The Girl at Central


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(4.5 stars; 96 reviews)

Molly Morganthau, day operator in the telephone exchange, helps to solve a murder. (Summary by D. A. Frank) (5 hr 41 min)

Chapters

Chapter 1 10:40 Read by D. A. Frank
Chapter 2 24:10 Read by D. A. Frank
Chapter 3 22:16 Read by D. A. Frank
Chapter 4 16:38 Read by D. A. Frank
Chapter 5 17:40 Read by D. A. Frank
Chapter 6 32:39 Read by D. A. Frank
Chapter 7 15:10 Read by D. A. Frank
Chapter 8 16:28 Read by D. A. Frank
Chapter 9 18:42 Read by D. A. Frank
Chapter 10 17:17 Read by D. A. Frank
Chapter 11 16:23 Read by D. A. Frank
Chapter 12 17:55 Read by D. A. Frank
Chapter 13 14:35 Read by D. A. Frank
Chapter 14 26:28 Read by Kimberly Krause
Chapter 15 19:13 Read by Kimberly Krause
Chapter 16 24:00 Read by Kimberly Krause
Chapter 17 31:38 Read by Kimberly Krause

Reviews

So nice


(5 stars)

I happened upon this little gem while searching for something else, and I am so glad l did. It's a murder mystery, which you probably know if you read the description. But what makes it unique is the simplicity and the innocence of the work. It's just a charming tale that's sweet and devoid of gore, sex and cursing. The reader did a great job. Try Try it, you'll like it!

l


(5 stars)

great book. listeners need to remember this book is over 100 yrs old.

Charming main character


(4.5 stars)

Dénouement a bit contrived, and second reader not as good as the first. But the titular narrator a great gal. This and author's other books are very good stories, and a nice picture of greater NYC just before WWI--almost like O.Henry's characters commenting on Fitzgerald's.


(3.5 stars)

I enjoyed the audio the only fault I found was a part in the middle where one of the characters made a comment about the tie iron was heavy enough to crush a Negros head. I found that part a little distasteful. other than that I enjoyed it.

Interesting mystery involving spirited working girl


(4.5 stars)

This is not a typical upper class drama. Our protagonist is an early telephone operator (‘Hello’ girl) with courage and gumption, but she’s no saint. She can keep over-familiar journalists at bay with an arch word, although she admits one is a “nice kid”. She risks her job by listening in on a few calls-strictly against the rules- because she’s curious about the foibles of her so-called betters. This is an intriguing look at working-class Americans at the dawning of the 20th century, with a sidelight on slang, manners and attitudes of the time. With its informality, it feels surprisingly contemporary. The mystery keeps you guessing.

fresh perspective


(5 stars)

I enjoyed the story but even more I enjoyed the language the author was using it felt modern and accessible. I also really enjoyed both narrators, the second one had a bit of a rough start but I quite grew to like her voice.

kam


(4 stars)

different approach to writing a novel for me, but I found it an enjoyable read. seem like a diary style, read by two but may have suited just the one. both have pleasant voices. thanku

Fun story


(5 stars)

You can definitely tell when this was written, as there is some questionable language, but overall it's a great little tale. I also enjoyed the readers.