February's Fiction Literature

THE CUTTING SEASON

by Attica Locke

REVIEW:

If you are a frequent reader of my blog, you have read that I have been on a quest for African American mystery fiction authors. I am not a fan of audio books due to me being an physical reader, however, a slow work week and repetitive songs on google radio caused me great boredom; not understanding why I did not try this prior to listening to music, I browsed the audible app for reading material. I thought I would give audible a try especially since there was advertisement for a free 30 day trial. However, I must tell you that I am not a fan of the $14.95 per month price due to me already subscribing to Kindle Unlimited, I signed up for the 30 trial and canceled. During the cancellation process, Audible offered me 3 months at the price of $7.95 and I thought now were talking. While browsing the reading selections on Audible I came across the title "The Cutting Season" and I thought this title seems like a good mystery fiction read.


I must say that I was not disappointed in listening to the audio book version but if  I was physically reading this book I may not have finished the novel. The cutting season for me was more of a suspenseful read than a mystery novel to me. The novel engaging to listen to but did not strike me as a page turner if reading the book physically. However, I think The Cutting Season was a good first audio book to listen too as it assisted with passing the time at work for me.


Inclosing, I was afraid that listening to audio books would take me away from enjoying physically reading novels but to my surprise, I found myself wanting to read the words instead of  hearing the story enacted. I must say that for people whom have busy lives and want to engaging in reading audio books are great as I found myself often leaving the office and listening to the remaining chapters during my transit time home which was awesome. I will continue to subscribe to audible as I enjoy listening during work to the narrated fiction novels, I just hope that by my 3 month subscription that audible will have altered their subscription pricing.

Happy Valentine's Weekend!