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The Disneyland Story
- The Unofficial Guide to the Evolution of Walt Disney's Dream
- De: Sam Gennawey
- Narrado por: James Patrick Cronin
- Duración: 16 h y 31 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 464
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 429
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 431
The Disneyland Story: The Unofficial Guide to the Evolution of Walt Disney's Dream is the story of how Walt Disney's greatest creation was conceived, nurtured, and how it grew into a source of joy and inspiration for generations of visitors. Despite his successors' battles with the whims of history and their own doubts and egos, Walt's vision maintained momentum, thrived, and taught future generations how to do it Walt Disney's way.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The narration is killing me.
- De Chris en 03-24-15
- The Disneyland Story
- The Unofficial Guide to the Evolution of Walt Disney's Dream
- De: Sam Gennawey
- Narrado por: James Patrick Cronin
Don't they have editors for the narration?
Revisado: 07-24-15
What did you like best about The Disneyland Story? What did you like least?
For the Disneyland aficionado--casual or manic--this is a wonderful book. Provides just enough of Walt's background to help the park make sense, explains what makes it unique, and helps us understand the story behind each ride, with just enough ride description to allow the Disneyland fan to close the eyes and get dreamy.
What other book might you compare The Disneyland Story to and why?
It is journalistic in style--just the facts. The narrative voice is clear and relatively unemotional. It is history with very little commentary.
How could the performance have been better?
The performance almost ruins the book. The worst part--this derives from the way the book is put together--is that the narrator does not provide enough "white space" (audible pauses) between sections. The book is written in chapters, but the chapters are very long and are divided into multiple sections with headings. The narrator hurtles from one section to the next as though just reading the next sentence in a paragraph. This results in repeated "WTF" moments for the listener. Just a slight pause between sections would serve as a transition. Although I know this is unlikely, the narrator makes it sound as though he was paid to get through the book as fast as possible, or as if he did not enjoy the job.
The author mispronounces many words. How can this be--how can a professional reader get away with these errors, and is there no one to listen, catch them and fix them before the book goes live? If I were the author I would be mortified! I suppose, unfortunately, the author has no authority to enforce corrections. A few examples: "Vermin" Von Braun (5.40), Marty "Skylar" (Sklar, 9.42 and throughout) "Saguro" cactus (should be saguaro, 11:50), and "persimmion" trees
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
With another narrator! Actually there are quite a few movies and archival documentaries on this topic.
Any additional comments?
Please re-do this book. I would listen again to another narrator!
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Dave Barry Is from Mars and Venus
- De: Dave Barry
- Narrado por: Shadoe Stevens
- Duración: 4 h y 59 m
- Versión resumida
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General4 out of 5 stars 93
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 37
Dave Barry Is from Mars and Venus is a hysterical compilation of the outrageous columnist's best pieces. Read all about Dave's unfortunate Wheel of Fortune appearance, his "non-lunch" with Hillary Rodham Clinton, and much more from a guy who knows where he's coming from.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Dave Barry should sue
- De Victoria Wright en 08-20-08
- Dave Barry Is from Mars and Venus
- De: Dave Barry
- Narrado por: Shadoe Stevens
Find your laughing place
Revisado: 04-24-15
What did you love best about Dave Barry Is from Mars and Venus?
One of the funniest collections of his columns I've encountered. On the whole this collection is a bit more sophisticated than his usual stuff. I also was thrilled by Shadow Stevens' reading! I never thought I would enjoy hearing anybody reading Dave Barry's stuff more than I enjoy hearing Dave Barry . . . and I was totally wrong about that. Of course nothing beats having Dave speaking directly in your ear, but Stevens gives the material a wry dramatic edge that Dave can't provide. Far superior to any of his other readers. Really a great book--I'll be listening to this one over and over again. By the way I had no audio problems as the other reviewers mentioned--perhaps it has been re-mastered?
What was one of the most memorable moments of Dave Barry Is from Mars and Venus?
Buffalo chicken wing bones going back into the dishwasher and recycled for the next customer. Professional golfers checking the geologic and atmospheric circumstances as well as satellite photos before hitting the ball. There are probably funnier bits--I know I was laughing out loud and trying to avoid laughing as I went to sleep (actually the book kept me awake) because I would wake my husband up.
What does Shadoe Stevens bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The subtle perspective of an ironic third-person narrator, which you don't get when Dave reads his own books. Other than Dave's the most intelligent reading of one of Dave's books. I am glad there is at least one other by Shadoe Stevens.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Sorry, "moving" is not a word I would use to describe any of Dave's columns or essays. If he gets close to sentiment or emotion he undercuts it brutally before the reader can buy into it. This is something you get used to and prepare for in his writing. I found it quite moving to go to a reading, meet him, and hear him tell actual stories from his life. He is very personal and personable. Really a neat guy.
Any additional comments?
Sorry that others have not responded to this book as positively as I have. Really I think it is totally terrific.
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Dave Barry Is from Mars and Venus
- De: Dave Barry
- Narrado por: Shadoe Stevens
- Duración: 5 h y 1 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 93
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 37
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, bestselling author, and failed Wheel of Fortune contestant Dave Barry has questions—lots of them—and sets out to find the answers. If you've ever wondered things such as, “Just how does Oprah have the power to turn a 1957 Hotpoint toaster manual into a #1 bestseller?” or “What makes people want to eat animals they would never consider petting?”, then this book is for you. Dave Barry proves that one man even in this incredibly complex global society using only his mind and the power of information can make a difference.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Dave Barry should sue
- De Victoria Wright en 08-20-08
- Dave Barry Is from Mars and Venus
- De: Dave Barry
- Narrado por: Shadoe Stevens
Find your laughing place
Revisado: 04-24-15
What did you love best about Dave Barry Is from Mars and Venus?
One of the funniest collections of his columns I've encountered. On the whole this collection is a bit more sophisticated than his usual stuff. I also was thrilled by Shadow Stevens' reading! I never thought I would enjoy hearing anybody reading Dave Barry's stuff more than I enjoy hearing Dave Barry . . . and I was totally wrong about that. Of course nothing beats having Dave speaking directly in your ear, but Stevens gives the material a wry dramatic edge that Dave can't provide. Far superior to any of his other readers. Really a great book--I'll be listening to this one over and over again. By the way I had no audio problems as the other reviewers mentioned--perhaps it has been re-mastered?
What was one of the most memorable moments of Dave Barry Is from Mars and Venus?
Buffalo chicken wing bones going back into the dishwasher and recycled for the next customer. Professional golfers checking the geologic and atmospheric circumstances as well as satellite photos before hitting the ball. There are probably funnier bits--I know I was laughing out loud and trying to avoid laughing as I went to sleep (actually the book kept me awake) because I would wake my husband up.
What does Shadoe Stevens bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The subtle perspective of an ironic third-person narrator, which you don't get when Dave reads his own books. Other than Dave's the most intelligent reading of one of Dave's books. I am glad there is at least one other by Shadoe Stevens.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Sorry, "moving" is not a word I would use to describe any of Dave's columns or essays. If he gets close to sentiment or emotion he undercuts it brutally before the reader can buy into it. This is something you get used to and prepare for in his writing. I found it quite moving to go to a reading, meet him, and hear him tell actual stories from his life. He is very personal and personable. Really a neat guy.
Any additional comments?
Sorry that others have not responded to this book as positively as I have. Really I think it is totally terrific.
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