Douglas A Alden

One star for the Narrator

Revisado: 11-26-19

The story is a DeMille great, but Scott with his up and down volume has to go. The constant change in loud versus soft because of the way he imagined the character to speak or be was just annoying and often hard to hear.

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Get rid of Dennis Quaid's voice

Revisado: 10-22-19

Sorry Dennis. But you should not be a story narrator. I understand that Audible wanted a serious, rough-tough guy to play the POTUS, but your voice is just not suitable. It's just too gruff and even non understandable. I really wanted to enjoy and finish this book but the narration made me turn it off and appreciate the quiet.

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I'm sure he's a genius

Revisado: 08-01-17

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

I'm not an astrophysicist, and Neil knows his stuff, but unfortunately, I was an English major and do not speak or understand astrophysics - terms or ideas. He lost me very quickly.

Would you ever listen to anything by Neil deGrasse Tyson again?

I doubt it except when he made more sense on Bill Maher's show.

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A Friend

Revisado: 07-20-17

I have recommended this book to many since I started listening to it. I say "listen" because Al's speaking style, intonations and just his vocal satire, I think you'd not get by reading the book. I doubt this would happen, but just in case, don't be a conservative, Trump-loving Republican and get this book. Even if you get half the humor and innuendoes, you won't be happy. Go listen to Rush. Should Al read these reviews, have you ever considered political office beyond the Senate as in the Presidency? I would thoroughly enjoy campaigning for you. Thank you for your book, your work in Congress, and love of MN (though I don't live there) and the U.S. You sound like a great friend to know and have.

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You are there!

Revisado: 06-14-17

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Definitely. I have a very good friend who I have suggested either buy the book or get Audible - preferably the latter. Hans and Norman put the reader/listener on that boat from beginning to end during WWII. Having been an enlisted sailor in the Navy, I can relate to his thoughts and feelings and enjoyed every second of my commute. Now, I would like to visit Chicago to see U-505 and get more info and maps. Thank you both for a terrific book.

What other book might you compare Steel Boat Iron Hearts to and why?

None

What about Norman Dietz’s performance did you like?

He voiced Han's thoughts very well.

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

No

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Young Narrator

Revisado: 04-18-17

The voice of Alex Cross should not be the voice of a 20 something. That's what he sounds like in this book. Too bad. The story is great and continues the Alex Cross series well. Just get an older, more experienced voice.

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What is with this narrator?

Revisado: 01-27-17

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Perhaps it was the time of day for my morning commute, but I just couldn't get into this book. I tried it twice with a month in between, and I think it may have been just the narrator. It was something about his pace and tone that I just didn't appreciate. Hope I can return this.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I just couldn't take him after a chapter.

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Boredom

Revisado: 10-10-16

I just couldn't get into the story or the book's structure. It seemed slow to start and then time switching from past to present became annoying. Although I understood why the author did it in order to explain how the circumstances occurred, the switching back and forth really upset the flow of the story. I never give up on a book, but I did on this on quitting halfway through.

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Overly Dramatic

Revisado: 02-10-15

What would have made Ark Royal better?

Not so dramatic a reading. This is not Shakespeare. This is the English version of Battlestar Gallatica.

Would you recommend Ark Royal to your friends? Why or why not?

Probably not for adults over a certain age.

What didn’t you like about Ralph Lister’s performance?

His reading cadence rises in the middle of his sentences and then fades away to barely discernible.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Ark Royal?

I would have cut out phrases such as "rolling of his eyes" which was very repetitive throughout the book. Another repetitive phrase was that "he was old enough (or almost old enough) to be Rose's father". We got it the first time. The reader doesn't have to be told that every time they had sex.

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Well done

Revisado: 01-28-15

If you enjoy the history of the Royal Navy, you'll enjoy this book on Edward Pellew. What an amazing life and more amazing that he was comparable to Nelson at the same time in history though without all the fanfare. For readers, I think the most exciting part was his leadership at the Battle of Algiers - well written that I could picture the actions in my minds eye.

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