Abby

Not terribly entertaining.

Revisado: 10-09-15

I wouldn't really recommend this book. I didn't find it terribly entertaining. Occasionally mildly amusing but basically just a long progression of events that led through the steps of Amy's career.

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Monarch monotony.

Revisado: 01-16-14

What did you like best about Flight Behavior? What did you like least?

I enjoyed learning about the Monarch Butterfly and it's migration pattern. I didn't really think the story surrounding it was very interesting.

If you’ve listened to books by Barbara Kingsolver before, how does this one compare?

I loved her book "The Poisonwood Bible" but that's the only other one I've read. This was not nearly as good.

Do you think Flight Behavior needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No.

Any additional comments?

Really nothing special about this book. I would not recommend it to friends.

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Interesting take on the Bible

Revisado: 01-16-14

Would you try another book from Christopher Moore and/or Fisher Stevens?

I did find their perspective amusing and definitely had some laugh out loud moments but for the most part, the hyperbole was a bit overdone.

Would you recommend Lamb to your friends? Why or why not?

There are so many good books to read and so little time; I would probably tell them to give it a pass.

What about Fisher Stevens’s performance did you like?

The performance was fine.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Not sure; maybe.

Any additional comments?

I'm not religious so I found this book amusing but I think very religious people may find it offensive.

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Geriatric hero

Revisado: 01-16-14

What disappointed you about The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared?

There was some interesting parts of this book but I found it went on a bit too long and I lost interest. I loved the main character and his spirit as well as his interesting past but that is where my love for the book ends.

Would you ever listen to anything by Jonas Jonasson again?

I guess I might try one more to be fair before I rule it out entirely.

Which scene was your favorite?

I actually think my favorite scene was the very first one where he slipped out to avoid his 100th birthday party that he did not want. It pleased me when the nasty nurse couldn't find him.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I always like learning about real historical events through a novel like this so I did like all of the stories about his past.

Any additional comments?

Although this book wasn't my favorite read, there were people in my Book Club who thought it was one of the best books they've read so give it a try.

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Deception at its finest.

Revisado: 01-16-14

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I would prefer to see people doing "the right thing" so I would have liked to have seen one of the mothers try to get their sons to do the right thing rather than helping them to avoid getting caught.

If you’ve listened to books by Herman Koch and Sam Garrett (translator) before, how does this one compare?

Haven't heard another one.

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

He did a very good job with intonations whether suggesting sarcasm or showing disdain for "Serge". I think this definitely added to the listen over reading it yourself.

Do you think The Dinner needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No, not really. Not sure where you would go from there. So much dysfunction; so little story.

Any additional comments?

It wasn't a "feel good" book and so much was implausible. While I totally understand the parental protectiveness I think very few people would "cross the line" like that even for their child. Most would feel that trying to help their child become a better person would trump helping them get away with something even if that means jail and rehabilitation. I also really didn't like the unrealistic, imaginary "mental disease" that was portrayed as something you could detect with amniocentesis. I don't think this was very scientifically plausible and sort of made the author look as though they hadn't done any research on this type of thing.

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The best of mankind.

Revisado: 01-16-14

If you could sum up The Elephant Whisperer in three words, what would they be?

Compassion, generosity, intuition.

What other book might you compare The Elephant Whisperer to and why?

Gorillas in the Mist.

Which character – as performed by Simon Vance – was your favorite?

I was always amused when he spoke the part of Francoise.

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

When one of the baby elephants was born with deformed feet and the entire herd stood by trying to shade the helpless infant from the hot sun and trying to get it to stand so it could survive; I found this whole scene very moving.

Any additional comments?

This was an exceptionally well written account of an exceptionally generous undertaking by an exceptional man. With little regard for his own safety or economical repercussions, Lawrence selflessly saved a herd of elephants from death. With incredible intuition and unending generousity, Lawrence gave his time and resources in an effort to bond with these wild creatures in order to not "tame" but to "settle" this herd so that they would not be put to their death. It is a very moving story showing the great intelligence of elephants and demonstrating the best of mankind in Lawrence.

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An Intriquing Generational Saga

Revisado: 02-13-13

Would you listen to The Potato Factory again? Why?

Yes I would. It is full of memorable characters interwoven into interesting historical scenes.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mary Abacus is my favorite. She is smart, kind and overcomes so many terrible obstacles while still hanging onto her incredible humanity.

What about Humphrey Bower’s performance did you like?

He was amazing with all the different voices and accents. A real treat to listen to. Whether male, female, Irish or Australian; he could do every character.

Who was the most memorable character of The Potato Factory and why?

Ikey Solomon is very memorable. As his life twists and turns you never know what he is going to get up to next.

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to Book 2 of this Trilogy.

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Justice is served.

Revisado: 01-30-13

What did you love best about Defending Jacob?

I liked how the narration twists the present day court case with the events leading up to it.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the suspense and the story's twists.

Which character – as performed by Grover Gardner – was your favorite?

The grampa in jail was pretty colorful.

If you could rename Defending Jacob, what would you call it?

Love is Not Always Blind

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Slavery; a sad part of history

Revisado: 01-30-13

What did you love best about The Kitchen House?

The characters were very unique and varied yet believable.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Kitchen House?

Near the beginning when Sally dies; tragic scene.

Which scene was your favorite?

When they killed off the nasty tutor and hid his body.

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War cannot kill the will to survive.

Revisado: 01-30-13

Where does City of Thieves rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

In the middle; not the best; not the worst.

What other book might you compare City of Thieves to and why?

The Cellist of Sarajevo------a war story of human triumph.

If you could rename City of Thieves, what would you call it?

Eggs for the Colonel's Daughter

Any additional comments?

Interesting story but with gruesome, disturbing details. War is not pretty so a realistic portrayal.

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