D. M. Meyer
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Christmas
- A Story
- De: Zona Gale
- Narrado por: Geoffrey Giuliano, The Crush
- Duración: 4 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 1
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Narración:3 out of 5 stars 1
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1
This is a gentle Christmas story, whose message is that if we didn't already have Christmas, we'd find a way to invent it. It's hard times in Old Trail Town as the Season of Giving approaches. The factory that employs most of the town is closed and not likely to re-open, and town merchants fear that people will try to shop on credit. Unwilling to carry the debt, the merchants work out a scheme to get everybody in town to agree not to have Christmas that year. What happens next proves that Christmas can't be banned from the hearts of those who truly believe in it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Surprisingly Good
- De D. M. Meyer en 01-01-24
- Christmas
- A Story
- De: Zona Gale
- Narrado por: Geoffrey Giuliano, The Crush
Surprisingly Good
Revisado: 01-01-24
Yes, the audio is not top quality.
And skip the intro, unless you just arrived from Venus and have no idea what Christmas is or how it is celebrated.
It takes a bit of patience to settle into the time and place of the story, but once you are there, the characters take you along with them. The ending is not the smaltzy Christmasy ending you might expect, which makes it twice as satisfying. If you are looking for an unusual Christmas story, then I recommend this one.
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Another Twist in the Tale
- De: Catherine Bruton
- Narrado por: Miriam Margolyes
- Duración: 6 h y 8 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 3
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 3
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 3
You have heard, no doubt, the tale of Master Oliver Twist - that rags-to-riches boy; the parish orphan who became heir to the Brownlow fortune. But what few know is that there was a second Twist - a girl, brought into this world moments ahead of her brother. This is the story of Twill Twist - and her journey through the gambling dens and workhouses of London, as she attempts to make a life for herself, rescue her friends and uncover the mystery of her past - while meeting some familiar faces along the way....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great narration
- De D. M. Meyer en 06-16-23
- Another Twist in the Tale
- De: Catherine Bruton
- Narrado por: Miriam Margolyes
Great narration
Revisado: 06-16-23
I liked the premise of the book and it was well carried out by the author. However, the narrator put it over the top for me. I’d listen to Ms. Margolyes read the dictionary, for I feel she could make it come alive.
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All Creatures Great and Small
- The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor
- De: James Herriot
- Narrado por: Nicholas Ralph
- Duración: 15 h y 23 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 1,040
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 942
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 939
Delve into the magical, unforgettable world of James Herriot, the world's most beloved veterinarian, and his menagerie of heartwarming, funny, and tragic animal patients. For 50 years, generations of readers have flocked to Herriot's marvelous tales, deep love of life, and extraordinary storytelling abilities. For decades, Herriot roamed the remote, beautiful Yorkshire Dales, treating every patient that came his way from smallest to largest, and observing animals and humans alike with his keen, loving eye.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The narrator, Nicholas Ralph, is perfect
- De C. Beaton en 01-28-21
- All Creatures Great and Small
- The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor
- De: James Herriot
- Narrado por: Nicholas Ralph
Nicholas Ralph!
Revisado: 09-26-22
I love that this version of the book is read by the actor who play Herriot in the new television series. He proves his worth as a narrator, however, by doing outstanding voices for all the characters. Definitely getting the next book in the series!
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The Wizard's Butler
- The Wizard's Butler, Book 1
- De: Nathan Lowell
- Narrado por: Tom Taylorson
- Duración: 12 h y 10 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 8,556
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 7,652
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 7,633
For five grand a month and a million-dollar chaser, Roger Mulligan didn't care how crazy the old geezer was. All he had to do was keep Joseph Perry Shackleford alive and keep him from squandering the estate for a year. But they didn't tell him about the pixies.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I LOVED this book!
- De Kristin Butner en 04-24-21
- The Wizard's Butler
- The Wizard's Butler, Book 1
- De: Nathan Lowell
- Narrado por: Tom Taylorson
Could use an edit
Revisado: 11-13-21
There is not much story here, but there is plenty of filler. If you want to know how a wizard gets his first computer installed, there is more than an entire chapter devoted to it. Is the author trying to show is the mundanity of a butler's life with the incessant attention to minor details? Mission accomplished. Meanwhile the promise of side stories trail off and go nowhere. Maybe they resurface in the next book? Wait, you mean there is more of this?
What kept me listening was the narrator. He brought life to every character, and made all those maddening details seem a little less maddening.
I recommend this book primarily for falling asleep to. Do not listen to in your car!
