Robin Brooke

Great Story & Narration!

Revisado: 12-04-24

I chose this book as my “travel book” for an 8 hour drive, with intent to finish it on the drive back. I was laughing out loud within the first 15 minutes, whereas I usually pride myself on not being one to guffaw. As a voiceover professional I’m often overly critical, but I can’t say enough how much I truly enjoyed the narration, with each character coming to life so vibrantly. I don’t think this would have been possible (no matter how strong the narrator) if the writing hadn’t been so top notch. My 8 hour drive flew by, as I felt that I was watching a movie more than listening to a book. When I reached my destination, instead of waiting to resume listening on my journey back, I found myself listening to all I could fit in on grocery store runs and errands. I had to know what was happening within the world of Uncle Martin and his nephew Carter. This -coming of age/comedy/romance/philosophical look at human wins and weaknesses- story drew me in and held me to the end. Great writing. Great believable and entertaining narration. This- would make a great movie. I’ve got my popcorn ready. No, I was not hired to write this. A++

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A Leader Among the Men

Revisado: 02-09-24

“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader”. I feel this quote by Dolly Parton says it all about this book. I so enjoy stories of women of strength behind the person in the spotlight. After enjoying the first two chapters, I decided to switch to the audiobook which I thought might work better around my busy schedule. I followed Beatrice’s story in my car, in the garden, and around my house and enjoyed the narrator, Dana P. Rowe very much. He brought the Pattons to life, and truly captured the strength, humor,and intelligence of Beatrice- Lady of the Army. I feel he cared about telling her story as much as the author herself. Great read and great listen!

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“Highway to Hell” 😁

Revisado: 08-09-23

I’m hard to please on a long road trip. I always listen to the audio samples before I order a book, because the narrator either makes the trip fly by… or I end up moving to another book within the first few pages.
On a recent long road trip, I ordered this book. When I got to my destination, I had six minutes left. Rather than finish it and know the ending, I decided to wait until my trip home, and savor the ending after waiting through the week. It was worth the wait.
My only disappointment with this book, was that now I would no longer be hearing the exploits of Cat (and her cats) in this extremely refreshing, funny (yes, I guffawed out loud several times as I flew down the interstate), and totally original novel.
The author, Erin Louis, does a great job moving the story along with lots of humor, and several twists and turns along the way with well developed and highly entertaining characters.
The narrator, Cathi Colas, takes on the task of telling this story in the cheeky vibe of the whole book, and fleshes out every character (human, animal, angel, and beyond) with great versatility and creativity, as she drives the story along with never (and I mean never) a dull moment. This audiobook was probably the most entertainment I’ve had on a boring road trip in a long time. I would definitely check out anything by this creative author and talented narrator again!

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Great and Entertaining Escape!

Revisado: 04-11-21

Well, an unexpected surgery had me laid up and getting weary of Netflix so I decided to hop on Audible. This genre isn’t really my style but for some reason I was in the mood for something like this once I read the plot description. I really enjoyed it! Once I got into it, I literally binged straight through the whole thing. (my cats were not amused) A lot of times I’m not happy with the reader, but I thought she did a great job and kept me sucked into the plot. I will be on the lookout for more books by this author and reader.

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