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The Dutch House
- A Novel
- De: Ann Patchett
- Narrado por: Tom Hanks
- Duración: 9 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 57,065
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 51,035
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 50,702
At the end of the Second World War, Cyril Conroy combines luck and a single canny investment to begin an enormous real estate empire, propelling his family from poverty to enormous wealth. His first order of business is to buy the Dutch House, a lavish estate in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. Meant as a surprise for his wife, the house sets in motion the undoing of everyone he loves. The story is told by Cyril’s son Danny, as he and his older sister, the brilliantly acerbic and self-assured Maeve, are exiled from the house where they grew up by their stepmother.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not my favorite Patchett
- De Regina en 12-07-19
- The Dutch House
- A Novel
- De: Ann Patchett
- Narrado por: Tom Hanks
Great Read
Revisado: 10-01-23
First, Tom Hanks is an excellent narrator. The story is just a simple story about life, forgiveness and how we all see things from our own perspective. It was a little sad, but a very enjoyable read.
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Remarkably Bright Creatures
- A Novel
- De: Shelby Van Pelt
- Narrado por: Marin Ireland, Michael Urie
- Duración: 11 h y 16 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 52,175
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 47,858
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 47,781
After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she’s been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago. Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn’t dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors—until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hidden gem, incredible narration!
- De Christine T en 05-17-22
- Remarkably Bright Creatures
- A Novel
- De: Shelby Van Pelt
- Narrado por: Marin Ireland, Michael Urie
What a wonderful story
Revisado: 07-07-23
I really enjoyed this story. It was cute, entertaining and although the story was emotional, it wasn't too heavy. The narration was complete perfection.
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The Death and Life of Dominick Davidner
- Middle Falls Time Travel, Book 3
- De: Shawn Inmon
- Narrado por: James Patrick Cronin
- Duración: 8 h y 5 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,414
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,287
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,282
How many lives would you spend to find your beloved? Dominick Davidner was murdered. Then things got worse. Instead of going on to the afterlife, Dominick found himself back in his nine-year-old body, all memories of his previous life intact. All he can think about is Emily, the love of his life, left behind when he died. Unfortunately, she is now thousands of miles away. How can Dominick find his way back to the woman he loves, and what will he say if he finds her?
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3 out of 5 stars
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So far I love these books!
- De James C. en 02-01-21
- The Death and Life of Dominick Davidner
- Middle Falls Time Travel, Book 3
- De: Shawn Inmon
- Narrado por: James Patrick Cronin
Too much of the previous books
Revisado: 05-05-20
I really liked the first two books in the series and this one isn't bad, but it rehashes a lot of the first two books. I suppose that is for those that start with this one without reading the first two. But for those of us that did, half of this story is just a replay. I am hesitant on reading the fourth book because I don't want to hear the first three stories again.
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The Unusual Second Life of Thomas Weaver
- Middle Falls Time Travel, Book 1
- De: Shawn Inmon
- Narrado por: Johnny Heller
- Duración: 8 h y 20 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,658
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,477
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,472
All Thomas Weaver wanted was death. What he got was time travel. Thomas Weaver, haunted by a teenage tragedy, lived a wasted life. He closed his eyes for what he believed was the last time in 2016, but opened them again in his teenage bedroom and body in 1976. Now a middle-aged man in his teenage body, he sets out to fix everything he did wrong in his first life. A budding serial killer in home room, a possible new romance, and high school algebra complicate his plans. What would you do, if you could do it all again?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Familiar Premise, but Superb !! Great Performance.
- De C. Hartmann en 05-06-18
- The Unusual Second Life of Thomas Weaver
- Middle Falls Time Travel, Book 1
- De: Shawn Inmon
- Narrado por: Johnny Heller
Addictive
Revisado: 05-03-20
Time travel books aren't my usual go to books, but I thought I would try something different and I'm glad I did. It's not something that I would insist everyone read, but I liked it and made me think about "the afterlife" in a different way. It hooked me in and even though I told myself I would probably only read the first book in the series, I am now on the third book in the series.
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Where the Crawdads Sing
- De: Delia Owens
- Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell
- Duración: 12 h y 12 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 296,259
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 261,878
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 260,964
For years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Don't listen to the negative reviews.
- De Kyle en 12-03-19
- Where the Crawdads Sing
- De: Delia Owens
- Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell
Decent story with a twist, but too descriptive
Revisado: 05-03-20
The premise of the story was good and the reader was very good. I liked her distinct voices for each character. One of the main problems I had with the book is that it goes overboard with description. It is important to describe a scene in detail so that the reader feels like they are inside of the story, but describing every nook and cranny with every known simile is tedious.
