Another Mitchell

As fun as ever

Revisado: 08-27-24

Between Jodie and Zara, I’ve had a lovely time! I can’t wait to hear what happens next!

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Very cute

Revisado: 04-12-24

Sweet, light, fun story, as anticipated. Lovely narration. A few misread, mispronounced, or mis-written words, but very enjoyable overall. Relaxing and engaging. No real surprises.

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Yes!

Revisado: 03-30-24

Buy. Listen. Now. You’ll (probably) want to thank me.

Well written, well performed. Some of Wheaton’s accents made me cringe then giggle, but added up to a great, enjoyable interpretation!!

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Terry Pratchett… always a winner

Revisado: 03-11-24

You can’t go wrong with Terry Pratchett. This story is great. Loveable characters, unexpected situations, great writing. The narration is spot on, too.

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Excellent fun. More Tim Curry please!!!

Revisado: 12-13-23

One review mentions a previously recorded version (maybe no longer available?) with Tim Curry as narrator and all voices. That is what I had hoped for in this recording. It is a very fun book series that I remember reading with my children. And this recording is fine, I listened to the whole thing, and I enjoyed myself. But I would’ve enjoyed it so much more with minimal sound effects, and Tim Curry doing all the voices, particularly count Olaf. I hope audible will read some of these reviews, and try again!

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Hmm. Not my favorite. It’s the characters, mostly.

Revisado: 11-14-23

The first half (or even 3/4 really) was very difficult for me to continue. I really wanted to stop, but I also hate wondering if the story improves? Jenny is immature… maybe she should be 23? Not mid thirties? I didn’t enjoy her character much. “Zo” kept bothering me because I felt like it should be read as “ZoE” not Zo, but really maybe that’s just her name. It makes her sound a little bit like a gypsy or a caricature. I did not enjoy the way the narrator interpreted her voice. Or maybe I didn’t enjoy the way the author developed her. I’m not sure which. (Honestly I felt that way about most of the characters, and it never really improved) I did enjoy the last quarter of the story more… but still didn’t love the characters. OR the narration. I did guess the twist very early on, but that doesnt usually bother me much. The getting there is still fun.

I really TRIED, it just isn’t my type of writing/narrating I guess. I hate giving a negative review. I do adore cozy mysteries and will say it was clean and not offensive (to me?) in any way. I loved the idea of having one author the center of the story although maybe it was a bit too in my face? I also adore little free libraries and like those being part of the story.

I am glad I listened to this one but won’t listen to it again, and won’t recommend it to my friends. I would read another of the author’s (paper) books and see what I think, though. It wasnt awful.

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A life changing story

Revisado: 08-04-23

I can’t think of other words to describe it. I heard it first 45-50 years ago, in part from the author’s own mouth, but had forgotten much of it. But hadn’t REALLY, because her story influenced the way I thought about things my whole life. I wish I had read the book again just before I married, and again and again as I raised my children.

A beautiful, deep, important narrative.

In this particular audio version, the narrator does a lovely job of bringing these words to life.

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A good diversion, but not great

Revisado: 03-31-22

I enjoyed the story pretty well, but would prefer it wasnt written in the present tense? That was a little distracting. However, the narration just wasnt right for the story. I liked Melanie Ewbanks’ character voices, but the story narration itself and the main character voice both sounded stilted and unnatural. I nearly gave up on it, but stuck with it. Overall I did enjoy it but it would be hard for me to recommend a friend listen to it.

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Eggsellent as usual

Revisado: 02-23-22

Jasper Fforde never fails. This one took me a couple of chapters to get into, but it was worth the wait. Not as awesome as the Thursday Next series, but still quite enjoyable.

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Well done!

Revisado: 12-19-21

If you haven’t experienced the Thursday Next series, you have not lived. And this reading is beautiful and fun! Thank you!

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