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India, fascinating country

Revisado: 05-09-14

What made the experience of listening to Shantaram the most enjoyable?

The narration is good. The story is interesting.

What did you like best about this story?

The love the protagonist has for humans.

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

No

If you could rename Shantaram, what would you call it?

Drowned in India

Any additional comments?

I am writing this review because I gave full five stars. The readers will smell of Bombay, hear the noise of Bombay, feel the love and hate of people. You are really in the scene.

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You will love the courageous Black Hawk

Revisado: 03-26-13

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes, I could know what happened to American Indians when whites came to America.

What three words best describe Brett Barry’s voice?

His voice is young. If I hear Hawk's real voice, the story has more impact.

Was The Autobiography of Black Hawk worth the listening time?

Yes

Any additional comments?

I am sorry about the native americans. They were taken their lands. Their warriors, friends and families were killed. They had to leave the tombs where their ancestors' bones were burried. The cornfields they had cultivated were taken by the whites. Before whites came they lived peacefully. They were lovable people. But this is the history. On that fact stands present America.

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Contrast of French and American

Revisado: 03-15-13

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

The first part was boring, no excitment, but latter part was exciting as it comes to climax.

What three words best describe Robin Lawson’s performance?

Slowly comes to the climax

Was The American worth the listening time?

The story developed in the latter part. The contrast of French personality and American personality is worth noticing.

Any additional comments?

I didn't see the movie, but I think movie is more enjoyable than book.

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Adventures in a mysterious building

Revisado: 03-07-13

Would you consider the audio edition of 14 to be better than the print version?

Yes. Each character has personality.I can feel from the narrator.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Nate. He has curiosity and leadership. I like him. His relation with Veek is natural.

What about Ray Porter’s performance did you like?

Strange mystery. The story developed with conversation.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Is there a mysterious building other than this?

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Great Spectacle

Revisado: 03-07-13

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

Yes, each character has personality.The story covers almost two generations. Historical background has power in the story. Love,affection,hate,greed,mercy,tolerance,persistence,courage, sadness, happiness...all the elements of human nature is found in the characters.

Which scene was your favorite?

Jean Valjean's escape secne with Marius in the sewage.

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

Too long

Any additional comments?

I didn't understand French.

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There is another world in the sea

Revisado: 01-26-13

What did you love best about Polar Star?

I, inabitant of the land, have seen another world.

What did you like best about this story?

The story progressed rapidly, but the mystery part did'nt come quickly.

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

This is the first time I listened to Frank Muller. I could see the characters appear before my eyes and speak and move. I want to listen to him more.

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

Crime novels are gloomy, but especially in the Polar Star.

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A small mystery turned into a big mystery

Revisado: 01-18-13

What did you love best about The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?

The mystery of goose was an interesting plot.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sharlock Homes, of course. I have been his fan since my school days.

What about Alan Cumming’s performance did you like?

The characters are alive. They came out of the audio and appeared before me as living persons.

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

Yes, I couldn't stop listening, and it was short.

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Impressive, encouraging, heart warming

Revisado: 01-08-13

Where does Listening Is an Act of Love rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's better to hear the stories directly from the persons themselves than the narrator. They express their real emmotion, love, anger, sadness...

What was one of the most memorable moments of Listening Is an Act of Love?

There were many memorable moments; William Jacobson took care of his wife who had Alzheimer. He didn't feel burden because he loved her. Mary Luis gave up her son for adoption. She told her agoney to give up her son. Joice Bartler, mother of four, worked hard in the shipyard to support her kids. They are all very strong in the difficult circumstances.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

It's all love.

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Good use of brain improves your performance

Revisado: 01-07-13

What did you like best about Your Brain at Work? What did you like least?

The brain is an amazing organ, but how brain functions is explained technically, not in easy language.

What was most disappointing about David Rock’s story?

Too much special study about brain. I wish he explained it easily for layman.

What three words best describe Bob Walter’s voice?

calm, monotonous, lack of enthusiasm

Did Your Brain at Work inspire you to do anything?

I will work my brain in applying what is suggested in the book.

Any additional comments?

I understood how brain functions, but it's too technical. I couldn't understand well. I want to read it again when I had a good comand of English.

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Keep you suspended till end

Revisado: 12-12-12

Would you listen to The Devotion of Suspect X again? Why?

No, I already knew the story and the ending

What other book might you compare The Devotion of Suspect X to and why?

It kept me suspended till end. Some suspense stories unravel the mysteries little by little, but in this story mysteries were not solved along the way, and the climax comes at the end. That's the interesting part of this book.

Which character – as performed by David Pittu – was your favorite?

All were performed well. Kusanagi was a powerful, confident detective. Ishigami was somewhat mysterious. Yasuko was quiet, soft and somewhat docile person. Yukawa was a logical man, young and gentle. That was my impression of the characters.

Who was the most memorable character of The Devotion of Suspect X and why?

Ishigami acted well as a hero, but I like Yukawa's logics, assumption and detection. He was always cool.

Any additional comments?

I am Japanese. I lived in Tokyo, so I know the scene very well. Every scene depicted I could see in my mind as if I were there.

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