Jeannie

Reader killed this for me

Revisado: 10-28-23

Picked this up on a recommendation. It would be better in print copy. This reader’s delivery puts a snarky tone on several characters in an almost mocking way , and I don’t think I would have read it the same way in my head. Had to stop after the 2 minute laugh track. Too much

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Doesn’t live up to potential

Revisado: 03-18-23

The idea of time travel could have made for a very interesting story. But this did not live up to its potential. I had hope in the beginning, but it never got there. The characters felt shallow to the point that I didn’t care about them. The lead characters are actually pretty unlikeable. I would have liked more from the supporting characters, who seemed more interesting. Some of the language was crass and unimaginative. Felt like a seedy romance novel. I think I would have preferred reading this to listening. Claire’s voice was gratingly annoying (to the pint of almost unlistenable) as a whiny child then evolved into a bland yet still juvenile voice. Henry always sounded angry and a little pompous (reminded me of Charlie Sheen). I guess his character would have cause to be angry but not all the time. I do not recommend this audiobook .

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Lyrical and captivating

Revisado: 01-02-22

Just as in her songs, Rickie Lee Jones uses her lyricism and poetry to draw you in. Her story is one of deep emotion, humanity, struggle, perseverance, and reflection . I could not put it down.

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Predictable Romance Fluff

Revisado: 01-05-20

I got this for free from Audible Originals monthly selections and sort of knew what I was getting into. I'm glad it was super short. Is was sappy and predictable. The writing was stereotypical of the romance genre. For example, twice they used the phrase "it looked like Christmas threw up on it." That sounded terrible and unoriginal the first time. It definitely did not need to be said twice! The female reader was good. She sounded age appropriate to the character and had emotion in her delivery. The male reader was not a good fit. He sounded like a grizzled old cocky man rather than a young gentleman that was portrayed in the writing.

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Definitely Long and Strange

Revisado: 01-05-20

I liked this book. I've read a lot of Grateful Dead biographies by various band and staff members. All have unique perspectives. And it's nice to see the different angles (and sometimes contradictions) through their writings. The reader, unfortunately, was not well matched to this book. His mispronunciations of names etc. is very jarring. For example, he pronounces Jorma with a hard J for the first few chapters before changing to a soft J later. Why not go back and fix it? I think he may have listened to a few songs to know how to deliver them in spoken cadence. But overall, it was a passionless read. The book would have been better served being read by either the author or a Dead Head. But still worth it if you enjoy Grateful Dead biographies.

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