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Worth your time

Revisado: 08-11-18

Excellent narration, captured inflections, accents, nuances for boys, girls, men, and women. Book is over 30 hours and I was captivated the whole time, did not want it to end.

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Don't buy, even if free

Revisado: 10-16-14

Would you try another book from Michele Hauf and/or Sasha Dunbrook?

Don't think so unless there is a vast improvement in Michele Hauf's writing and editing skills

What do you think your next listen will be?

Enjoy the paranormal plot, might look for more in the same vein.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Sasha Dunbrook?

Probably not

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment.

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Pleasantly surprised

Revisado: 10-16-14

If you could sum up Clean Sweep in three words, what would they be?

Intriguing, refreshing, & funny

What did you like best about this story?

The matter of fact presentation of other worlds, species, and explanation of magic. The history lessons were interesting and entertaining and the relationships between Nina, the two "heros" and other characters was well written and down to earth. Interaction between Sean and Harlan was real without exageration or being over the top.

What about Renee Raudman’s performance did you like?

The accent and tone of voice for Nina was difficult to relate to a 24 year old woman. I kept picturing as an old southern woman in her rocking chair. The narration of the other characters was spot on.

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

Nina's reaction to Sean leaving.

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to book #2

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Classic just got better

Revisado: 05-24-13

Where does The Deep Blue Good-By rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Nostalgic favorite from my teen years and enjoyed the narrator

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Deep Blue Good-By?

The rescue on the boat

What about Robert Petkoff’s performance did you like?

He captured the young but old-souled Travis.

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

The good guy doesn't always win

Any additional comments?

I plan to listen to the rest of the series if the Robert Petkoff is the narrator.

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Dont let the beginning of the book get you down

Revisado: 08-02-12

What did you love best about You're Next?

The surprising plot. I was guessing some kind governmental experiment gone bad affecting Mike and his family. I enjoyed Shep's character he was quietly funny, wry, and very matter of fact.

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

Yes but only when I was about a third of the way through the book. I almost stopped listening after the first couple of chapters but the reviews of the book had been good so I continued on.

What three words best describe Scott Brick’s voice?

The voice of the narrator was the weakest part of the book. It was grating, whiny (instead of angry), and annoying. I put my audio speed on 1.5 to take the edge off.

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

In the despair, anger, and frustration that the characters suffer in much of this book I loved the "not a hallmark moment" line. My only extreme reaction was the beginning of the book and being frustrated that I paid money to listen to bad narration.

Any additional comments?

Greg Hurwitz must think publishers pay by the word When I read a book I can skip over the "extras" but that's not an option with an audio book. I did bump up the speed of the reading just to get things moving. When I got to the scene when Dodge and William have Mike I increased the speed to 2.5 just to get past the never-ending scene.

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Surprisingly enjoyable read

Revisado: 08-02-12

Would you listen to The Witness again? Why?

I might, just to hear the narration by Julia Whelan.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Abigail/Elizabeth. She didn't have sloppy emotions, didn't whine, and did what she needed to do without getting wordy about it. I like her matter of fact and logical way of thinking.

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

Her voice for Abigail and the tones and inflections to reflect her "Mr Spock" way of speaking was wonderful and realistic without being annoying. I could not have done it as well "in my head".

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

When I get ahold of a book with a interesting plot and a good narrator I would go all day listening if I get the opportunity. This was one of those books.

Any additional comments?

Norah Roberts books can be a little foo-foo for me but after reading "The Witness" I will check out the plots on her past and new books.

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Interesting but a disappointing end

Revisado: 07-12-12

Would you try another book from Michael Koryta and/or Robert Petkoff?

The narrator did a very good job. It's interesting how some of the male narrators are able to pull off the female voices. I don't know when Michael Koryta wrote this book, he needs a little more seasoning.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The book kept me interested. I would get up early in the morning to listen as I got ready for work but was disappointed toward the end. It became a little repetitive and the ending was abrupt and not very satisfying.

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

I haven't heard his other perfomances but he's a plus for audible books.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes, if only to hear the violin music.

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A must read

Revisado: 07-12-12

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

Absolutley. The narrations by different people nailed it.

What did you like best about this story?

The glorious unfolding of the story. The feeling being in Mississippi and being a part of history. The story line wasn't a "pity me" but how women, good or bad, did what had to be done.

If you could take any character from The Help out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Stuart's dad. I think he could be saved.

Any additional comments?

The book is so much better and richer than the movie.

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Oh my, what false advertising

Revisado: 06-11-12

What disappointed you about Fifty Shades of Grey?

Bad narration and an adolescent, immature plot. There were many good reviews about the book and I listened to the first five hours thinking it would have to get better. If the author was hoping to flatter the author of the "Twilight" by imitating the characters, Bella and Edward, she miserably failed. This was fifty shades of bad.

Has Fifty Shades of Grey turned you off from other books in this genre?

No

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Becca Battoe?

A teenage Helena Bonham Carter

What character would you cut from Fifty Shades of Grey?

All of them. It would have made for a better plot

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Good read

Revisado: 04-21-12

What did you love best about The Cold, Cold Ground?

Story kept me guessing and involved. Date of setting had me looking information about Ireland for this time period

What did you like best about this story?

Accent of narrator, description of scenes, historical references. Good tight plot.

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

My first book, I would read more from this author.

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

A good man in a bad situation

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