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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
- De: Robert O’Brien
- Narrado por: Barbara Caruso
- Duración: 6 h y 13 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,898
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,439
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 2,452
Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia and must not be moved. Fortunately, she encounters the rats of NIMH, an extraordinary breed of highly intelligent creatures, who come up with a brilliant solution to her dilemma.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Narration felt a bit slow, but otherwise was good
- De Adam Shields en 12-15-15
- Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
- De: Robert O’Brien
- Narrado por: Barbara Caruso
Narrator is extremely slow
Revisado: 09-16-21
The story is excellent. It is a classic in the world of children’s literature. Unfortunately, the story is spoiled by narration with far too many pauses.
The reader leaves an inordinate amount of time between each sentence. Between sections, the pauses were so long I thought my device had shut down. The only way I could get through it was by playing it at high speed.
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Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
- De: Jessica Townsend
- Narrado por: Gemma Whelan
- Duración: 11 h
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,735
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 2,464
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,451
Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she's blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks - and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her 11th birthday. But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange and remarkable man named Jupiter North appears. Chased by black-smoke hounds and shadowy hunters on horseback, he whisks her away into the safety of a secret, magical city called Nevermoor.
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5 out of 5 stars
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There's no excuse for how much I enjoyed this book
- De Susan Tunis en 08-07-18
- Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
- De: Jessica Townsend
- Narrado por: Gemma Whelan
Listened Twice Now
Revisado: 08-10-20
I am totally enthralled with the Nevermoor world and Morrigan Crow. This first book in the series has a similar story arc as the first Harry Potter book, but explodes with richer details in a world far removed from our own.
Highly recommend.
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The Boy Who Drew Cats
- De: David Johnson
- Narrado por: William Hurt
- Duración: 29 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 23
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 21
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 21
Actor William Hurt reads this story of a small Japanese boy whose only interest is drawing pictures of cats, even while everyone else in the village is struggling to defeat a mysterious demon that plagues the countryside. Although first seen as entirely useless, it is the boy's peculiar talent that ultimately restores prosperity to the land. This haunting and enchanting folktale about finding your place in the world resonates with deep respect for and appreciation of the Japanese culture.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of my favorites as a kid
- De Xander and Isabel en 07-25-23
- The Boy Who Drew Cats
- De: David Johnson
- Narrado por: William Hurt
Haunting
Revisado: 12-12-18
I first checked this story out of the library in Houston on CD back in the 1990s. It has haunted me ever since. Such an unusual and mysterious tale, and the narration is perfect. Well worth the price.
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Have a Nice Day
- De: Billy Crystal, Quinton Peeples
- Narrado por: Justin Bartha, Annette Bening, Dick Cavett, y otros
- Duración: 1 h y 46 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 25,678
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 23,596
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 23,467
Tony and Emmy Award-winner Billy Crystal leads an all-star cast including Oscar winner Kevin Kline (President David Murray) and four-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening (First Lady Katherine Murray) in a performance of this hilarious and poignant story about a man desperately scrambling to put his affairs in order: to save his presidency, his marriage, his relationship with his daughter – and possibly his life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Midlife crisis in the white house
- De Kingsley en 11-02-18
Fun
Revisado: 11-14-18
This was such a fun listen, with a heartfelt ending. Perfect! #Funny #Celebrity #WhiteHouse #tagsgiving #sweepstakes
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow [Classic Tales Edition]
- De: Washington Irving
- Narrado por: B. J. Harrison
- Duración: 1 h y 23 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 436
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 380
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 379
Here is the complete and unabridged tale of Ichabod Crane and his ill-fated visit to Sleepy Hollow. Half of the charm of the tale is Irving's beautiful prose, as he describes the glorious New England countryside. But of course there are chills galore when the Headless Horseman appears.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Performance makes this story
- De D. M. Meyer en 10-30-18
Performance makes this story
Revisado: 10-30-18
We think we know this story from the movies, but the actual written story has many slow spots to the modern ear. However, the narration by B. J. Harrison kept the story lively and moving.#Classic #tagsgiving #sweepstakes
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Every Heart a Doorway
- De: Seanan McGuire
- Narrado por: Cynthia Hopkins
- Duración: 4 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 2,574
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,317
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 2,314
Children have always disappeared under the right conditions - slipping through the shadows under a bed or at the back of a wardrobe, tumbling down rabbit holes and into old wells, and emerging somewhere...else. But magical lands have little need for used-up miracle children. Nancy tumbled once, but now she's back. The things she's experienced...they change a person. The children under Miss West's care understand all too well. And each of them is seeking a way back to their own fantasy world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Utterly Moving
- De tm en 07-12-16
- Every Heart a Doorway
- De: Seanan McGuire
- Narrado por: Cynthia Hopkins
Not what I expected
Revisado: 08-09-18
As a fan of Narnia and Dorothy and Alice, I expected this book to be a little lighter. It was very dark, including murders. It was certainly different! As others have said, the narrator was a bit stiff without much inflection, but it is in keeping with the voice of the girl who tells the story. #DarkFantasy #Dark #tagsgiving #sweepstakes
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