The Word Is Murder

I listened to the Audiobook.
While it is an intriguing premise, trying to mimic a real-life Sherlock and Watson, I feel I did not enjoy it because of how the audio book was read. It was monotonous. It was hard to concentrate on what was being said, and I had to rewind the book multiple times to listen to parts where I started to zone out. It was hard to get into. The book picked up the last 1/4, which made me feel like it might be worth reading more books in the series. But I think I will stay away from the audiobooks and stick to the physical copy if I ever get the urge.

When I compare it to other mystery audiobooks I have listed and enjoyed before, I realize the difference that could have caused me to feel it was monotonous was due to the lack of relationships in the book. The web of relationships is quite simple, even for the first book in a series. There is a lack of information about both Hawthorne and Horowitz, Which makes it hard to connect with the characters.