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Huge Letdown

Revisado: 05-31-21

I could not WAIT for this book to come out. I adore Ready Player One and have reread it many times. I am having trouble keeping track of and following this story because the exposition is drowning me. The book is about 75% exposition. What the hell happened? He is obviously making a number of points about his beliefs, etc., That's fine, but he is smashing us over the head with them. What a gigantic letdown. I'm so disappointed that I'm not even buying the print version. I'm not quite finished listening but I have to say that I'm looking forward to the end. I never imagined that the sequel would make me feel differently about the characters, and not in a good way.

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Sweet Book About an Unlikely Friendship

Revisado: 06-04-17

What made the experience of listening to Stay for Lunch the most enjoyable?

The relationship between the 2 characters is heartwarming. I immediately thought of my friend Jenny who is much older than me and very dear to me. I loved the story arc from meeting when Francina had a car accident and Anne stopped to help to forging a bond of deep friendship to Francina memory that Anne will hold forever dear.

Who was your favorite character and why?

There are 2 main characters: Anne and Francina. I don't have a "favorite." The book is told from Anne's point-of-view so you naturally learn more about Francina. The author, Anne Goodwin, brings Francina alive. I would have loved to have known her.

What didn’t you like about Anne Goodwin’s performance?

I am an avid Audible listener. I never get into the car, even for a 5-minute drive, without turning on the audiobook I am currently listening to. Those of us who are constant listeners are probably more evaluative about narrators than casual listeners. I think the book would benefit from a more professional narrator.

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

I didn't have an "extreme" reaction but it certainly made me think about relationships I have and have had in the past. It particularly made me think of Jenny, a much older woman who I met while selling her house. We still email and talk and I cherish those times.

Any additional comments?

I would have loved it if this book was twice as long!

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Not a Fan of the Reader

Revisado: 03-10-16

What didn’t you like about Michael Page’s performance?

I really enjoy this series when I read them so I decided to get them on Audible to enjoy them again. Big mistake. The reader sort of ruined them for me. I don't think I could have found a reader so far removed from my inner picture of the main character. I'm going to try to return the others.

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Disappointing...

Revisado: 08-17-13

What would have made Inferno better?

More action. More believable characters.

What was most disappointing about Dan Brown’s story?

So much exposition. I almost fast forwarded.

How could the performance have been better?

I don't like narrators who speak too slowly.

Any additional comments?

I was disappointed that I thought quite often of not finishing.

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