wow..

Would you listen to Brick again? Why?

My Review:
well here is my first ever review of an audiobook, actually my first review of anything and I could not have picked a better or easier choice, the story is 10 hours long , the narrator, Diana croft tell the story in such a way that it keeps you wanting to listen on, the characters are believable and I don't know much about the criminal underworld, but after listening to this book, I really don't want to. it wasn't all easy listening some scenes did make me squirm, the descriptions were eye opening and throughout the book you felt for Brin and family like they were your own.
this book had so many crosses and double crosses it was like a spider web but despite that it was easy to follow, I will definitely  be checking out more of Conrad's work.
In short, this books kicks down the door of your brain, sits in your favourite chair, drinks your tea and not leave.

What about Diana Croft’s performance did you like?

really liked it, did the book justice

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I would have loved to but unfortunately unable to.

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Excellent performance by the Narrator.

This has been the best book yet.
Drugs, thugs, Scousers, Ruskies and a 14 year old in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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One of those books that stay with you.

Really enjoyed this book. I forgetfully never thought to review it. I think I'm probably better doing it now though because a lot if it stayed with me which to me is a sign of a great book. Definitely worth a listen/read.

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It really is gritty & unputdownable!

Not my usual genre but I had a code to read it so I did. From the start, this fast paced drama grabbed my attention & I wondered if it was going to be too violent for my taste...it wasn't & the reason for this is the family central to the story, particularly young Bryn. The Evans family have no previous involvement in crime & are completely out of their depth when they are suddenly caught up in the middle of a terrible situation, which engages the reader fully. Dad is particularly clueless when judging the severity of the threat against his family, which comes across as unintentionally hilarious at times.

The story moves very quickly and there are many characters. Whilst the pace keeps the listener listening intently, some of the characters lacked depth, too much focus on the action rather than the people involved in it meant that I was really only rooting for Young Bryn in the end. The book wasn't too long so I think the author could have dedicated a little more time to making the central characters a little more well rounded. I certainly would have liked to know a little more about the background of Simon for example.

The drama is set in my home area, so the landscapes and humour were very familiar to me. The dark humour around some of the situations encountered made me laugh out loud, not sure if they were supposed too but they were typical Scouse humour which resonated with my own culture & background.

The narrator was superb, almost every voice was male so Diana had her work cut out. There were also a wide range of accents to cover and I was particularly impressed with her Liverpudlian & Russian accents. There was one Welsh guy in there who may have been mixed race but other than that, Diana's ability to express the voices and the emotions of the situation brought a reality to the story that would have been lacking had this not been an audiobook.

I've not read Conrad Jones before but I wouldn't rule out reading more from him. I thought Brick would make a good film or tv series, though I don't have a tv so what would I know?

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Couldnt put it down

I already knew I might like this book, as I love this genre. But... wow, it is so well written, narration is brilliant! Fast paced, packed with action and so gripping. 100% recommend! Will definitely listen more from this author and narrator.

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Brick

I received this audible book for review, and loved it.

Keeps you interested from the off, no surplus story arcs and a satisfying end. Recommended.

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Loved it

I loved the audio of the book. I couldn't stop laughing in parts especially at the beginning with the old man next door, talking about the old days x

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Brick

This is a good audiobook which I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish. One of those where you can easily lose a couple of hours by becoming so drawn into the story that you don’t really notice what’s going on around you. Narration is very good as well

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A brilliant and gripping read

A brilliant and gripping read that keeps you engrossed from beginning to end. 14 year old Bryn Evans and his family are terrorised by one of the gangs in Liverpool after he unwittingly gets involved in a slanging match, which turns much more serious, with someone who is pals with the son of one of the gangs head honcho's. This gang is, in turn, fighting its own turf war with other gangs of the area after the theft of a shipping container. This all keeps DI Braddick and his team super busy as they fight to keep the lid on things. The story comes complete with plenty of typical gangland violence which is described in graphic terms - though this is not gratuitous in the context of the subject matter. This has a free flowing plot that keeps you guessing - with several different story lines that twist and turn along the way. Really enjoyable and Diana Croft's narration brings the story lo life with some great accents. Highly recommended.

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Excellent thriller which will get under your skin

I wasn’t sure about this book at first. At the outset I felt the author was quite judgemental and there were very negative and stereotypical depictions of those who were on benefits or impoverished - but I work with this population and might be hypersensitive to this. I’d received a free copy in return for a review; otherwise I might have abandoned it. I’m so glad I didn’t. The tone of the book changed, the characters were fleshed out, the story was engrossing, and it’s the first book in a long time where, when I wasn’t reading, I found myself thinking about the book and wondering what would happen next. Brilliant narration, each character very distinct and easily identifiable. Thoroughly enjoyable. My first Conrad Jones and definitely not my last.

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