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Where does The Oversight rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

pretty highly, bought as a daily deal i wasn't expecting much but is was very enjoyable

What other book might you compare The Oversight to, and why?

Miss Peregrines trilogy in some ways

Which character – as performed by Simon Prebble – was your favourite?

Charlie, it was obvious that his role was going to gain momentum

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No but a very enjoyable book that uses bits of history, Napoleon in particular, to add some spice to the storyline. Recommendable

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Interesting and compelling

On the whole, I enjoyed The Oversight. I thought it might be quirkier than it actually is, but it's a work of serious urban fantasy with some interesting twists. My main criticism is that the book is overlong. Some of the really great action was stalled by over-descriptive passages that went on and on. I persevered and I'm glad I did, but I was a bit wrung out by the story by the end and found I had no appetite for Book 2 in the series.

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Loved it. New. refreshing. Thoughtful. A classic.

I have been an avid reader of fantasy, steam punk, mythology from Tolkien to Pratchet. Homer to Brooks. I am delighted to have found in this wonderful story so much new and refreshing. It will definitely be in my personal favorites. Beautifully written carrying you straight to the heart of of things. Engaging characters. Strong interwoven themes, .and a Just beyond reach hint of real menace.

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Excellent start to a very good story.

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Packed with great characters, both courageous and hideous alike. Fantastic plot lines with a fluid direction. There wasn't a point where I was board with the story, and the narrator made this all the more interesting.

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Not Bad, Not Great.

Main characters spend most of the story telling each other what their job is, for our benefit. There are better ways of getting history/background across. These characters are, therefore not interesting enough to gain my sympathy or interest. I did find enough in it, though, to want to carry on with series. The supporting characters saved the book.

Then I saw who the narrator was "Oh dear", I though "Better listen to a sample". So I did. Let's say I won't be buying any more in this series.

Vanity is a dangerous thing and some family, friends, whoever, have gone and told Charlie he's got a brilliant voice and would be better off doing it himself. Only he can give the characters life, all that utter drivel. But Charlie went and bought the hype.

Very few writers are gifted freely with the kind of finely honed skills, worked hard for, over a career, by performers like Simon Prebble. Charlie Fletcher is not among this few. Thinking you can simply step up to the mic and shine is a massive piece of arrogance.

Well done Charlie, you wrecked your own audio series.

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Still not sure what to make of this.

I got to the end of the book having quite enjoyed it but still feeling somehow let down. I didn’t really click with any of the characters and I’m not sure even if it was an adult or YA book. It had hints of Neal Stephenson (not discouraged by Simon Prebble narrating) and Susanna Clarke.

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not Over-rated. <br /><br />

Prebble at his very best. Excellent tale, if at times predictable. well worth a read or listen.

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Good start to the series...but!

I loved this book so bought the second in the series - don't bother!
The second was read by the author who unfortunately ruined it - lacklustre performance compared with the first book and the number of repeat sentences was beyond counting.
I returned it and now don't think I want to bother with the third when it comes out - Shame!

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Beautiful prose

Took a little while to get into the story, but worth it in the end

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wonderful listen

Brilliant, sort of a darker, older version of "The rivers of London " Isaac's will follow this series with great anticipation.

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