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The Travelling Cat Chronicles
- De: Hiro Arikawa, Philip Gabriel
- Narrado por: George Blagden
- Duración: 5 h y 59 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 816
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 712
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 711
With simple yet descriptive prose, this novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. Or so Nana is led to believe. With his crooked tail - a sign of good fortune - and adventurous spirit, Nana is the perfect companion for the man who took him in as a stray. And as they travel in a silver van across Japan, with its ever-changing scenery and seasons, they will learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What a wonderful story
- De V. Brown en 11-22-18
- The Travelling Cat Chronicles
- De: Hiro Arikawa, Philip Gabriel
- Narrado por: George Blagden
What a wonderful story
Revisado: 11-22-18
Adventurous, funny and just a little sad. The perfect story for animal lovers. The narrator did a wonderful job projecting the proper Catitude for Nanna. Very enjoyable.
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Son
- De: Lois Lowry
- Narrado por: Bernadette Dunne
- Duración: 8 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,022
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,767
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,769
When the young girl washed up on their shore, no one knew she had been a Vessel. That she had carried a Product. That it had been carved from her belly. Stolen. Claire had had a son. She was supposed to forget him, but that was impossible. When he was taken from their community, she knew she had to follow. And so her journey began. But here in this wind-battered village Claire is welcomed as one of their own. In the security of her new home, she is free and loved. She grows stronger.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A great "build up" to a "let down"!
- De Amy en 01-28-13
- Son
- De: Lois Lowry
- Narrado por: Bernadette Dunne
The final book of the Giver Quartet
Revisado: 11-18-18
I love Lois Lowry. Her books are engaging and thought provoking. Son is the final book in a quartet. The first book,The Giver, is by far the best and will have you hooked. Read them all in order. You won't be disappointed.
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Messenger
- De: Lois Lowry
- Narrado por: David Morse
- Duración: 3 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,140
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,817
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,833
Six years earlier, Matty had come to Village as a scrappy and devious little boy. Back then, he liked to call himself "the Fiercest of the Fierce." But since that time, Matty has grown almost into a man under the care of Seer, a blind man whose special sight had earned him the name. Now Matty hopes that he will soon be given his true name, and he hopes it will be Messenger. But strange changes are taking place in Village.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The Giver stands alone... Messenger needs...
- De Blue en 05-14-12
- Messenger
- De: Lois Lowry
- Narrado por: David Morse
Book 3 in the Giver quartet
Revisado: 11-18-18
I love Lois Lowry. Her books are engaging and thought provoking. The messenger is the third in the series. You will fall in love with Matty. I definitely recommend reading all of them in order.
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Gathering Blue
- De: Lois Lowry
- Narrado por: Katherine Borowitz
- Duración: 5 h y 27 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,975
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,562
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,567
Kira, an orphan with a twisted leg, lives in a world where the weak are cast aside. She fears for her future until she is spared by the all-powerful Council of Guardians. Kira is a gifted weaver and is given a task that no other community member can do. While her talent keeps her alive and brings certain privileges, Kira soon realizes she is surrounded by many mysteries and secrets. No one must know of her plans to uncover the truth about her world and see what places exist beyond.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hard to stop listening!
- De Stephanie en 02-14-13
- Gathering Blue
- De: Lois Lowry
- Narrado por: Katherine Borowitz
Book 2 of the Giver Quartet
Revisado: 11-18-18
I love Lois Lowry. Her books are engaging and thought provoking. Gathering Blue is the second in the series. I definitely recommend reading all of them in order.
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The Giver
- De: Lois Lowry
- Narrado por: Ron Rifkin
- Duración: 4 h y 47 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 15,006
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 12,333
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 12,394
December is the time of the annual Ceremony at which each twelve-year-old receives a life assignment determined by the Elders. Jonas watches his friend Fiona named Caretaker of the Old and his cheerful pal Asher labeled the Assistant Director of Recreation. But Jonas has been chosen for something special. When his selection leads him to an unnamed man, the man called only the Giver, he begins to sense the dark secrets that underlie the fragile perfection of his world.
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3 out of 5 stars
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This guy's mouth makes some serious noises...
- De Nikki Cole en 07-09-12
- The Giver
- De: Lois Lowry
- Narrado por: Ron Rifkin
I Love Lois Lowry
Revisado: 11-18-18
The Giver is definitely one of my favorite books. The story is set in a unique, kind of socialistic dystopian society where feelings are suppressed and the good of the community is emphasized. I originally read it in a college literature class and enjoyed it again on audible. It is marketed as a young adult book, which is typically ages 12-18, but I think it is more for older teens (16+) and adults. I think the message is a little too deep for the younger ages. The actual series is a quartet of 4 books. All of them are amazing and very thought provoking. I bought the quartet and listened to them in order. It would be a great series for a book club. There are many ideas to discuss.
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