The Woodcutter Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Hardback -- the author uses words that I have not seen on paper and have seldom heard in speech. the guy must be brilliant. so far good -- I like the edge. What a peculiar story. "

" A good meaty read, over 500 pages, and an interesting story. I find it hard to put down! "

" I have some how failed to track down Reginald Hill before, despite enjoying the Superintendent Dalziel and DCI Pascoe television series, and that's a pity I shall be repenting of forthwith. This stand alone novel was engrossing, almost gothic in it's feel, and tells a cracking good tale of revenge, or is it? Like nesting dolls you're not quite sure you've reached the last one ... until you have. "

" First book I've read by this author. I did continue until the end but rather wished I hadn't. Can not recommend it. Sorry. "

" Wolf Hadda, the woodcutter, was set up for crimes he did not commit & spent his entire time in jail planning his revenge with the unwitting help of the prison psychiatrist. This is vintage Reginald Hill with his wonderful ways with character development & dialogue. "

" Hill is an excellent crime novelist. This book is different than any he's done. Let's just say it is a compelling and excellent adventure. "

" Loved the main character...gritty and appealing. Enjoyed the "Count of Monte Cristo" references. "

" Well, I still have the Damnable Cold, but it in no way affected my enjoyment of this terrific novel. It held my interest through coughs, sniffles, and drips. Good characters, writing and plot, and, at 518 pages, long enough to settle into nicely. I do love a good long book. "

" Fantastic book, I LOVED it! It took a long time to tie all the pieces together and there were a few shockers I didn't see coming. Great character development. Great story. "

" Another wonderful reading experience from mystery writer Reginald Hill. Not a Dalziel/Pascoe, but filled with author's usual erudite observations of fascinating yet flawed (or just evil) characters. Plot twists make you rethink your opinion about the main character and his desire for revenge. "

" This is a ripper of a novel - brilliant plot full of intrigue, revenge & twists; powerful characters all of whom have their own personal agendas & flaws and a stunning setting in Cumbria in the far north wilds of England. Truly enjoyable "

" Brilliant. Mr. Hill's best tale yet, although it's a bit wordy at over 500 pages. I like the Winslow Homer painting on the endpapers: it ties the whole story up neatly. "

" Loved the first half, with all the ambiguity and possible layers of meaning. The more straightforward second half was less interesting, but good enough. I could have done without the obligatory romance, which was never entirely convincing and only seemed important near the end. "

" What a great, convoluted mystery. I was enthralled by this novel. It turns out we watched a BBC series of another of Hill's characters, Dalziel, years ago and loved that, too. Very satisfying ending as well. "

" I do like Hill. this one's a nice page-turner. "

" First of all, this book was nothing like what I expected. I didn't like most of the characters at all, and it was just rather depressing and pointless. "

" This was a very interesting mystery, this time not primarily about murder. The characters were new and intriguing and the plot was well built and interesting to follow. "

" Too many exclamation marks; parts quite implausible. "

" Listened on audio! It is really a good story. "

" Another excellent mystery from Reginald Hill. "

" Hill has written a brilliant stand-alone! This is an intricate mystery involving family secrets that echo through the generations in Cumbria. I couldn't put it down. "

" Really enjoyed it. Kept me gripped. A couple of surprises that I didn't see coming. "

" One big twist -- should have seen it coming. Basically, a straight revenge tale, but Reg Hill keeps the reader guessing. "

" Old school mystery, a classic tale of rags to riches and back to rags again. I enjoyed it immensely. Recommend it to lovers of Elizabeth George and P.D. James (though it's a bit more explicit than those). "

" Thoroughly enjoyed it. I have always enjoyed books by this author who I think has been much overshadowed/let down by the TV portrayal of D & P. He has so much more to offer. "

" Not badly written, but i got bored of the ridiculously exaggerated characters - whether 'goodies or baddies' and rather silly plot. But it had me hooked nonetheless. "