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Tigerlily’s Orchids: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Nickolas Grace Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781442341890

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

28

Longest Chapter Length:

25:27 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

33 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

16:47 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

28

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"I actually read this as an audiobook to keep myself awake and amused on a solo roadtrip. As the first book I've read by Ruth Rendell, it did not disappoint, as it seemed to do for many of her faithful fans. The cast of characters was a disparate group of residents in a London apartment building, each with secrets and idiosynchracies, knowing a little bit about each other and adding to this with guesses and assumptions. Mysteries ensue and are eventually solved as the group scatters, to be replaced, one assumes at the end, by other individuals with new stories."

— Nancy (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Ms. Rendell continues to write in impeccable form, dripping both mirth and malice.”

    — New York Times
  • “Spellbinding...it’s hard to think of another writer in the genre doing this sort of thing so well, and none does it better.”

    — Washington Post
  • “Disgraceful behavior has rarely been written about so gracefully.” 

    — Boston Globe
  • “Exquisitely paced drama...Rendell once again creates an addictive read in which the characters are drawn and defined by the author’s wry observations.” 

    — Richmond Times-Dispatch

Tigerlily’s Orchids Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 2.9 out of 52.9 out of 52.9 out of 52.9 out of 52.9 out of 5 (2.90)
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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This is really poor. She was wonderful in her prime, but I think she should hang it up now. "

    — Lynn, 2/16/2014
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    " I never miss a Ruth Rendell. Wexford is a sure bet, but all her psychological thrillers are always a joy to read. To be honest, this one took a while to take off (during which time I kept wondering, what's going to happen?), but it is still worth e read,especially the characterisation. "

    — Wanrong, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Typos, grammatical errors, plot errors, wooden characters - this book is a total mess. It tries very hard to be simultaneously a character study and a mystery and never succeeds at either one. "

    — Pat, 2/1/2014
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    " Classic Ruth Rendell with oddball British characters and clever plotting. Fun to read. "

    — Janice, 2/1/2014
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    " Such a strange story about the residents in an apartment building.....their lives collide and mix....and slide away from each other again "

    — Martha, 1/29/2014
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    " I'm definitely hooked on this author's work. This is one of her most recent works and I thoroughly enjoyed the building of the characters toward this psychological thriller that isn't over-the-top with suspense and blood - so definitely readable before bed! "

    — Kay, 1/18/2014
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    " Not a great Ruth Rendell. "

    — Julie, 1/15/2014
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    " Interesting cast of characters living in the same condo.Touches on how all are so involved with themselves and everyday life that we don't really know ourselves or others.Not an original idea or execution but done in her own inimitable style. "

    — Mark, 12/24/2013
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    " Not one of my favorites by this author - but always a good read. "

    — Apatters, 12/19/2013
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    " I've loved reading Ruth Rendell's dark stories since my teens but found it hard to get into this one, Stuart is a bit creepy. "

    — Kylie, 11/29/2013
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    " Okay, but certainly not up to her usual standards. "

    — Pamela, 11/26/2013

About Ruth Rendell

Ruth Rendell (1930–2015) wrote more than sixty novels in a career spanning fifty years. She won numerous awards for her writing, including three Edgars—the highest accolade from Mystery Writers of America—as well as four Gold Daggers and a Diamond Dagger for outstanding contribution to the genre from England’s prestigious Crime Writer’s Association. She was also the winner of the MWA Grand Master Award. A longtime member of the House of Lords, she lived in London.

About Nickolas Grace

Nickolas Grace trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. His theater roles have included the MC in Cabaret, Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Edgar in King Lear, and the lead characters in Hamlet and Richard II. On television he has appeared in Brideshead Revisited, Midsomer Murders, and My Family. Nickolas has also starred in a number of feature films, including Heat and Dust, Tom & Viv, and An Ideal Husband.