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Could we get a translator for the narrator.

Revisado: 10-14-15

What disappointed you about A Brief History of Seven Killings?

The heavily accented narration in the first part was required so much concentration that I gave up after 90 minutes. A narrator should add, not subtract.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of the narrators?

Someone speaking english.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Have no idea.

Any additional comments?

Can I have my money back? Or perhaps get the book read by someone who grew up in the area that 99.99% OF THE LISTENERS WILL BE FROM!

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Like watching life from an airplane.

Revisado: 08-17-13

A detached and distant feeling pervades this audiobook. I spent the first few hours just trying to figure out who was who and what was going on. It was all too distant for me. So many characters with weird names. So many directions. At one point I went back online because I thought maybe this was a bunch of short stories.

Perhaps it all comes together after the 4th hour, but I had long since stop paying attention or caring.

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Everyone trying to hard....

Revisado: 05-28-13

It seemed like such an interesting concept, but within minutes I began to get a touch nervous. The narrator is one of those that work to speak every word clearly while also trying to "capture" her thinking of the books intent. Okay, so I can handle that except the book just veers into so many directions, with few seeming to really capture the character. The author goes into the head of everyone, from a young female to a dog to an older guy to a rat. Her focus on the condescending female felt the most real, although the dialog with her significant other make me think her relationship with men are few and far between. The dog and the Messianic rat were weird and annoying. Her attempt to get into the mind of the survivalist male was a fail. Pretty much gave up at that point.

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Not what expected.

Revisado: 02-13-13

The book description lead me to think I would be part of the 6 year journey but really, it begins at the "end" of that 6 years. From there it settles into a fairly long winded relationship type of book which does go into parts of the journey but really... it is more of a apocalypse type book as if written by Nicohlas Sparks. Lots of talk....LOTS.. and some of it overwrought.

With that in mind, it is well written and well narrated. If you do chose this book, make sure you ignore the first part of the books description and only read that second paragraph.

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Just too distant and complicated.

Revisado: 11-01-12

I always felt removed and distant from the story and characters. Regarding the characters, there were so many coming and going with intwined relations that if my concentration missed a little bit of the story, I was lost.

This was a plot heavy book, with such distasteful characters that I never connected.

Four hours into the book I was still wondering when it was going to get started. Sadly, I was unable to finish. This is not like a Jennifer Egan novel, who often has characters that can be tough to connect with, but is still beautifully written. It is just tough to connect with...

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A coming of age story in another culture

Revisado: 10-23-12

A coming of age story for a young indian boy who has to come to grips with his culture and the larger world around him. A little bit mystery, a lot of culture, and intriguing look into a part of US history, family and the future.

This is not your "everyday" mystery and if your looking for John Grisham or some other plot heavy, thinly written book you may not be happy. However, if you like to step outside the usual mystery box this might be the ticket.

Be forwared: listen to the narrator online first as he is clearly Indian with the cadences and nuances that go with this style of communication. But if you like Mark Hammer, your are in like Flynn.

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Not for those who like Ghrisham or Patterson.

Revisado: 08-21-12

Where does Lost Memory of Skin rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Between the writing, theme, narration and provocation this is a top 10 of my over 500 audiobooks.

What did you like best about this story?

A subtle and sublime examination of an area of life not examined, but simply accepted by most. Like the Tortilla Curtain, it forces you to reconsider and examine preconceptions and assumptions. Jennifer Egan comes to mind.

Have you listened to any of Scott Shepherd’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

If you think that Scott Brick is the best out there, move on. This is a far more subtle and engaging performance than Bricks over emoting.

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loved it but maske sure you know...

Revisado: 12-13-10

This is a paced period piece. I enjoy the narrators slow pace as he affects the setting of a deep south Georgia. You can really just put the audiobook on autopilot as you drive, or walk or do chores and by the end...you are looking for more stuff to do....

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Complex, but worthwhile....

Revisado: 01-10-10

I almost gave up on this about 90 minutes into the listen. So many characters and thoughts and apparent lines of plot. But once you get a handle on the basic characters, and have patience with the plotline, you will be rewarded.

I suspect the next book will be simpler for me with a basic knowledge and understanding of the characters.

Nice plot twists, great character development and investment in relationships. But this is the kicker for this book for me (a guy reviewing under his wifes username). There are plenty of great female authors that guys can enjoy. Tana French, Proulx, Ozeki, Gillian Flynn all come to mind. But few authors can capture a guys perspective and thought pattern as Louise Penny can.
Anyway, if you want to meet a thinking mans Harry Bosch in the arctic tundra, with well developed cohorts, this book is for you.

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One my Top 5 Audio listens of all time.

Revisado: 12-25-09

If Gillian Flynn and James Lee Burke had a kid that grew up a writer, this might be the book produced. Beautifully written with a storyline that kept me guessing until the final pages. Ended all to quickly. Dave Robicheaux in a period piece and a plotline that extends the length of his lifetime.

Narrator gets a 10/10 and is a top 5 narration as well, ranking with Stephen Hoye in Skinny Dip and McKintys books read by Gerald Doyle


If you like Burke, Connolly, Gillian Flynn, or Stieg Larsson you will be pleased to have downloaded this book!

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