A Spectacle of Corruption Audiobook

" I didn't enjoy this as much as the other Liss books I've read, which were excellent. Weaver is still an interesting character, and the writing is very good, but the plot in this one was pretty convoluted. "

" This is a good sequel to A Conspiracy of Paper. The story doesn't repeat itself and moves along. I really like the main character and his possibilities. "

" This sequel is probably not quite as unexpected as the first book, but the story is engaging nonetheless. "

" This time Benjamin Weaver and David Liss take on 18th C. electioneering. "

" I'd give it 3 1/2 stars "

" mellower than the earlier books in the sequel. This one imparts fewer facts of Jewish life or 18th century England. The historical information included concerns the election process for parliament which for me was not as dry as the previous tales of finance and markets. This book dwells more on the personalities of the characters of which Benjamin Weaver is again the central one. "

" A fun book, but not as good as "A Conspiracy of Paper". Learned a little about Whigs vs. Tories, so that made it fun. "

" This was a nicely written book - a follow-up to his earlier A Conspiracy of Paper. It features a similar plot sequence and the hero, Benjamin Weaver, is back as a Jewish ex-boxer turned 'thief-taker.' "

" Now that is how to write a last page! "

" Still glad I found this author. Revisits his characters from A Conspiracy of Paper. "

" I thoroughly enjoyed this sequel---I never know quite what to expect from a second book, but I was not disappointed. Benjamin Weaver lives as strong as ever! The dialogue is convincing, and the setting and time are completely transporting. My cudos to Mr. Liss for another great novel. "

" In this second volume of the Benjamin Weaver series, Liss again provides excellent characterization and a vivid picture of life in England circa 1722. Here's hoping that subsequent episodes bring us more of the vivacious Grace Dogmill and less of the increasingly drippy Miriam. Highly recommended. "

" Liss's third novel and the sequel to his first, "A Conspiracy of Paper." An improvment over the earlier book in narrative pace and style. Interesting political history. "

" Fascinating look into the jury and penal system as well as 18th century British politics "

" The author really manages to capture the corruption of a specific period of history and the characters. Although I have not read the first book in the series, it really doesn't matter, since the novel keeps on going. "

" Even though the book takes place hundreds of years ago, the aspects of political corruption haven't changed, unfortunetly. "

" I love the character of pugilist Benjamin Weaver. Really great historical fiction. "

" This time Benjamin Weaver and David Liss take on 18th C. electioneering. "

" This second book to feature Benjamin Weaver, a most interesting character, was too leisurely for me. I almost gave it up in the middle. But it was overall worth reading. "

" Didn't like this as much as "Conspiracy of paper" "

" I have enjoyed each of Liss' books less than the last, sadly. I had a very hard time getting though this one, although the setting was interesting. "

" A political potboiler set in 1722 London. Nice read. I was struck by the degree to which the story is told through dialogue. Lots of two-way conversations explaining what's going on. Some writers can get away with that, I guess. "

" A jolly good historical read. Really gives you an idea of what it was like living in London in the 1700s (hint: dirty, with lice and fleas and full chamber post lying about). "

" Murder mystery set in early 18th century London. It has an intricate, layered plot; well-developed, likeable/hateable characters. Great read - I'm a big fan of Liss's writing. "