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Loved it!!!!!!

Revisado: 07-17-15

Professor Drout put into words everything I've always felt about Tolkien, and backed it by his own deep knowledge of the subject.
It is also well read and highly entertaining.
I recommend it for any Tolkien fan

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Excellent narrator for the most boring book ever

Revisado: 07-16-15

This has got to be one of the most tedious, over-descriptive, slow-moving books ever. If it had been edited and published today, it would probably be 80% shorter.
The story is actually a good one, and the narrator is superb, but the plot line gets lost in endless digressions that really tried my patience and perseverance.

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Must read for anyone who enjoys cooking!

Revisado: 03-20-14

This book really blew my expectations. I love her comfortable style of writing and her witty comments. As I listened to the different chapters, I felt this incredible connection to her as a fellow lover of food. Really worthwhile, my only complaint would be that it did not come with attached pictures of the described contraptions.

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Good book, not crazy about the narrator

Revisado: 07-20-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, if they are interested in learning about the founding fathers and in the life of scientists.

What other book might you compare Benjamin Franklin: An American Life to and why?

Washington: A Life. They are comprehensive biographies that portray their subjects as actual humans, with virtues and flaws, and make you feel close to them, their way of thinking, and how they became great historic icons.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

While his tone and articulation were very good, I cannot say the same about the frequent "mouth" sounds throughout the narration. You can hear him stopping to drink water, swallowing, and making other sounds that are distracting, annoying, and a little disgusting. I know that your mouth can become dry from narrating such a long book, but I have listened to the George Washington biography, Herman Wouk's Winds of War, and other equally long books, without these "sound effects".
I think the narrator was good, but the sound production team could have worked better at filtering the sounds.

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Wonderful book!

Revisado: 07-03-13

Where does The Clockwork Universe rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book is one of my favorite audiobooks so far.

What did you like best about this story?

It really transports the reader to the period between the reinassance and the enlightenment. I loved it beginning to end.

Which character – as performed by Alan Sklar – was your favorite?

Galileo

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

An epic story of e power of human reason

Any additional comments?

Recommended for anyone interested in science, math, and the stories of brilliant scientists

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Not as good as Tom Sawyer, but worth reading

Revisado: 06-26-13

If you could sum up Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: A Signature Performance by Elijah Wood in three words, what would they be?

Great performance by Elijah Wood, the story was just OK.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The most interesting was the personal story and relations of Huck Finn. The least interesting was the endless narration of interactions with characters around the river, which have nothing to do with the main story. It felt at some points as if the novel was just a vehicle to write a history book on the Mississipi, with losts of mini-stories embedded. This made it a little boring. It does get much better at the end when Tom shows up.

Which scene was your favorite?

I would have to say when Tom Sawyer shows up and all the tricks they play on his Aunt.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No.

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Good book, nice narration

Revisado: 06-26-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, the story is interesting, the writing very beautiful, and the narrator was good.

What about Jake Gyllenhaal’s performance did you like?

I liked the young, innocent tone to the narrator's character. It sounded very believable.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The final reflection comparing life in the east and west. It was read with particular authenticity and delivers the author's sentiment perfectly.

Any additional comments?

I had never read the book. I enjoyed it very much, it made me want to keep hearing it and finished very fast.

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Great biography of Washington!

Revisado: 06-26-13

Would you consider the audio edition of Washington: A Life to be better than the print version?

Yes. Long biographies tend to be tiring, and having it read so nicely makes you move on and not leave it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Washington: A Life?

I loved to hear about his human relationships, his flaws and personality quirks. It really made him come alive.

What does Scott Brick bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The tone, when referring to historic milestones, really transported me to those times and the people's sentiment.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A legend, an icon, a real man.

Any additional comments?

Excellent portrait of the person George Washington was, a true, living, breathing person as opposed to a picture on a dollar bill. Very complete biography of an outstanding human being. It also portrays a very complete description of the century, and the relations between nations at the time. I enjoyed it very much.

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Charming and interesting overview of the P.T.

Revisado: 10-01-12

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

I am a science enthusiast and enjoy reading about scientific topics. This presentation of the periodic table, covering anecdotes and stories about the interaction of various elements with the real world, is a must read for anyone interested in learning about general science.
The narrrator was clear and had good tone and articulation.

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Classic Follet, entertaining, does not disappoint

Revisado: 10-01-12

What made the experience of listening to A Dangerous Fortune the most enjoyable?

I really enjoyed the story. As in other books, Ken Follett is great at characterization and you can really feel the book's heroes and villains come alive. The multiple plots, twists, and points of view are always entertaining and keep you listening. The setting in 19th century England is interesting, and it provides good insight into the banking world.

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