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Interesting take on time travel stories

Revisado: 04-28-24

The writing is very simple. Short simple sentences. That’s not really a problem, but when combined with a narrator who speaks like a computer, it’s distracting. The narrator is not a native English speaker. He speaks great English, but his emphasis is all wrong and he ignores punctuation. I checked to see if I had adjusted the playback speed to 1.5, but it’s just the narrator. I know this is a series but I probably won’t be listening to any of the others because of the narrator.

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Surprisingly interesting and insightful

Revisado: 10-05-22

I am a fan of his Late Late Show, and have not read his other books. I really liked Elephant. It’s thoughtful and intelligent and honest in a way I haven’t heard in awhile. A good read.

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Another Great Story

Revisado: 06-20-21

The story is excellent, but Ray Porter’s narration makes this book come to life. What a fantastic performance. Great writing as always from Andy Weir. Now I’m looking for more Ray Porter narrations.

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It’s a Wonderful Life

Revisado: 08-10-20

Good job. This book could have gone to far in several different directions, but did not. While showing the human-ness of the subject, the writer gives us enough personal detail to get a good sense of who Mr Henson was and why he did what he did. And the author avoids the trap of getting overly sappy in the telling of a story that lends itself to the maudlin. Excellent narration with decent voice characterizations. I really liked it.

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Well written, thorough, and scary as hell

Revisado: 07-15-20

At times I thought of Chance the Gardner from Jerzy Kosinsk’s short story Being There. Peter Sellers portrayed the character perfectly in the movie of the same name. But Trump’s story is not just about being there, it is a story of monumental dysfunction and deceit, dishonesty and manipulation, and in the end, the story of a pitiful person. This is an excellent explanation of how Donald Trump came to be.

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This Is A Damn Fine Book

Revisado: 05-03-20

I love time travel stories, and although this is not precisely a time travel book, it sorta is, in much the same way as Paris Time Capsule. This book is extremely well-written and narrated. That's all you really need to know. Start listening.

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Great story; rethink the male narrator

Revisado: 11-07-18

I like Molly Harper's books, and this series is no exception. One reason her audiobooks are so well received is Amanda Ronconi. She's good. Really good. The introduction of another voice might be OK, but I don't think Mr. Davis is a good counterpoint or a good blend with Ms. Ronconi. It's just not working for me.

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A Christmas Cookie

Revisado: 12-15-17

Well, this was completely unexpected. I downloaded it because I had finished a great book and didn’t have another one ready. This was just the right thing to get a smile on my face and get me over that little sadness I get when I reach the end of a good book. Thanks for this Christmas Cookie! Um...could I have just one more?

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Funny, Interesting, An Easy Listen

Revisado: 10-02-12

What did you love best about First Grave on the Right?

I love the attitude and the voice of Charley Davidson. She's bright, witty and the kind of person you want to, well, just hang out with. Daryna Jones has a light narrative style that makes my long daily commute almost a pleasure.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Charley is a really interesting character, but it's Lorelei King's incredible ability to tell a story that made this audiobook for me. Lorelei King is my favorite character, I think, but doesn't that also make Charley my fav? Why is life so hard!

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

Yes. I'm obviously a fan. I decided to try this book/series because of her and because of the subject matter. I knew Lorelei King would infuse interest and life into any book.

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

Laugh--yes. Cry--no.

Any additional comments?

I have already started the next one. I seem to get hooked on series...and I am definitely hooked on Charley Davidson, Lorelei King, and Darynda Jones.

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A Great Part Two, Anxiously Awaiting Part Three

Revisado: 09-26-12

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

I had the interesting experience of listening and reading at the same time. This "hybrid" method is captivating. I found myself listening to a few chapters in the car, then going back later and reading the chapters while listening again. Amazing experience!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Actually, I think my favorite character from both books is The Bishop House.

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

Her voice quality seems to fit the book. Hard to explain, but she brings real life to these words, and I can't imagine anyone else narrating these books. When I read or re-read passages I hear her voice in my head.

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

No, I just like it a lot.

Any additional comments?

I love time travel stories, vampire stories, and I'm a European history junkie, So these books are tailor made for me. Ms. Harkness weaves an intricate and compelling story. Part three, please.

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