Author: Bonfiglioli, Kyril
Publisher: Overlook Press
Publication Date: 08/01/2004
Charlie Mortdecai will appeal to listeners because he hovers in the gray area between right and wrong. He s absolutely charming and cultured as he relates his illegal pursuits in the world of arts and antiques. Prebble s mature raspy voice enhances Mortdecai s appeal as he navigates listeners through this first hand account of his adventures in the United Kingdom and the United States as he delivers and acquires highly sought-after goods. Accompanied by his intelligent but gruff servant, Jock Strapp, Mortdecai uses his keen wit, quick thinking, and upper-class esteem to manage his way out of some zany predicaments. Although perhaps a little older sounding than the "middle aged" Mortdecai, Prebble s timing, tone, and emphasis in this very sarcastic narrative more than makes up for the discrepancy. Unfortunately, poor sound editing leaves over half a dozen instances where Prebble s voice audibly shifts, ruining the pre-established pace and tone as if the segment was re-recorded and slipped into the original piece. These distractions only briefly deter the listener from full encapsulating themselves in this enjoyable tale. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information
