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background of a "royal" you don't think about

Revisado: 03-22-16

Would you listen to Prince Philip again? Why?

Yes, he is mostly in the background compared to the Queen, but if he comes into the news on his own, eventually, then I would go back and listen to this to remind myself of his early years, before they married. The voice was good- very cultured, elegant, refined. "Proper".

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

I have listened to "Toddy The Tomcat", which was a cute, lighthearted children's rhyme audiobook, but done with messages and wisdom for young children, and I listened to "The Girl With the Green Tinted Hair"- this was for a young adult audience, done with a magical, wonderful voice performance- the author's words are simple, and telling a story that is fantasy, but it covers a sweeping statement- I needed to listen to this twice in order to absorb the message, and I am not even sure I got it, even at the end.

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

It was pretty easy to listen to all the way through; nothing heavy or "dark". I liked the narrator's voice and how it made the words flow.

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soothing rhymes and a fun book for grandkids

Revisado: 03-14-16

What did you love best about Toddy the Tomcat and Other Tales?

it seemed so personal, so soothing- this was a "purring" vocal delivery, a pun, but actually an apt description- this voice was so expressive and I smiled throughout, a perfect delivery for this material.

What did you like best about this story?

the overall tone was so kid friendly, so welcoming for listening to with young grandchildren- and I even noticed a "message"; passages asking the listener to always say "please", and about tolerance of other people's differences- (Sally, May Ling, Tim....others)

Which character – as performed by Linda Roper – was your favorite?

I liked "Mortadella", because I had never heard of this type of food, I had to go look it up, so I learned something. I also liked the narrator's pronunciation and humor in "Bob the Bear". This was a very pleasing voice and delivery!

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intriguing beginning for further exploration

Revisado: 03-14-16

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

I liked the soothing, guiding quality of the narrator's voice- very enveloping and flowing, made for a seamless listen- I took in this book all in one session, relaxing at home.

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

I found myself wanting to try this- I have never had a definable "psychic" moment, but have encountered tantalizing hints, little clues- and now I want to take it further.

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

I listened to "Of Sound Mind", a young adult fantasy novel- I could relate to the main character, the psychic experiences she had- much more advanced than mine, but that was a good full length audiobook that was very entertaining, and read in the same cultured, smooth, enveloping vocal style.

Any additional comments?

I will look for more by this same narrator.

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believe in yourself, and you can be a star

Revisado: 10-14-15

Would you listen to If I Were Taylor Swift: Little Nia's Dream again? Why?

Yes, the Narrator was so magical- the story flowed along and was believable and "real"- even though the lush British tones of that woman was clearly not a "little girl", her pronunciation and compelling voice made the story worth every second of listening. (And it was a nice length for a story- not too long, not burdened with heavy, extra details, but just enough to provide a beginning, a middle, and a happy ending).

What about Linda Roper’s performance did you like?

Her tone, and rich, fluent, precise manner of speaking- not stuck up or "royal family" kind of British, but yet not slangy American mumbling- this was proper "King's English". Her voice kept me going until the end, without getting tired of it.

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

Nia tries to audition the first time, and notices Tessa sitting in the auditorium, and then what happens next.

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special powers- Jorja suspected of being "mad"

Revisado: 10-14-15

Would you listen to Of Sound Mind again? Why?

Yes, because of the Narrator's voice- very smooth, enveloping, clear toned and aristocratic- she gave a good vocal impression of all the various characters; each one had a "personality" because of her vocal treatments.

Would you be willing to try another book from Julie Elizabeth Powell? Why or why not?

Sure, although this fantasy make believe genre is not my favorite- I would have to rely on reviews and research to find out if other books by this author are all in the realm of other world kind of habitats, or Victorian era context. Maybe something more contemporary but fantasy would be preferable.

Which scene was your favorite?

the schoolyard confrontation with Geraldine Anderson

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

what happens to Sam

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three smiling dogs and the facts of life

Revisado: 10-14-15

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I found the writing kind of syrupy and indulgent, but then again it is intended for a child, which I am not….but it might even be too affected for today's kids….anyway, I understand that this is a "pet" project of the author (pun intended), and the author certainly cares for the dogs very much, and wants to lavish so much attention on her "babies". However, even considering the intended age group (6-8??) I would have suggested a more restrained writing style.

What about Linda Roper’s performance did you like?

The voice of the Narrator was really rich and expressive, and seemed properly suited to a breed that is named for
a location in England- the accent was probably not "Yorkshire", but it was extremely pleasant to listen to- cultured, full, emotional, and pulling you along in the story to find out the conclusion.

Any additional comments?

Hope this Narrator does more books; I would like to hear that voice again, maybe doing more "heavyweight" material.

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