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Last Bus to Woodstock
- Inspector Morse Mysteries, Book 1
- Narrated by: Samuel West
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
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Summary
Last Bus to Woodstock is the novel that began Colin Dexter's phenomenally successful Inspector Morse series.
'Do you think I'm wasting your time, Lewis?'
Lewis was nobody's fool and was a man of some honesty and integrity.
'Yes, sir.'
An engaging smile crept across Morse's mouth. He thought they could get on well together....
The death of Sylvia Kaye figured dramatically in Thursday afternoon's edition of the Oxford Mail. By Friday evening Inspector Morse had informed the nation that the police were looking for a dangerous man - facing charges of willful murder, sexual assault and rape.
But as the obvious leads fade into twilight and darkness, Morse becomes more and more convinced that passion holds the key....
Last Bus to Woodstock is followed by the second Inspector Morse book, Last Seen Wearing.
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- Gy.O.
- 04-06-19
Loved it..
The tone, the atmosphere, the pace.. Brilliant! Looking forward to the next one in the series!
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- Mike Bingham
- 12-03-19
yet another winner
the combination of the excellent writing of Colin Dexter and the superb voice of Samuel West the perfect balance has been reached. Would highly recommend
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- deborah
- 15-07-18
Superb. Story, plot, characters...everything
This is a superb story, with great character development and an introduction to Morse that makes you want more... great plot too
Samuel West is excellent and such a beautiful voice to make Morse and Lewis real
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- Philippa
- 18-11-22
Beautifully read
At last I’ve found a series I can listen to. Sam West is a tremendous reader and makes listening a delight.
Whilst Colin Dexter’s writing hasn’t aged well societally, the plot twists stand the test of time.
As a Morse, Lewis and especially Endeavour fan, I relished listening and visualising the story. Reserved for night time, episodes segued in to the day so I’m now already into the second book. This is going to get expensive!
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- Elizabeth Penelope Rose Wilson
- 11-05-21
Morse
I really don't like Colin Dexter's writing. at times it sounds so sexist. The character of Morse in the books is pretty unlikeable. Sam West is a really good narrator. Good plots but too depressing. Morse is a bit of a creep in the books.
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- Sue Sid
- 28-06-23
Great Morse story
I really enjoyed it, a classic Morse story.
I will be looking for another one.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-03-23
Excellent reading
Really well read, such a good listen. I gave the story 4* because there are a couple of things I didn’t think credible, and one part was a bit contrived and over-long.
Don’t expect the book to be exactly the same as the TV story – remember, though, the book came first!
It’s of its time, as are the works of, say, Shakespeare and Dickens; experiences and attitudes reflect those of the era, as they are bound to do. I don’t subscribe to the view that everything should be rewritten in case a few people are offended (as has been suggested in one of the reviews) – just write different stories!
I really enjoyed it and will definitely listen again at some point.
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- Margaret
- 21-08-18
SURPRISING ENJOYABLE
First foray into Colin Dexter's first Inspector Morse series of novels. Never seen the TV series, therefore refreshing to listen to this "unadulterated", even better with Samuel West's narration, perfect choice.
Many reviewers are far more articulate, but some comments say it is either dated, political incorrect, or sexist. It is a novel of the 70's and in keeping with our English heritage. Go read another book if you want it changed to suit today's readers.
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- Andy
- 12-07-23
A period piece
I enjoyed this novel . it was made easier to engage with because of the narration.
It has a very different feel to the television series.
It was written in unwoke times .The role of women in this novel is a good history lesson.
On a lighter note the love interest in this plot for Morse is pretty unbelievable.
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- Zilpah
- 21-12-20
A Book of its Time
I did wonder if this book was about male mid-life crisis as the author writes Morse as a middle aged man who is attracted to young twenty-something women and they in turn are irresistibly attracted to him. Then I realised that the language and attitudes of the characters reminded me chillingly of Britain in the seventies before political correctness. The reader is transported back to the days when men had all the best jobs, chased secretaries and drinking and driving was tolerated, Workplaces and offices were full of cigarette smoke and functioned before computers, mobiles and email and people habitually wrote letters and used telephone boxes. Yes it really was like that and these factors were vital to the plot but nevertheless it was a plot well developed. On the whole, I enjoyed the detective story but towards the end I found the last few chapters confusing and a little tedious as the author went into micro detail to tie the loose ends up. Beautifully read by Samuel West.
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