Andrea Castillo

A heartwarming story

Revisado: 10-06-24

A beautiful story about loss, hope, loneliness, family, friendship, and unexpected bliss.

The narrator is also very good, giving each character a voice and personality.

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Great story, amazing narrator!

Revisado: 08-03-24

The story is entertaining and keeps you in the dark until the last minute, with an unexpected twist at the end. The narrator is superb! He truly gives a voice to each of the characters, making the whole audiobook experience that much more enjoyable. A wonderful production altogether.

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Keep an open mind

Revisado: 01-30-24

The stories are amazing. They all get you thinking about what is, what was, and what could be. It's quite philosophical and even challenges our society's morals and personal views. If you buy this audiobook, however, you need to really sit down an pay attention (I wouldn't multitask while listening), because it's super easy to get lost in the stories. And, while not all of them quite make sense, if you keep an open mind, you're really in for an exciting ride.

I preferred the male narrators to the female one. Maybe it's just me, but I feel like I'm listening to an older version of Siri or Alexa reading the book. You know, that computer voice with the particular drop in intonation at the end of each phrase. (I had experienced her in a different book and didn't like her narration there either; still, I find that she is much more enjoyable in this one and even liked her at times.) So, if you're the kind of listener who can get over any voice and focus on the story, don't hesitate!

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Entertaining, but also deep in some ways

Revisado: 04-09-23

Overall, I would recommend this book to listeners who are looking to be entertained, not those looking for a life-changing tale.

The story is quite predictable except for a few surprises here and there. However, it is well told, which really made the difference for me. It is well structured and easy to follow. The story also touches on some deeper themes (identity, the sacrifices we make to get what makes us feel "safe," how we deal~or not~with childhood trauma, etc.) but it is up to the listener to actually reflect on them.

The performances are great! The narrators really gave their characters a voice, and I never struggled to finish a chapter.

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Beautifully written love story

Revisado: 02-20-23

Although the story is predictable in many ways, the beautiful prose of Alexandre Dumas makes every line worthwhile. Camille is a romantic and entertaining tale with classic characters and all the elegance of 19th century Paris.

Nicholas Boulton's narration is superb and definitely contributed to making this one of the best audiobooks I've heard.

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Intriguing story, not the best narration

Revisado: 01-24-23

This was my first (maybe also last) Colleen Hoover book. The story was intriguing in a weird and sort of morbid kind of way. It was actually hard for me to stop listening sometimes because I really wanted to know what would happen next (I couldn't believe how messed up the Verity character was). I wasn't crazy about the ending but didn't hate it either. The whole time I was waiting for the story to explode, but it never really did. Also, I found the descriptions to be unnecessarily graphic at times and also quite repetitive.

The narrator for Lowen was good and fit the character. On the other hand, the narrator for Verity sounds incredibly robotic most of the time, which was pretty distracting. Towards the end she gets better (like the last couple of chapters).

Finally, this is NOT a regular mystery or thriller. It's full of graphic abuse and really twisted ideas. Definitely not the kind of book to just pass the time.

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Una historia bien contada

Revisado: 11-01-22

La narración me pareció fabulosa; Javiera Gazitúa realmente sabe contar una historia.

El relato en sí me pareció bueno, pero no ha sido uno de mis favoritos. Considero que hay temas que se tocaron tan superficialmente que habría dado lo mismo dejarlos fuera por completo. Sin embargo, algo que sí disfruté fue la forma en que se van conectando los personajes y, de alguna forma u otra, volviendo "familia".

Otra cosa que me gustó y me pareció inspiradora fue el simple hecho de escribir la propia historia, no porque haya sido importante sino simplemente porque fue. Al final, este libro es eso: una historia bien contada de alguien que fue.

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¡Inesperadamente bueno!

Revisado: 09-26-22

No soy mucho de elegir lecturas sobre vampiros e inframundos, pero este libro me sorprendió de forma muy positiva.

El narrador, a mi parecer, hace un trabajo fantástico con las diferentes voces y caracterizaciones de los personajes. La historia tiene varios giros que la hacen interesante y tiene toques de folklore mexicano que la hacen única y divertida. No sentí el tiempo de lo bien lograda que están tanto la historia como la producción.

Te lo recomiendo si te animas a leer una historia medio graciosa y fantasiosa sobre un grupo de adolescentes que se enfrenta con la temible misión de salvar al mundo.

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This book will be one my favorites for a long time

Revisado: 02-04-22

I loved this production. The story is beautifully written, sad and happy at the same time, full of wonders and challenges. It really flows. I didn't even feel the time. The narrator does a great job giving each character a distinct personality and voice. I loved her pace and the respect with which she told the story. A beautiful novel from start to finish.

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¡Narrativa impresionante!

Revisado: 11-16-21

Nunca había leído un libro por Arturo Pérez-Reverte y este me enganchó desde el principio. La historia está muy bien contada; es decir, fluye, emociona y entretiene. Las descripciones son fascinantes y hacen posible imaginarse cada escenario con lujo de detalles. Los personajes me parecieron muy bien logrados, cada uno con su historia y motivaciones particulares.

El narrador, Víctor Clavijo, es fabuloso. Le pone la emoción precisa a cada momento de la historia y tiene una voz muy agradable. Su ritmo es adecuado para seguirle el hilo a la trama y su prosodia, excelente.

En general, una historia sobre seres humanos, al fin y al cabo, pero también una historia sobre cómo estos son afectados y cambiados por las guerras. Tiene de todo: amistad, lealtad, patriotismo, traición, suspenso, aprendizaje y... amor.

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