when my mum was alive and interested on "woo", it was funny then. its still funny and interesting and all I'll say is that although the practices described in the story may be true for some, thats not how all mediums work and the challenge today is sorting out those more gifted from the others.
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- Jane
- 16-02-23
Yet another excellent story with heaps of sarcasm
This author is my absolute favourite. An unusual approach to a crime novel, sharp wit, keeping me riveted every minute by the superb narrator
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- Winwynd
- 06-12-22
Unsinkable Rubber ducks
Good book, interesting aspect of the psychics, cleverly written, prefer a bit more humour though.
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- RazorGrrl
- 20-09-24
What's not to Love, right?
I like Christopher Brookmyre and his cynical outlook on the world. I like the character of Jack Parlabane, and his beyond cynical outlook etc ... And I fear, loathe and detest the whole idea of psychics, and the damage said 'psychics' can do. So "Attack of the... Rubber Ducks" was right up my street. And for the most part, I loved it... Only spoiled by Angus King's truly dreadful American accents (I say 'accents' plural but there really was only one - a cod-southern states drawl reminiscent of Blanche Dubois in "Street Car Named Desire". Only less convincing and much more annoying.
Still, it clearly wasn't annoying enough to make me give up listening to or finishing the book...
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- Nick
- 18-06-21
Classic Brookmyre
Jack at his best, quick witted cynical self. An interesting subject matter with some great explanations and great carryover of old characters (got to love spammy)
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- Pippa Mant
- 25-05-24
Full of clever twists
Worth persevering with this clever, twisting tale. I had to force myself to to carry on for the first few chapters not sure where the plot was going. By the end I was hooked! The author certainly likes to tease his readers.
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- Barbara Divers
- 05-08-24
Fabulous plot, beautifully narrated
I read this first in paper form, and have enjoyed it now again, narrated by the excellent Angus King. It is one of my favourite Brookmyre stories. A real treat.
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- Mike Shirley
- 11-08-19
good with some tedium
really clever story but some of the narrative in support of the believers is a bit long and unimaginative. Normally rewarded with a laugh bit often leaving you debating continuing listening
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