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From the heart

Revisado: 04-20-24

Speaks to every aspiring athlete to keep going.
Like a personal trainer speaking directly to you.

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Worth waiting for

Revisado: 03-16-21

I ordered the hardback edition when it first came out, but held off reading because I really wanted to hear the story in the author's voice, but the American edition was a bit delayed
Like many, I discovered Olive, Mabel & Andrew via Twitter.
The dogs & Mr Cotter's wry observations drew me to the book.
As he mentioned, you wonder how a person could fill a book about his dogs
I knew he was an outdoorsman with a penchant for mountain climbing
So I did wonder if the book would hold my attention
Suffice it to say that I finished it the first day & actually wished it had been longer. The story is most engaging & I was surprised how the hikes were presented in such a delightful manner

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Disappointed Again

Revisado: 01-08-20

After listening to this book, I remembered why I don’t read actors’ autobiographies, I’m usually disappointed in what they reveal about themselves. Just another unhappy person with no self awareness of their own choices.

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Good Information

Revisado: 09-04-19

I found this book informative, but as a history or even a sociological study, I must question some of the conclusions because the data is so sparse.
I especially object to any statement beginning, “they must have thought,” or “must have felt” which is why I subtracted a star
In addition I would seriously suggest skipping the audiobook & going with the written work. This is a 17 hour advertisement for the benefits of professional narration. The author is zealously earnest and emphasizes 2 words in 3. There is no phrasing & many mispronunciations. I kept talking to my iPhone: Indigent, indigent, indigent! Merriam-Webster doesn’t even have an alternate pronunciation.

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Just a fun listen

Revisado: 06-13-18

There are no great shakes here, just a somewhat amusing sci-fi take on detective pulp fiction

There were definitely parts that dragged a bit with entirely too much exposition

My biggest complaint is that the narrator chose to voice Keane as Joe Pesci
I don’t think I could actually listen to a book read by Joe Pesci & this choice just jarred on my nerves
Additionally, I would not have envisioned the character as anything like Joe Pesci and the voice took me “out of the story” and into critique the narrator mode every time I heard it
Yikes

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Sorry Excuse for a Novel

Revisado: 05-21-18

Perils of Pauline meets Occupied Indonesia
Endless details and contrived plot twists featuring unrealistic characters
And it never ends
Only got halfway through before giving up after reading reviews assuring me it doesn’t get any better

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Insightful Analysis

Revisado: 05-17-17

A very thorough and detailed account of the history and political machinations of the early Civil War, leading to the Emancipation Proclamation. The intrigues of the almost dysfunctional general officer corps on the Union side is completely fascinating.

The narrator handles the material quite well, it is a non-fiction work and I do not appreciate dramatized readings. I would definitely listen to any other audiobooks he has narrated.

There is a lengthy description of the entire Antietam battle(s) which may not appeal to the more casual Civil War buff--including me. I listened to all of it, but it can easily be skipped by those of us who prefer a more overall view

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Another incredible journey with Jon

Revisado: 02-18-17

Jon Ronson is so insightful and takes the reader right into the heart of whatever he researches.

In this case, it was more of a frightening experience, because Ronson, himself, did not realize how big the issue was.

Now, we're sadly living the results.

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Can I tell you about my grandchildren...

Revisado: 10-26-16

What disappointed you about Find the Good?

I found it to be meandering rather than the insightful read I expected

What could Heather Lende have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

It could have been more cohesive. Actually, although it was quite short, it seemed more filler or fluff than anything. It night have been a good article of interest in a magazine, but certainly not enough to cover even such a short book -- which is possibly why the grandchildren stories kept popping up. I almost felt the book was an excuse for the grandchildren stories.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

The performance was fine. The author is not a professional reader, but the performance was natural and her warmth came through.

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

Honestly, I struggled through this one, it had some pleasant moments, but it seemed MUCH longer than under three hours.

Any additional comments?

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Awful

Revisado: 08-13-15

What disappointed you about The Accidental Tourist?

Deadly dull, unrealistic characters & no story

Has The Accidental Tourist turned you off from other books in this genre?

I don't think it has a genre, it just rambles on and on and on

Which scene was your favorite?

none

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Glad that it was over & happy that audible allows you to speed up narration to end the misery quicker

Any additional comments?

Narrator should receive special recognition for staying awake through entire reading.

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