Andrew S

Very entertaining

Revisado: 07-31-15

Very enjoyable for the train commute, drop in and out as you please. I would have liked the author to explore the collapse a little more. I enjoyed the narration.

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Morrissey his way

Revisado: 07-20-15

Wonderfully narrated and very funny in dry, I presume Morrisey way. Excellent listen although he may have dwelled a little too long on the court case, but it's his retribution.

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Excellent Read / Listen

Revisado: 06-19-14

If you could sum up An Officer and a Spy in three words, what would they be?

I wish I had this this all those years ago in O level history. At times I felt I was trapped in Kafka's "The Trial" such was the claustrophobic feel of the book.

What did you like best about this story?

The narration was like fabulous acting, excellent.

If you could rename An Officer and a Spy, what would you call it?

J' accuse !

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Just a regular guy doing an extraordinary job

Revisado: 07-04-13

Where does American Sniper rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

A very good listen, very interesting.

What was one of the most memorable moments of American Sniper?

In Iraq

Which scene was your favorite?

Finding the sniper spots

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

The Real Lethal Weapon

Any additional comments?

Surprisingly good and easy to listen too.

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Wonderful follow up...

Revisado: 07-04-13

What did you love best about Thunder and Ashes?

It picks up from where the last finished, phew!

What did you like best about this story?

The return of the well worn characters and the continuation of the journey.

What does Oliver Wyman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He's got a hold of the characters and continues his good work for this book too.

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

Oh yes, sat in my car (having arrived at my destination) not wanting to switch off. Excellent!

Any additional comments?

Who would of thought zombies would be so much fun...

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Surprisingly very very entertaining.

Revisado: 07-04-13

Where does Plague of the Dead rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Well it's not a classic and I thought I may give up on it. But wait, it gets better and in fact has a great storyline with a good engaging narrator and funny quirky characters too. You know a nice easy, entertaining read for the daily car journey.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I think it's the general or the sarge.

What does Oliver Wyman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He's really good with the characters actually after persevering becomes addictive.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I don't think its that deep.

Any additional comments?

Stick with and enjoy the series for an easy listen. My daily commute is far more enjoyable with this book and if you love zombies...

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Wonderful addition to the TV series

Revisado: 07-12-12

Would you listen to A Game of Thrones (Part One) again? Why?

The narration alone is marvellous.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters and the sheer size of the story, epic.

What does Roy Dotrice bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His voices are wonderful.

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Excellent stuff

Revisado: 04-23-12

What did you love best about Survivors?

This was really enthralling...

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

It certainly did...

Which scene was your favorite?

The attack on the gang

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

As the book, I guess.

Any additional comments?

A very good listen and I loved the the voice and dramatisation.

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Surprised Myself

Revisado: 04-23-12

What did you love best about The Hunger Games?

I really enjoyed this audio book, I looked forward to the journey and was left wanting more.

What other book might you compare The Hunger Games to and why?

I guess I would say it was in the vain of a popular vampire series...

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

No I read the second and hope to listen to the third.

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

No but very enjoyable, I'm sure there is a message in there...

Any additional comments?

Great to listen to the audio for name pronunciations and I liked the reader too.

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The Remains of the Day

Revisado: 06-24-11

I love the film which always helps when listening to the audio as you can picture the characters and the house too.

Well, the audio wasn't the best went quiet on several occasions to the point it sounded as though it had been rerecorded. At one stage there was a very strange jump in the audio where I felt I had lost my place.
I would hope that Audible fix this, please. Overall the narration was good and captured the style of the author well.

As for the story, Ishiguro adopts a writing style where the reader / listener is asked to view the main character with some pathos. I found this extremely difficult until the scene in the bus shelter (near the end) where there is some recognition of his "...remains of the day. For this passage alone it is worth a listen.

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