Suzanne

Favorite book made new

Revisado: 01-30-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, if they like fantasy.

What did you like best about this story?

It's a heroic quest, first of all. It's misterious and compelling, and the characters in the Fellowship are wonderful.

Which scene was your favorite?

Too many to choose.

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

Yes. When they found Bilbo at Elrond's house. Also when Sam insisted on going into Mordor with Frodo.

Any additional comments?

I've always loved "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. But to hear it read aloud, and by such a masterful performer, is marvelous. Things I had skipped over, in reading the book, (like the songs and some of the descriptions), came to life in hearing it read aloud.

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Great Listen!

Revisado: 11-12-12

Where does Seeing a Large Cat rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

A delightful diversion between other books from other authors.

What did you like best about this story?

The relationship between the Professor and Mrs. Emerson.
The adventures of the young people, kept secret from their elders.

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

It's wonderful, as always.
"The Last Camel Died At Noon" was performed by someone else, and the performance was such a disappointment compared to Barbara Rosenblat's.

Who was the most memorable character of Seeing a Large Cat and why?

Amelia Peabody Emerson, as always. The main reason, I guess, is that she is the Narrator of the story. Also, her use of the English language is sophisticated and humorous.

Any additional comments?

It's fun to look forward to the next book in the series, especially to learn how Ramses has grown and what he's up to.

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So much better than the movies

Revisado: 03-27-12

Would you listen to Wuthering Heights again? Why?

Over and over again. It is such a compelling story.

Which character – as performed by Janet McTeer and David Timson – was your favorite?

Heathcliff, definitely.

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

I was pretty horrified by it. In the films based on this book Heathcliff is presented as lovelorn and obsessed, but in the book he is rather a fiend. The ending was very compelling.

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Never wanted the characters to go away

Revisado: 03-27-12

Where does The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Right at the top

Who was your favorite character and why?

Dawsey. He is so warm and steady.

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

Everything! It made it come to life with a different narrator reading each character's letters.

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

A different look at World War II

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An Old Favorite

Revisado: 03-27-12

What made the experience of listening to My Cousin Rachel the most enjoyable?

Hearing a favorite book read aloud

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ambrose, because he was made so real through Philip's admiration for him and memories of him

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

No, but I've loved his voice when I've seen him in films.

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

Yes.

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What a Ride!

Revisado: 03-27-12

If you could sum up Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy in three words, what would they be?

Intriguing, suspenseful, satisfying

What was one of the most memorable moments of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy?

Jim Predeaux's recounting of his experience in Czechoslovakia to Smiley.

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

Haven't listened to any before

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

No, not until near the end.

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Wonderful Christmas classic!

Revisado: 12-02-09

It is a joy to hear this classic read so beautifully and with an English accent.

It isn't as scary listening to it read as it is in a movie or the dramatization on record that I remember as a child...and then I realized that it doesn't have any scary music in the background!
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Listening to this audio book will be an ongoing Christmas tradition in our home.

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