The Poisoning in the Pub Audiobook by Simon Brett
The Poisoning in the Pub is a Simon Brett audiobook following Fethering amateur detectives Jude and Carole as they investigate a death amid trouble at a local pub. The unabridged recording is narrated by Brett and runs for 8 hours and 6 minutes.
At a glance
- A pub meal leaves Fethering residents with food poisoning, followed by a series of disasters at the Crown and Anchor.
- Jude and Carole investigate after a young man is found dead in the pub kitchen.
- The author also narrates this unabridged, 8-hour-and-6-minute audiobook.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Author narration offers a single-voice performance by Simon Brett.
- The unabridged format preserves the full story across an 8-hour-and-6-minute listening length.
- The mystery centres on returning characters Jude and Carole and a pub setting.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Program type | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 8 hours and 6 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Simon Brett |
| Author | Simon Brett |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Isis Publishing Ltd |
| Publication date | 27 March 2019 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for an English, unabridged mystery audiobook narrated by its author.
- Readers already interested in the Fethering amateur-detective series.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback is positive about the writing, characters and twist-filled plot, with comments also expressing appreciation for the series. That may appeal to listeners seeking a character-led mystery, though ratings alone cannot establish whether its style will suit every listener. The audiobook is listed as unabridged and narrated by Simon Brett. Its aggregate rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 776 ratings; this is an overall measure, not an explanation of individual responses.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the writing and characters.
- Feedback describes the plot as having plenty of twists and turns.
- Customers also express appreciation for the series.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates The Poisoning in the Pub?
The author and narrator are both Simon Brett.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 8 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the story about?
After food poisoning and other troubles strike a local pub, Jude and Carole investigate when a young man is found dead in the kitchen.
