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I wanted to like it

Revisado: 05-24-23

I really wanted to like this. I like Hoffs but her narration just didn't work for me at all. I honestly think I may have liked the book more if I read it - or if there was a different narrator with Juliet Stevenson. Sometimes authors just shouldn't narrate their work.

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what a HUGE disappointment

Revisado: 04-30-16

Would you try another book from Curtis Sittenfeld and/or Cassandra Campbell?

I've read some books by Sittenfeld before and I would try again - but she will not be high on my list.

What was most disappointing about Curtis Sittenfeld’s story?

Admittedly it has been some time since I last read P&P but I have watched the BBC version enough to remember the characters. This didn't feel like a modern take on that story.

First off the things that made me love Elizabeth were missing. Liz was annoying and her choice of "relationship" for the last decade plus seemed off. The characterization of Mr. Bennet was also odd. He seemed careless in this version.

What about Cassandra Campbell’s performance did you like?

Her performance was the only thing that allowed me to finish this book.

I kept thinking it would get better at some point - it didn't.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Eligible?

I have no idea where to begin. There's so much.

Any additional comments?

Do yourself a giant favor - if you liked P&P SKIP this book. If you have no familiarity with the book or the movies, you may like it. Unless you live in the Midwest because the depiction of people who live in the Midwest is just ridiculous.

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Terrible Narration for an Insightful Book

Revisado: 09-13-14

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Do yourself a favor and read the book instead of listening to the audio. Had the book been narrated by professionals it might have been easier to listen to. The content is good, but I found myself struggling to listen to the authors. As a result it took much longer to get through the book.

What didn’t you like about Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone ’s performance?

There are few authors that can do their work justice. The narration was the equivalent of listening to paint dry. With the right narrator this book would have been a much better listen.

Any additional comments?

Most people don't distinguish the different types of feedback. The book will make you rethink the way you approach feedback at work and with family. It is a must read for anyone who is in a supervisor position.

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Saw It Coming

Revisado: 06-10-14

What did you like best about We Were Liars? What did you like least?

It is hard to say much about the book without spoiling it. I thought the book started out slow. I was growing frustrated. Then the big reveal happened and I felt like I saw it coming. It didn't shock me. It made me mad.

Was We Were Liars worth the listening time?

Possibly.

Any additional comments?

I picked up the book because it was listed on all these must read lists. I should have waited until someone I knew read the book. It was a letdown for me.

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Not Hilderbrand's Best

Revisado: 07-20-13

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

Yes but with reservation. It makes for an ok summer read. Therese Plummer is excellent and I will definitely be checking out other books she has narrated.

But the story grew tiresome at times. I found Margo's whining and pining for Edge to be more than a little annoying. This is a successful woman. She should have snapped out it and found someone who actually cared for her instead that man who treated her like crap. I felt like the author was trying to make some sort of statement by mentioning the gay black boyfriend. Too many minor characters bringing suitcases full of baggage to the story.

Would you recommend Beautiful Day to your friends? Why or why not?

Possibly if they were looking for some escapist reading.

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

If I were reading the book, I would have bailed on it before I finished. Her narration was the main reason I finished the book.

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

No.

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As Mom Said: To Each There Own

Revisado: 02-09-13

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

I guess I differ from many of the others who hated the narration. I actually enjoyed it. I thought Andrews did a fantastic job and added to the experience of reading the book. Yes, it was a bit slow but I liked that. It felt right for a book about a small town. Things just happen a little slower in small towns they don't feel as rushed. I would also rate his ability to do different voices higher than some other narrators. The characters all had a distinct sound and I appreciated that. (Especially his narration of Murphy and the boys.)

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

I liked Andrews' narration, particularly the differences between the brothers and the children. I could picture adorable little Murphy.

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Outstanding Narration

Revisado: 02-09-13

Would you consider the audio edition of Gone Girl to be better than the print version?

I don't know that I would consider the audio version better - but I would say that it enhanced my experience of it. I often found myself sitting longer in my car listening to what was going to happen next.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I don't think it possible to have a favorite character in this book. Much easier to pick the least favorite character... Amy. Nick's sister was probably my favorite. I felt for her. She clearly loved her brother and was very loyal to him.

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

It's one of those where I HATE the characters so much but yet I still find the book a satisfying read. And I really hated Amy.

Any additional comments?

Word to the wise: If you have issues with profanity... this isn't a book for you. It didn't bother me so much except that I listened to the audiobook while driving and there were quite a few times when I received horrified looks from the car next to me like "What the heck are you reading?!".

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Good Except for the Narration

Revisado: 02-09-13

Would you consider the audio edition of Friendfluence to be better than the print version?

Absolutely Not. I mean no disrespect to the narrator, but I found her narration to be awful. It felt like I was listening to someone read the entire time with a fake smile. It seemed completely phony. In addition, there were no pauses in what appeared to be section breaks within the chapters.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Friendfluence?

The book was very well written covering different aspects of the influence of friends in our lives. I found myself relating to certain sections.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Her narration sounded fake. It was like listening to someone patronizing me. There were no pauses in between what sounded like a new section in the chapter.

Any additional comments?

Do yourself a favor and buy the hardback or ebook. Save your ears from listening to this.

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