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Disappointing

Revisado: 11-18-12

What disappointed you about The Racketeer?

The plot is interesting; how can a convicted (although innocent) lawyer get out of prison and become rich at the same time? The problem is that the telling of the story involves too much unbelievable human reactions. For example, would you believe that a US customs official - the guys who check your passport when you enter this country from a trip abroad - would let you in on your old passport after you have had so much plastic surgery that you are "unrecognizable?" We are told that the customs official is white, and since our protagonist is black, the official lets him into the country, since white people think "all black people look alike." I cannot believe that in a work of fiction. Would you believe that a young woman could deter two hillbillies from entering a house by taking off her blouse and bra? This embarassed the hillbillies so much that they left, even though their friend - the guy they are looking for - is in the methamphetamine business? I don't believe that, either. Fiction needs to be believable. And this plot is not.

What was most disappointing about John Grisham’s story?

Most disappointing is the lack of believability, as mentioned. But I have to say that the story is boring as well. It goes on and on with details that are, well, just not connected to character or to story.

Have you listened to any of J.D. Jackson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not listened to any of this narrator's work before. I have to say he did a very good job with challenging material. I actually felt sorry for him several times, having to read this stuff.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I'd say that narration was redeeming. But that's about it.

Any additional comments?

I really liked the early Grisham; but this is my last one.

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Virgil being Virgil

Revisado: 10-29-12

What made the experience of listening to Mad River the most enjoyable?

It is great being back with Virgil Flowers in his hometown, meeting his parents, and riding around with him on a crazy case!

What about Eric Conger’s performance did you like?

Eric Conger has a great voice, very versatile when it comes to characterization. I identify his voice with Virgil, of course. But he is also really good with Lucas Davenport.

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

The kids are dangerous as hell, but hey, they aren't all that bad.

Any additional comments?

If you enjoy John Sandford novels, you will love this one.

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We all have a purpose

Revisado: 03-26-12

What made the experience of listening to A Dog's Purpose the most enjoyable?

The novel is in the dog's voice, and you get to really love this animal.

What other book might you compare A Dog's Purpose to and why?

If you like dogs, or if you like the Chet and Bernie novels (Dog on it, etc.) you need to prepare for a more serious side of dogs. But this novel, have no doubts, is very much about how deep dogs love us.

What about George K. Wilson’s performance did you like?

A really good narrator fades into the background, and Wilson does that so well, you forget that the dog is not telling this tale.

If you could take any character from A Dog's Purpose out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Oh, no question that it would be the dog, in any of the incarnations.

Any additional comments?

Be prepared for a really great book, one that goes deeper into what matters in life than you expect. But it is also a really fun book, very well narrated.

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A great series and a great narrator

Revisado: 05-14-10

Steve Hockensmith has three of these novels; they are delightful stories that are as humerous as they are intriguing. But the narration makes them all the more enjoyable. If you like some humor mixed in with your mystery and if you have a liking for the wild west, and if you think an illiterate cowboy with an affection for Sherlock Holmes is worth your time, you will love this book.

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Fun Listen

Revisado: 05-14-10

The series takes place in post WWI England, and is informative in capturing both time and place. Maise Dobbs is a unique personality, easy to like. The story is well-paced and intelligent. The narrator is excellent. I really enjoyed this one!

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Alan Furst is a master!

Revisado: 08-18-08

If you haven't listened to Alan Furst yet and you have an affection for the noir spy story, you have a great treat in store. Every one of his novels is full of intrique and adventure set in morally ambiguous pre-WWII Europe. The narration is excellent.

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Fun Book!

Revisado: 08-18-08

I actually liked Hockensmith's two earlier books better than this one - but that was because both of them are so entertaining. The humor centers on the two brothers - one an illiterate would-be Sherlock Holmes, and the other a dutiful Dr. Watson. Both are fully developed characters that go far beyond the stereotypes we so often find in humor these days. These books are far superior, in my mind, to those Florida-based crime stories.

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I love this guy!

Revisado: 08-18-08

This book, like the others in the series, is not only a suspence novel, a crime novel, and an adventure novel. It is also a wonderful development of character. Granted, the character is violent, but the level of self-interrogation in this book goes far beyond the normal suspence, crime, action thriller. And the narrator captures the novel's voice in an excellent way.

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Nothing happens!

Revisado: 08-18-08

I downloaded this book thinking it would be a cool summer read. After all, King is the master of suspence, horror, whatever. I wanted a beach book. What I got was really slow-moving and, frankly, disappointing in its lack of creativity and intelligence. Too many cliches! The narrator was the best part of the experience. He did a great job with a really boring book.

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Well-paced and fun

Revisado: 06-15-07

Lisa Scottolini's novels have good characters, interesting settings, and good plotlines. And they are fun. This is no exception. And the narrator is excellent.

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