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hard to get through

Revisado: 10-02-21

didn't make it. so much of the story is in french, but not in an interesting way. boring characters, dull plot.

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meh

Revisado: 04-07-19

I read this book as a kid and decided to re read. It's very juvenile and I did not enjoy it as an adult. I stopped less than half way through.

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excellent read

Revisado: 01-22-19

wow incredible story. couldn't put it down! hard to believe something like that could happen in this day and age.

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Could not make it past the first few chapters

Revisado: 12-22-16

Any additional comments?

I can get through a lot of books on audio I would put down in paper, but I didn't make it far on this one. Maybe it was just a slow start, but too slow for me.

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Great story

Revisado: 12-22-16

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

Yes - an excellent story of things that happen in life, and true lifelong friends regardless of background, sex, or age.

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

She really gave the characters life. She did a great job with inflection, emotion, and voices.

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

Not sure but I would watch it!

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Great story!

Revisado: 12-22-16

What did you love best about Seabiscuit?

Hard to say - the beginning was a little slow and wandered a bit. Seemed like more of an education for the reader of horse racing life. Once past that part it got pretty good.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Seabiscuit?

When the trainer makes the connection to the horse and completely turns him around.

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

YES!

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She's a hot mess

Revisado: 12-22-16

Would you listen to The Girl on the Train again? Why?

Yes - would like to see the movie too. Good story - action, drama, good character development

What did you like best about this story?

The main character was an unbelievable hot mess, but as the story progresses you see why it was important to detail this out.

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

I felt sorry for Rachel during many parts of the book.

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Disappointing

Revisado: 12-22-16

What disappointed you about The Fireman?

I appreciate a novelist creating a strong female heroine, especially when parts of the story read like an action hero story. But an 9 month pregnant action hero that does not ever go into labor? Running, jumping, explosions, walking dozens of miles? Come on - worse than Mission Impossible.
Additionally, multiple story types were used at the same time, and it just did not work. Science fiction, fantasy adventure, action, post apocalypse, etc. Too much all at once.
The never die bad guys were Terminator style.

Would you ever listen to anything by Joe Hill again?

Wont be rushing into it. This was my second read from him - the first was a completely shameful ripoff from his father, including setting, characters, and references to many King books and characters. I was hoping it was a fluke, but there were a few in this book as well, not to mention terrible writing, way too many words, and poor character development.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I have listened to one other book with Kate Mulgrew as a narrator. I am a fan of her acting but not as a narrator. She doesn't do voices well, and her inflections are poor. It was hard to get through.

What character would you cut from The Fireman?

Many characters could have been cut.

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Educational, Interesting, Fascinating, Frightening

Revisado: 12-22-16

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

I have talked to dozens of people about this book while I was reading it and since I have completed it. It is absolutely incredible what is happening right under our noses, right next door - to our children and their friends. A must read for every American.

What did you like best about this story?

Incredible amount of research, endless facts, personal stories.

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

no

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

It was horrifying, fascinating, and so incredibly sad. There were several parts where I was definitely tearing up, and I'm not a crier.

Any additional comments?

Every single American needs to read this book, especially if you have kids or grand kids. This is happening in your town, on your street, to someone you know. Knowledge is power, and our best weapon to stop this epidemic.

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Dickens - need I say more?

Revisado: 07-26-16

Where does David Copperfield rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

8 of 10 stars

What other book might you compare David Copperfield to and why?

other Dickens novels - you can't really compare him to anything else

What about Simon Vance’s performance did you like?

great character voices

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