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False Value
- Rivers of London, Book 8
- Narrated by: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
- Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins
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False Value
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Publisher's Summary
The hugely anticipated brand-new Rivers of London novel....
Peter Grant is facing fatherhood and an uncertain future with equal amounts of panic and enthusiasm. Rather than sit around, he takes a job with émigré Silicon Valley tech genius Terrence Skinner's brand-new London start-up - the Serious Cybernetics Company.
Drawn into the orbit of Old Street's famous 'silicon roundabout', Peter must learn how to blend in with people who are both civilians and geekier than he is. Compared to his last job, Peter thinks it should be a doddle. But magic is not finished with Mama Grant's favourite son.
Because Terrence Skinner has a secret hidden in the bowels of the SCC. A technology that stretches back to Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage and forward to the future of artificial intelligence. A secret that is just as magical as it technological - and just as dangerous.
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- Ken
- 09-07-2020
Another Winner
I’m loving the Rivers of London series. The story’s are interesting and fun with the right amount of fantasy. Kobna does a brilliant narration. Listen to the interview at the end of False Value with Ben and Kobna. Really interesting IMHO :-).
Hanging for the next installment now.
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- Phoebe
- 27-11-2020
Awesome
Some parts seem slightly drier than the previous books i.e. less magic and whimsy. But overall very exciting, full of richness and character. Kobna is still the perfect narrator for this series and makes an excellent Peter Grant. His voice is a dream. Excited for the next book & Beverley's twins! Have no clue how he'll fit fighting magical crime around 2 newborns.
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- Graham Williams
- 02-03-2020
Sooo good!
Such a treat to listen to another book in the Rivers of London series. Ben Aaronovitch is a gifted story teller. His Nightingale and Peter Grant are so believable - which is something for high fantasy full of ghosts in jars and spirits in machines. Kobna Holdbrook-Smith is the ONLY narrator able to voice all these marvellous characters. What a gem he is. So - be told gentle readers - this book - and the others in the series - will transport you to another world which is infinitely scarier but altogether better than the one you now inhabit ...
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- catwomanOz
- 02-03-2020
Love this series
Really enjoyed these books until I heard the audio version. Now I’m also in love with Kobna Holbrook-Smith’s narration. The characters come alive.
This one has an interview with author and narrator at the end (don’t be fooled that you’ve still got 15 mins of story left).
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- Anna VandeWater
- 11-03-2020
Standard Ben and Kobna
As expected I enjoyed every second of this reading. The storyline was hectic and wonderful and Kobna is always incredible in his performance.
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- School
- 24-09-2020
So entertaining!
This book had me sitting in the car park at work, reluctant to get out of the car. You make the commute so fun !
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- HMac
- 15-10-2023
Magic meets tech
I saw someone once said “I’d listen to Kobna read the telephone directory” with which I’d completely agree. He is astonishingly good at his job.
But, being a techie myself, I loved seeing the two worlds collide in this story. Good one, Ben.
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- Dash57
- 11-03-2020
Joy
The Rivers of London series are a joy to listen to. Mr Aaronovitchs writing style brings the rivers, streets and people of London alive and the narration of Mr Holbrook-Smith gives body to the listening ear. I will be very sad if either Mr Aaronovitch or Mr Holbrook-Smith decide to call it a day on this series.
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- gjbmcn2
- 01-03-2020
Book 8 But this Outfits Still Delivering
I was a bit off balance because this audiobook was delayed several times and when it finally dropped there was a little estrangement BUT that was all forgotten. This book delivered an enjoyable listen (and i have read some of the series also). I read as I walk and often found myself wishing for longer distances. It is a strange delightful mix of magic and modern life delivered by a n engaged author and a well matched reader. No cloud if formulaic patterns on the horizon yet (I’m looking at you Wilbur Smith RIP)
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- Sally
- 05-05-2020
Great book, but an easier read in print
Great book, but I was left still feeling a little confused. This one I think must translate much better in print - the timeline flip-flops about, and I think being able to flip pages back and forth would be beneficial.
It was confusing in audio format - and when listening intermittently it was easy to get lost.
I will need to re-listen I think to understand the plot threads and how they come together.
Kobna as always was wonderful.
Pro tip - I had 30 mins left and settled in to listen whilst washing the dishes. There was 30 seconds of story left, and then another Ben/Kobna interview at the end.
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