Bangkok 8 (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

" Oddly tame really considering what the subject matter is, there are some disturbing parts but mostly, just an interesting crime book. "

" This book was a mix of Carl Hiaason and Dan Brown. Very entertaining though does not not paint a good picture of Thailand. It was interesting to see a Westerner try to write from a native's point of view. A couple of slip ups but a decent read. I didn't get a "happy ending" vibe...haha. my puns are stupid "

" I liked it for location and was a fun read. "

" For a beach read this was too confusing! "

" I loved this book. Great view of west vs east and Thai society. And really hilarious lines and characters. Great read! "

" Besides being a great murder mystery, this book opened my eyes to the culture of Thailand and gave a lot of insight into Buddhism. I ended this story with the decision to include a visit to Thailand before I die. "

" Great read when you need to turn the brain off and get lost for a bit. Similar to a fast food movie on a hung over sunday morning. "

" i'm not sure how i ended up on a thriller kick but here i am and i like it. "

" A good mystery, and an interesting take on Thai culture. "

" Gritty and fabulous....if you don't mind a lot of talk about corruption & prostitution & sex... Hmmm Sounds almost like America these days! "

" A good thriller though the eyes of a bangkok detective that I found hard to put down. "

" Must read for anyone who plans to visit Thailand and wants to know how the Thais think and act culturally. Main character is a detective who's mother is a former prostitute,now a madam. "

" The first in the series. Great fun mystery reads - this series is like tasty food you can't stop eating. And I love learning a little bit about the culture with each book. "

" Oh dear this is a lurid one. Set in the Thai sex trade, but the narrater is above it all so the reader gets to be, too. Better written than I had any right to expect, but still a guilty pleasure. "

" this is a super read and you learn a lot about Buddism "

" Hmm, I don't know that i would recommend this book to anyone. It was strangely interesting...and a bit bizarre. There was some interesting comments on Buddism, the Thai prostution lifestyle, and Thai drug culture. "

" Satisfying ending, but tried a bit too hard to be titillating. "

" Hard to classify this one, part mystery, part police procedural, part underground travelogue. Good wild ride. "

" Fantastic read, fast, fun and enlightening about the seedy side of Thailand "

" Merder Mystery set in Thailand. The book gives interesting insight into the Thai mindset as compared to western thought. Challenges the norm. A quick read. "

" Culture shock therapy! Top notch plot, superb writing technique, complex, unforgettable characters, dazzling setting. I'm running out of praise adjectives here.... Plus, this book just might have the best ending in modern literature. Seriously. Read it. "

" Loved this mystery novel with a Buddhist detective and a slightly spiritual tone. Bangkok beautifully drawn and the plot was good, too. Looking forward to reading more. "

" I suddenly remembered this book. I only read it a few years ago, but I can only just barely remember the plot. It kept me turning the pages until the end, but that's about it, I guess, so it gets 2 stars. Can't say anything anything good or bad about it, especially. "

" Made more sense out of Buddhism and Thailand than anything else I've read. "

" This book was a lot of fun, a lot of twists and turns. I read it a few years ago, and now I'm reading the sequel to it. "

" An entertainment for friends of all things Thai. An OK police mystery. "

" 3.5 stars. I don't really care for books in this genre, but this one was well-written and interesting. Even after all of the icky sex trade in this book it still made me want to visit Thailand. "

" comfortable to hold even in a newer smaller aeroplane seat near the bathroom. "

" Fun mystery with an interesting twist "

" Interesting story of a Buddhist detective trying to solve a murder mystery equipped with his fuzzy Asian morality. Nothing deep, but not too frivolous either. "

" You're either a fan of Thai prostitutes and that whole scene, or you're not. But if you're a Raymond Chandler fan, well, you'll just put this down and reread one of his. "

" This is a great book. If you like thrillers/mysteries with a bit of depth then this is for you. The central character is also written so beautifully, that you will find yourself accompanying them not only through the city, but also immersing yourself in the culture. "

" This was an enjoyable read with some interesting characters. Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep is not your average cop amongst his peers where coruption runs rampant. This was an awakening as to some of the Thai culture that seems to clash with us westerners. "

" Thank you Wenona ... another great series "

" This was a fun romp into a new and very different world. Lots of intrigue and plot twists. It was a very enjoyable experience, one I was sorry to see end. Thank you, John! "

" 3.75 stars. Hilarious in spots. The ending a little weak. Very entertaining and exotic. "