B. Nightingale

Hard to Follow at Times

Revisado: 07-09-22

I liked listening to this book until the end (the last hour and a half) when it was confusing to follow and drug along a bit. I usually love Lisa See's books, but this one didn't work so well for me. The narrator is ok, but it was difficult at times to determine which character was talking. The narrator's voice didn't change even slightly with the different characters.

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Wonderful narration and a great book.

Revisado: 03-11-16

This is a great book about the joys and challenges of two women in South Africa during the 1900's and Apartheid. The narration by Bahni Turpin is superb, and the accent she introduced in Ada, the housemaid's daughter, is amazingly beautiful! For me, listening to the audio book was the best way to enjoy the book because of Bahni Turpin's narration. At first, I thought Turpin must be from South Africa; but when I investigated, I discovered she is an actress who brought the book to life with her wonderful accented narration.

This is a terrific book--one of my very favorites! If I could give it six stars, I would have. Enjoy!

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A Great Read - Entertaining and Educational

Revisado: 08-13-15

This is one of my favorite novels by Michener. I originally purchased the audio version quite a few years ago on many, many CD's (a rather cumbersome way to listen) and am thrilled most of the Michener novels are now available by download through Audible.com! The story...through an excavation, the "source" of the Jewish religion is uncovered and passes through time up to the 20th century. Although this is a novel, there was much research done for its writing, and I learned a lot. Larry McKeever's narration is great! As with all Michener novels, this book is very lengthy, and it may take a little while to sort the characters and get started, but it is well worth the read. After I finished listening, I felt I was giving up a good friend and hated to let it go.

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Fun Reading--Thoroughly Enjoyed

Revisado: 07-27-14

I loved this book! It was so easy to listen to and very enjoyable.

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Khaled Hosseini did it again--Wonderful!

Revisado: 02-06-14

I really liked Kite Runner, believed A Thousand Splendid Suns was heartbreaking but even better than Kite Runner, but And the Mountains Echoed is, I believe, the best of all three.

This is multiple stories interconnected by family members, friends, and acquaintences. While listening to the three different narrators, it made these stories more real and interesting. It takes a little getting used to the narrators' voices with accents. I considered purchasing the hardcover book to review for spellings of names and places. This is a book I can listen to over and over again.

I so believe this is a wonderful book and well worth reading or listening! Bravo!

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I loved this book!

Revisado: 09-01-13

I loved this book and learning about Mao's Hundred Flowers Campaign. The book was engaging and flowed. The characters came to life for me, and I became attached to them. Simon Vance is a wonderful narrator.

I want to listen to more of Gail Tsukiyama's books.

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Good Enough Story, but Performance Was Weak

Revisado: 08-03-13

I was so looking forward to listening to this book. Although this story was not as good as previous Carl Hiaasen books, it was good enough. Unfortunately, the performance was not well done which weakened the entire experience. I hope the author and publisher goes back to George Wilson or another previous narrator for future books.

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Bruce Greenwood's Narration was Amazing!

Revisado: 04-11-13

What did you love best about Islands in the Stream?

I am so amazed how Bruce Greenwood could change his characterizations and accents for each of the so many characters and so seamlessly. I agree with one reader that I have never heard a narrator do such a wonderful reading! The performance is the best part of this book.

The book is good, but quite sad. I liked the first parts best, but found the WWII section rather drawn out. Overall, if you like Hemmingway, you will like this.

What about Bruce Greenwood’s performance did you like?

Everything!

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Did Not Like This One

Revisado: 08-22-11

I found this book depressing. I don't need to be brought down by disfunctional characters. The story went nowhere except down and then out of control. What's the point?

Sorry, found the female narrator sing-songy.

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Loved this Book!

Revisado: 07-14-09

I started reading this book, not remembering much of what it was about. I was immediately captivated by the story line, the wonderful descriptions, and characters. What an adventure. It was hard for me to stop listening!

The narrator, Jonathan Davis, was wonderful; and his depictions of the many characters were flawless. I will be looking for more books authored by Carlos Ruiz Zafon and more books narrated by Jonathan Davis.

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