The Lighthouse by P.D James.

The Lighthouse’ by P.D James.

Read by Michael Jayston.

BBC AUDIOBOOKS LTD.

Review by Laura Parish.

I must admit that Audio Books aren’t my favourite medium for reading fiction. I love holding books in my hand as I read. Therefore, it took me a while to settle into ‘The Lighthouse,’ – not through the story’s fault, but my attention to something I can’t hold as I read. When I discovered that an Audio Book is a perfect driving partner, I was away and then couldn’t stop listening.

The Lighthouse is a good, old fashioned murder mystery. Not familiar with P.D James, it was a good introduction to her writing (I was also pleasantly surprised to hear she’d written the novel to which the film ‘Children of Men’ was based.)
It follows Adam Dalgliesh and his team and their investigation on a fictional cornish Island named Coombe. It nicely introduces all the characters (incase you’re not familiar with the Dalgliesh stories) before plunging you into the mystery which has many twists and turns before coming to a brilliant ending. It had me guessing until the end. One small niggle was that the female characters were slightly stereotyped but it’s not a deal-breaker. Overall, a brilliant murder mystery.
As for Audio Books, I’m now sold and I totally recommend this one, especially if you like your mysteries. I found it a great driving companion and it made my journeys too and from work a lot quicker.

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Laura

I'm Laura. I started Novel Kicks back in 2009 as I wanted a place to discuss books and writing - two loves of my life. As someone who has anxiety, these two things give me, and I am sure countless others, a much needed escape.
There is a monthly book club, writing exercises, prompts, reviews, author interviews, competitions and guest posts. I cover many genres and I hope there is something for everyone.
I grew up by the sea in Dorset and currently live in Poole with my husband, Chris and three cats. I love writing and have a BA (Hons) in Creative Writing from Falmouth University. I am writing my first book. If only I could stop pressing delete. Chris has threatened to stop it from working. Haha.
I have always loved creative writing since I was in first school and would very much like to meet my teacher, Miss Sayers, to say thank you for all the encouragement she gave me then.
When not writing, I love reading, cats, Disney, singing (I can't sing but this doesn't stop me,) and falling into a good TV show or film. If I could step into any fictional world, it would be amongst the characters in ABC's Once Upon a Time.
I love reading many genres and discovering new authors.