B. Dickinson

Warm and Delightful

Revisado: 03-10-23

No, it's not another No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency-like series, but it is at least in the same vein in that it's warm and charming, with detailed character study. Thoughtful and gently humorous, with lovely bits of philosophical thought sprinkled throughout. Enjoyable narrator.

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A Memoir, Not A Guide

Revisado: 01-26-21 El oyente recibió este título gratis

An intimate memoir of a mother's struggle with her child's ADHD. Reads more as a personal journal than a guidebook for other parents, so keep that in mind. There are definitely some touching and authentic moments, though rather unpolished in structure and writing style. The narrator speaks clearly, but her voice quickly becomes monotonous, and she has a depressing vibe. There aren't many peaks and valleys in her tone. I don't know that I would recommend this audiobook to others unless they are simply looking for shared experiences in their parenting journey.

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Clever Modern-Day Retelling of Snow White

Revisado: 01-25-21

A clever take on Snow White set in modern-day NYC, with a surprise twist at the end! Thoroughly enjoyed both the story and narration. The "Ivory" character is a good-hearted snob who falls for a rather rough Prince Charming. It's a fun and well-paced romance with a whole lotta heart.

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Light Pandemic Fantasy Novel

Revisado: 01-06-21

Is this heavy-hitting fantasy? No. Is it an interesting listen? Sure. I enjoyed the world-building details and emotional depth Ms. Roberts lent her characters, though there were so many of them over such a large span of time that none was given much of a chance to develop, emotionally. The narrator did a fine job, but struggled in several places to differentiate the male voices. I only felt confused a few times, though, and her pace and diction were excellent, so please do give this book a chance.

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Moving Story Powerfully Told

Revisado: 01-06-21

An incredibly moving personal story written beautifully and with great emotional and intellectual depth. In asking universal questions about suffering and weaving in her quest for meaning, Dr. Pagel shows us a way to accept the unknowable in life. A must-listen for anyone dealing with grief and seeking answers both inside and outside the traditional structure of religion.

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Delightful and Charming Cozy Mystery, Well Told

Revisado: 11-18-20

Full of warmth and charm, with lots of character and setting details that make the story come alive. The narrator has a lovely warm voice, with plenty of depth for the male characters but also some lighter voices for the ladies. I enjoyed listening, and I wasn't able to figure out the killer until near the end of the book! Highly recommend.

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Beautifully Written and Beautifully Told

Revisado: 11-13-20

This is a wonderful fantasy story with many realistic elements of a modern family and community. Mandy, the young heroine, learns that love and heroism take many different forms. Excellent for children, and the narrator voiced it with lovely variation in character voices and consistency across the novel. Highly recommend.

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Intense True Crime Done Well

Revisado: 11-13-20

Richly detailed true crime story on a San Diego serial killer. It was interesting to hear the details of his family, medical history, and personal life, as well as the legal details surrounding his capture and subsequent court case. The narrator kept my interest, even through the passages with more technical/medical language, and I found her easy to listen to and very clear.

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Fascinating Story Well Told

Revisado: 11-13-20

Excellent follow-up to the first book, with consistent voicing over both, which is so appreciated. Fascinating story line and excellent world-building detail. Highly recommend to fantasy/apocalyptic fiction fans.

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This Isn't A Story You've Heard Before

Revisado: 10-07-20

Incredibly creative story and overall well-told. The build-up to the central battle was so interesting and so exciting, I had a hard time pressing pause to partake in my normal daily life. Post-battle...I felt the storyline was a bit of a let-down. Still creative, still interesting, but the action seemed to slow to a crawl, and some of that may be due to the narrator's choices. She did a really wonderful job on the whole, but I would have appreciated some pacing differences -- slower or faster -- as the scene dictated, instead of the exact same pace, no matter the action level in the story. But I'm being incredibly picky! Ms. Huber gave a nuanced vocal performance, and her character voices remained consistent and consistently interesting throughout, both male and female. Fabulous audiobook.

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