Kerry

Great beginning, but the ending was rushed

Revisado: 08-14-19 El oyente recibió este título gratis

Understanding this is a short story, so the ending was going to be rushed a little because of that, but I felt there were too many things going on in a short period of time at the end. Also, I think this story is setting up future books, but I felt the ending didn't resolve enough issues introduced at the beginning of this short story. However, I enjoyed the setting, the overall plot, and the characters.

It took this American listener a little while to get used to the accent of the narrator, but once I did, it was truly enjoyable and added to the charm of the story. Would definitely listen to more audiobooks from this narrator.

I received a free code for this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

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Cute short story, good narration

Revisado: 06-04-19 El oyente recibió este título gratis

This is a pretty short audiobook - finished in one day on my (admittedly long) commute. The storyline was cute, although there were some unexplained gaps. I assume that this is/will be a series, and other books might fill in those gaps. I liked the idea of the book being narrated from the cat's perspective, and there were some funny moments in the book related to hairballs and dinner choices. It's not a deep thriller and doesn't have a complex plot, but it's a nice little audio escape.

I enjoyed the narration; the narrator has a pleasant and soothing voice which fit well with the New Orleans setting. The little girl's voice was a bit high-pitched but overall, the narration was very well done.

I would listen to other books in the series if available; my interest is piqued enough.

(I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for an unbiased review.)

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Interesting, entertaining, a good listen

Revisado: 12-06-18

I liked the storyline and characters, and thought the details about working dogs and PTSD seemed accurate to me, a civilian. I'm looking forward to reading more in this series. The narrator was very good.

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An interesting story about an unknown success

Revisado: 12-06-18

I picked this book out of the four we could choose from to read/review in my graduate class. I'm glad I did. At times, the story gets bogged down in details (I've learned more about old wooden sailing ships than I really ever wanted to know), but overall, it's a fascinating look at this voyage and its leader. In my group discussing the book, we all agreed that Wilkes was a pretty terrible leader. But did that matter? He got the job done--they discovered Antarctica, they went to new lands, they mapped new lands, they brought home knowledge. The expedition was a success. On the other hand, hardly anyone knows about it today. So was it really a success? I would recommend looking up the 2 videos on this expedition that are on C-Span if you want to know more about the expedition and see some of the artifacts and objects associated with it.

If you like history, anthropology, or learning about the way Americans viewed past cultures, you'll like this. It's detailed, but Philbrick writes in an interesting style. The narrator is excellent. I'm glad I "had" to read this one.

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Pleasant diversion

Revisado: 01-03-18

Is there anything you would change about this book?

These stories definitely fall into the "cozy" category. They are not anything super thought provoking, but are a nice diversion when commuting or doing other tasks.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

They're good for what they are--cozy stories. With pets. Cute pets.

What about Jennifer Fournier’s performance did you like?

I thought the narrator did a terrific job. She has a pleasant voice--soothing, but not monotonous.

Was Polly Parrett Pet-Sitter Cozy Mysteries Collection (5-Books-in-1): Doggone Christmas, The Christmas Kitten, Bird Brain, Seeing Red, The Christmas Puppy worth the listening time?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

A nice value for your credit if you're looking for a pleasant read (with pets).

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Interesting story and narration

Revisado: 12-20-13

What made the experience of listening to Shakespeare's Trollop the most enjoyable?

The narrator does a good job and "fits" how I see the voice of Lily.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lily...although I felt bad for poor Deedra in this one.

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

No. It was a good read to listen to while commuting. I thought Harris might have taken the "Deedra was a sl**" theme a little far, but overall the book was OK.

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Narration annoying at times, but an OK story

Revisado: 12-20-13

Would you try another book from Cleo Coyle and/or Rebecca Gibel?

Yes, I'd buy another book by this author. I didn't find the coffee info over the top or anything. The points where the narrator did different "dialects" and cat noises drove me nuts, however. I did like the chemistry between the heroine and the cop.

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

n/a

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

yes

Did On What Grounds inspire you to do anything?

Drink more coffee.

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