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Not an escape

Revisado: 02-19-13

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

When I purchased this book, I was looking for an escape. Instead, I got a story of death, human cruelty, drug abuse, disfunctional families, etc. I could not finish it. If you want a close look at the human condition in modern England, this is your book.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Biography

Which scene was your favorite?

None

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Casual Vacancy?

Did not like the entire premise of the book.

Any additional comments?

Just not my cup of tea.

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Amazing but painful

Revisado: 02-04-13

What did you like best about An Invisible Thread? What did you like least?

I found the book interesting, but painful. Both main characters had very difficult, dangerous and abusive childhoods, albeit, very different problems. Something in common, however, was that both had a parent with severe substance abuse problems. It is amazing that they both survived, but more amazing is that they both emerged as productive, successful adults. But, this was not the kind of story that I wanted to read. I wanted a feel good story of rescue and redemption. Instead, I got a story of survival. I loved "Blind Side" and was hoping for a story on that level. Instead, this is a story of two very damaged, destructive families and two survivors who come together to help each other. Yes, it has a happy ending, but getting through the journey was painful.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

It is what it is. Changing the story would have made it fiction.

What about Pam Ward’s performance did you like?

Well read with emotion. Great performance.

Was An Invisible Thread worth the listening time?

Maybe. If you want a story of survival, this is the story for you. I can certainly see this story giving someone hope and power. If you are feeling rather "beat up" and you need a happy story, pass over this one.

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Best Audio Performance I've ever heard.

Revisado: 12-20-12

Where does A Christmas Carol: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The Best! Amazing performance. Breaths new life into a story that we all know well.

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Christmas Carol: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry?

Beginning to end, not a dull moment.

What about Tim Curry’s performance did you like?

The whole thing is amazing. Tim Curry performs the book, he doesn't just read the words. He lives the words.

Any additional comments?

Take the time and listen to this audio book. Worth your time.

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Very well written, but a painful story.

Revisado: 12-11-12

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Amazing story of survival and accomplishment by a very talented child who became a very wise and talented woman. But, her journey was more painful for me than interesting. Melissa never makes you feel sorry for her. Rather, you feel stunned and angry for her. She handles her mother in a rather matter-of-fact way that is nonjudgemental, which is amazing, considering what mother did to Melissa and her sister, Tiffany. This nonjudgemental voice makes it possible for you to listen without the emotion of sorrow, but for me, I found myself getting angry. Mother was a bad person.

Would you be willing to try another book from Melissa Francis? Why or why not?

Yes.

Was Diary of a Stage Mother's Daughter worth the listening time?

yes

Any additional comments?

Mommy Dearest meets Dragon Mother

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Educational, interesting, entertaining.

Revisado: 08-13-12

Would you listen to Love Is the Cure again? Why?

Yes, I'd listen again. There was so much information packed into this book, but written in such a way that it was entertaining too. The ending of the book, in which Mr John talks about the desperate need to dispense AIDS drugs to prevent the spread of the disease was so heartening, that I thought it should have been in the first paragraph. It would have given me a better perspective on the whole story. AIDS is such a sad story, I was thrilled to hear a surprise happy ending. I had no idea that the current AIDS drugs were so effecient at the prevention of the spread of the virus.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Love Is the Cure?

Mr John's revelation that he would either die or dry up his drug/ booze addictions.

What does Elton John bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He makes it so personal.

If you could give Love Is the Cure a new subtitle, what would it be?

Curing AIDS, there is hope.

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Too depressing.

Revisado: 06-11-12

What would have made The End of the Affair better?

Too unhappy, very one sided characters. Hey, everyone has down moments, but an entire book is boring and exhausting.

What could Graham Greene have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

More dimensions to the characters.

Which character – as performed by Colin Firth – was your favorite?

None

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

Disappointment

Any additional comments?

Don't bother. Colin Firth does a magnificent job reading a miserable story.

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Worth your time and money!

Revisado: 01-23-12

Where does The Sociopath Next Door rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Most educational book I've listened to so far. Just listened to

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Sociopath Next Door?

Everything. I listened to the book twice, just to make sure I absorbed everything.

What does Shelly Frasier bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I listen to books while I work. I don't have free time to read.

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

Run from these people!

Any additional comments?

Buy a copy for your teenagers. This book will provide them very valuable tools for life.

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Worthwhile listen, facinating story.

Revisado: 01-23-12

Would you consider the audio edition of Killing Lincoln to be better than the print version?

Absolutely, the audio version is better than the print version. It is so worthwhile to hear O'Reilly read the book himself. It is almost like listening to a news report, but with more detail. It includes an hour by hour account of the day Lincoln was shot. Facinating.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Killing Lincoln?

The hour by hour account of the day Lincoln was shot. Very well done.

What about Bill O'Reilly’s performance did you like?

Terrific. He could emphasize the points he felt was important.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Too long, but yes, it was hard to stop it.

Any additional comments?

Give a copy to everyone. Really educational and entertaining.

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Didn't realize how much I missed Carol.

Revisado: 12-29-11

Where does This Time Together rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book is definitely top tier of the books I've listened to, and it is Carol's own personal touch that makes it so worthwhile.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Carol, of course, it is her autobiography.

What about Carol Burnett’s performance did you like?

It was real, it was from her heart.

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

Yes, I laughed out loud and I teared up. It was a terrific insight into Carol, the person.

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