Clark T.

Growing up

Revisado: 02-17-18

Would you listen to Lost Boy again? Why?

Perhaps, this fascinating retooling of a classic was totally enjoyable to the last page. However that said I'm not sure I would get the same level of enjoyment by listening again. Like good wine once uncorked it has but one purpose drink because it will only taste like this once. To anyone with a good imagination please partake you will not be disappointed.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Lost Boy?

The very last scene it will remain with me for a long time. In my opinion one of the great endings period.

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

The revelation about Sal.

Any additional comments?

This is the first 5 star review I have ever given. I highly recommend Lost Boy

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War is the Devils Blessing

Revisado: 02-16-18

Better than average tale of war and how man attempts to put it all in the proper context. Much deeper than I had anticapated. Very plesant surprize. Highly recommended. Clark Taylor

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After 30 minutes I felt Trapped

Revisado: 05-02-13

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Someone who enjoys mindless violence endless gore and all too predictable endings. I hadn't engaged something this dumb since reading Myra Brenckinridge in the late 60's, but as another great American character once stated "Stupid is as stupid does". I must confess I was very stupid to even finish this goreathon. Especially since I had figured out the ending within the first hour of listening.

What was most disappointing about Jack Kilborn and J. A. Konrath ’s story?

Believabilty come on could this entry have been any more camp? No

How could the performance have been better?

Stop trying to sound like one of the brothers from the hood. Finally I found the entire performance bordered on the offensive, and toward the end it no longer bordered in it but floundered in a sea not only bad taste . After the first two lines of dialog you knew it had no where to go but down.

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

My reaction was one of just how stupid did they (creators) think I was. I guess very because I finished the thing.

Any additional comments?

Not worth any more comments.

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The Darkness that sleeps within us all

Revisado: 04-11-13

Where does Darkness Wakes rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best and what a pleasant surprise it was

What was one of the most memorable moments of Darkness Wakes?

The ending even though I had figured out what was going to happen, it happened in a way that I found very appealing.

Have you listened to any of John Williams’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, but I will look for Mr. Williams when considering future selections.

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

Perhaps not an extreme reaction for most listeners but for me and the type of book it is, my extreme reaction was thinking, and a lot of it, about the darkness that dwells within each of us.

Any additional comments?

A very good tale about the darkness that exists both inside us and outside us and just how closely related they are.

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Great History

Revisado: 03-24-13

Would you listen to The Last Battle again? Why?

Yes, because of the wealth of personal accounts from those who lived through the Last Battle

Who was your favorite character and why?

No single character, but rather the German People

Which character – as performed by Simon Vance – was your favorite?

Once again, The Germans themselves.

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

The last few pages as the battle begins to wind down.

Any additional comments?

If you like military history then I would recommend this book very strongly.

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Desperation: whose

Revisado: 03-24-13

What did you like best about Desperation? What did you like least?

the narrator. Kathy Bates is great what a talent, her narration makes this story What I liked least was, I felt there was way too much God in the story. Books that have God as one of the main characters has been and always will be a turn-off for me.

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

Who was really desperate and who was merely unhappy with their life situation. Least interesting was the God angle. I mean come on God is God and man is man. In my opinion when one attempts to mix and match this concept the interest begins to decline.

Have you listened to any of Kathy Bates’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

She does make a somewhat long and at times confusing tale of good vs evil come alive. Without her narration the book suffers. One of her best efforts.

Could you see Desperation being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Yes but I won't be watching, so who stars in it doesn't really matter.

Any additional comments?

King has certainly done better, but with Kathy Bates narrating it, the story does keep your attention and was an enjoyable listen. This is the first time a narrator has had this kind of impact on me. I will keep Ms Bates in mind as a excellent narrator and it will in the future be a important element in my choice selection.

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The Side doesn't matter War is Hell

Revisado: 02-22-13

What did you love best about The Storm of Steel?

I'm not sure I loved anything about Storm of Steel. I feel the word love is out of place in this context. Storm of Steel is a view of World War One from a German soldier. I enjoyed the stark reality of what war is all about

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Storm of Steel?

When the lead character first encounter death.

Which character – as performed by Charlton Griffin – was your favorite?

The Lead

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

If you're lucky you will just get wounded.

Any additional comments?

Very interesting view from the German side however the overwhelming tone is one of incredible violence which almost becomes the norm, without much sympathy for the individual. Well worth reading if your into the history of Early 20th Century Europe.

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major disappointment

Revisado: 02-08-13

Would you try another book from George R. R. Martin and/or Roy Dotrice?

no

Has A Game of Thrones turned you off from other books in this genre?

yes most certainly

How did the narrator detract from the book?

poor, everytime the narrator began to speak in what i can only guess is local accents he became at times totally uncomphrehensiable. worst narrator in the over 300 books i have order since joining audible

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from A Game of Thrones?

all of them

Any additional comments?

Some of the weakest character s I have encountered in some time when the reader or listener are able to predict every action and reaction of the main characters do, I feel the author failed to establish the believability of those characters and that was certainly the case with game of thrones. And the plot in a word silly.

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An ageless tale.

Revisado: 12-26-12

If you could sum up The Caine Mutiny in three words, what would they be?

What happens when the wrong person finds him or herself in the wrong place at the worst possible time, and the ripple effect that works it's way through all those involved, namely a richly developed cast of characters who make you care about what happens to them. A great story presented in an equally great fashion.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Caine Mutiny?

Without a doubt when the big wave hits the "Caine " at the height of the typhoon .

Have you listened to any of Kevin Pariseau’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

first one

If you could rename The Caine Mutiny, what would you call it?

The common sense Mutiny

Any additional comments?

One of the Second World War's Great works of fiction. Not to be missed.

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Different view

Revisado: 12-20-12

If you could sum up The Life of Objects in three words, what would they be?

An engrossing look at WWII through the eyes of a young Irish girl caught in the web of war well worth the read

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