L. Zeller

Consistent author, narrator

Revisado: 07-19-23

Tender and frank take on a sensitive topic. This is a hard combo to get right without being trite or patronizing. I found this author a few months ago and can't stop recommending him. Every book is completely different and original. And the narrator is just right for this author's work. Home run!

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DB Jackson Blossoms

Revisado: 09-11-21

I have been following this author since I found his Thieftaker Chronicles. I thought that series was good, but not quite showcasing the authors talents. But this is stunning. If you love Larry McMurtry and James Lee Burke, this should capture your attention. I found it to be as Texas as McMurtry (meant as a compliment) and as original and unflinchingly facing violent topics as Burke. And yet it’s its own creation and no imitation. And the narration is reminiscent of Will Patton in cadence, which enriches the story. I wish I could give you all more stars. Thank you.

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Amazing anthology

Revisado: 01-03-20

When I bought this BOT, I did not realize it was a collection of stories about Olive. As I am just getting to know Olive (at the suggestion of Ms Diane Rehm), this worked out well. And I learned a new listening skill: Set the sleep timer to ‘End of Chapter,’ regardless of when I am listening. This helped me to pause and digest each chapter. I think I’ll use this feature more often. Usually I just roll through books and when I get to the end I feel like I didn’t appreciate the writer enough. I think this new skill will remedy that.

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Just...wow

Revisado: 12-31-19

I loved the story, and learned so much new material.

I loved the narrator who could accurately pronounce every single US place name correctly! Thank you for that as it means so much to people with connections to these places.

I think I may scream if I hear another narrator pronounce Spokane as Spoe’-Cain. It’s Spo-Can’ people! And I winced when she said Chelan, until I realized she actually knew what she was saying. Thank you!

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Ms Harris Never Fails!

Revisado: 09-15-19

Again, Charlaine Harris has proven she has originality, and a sense of irony. And this narrator (new to me) has struck the correct tone and rhythm. Thanks! I can’t wait for more stories in this world.

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Writer Reader

Revisado: 06-18-19

The writer reads his own poignant family story about loss and redemption against the backdrop of the Battle of Okinawa. If you are a family member of a soldier whose innocence was lost and his mind was shattered due to war, give this a listen. Mr Maharidge takes us on a path to redemption and considers how we can genetically inherit the undone tasks of our forebearers.

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Author narrates

Revisado: 09-03-18

I love to listen to Ms Maron narrate. I didn’t realize it was her until after I bought the book. It was an added pleasure.

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A must read debut novel

Revisado: 03-06-17

Where does The Art of Crash Landing rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is a must read for this year. Past must reads for me were the Alan Cumings autobio, and Gone With the Wind, and the long Eisenhower bio.

What did you like best about this story?

I didn't want to like Mattie, but I ended up really admiring her unapologetic vitality. Actually, the book is full of flawed characters just trying to adjust to their own humanity. The book is very well written: I learned much about writing and editing in this book, and I always appreciate that. That allowed the story to shine through.

Which scene was your favorite?

Right in the beginning, when Mattie is riding in the tow truck, and I'm realizing that I'm rooting for her to just catch a break, and recognize it, and capitalize on it.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

I love Johanna Parker's narration. She is one of my favorites because she reads the books: I can distinguish the characters because of her different voices and inflections, and she doesn't over-dramatize the readings. Some BOTs I have to quit and read the paper book because of the reader's over-dramatization. Johanna Parker is one of my go-to readers when I need a sure thing.

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Ah, I needed that!

Revisado: 08-06-15

What made the experience of listening to A Man Called Ove the most enjoyable?

The voice of the author matches the character. Many books have an author that tries to fit the character/protaganist to his own writing style, but this author did the opposite. And the narrator got it just right.

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Moves fast and delivers

Revisado: 08-06-15

Any additional comments?

I like the juxtaposition of the Marine Corps background of the man adapting to his new situation in ultra-laid back central Florida Keys. And the book was edited down to the essentials: Not a lot of chatter about the color of someone's skirt, or softness of the eyes, etc., but just enough to get the gist of the story without being cold. After I finished the book, I realized how well the book was paced. I'll close this and switch screens to get the next book!

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