carol m. yates

Mystery of it all

Revisado: 06-16-24

Carole Lombard was/is my favorite actor of the golden age of Hollywood. If you want to read about what happened that tragic night in NV, you will get answers, but there are still many facts that could not be answered. It did help clear up a few questions I had about the tragedy.

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Adventure in Paris

Revisado: 03-26-24

Ms. Penny took us on a deep dive into the Gamache family. Very tense at times, kept me turning pages.
We learn more about Steven, Gamache’s Godfather. Very interesting and a window into his time during WWII.
It’s a long read, but well worth the time.
If you love the series, this book will not disappoint.

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Sorrow and Hope

Revisado: 03-07-24

“The Women”, is well written and the narrator gives an excellent performance. My high school and early college years were wrapped up in the events of the Vietnam War. Listening to the words brings back memories of this turbulent time.
The lack of understanding what PTSD (or what it was) causalities was brought to the fore so dramatically one could taste it. The many returning in country personnel being greeted with silence or hostility was shocking for all. Thank you for writing this important book and sharing the stories of women; nurses, doughnut dolly’s, physicians who served in Vietnam and were nite recognized for their bravery at that time. (Having a loving brother KIA in Vietnam did bring great sadness to my family, they were never the same. Reading about the dedication of nurses who gave so much to help save so many young men. Knowing about the nurses, gives me comfort that perhaps my brother was given comfort at his end

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Plot line & character development 🧡

Revisado: 12-08-22

I’ve read through all “Inspector Ganache is the head of homicide department set in Sûreté du Quebec”, novels. I love them all. Ganache has an old world charm working in the harsh reality of crime on Montreal.
There are 2 narrators for this series, both are excellent. The 1st, Ralph Cosham passed away before the series was finished, Robert Bathurst took over narrating the book, he is excellent. Go for it, they will not disappoint.

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Willow & Long (I hope for a many book series).

Revisado: 10-06-21

Peter Grainger has another page turner, could not stop 🛑 listening. I Wondered In first chapter how Willow & Long would mesh, WOW. What a ride, stayed up until 3am to finish.
Henrietta Meire excellent performance 🎭, she makes this series special in the same manner Gildart Jackson makes DC Smith.

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Carol from Michigan; Wow; agree with Kathy Knitter review. !

Revisado: 10-03-21

Love the man, Gildart Jackson perfect performance. I also stayed up till 2am to finish….. yes read all Smith books in order. Enjoy the adventure. ❤️

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Expected twists and turns 💙

Revisado: 09-08-21

I’ve grown very fond of this series. Each book you learn a bit more about what makes Smith tick.
Narration is excellent by Gildart Jackson-he can fling the tart barbs with the best of them (Grainger sure makes his characters interesting).
This is right up there with Chief Inspector Armand Gamache on the Sûreté du Québec

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End of life decisions

Revisado: 09-04-21

Interesting view on aging, terminal illness and remaining in control.

I enjoyed the story, Grainger always makes one think about all aspects of an issue.

Gildart Jackson great performance as expected, love how he can deliver the dry humerus comments of DC Smith. Love the series.

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Falling a page Turner

Revisado: 07-22-21

You never know what adventures will take place while flying the friendly skies. T.J. Newman has written a grand book, and her 1st; hope many more as good to come. As a ‘Frequent Flyer’ person, i was amazed how hard the flight crews worked to make my/passengers flights safe. Loved how Ms. Newman pointed out jerks on planes, there would always be one.
The many layers of action and how each affected the other just added to the tension.
I would highly recommend ‘Falling’ and as Steven Weber as narrater how can you go wrong.

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Wonderful series

Revisado: 08-30-20

This series is so interesting, funny and does give one a view of life in the Scottish Highlands. M.C. Beaton does have a gift for story telling of great characters. There are many books in this Wonderful series, but for me, I can only listen to a Hamlish Macbeth tale as read by ‘Graeme Malcolm’.
He is the reader starting at book 16, I tried to listen to other narrators in books 1-15, but I can’t, not the same or as enjoyable without Mr. Malcolm.
(Same with the Agatha Raisin series by Beaton; best and only narrator for me is Penelope Keith).
Enjoy

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