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simply excellent on all levels

Revisado: 03-28-14

Would you consider the audio edition of The Road Between Us to be better than the print version?

I simply can't say, being a biblio-vore my preferred method of any book is that of being read to.

Who was your favorite character and why?

As the story developed I had more than one favourite character as the novel offered the reader a plethora of values with which the reader could align or identify him or herself with.

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

I have listened to several of Jonathan Keeble's narrations as he is one of my favourite readers but he simply excelled in his faultless narration of this wonderful book

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

indeed I did just that very thing as I couldn't stop listening..... and I was sad when the book ended a sure way of judging a personal winner

Any additional comments?

For anyone who loves a well developed story-line coupled with faultlessly researched details then Nigel Farndale is the writer for you. Farndale also manages to present the reader / listeners with their personal inner dialogues concerning value judgements. I actually sent an email via this writers web page in praise of his writing.

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I loved the imperfections of the characters

Revisado: 04-16-13

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

I loved this book because it was about lives created from one the most basic human conditions, that of loneliness.

What did you like best about this story?

The book for me was about human frailty and I particularly loved the very large, older male character, Arthur; his gentlemanly intellect, his insightfullness and kindness toward's others despite his own debilitating loneliness. I loved the way the book ended on a note of hopeful expection for all.

What does Kirby Heyborne and Keith Szarabajka bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The narration of this book was wonderful, but the voice given to the older man was absolutely outstanding.

Who was the most memorable character of Heft and why?

The most memorable character Arthur, I was left thinking about him long after I'd finished the book.

Any additional comments?

Heft was a book with extraordinary insight into loneliness and survival. I wish audible had more books by the same author

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A flawless narration of Paul Bowles finest books

Revisado: 03-16-13

Would you consider the audio edition of The Sheltering Sky to be better than the print version?

I consider Jennifer Connelly narration of this book to be the highest honour one could give to the genius of writer Paul Bowles

Who was your favorite character and why?

Both of the main characters of the book were well so well portrayed each were equally believable

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

I would read anything Jennifer Connelly narrates she is one of the finest female narraters I have listened to

If you could take any character from The Sheltering Sky out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I would rather go to on a trip to the desert [than out to dinner] with either of the main characters

Any additional comments?

Jennifer Connellys narration of this book was like pouring honey over the sophisticated prose of Paul Bowles to make the passages sound as smooth as silk

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you just keep routing for Harold no matter what

Revisado: 02-21-13

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

I would recommend this book because it is about an ordinary man who did something extraordinary.

What did you like best about this story?

I think many readers can relate to Harold's journey and if not - are intrigued by it.

Which character – as performed by Jim Broadbent – was your favorite?

I really liked the main character

If you could take any character from The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I'd perhaps like to go on a walking trip with the main character as opposed to having dinner.

Any additional comments?

Just that it was a tale about an ordinary person who did an extraordinary thing and that we are all of us capable of something extraordinary....

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writer digs for deeper meaning than film version

Revisado: 01-04-13

Would you consider the audio edition of A Fine Day for a Hanging to be better than the print version?

both were very good

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Fine Day for a Hanging?

In todays world the woman would be viewed as a victim of [domestic] violence

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

fairly well

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

I was deeply moved by the book

Any additional comments?

it gave a very good overview of the time period in Britain

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