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Demon Copperhead
- A Novel
- De: Barbara Kingsolver
- Narrado por: Charlie Thurston
- Duración: 21 h y 3 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 30,650
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 27,733
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 27,667
Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, Demon Copperhead is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father’s good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival. Relayed in his own unsparing voice, Demon braves the modern perils of foster care, child labor, derelict schools, athletic success, addiction, disastrous loves, and crushing losses.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow! It’s a Masterpiece
- De Billy en 10-25-22
- Demon Copperhead
- A Novel
- De: Barbara Kingsolver
- Narrado por: Charlie Thurston
Best Rollercoaster Ever
Revisado: 03-25-25
I went into this book blind; knowing nothing but its relationship to Dickens and that it was beloved. 50 copies at my library but there was a long queue. My turn and I was instantly hooked. So hooked that when I failed to finish in time, I purchased the audiobook so I didn’t have to wait.
I love everything about this book. The characters, the writing, the narrator and the story, my god, the story. Be ready to fall in love and for all sorts of tears. This is on my top 5 all time best books list. Enjoy.
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Frankenstein
- De: Mary Shelley
- Narrado por: Dan Stevens
- Duración: 8 h y 35 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 20,907
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 18,826
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 18,756
Narrator Dan Stevens ( Downton Abbey) presents an uncanny performance of Mary Shelley's timeless gothic novel, an epic battle between man and monster at its greatest literary pitch. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor to the very brink of madness. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship, scientific hubris, and horror.
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3 out of 5 stars
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ARE WE ALWAYS TO BE UNHAPPY?
- De Jim "The Impatient" en 01-28-16
- Frankenstein
- De: Mary Shelley
- Narrado por: Dan Stevens
A Classic Indeed!
Revisado: 09-09-24
I was thoroughly impressed by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. While I believed I knew the story, I knew but a mere shadow of the tale. I found her telling of the ambition and ultimate destruction of Frankenstein and his creature to be a moving story. I envy her writing style, even with the multitude of wretched countenances. And the narrator, absolute perfection. His voice drips misery when reading Victor, perfectly embodying the character. There are many versions of this audiobook, but I highly recommend grabbing this one!
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Dune
- De: Frank Herbert
- Narrado por: Scott Brick, Orlagh Cassidy, Euan Morton, y otros
- Duración: 21 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 125,202
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 108,022
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 107,911
Here is the novel that will be forever considered a triumph of the imagination. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Maud'dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family and would bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream.
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1 out of 5 stars
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This classic deserves better
- De Matthew Salvo en 07-01-21
Confusing Narration
Revisado: 08-13-24
I have love the tale of Dune since I was a child. It’s a great sci fi novel and messiah story. The audiobook is a solid attempt at bringing this story to listeners with the quality of film, both past and present. Unfortunately, the narration ping pongs between a single narrator and an ensemble cast of narrators. Either one is great, but together they are confusing and distracting. I wondered if there were two Barron Hakonnens until reading that this was a hasty attempt by the producers to make an abridged reading unabridged. After understanding this and getting over the terrible decision to subject matter I love, I could let it go.
Definitely heed this warning before buying. If the narration choices are going to bug you, find a different copy.
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What Do You Say?
- How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home
- De: William Stixrud PhD, Ned Johnson
- Narrado por: Ned Johnson
- Duración: 8 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 135
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 111
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 110
William Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson have 60 years combined experience talking to kids one-on-one, and the most common question they get when out speaking to parents and educators is: What do you say? While many adults understand the importance and power of the philosophies behind the books that dominate the parenting bestseller list, parents are often left wondering how to put those concepts into action. Johnson and Stixrud show how to engage in respectful and effective dialogue, beginning with defining and demonstrating the basic principles of listening and speaking.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Actionable Advice
- De elizabeth m holladay en 05-19-24
- What Do You Say?
- How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home
- De: William Stixrud PhD, Ned Johnson
- Narrado por: Ned Johnson
Actionable Advice
Revisado: 05-19-24
I really appreciate the rational approach to dealing with kids as future adults. Teaching them over telling them. Lots to work on with many examples and sample conversations/scripts. The book seems more appropriate for kids about 10 and up. Highly recommend.
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Klara and the Sun
- A Novel
- De: Kazuo Ishiguro
- Narrado por: Sura Siu
- Duración: 10 h y 16 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 10,253
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 8,771
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 8,740
Here is the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her. Klara and the Sun is a thrilling book that offers a look at our changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator, and one that explores the fundamental question: What does it mean to love?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Well Worth Having Waited For!
- De otherdeb en 03-04-21
- Klara and the Sun
- A Novel
- De: Kazuo Ishiguro
- Narrado por: Sura Siu
Humanity
Revisado: 04-22-24
A very sweet story about what it is to be human. I highly recommend this book.
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Dead on Arrival: How to Avoid the Legal Mistakes That Could Kill Your Start-Up
- De: Roger Royse
- Narrado por: Roger Royse
- Duración: 3 h y 40 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 27
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 25
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 23
Dead on Arrival, Avoiding the Legal Mistakes That Could Kill Your Start-Up takes you through the legal mistakes that start-up companies and their lawyers make on their way to success and how to avoid making those mistakes. Some of those mistakes can be rectified, but many will result in your start-up company being Dead on Arrival when it looks for financing or acquisition opportunities.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A good wake-up call for budding entrepreneurs
- De Philo en 08-29-13
Tons of information at breakneck speed
Revisado: 03-19-15
The book offer a cacophony of information, but the author sounds like he is racing through the material. I can't imagine trying to internalize this amount of material as a non-attorney. That said, there is a ton of useful information for start-up founders.
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