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A Woman of the World
- De: Rebecca Gilman
- Narrado por: Kathleen Chalfant
- Duración: 1 h y 8 m
- Grabación Original
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 4,166
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,608
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 3,589
Meet Mabel Loomis Todd, an inspired conversationalist who routinely invites scandal and ignores the rules of 19th century society. Now in her 70s and living on Hog Island in Maine, the outspoken writer and editor is holding court, entertaining us with musings on her colorful life, spilling secrets, and revealing the truth about how she turned Emily Dickinson into a household name.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not worth time
- De EA Schaefer en 04-04-20
- A Woman of the World
- De: Rebecca Gilman
- Narrado por: Kathleen Chalfant
Very entertaining!
Revisado: 04-09-20
I loved this. Interesting story told in a charming manner. It really is true that you can learn something new every day.
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Heartwood
- A Billy Bob Holland Novel, Book 2
- De: James Lee Burke
- Narrado por: Alan Sklar
- Duración: 12 h y 3 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 263
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 235
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 232
Heartwood is a kind of tree that grows in layers. And as Billy Bob's grandfather once told him, you do well in life by keeping the roots in a clear stream and not letting anyone taint the water for you. But in Holland's dusty little hometown of Deaf Smith, in the hill country north of Austin, local kingpin Earl Deitrich has made a fortune running roughshod and tainting anyone who stands in his way. Billy Bob has problems with Deitrich and his shamelessly callous demeanor, but can't shake the legacy of his passion for Deitrich's "heartbreak-beautiful" wife, Peggy Jean.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not JLB's best, narrator needs coaching
- De Ed en 06-25-13
- Heartwood
- A Billy Bob Holland Novel, Book 2
- De: James Lee Burke
- Narrado por: Alan Sklar
Both story and narration fall short
Revisado: 01-09-18
Is there anything you would change about this book?
I would have Will Patton narrate it. Or at least have the narrator find out how to pronounce geographic names.
If you’ve listened to books by James Lee Burke before, how does this one compare?
It was okay. Again, knowing the geography caused distractions. Place names and references to distances made no sense.
How did the narrator detract from the book?
He used almost comic voices for some of the characters. Incorrect pronunciation of place names.
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
I'd watch it on demand.
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The Serpent of Venice
- A Novel
- De: Christopher Moore
- Narrado por: Euan Morton
- Duración: 10 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3,065
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,767
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,761
Venice, a really long time ago: Three prominent Venetians await their most loathsome and foul dinner guest, the erstwhile envoy from Britain who also happens to be a favorite of the Doge: The rascal-Fool Pocket. This trio of cunning plotters have lured Pocket to a dark dungeon, promising a spirited evening. Their invitation is, of course, bogus. These scoundrels have something far less amusing planned for the man who has consistently foiled their quest for power and wealth. But this Fool is no fool.…
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5 out of 5 stars
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HEINOUS FKERY MOST FOUL
- De Jim "The Impatient" en 10-20-17
- The Serpent of Venice
- A Novel
- De: Christopher Moore
- Narrado por: Euan Morton
Best Narrator Ever!
Revisado: 07-02-14
What about Euan Morton’s performance did you like?
Clever story vastly enhanced by a tremendous narrator. I've been listening to recorded books for almost 20 years and this is one of the best readings I've heard. Euan Morton should win an Audie, a Grammy, and any other awards possible for this performance. I can't imagine enjoying this book as much in the written word.
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Tidal Shift
- De: Dora Heldt, Jamie Lee Searle - translator
- Narrado por: Teri Clark Linden
- Duración: 12 h y 18 m
- Versión completa
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Narración:3 out of 5 stars 9
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 10
Forty-six-year-old divorcée Christine is finally happy - or so she thinks. She has an amazing boyfriend but she also has a drama-filled family she fears might scare him off. And when Christine spies her dependable Aunt Inge in the company of a man who is most certainly not her husband, it sends the family drama into overdrive - and delivers an unexpected wake-up call to Christine. Because after witnessing the newfound passion with which 60-something Inge is tackling each day, Christine becomes aware of the mounting frustrations in her supposedly fabulous life. Sick and tired of playing it safe, Christine finally decides the time has come to make some big changes.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good Narrator if you listen at speed 1.25 or 1.5
- De Giraffe81840 en 08-20-14
- Tidal Shift
- De: Dora Heldt, Jamie Lee Searle - translator
- Narrado por: Teri Clark Linden
The worst narration in all of my years w/Audible
Revisado: 02-25-14
Would you try another book from Dora Heldt and Jamie Lee Searle (translator) and/or Teri Clark Linden?
The story is fluff and humorous -- just what I was looking for. But it is as if the narrator is reading to developmentally challenged first graders. Occasionally she loses herself and speaks in normal cadence, but that is very rare.
Would you be willing to try another one of Teri Clark Linden’s performances?
Never.
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Swamplandia!
- De: Karen Russell
- Narrado por: Arielle Sitrick, David Ackroyd
- Duración: 13 h y 7 m
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 842
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 659
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 658
The Bigtree alligator-wrestling dynasty is in decline, and Swamplandia!, their island home and gator-wrestling theme park, formerly number one in the region, is swiftly being encroached upon by a fearsome and sophisticated competitor called the World of Darkness. Ava’s mother, the park’s indomitable headliner, has just died; her sister, Ossie, has fallen in love with a spooky character known as the Dredgeman, who may or may not be an actual ghost; and her brilliant big brother, Kiwi, who dreams of becoming a scholar, has just defected to the World of Darkness.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Sometimes Brilliant, Sometimes Disappointing
- De Suzn F en 02-05-11
- Swamplandia!
- De: Karen Russell
- Narrado por: Arielle Sitrick, David Ackroyd
Ridiculous choice of narreator
Revisado: 01-26-12
What did you like best about Swamplandia!? What did you like least?
The story is quirky and engaging.
How could the performance have been better?
The performance could have been better with any other narrator. While I understand the logic of having a young girl read this, there must have been someone who was literate available. Did any editor or the author listen to this before it was published? The author's well crafted book is butchered. And I learn that the reader (take that loosely) is not 12 or 13 or even 10, as it sounds, but 16 -- so perhaps 15 when the work was done. This is an indictment of whatever schools she attended.
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Stones into Schools
- Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan
- De: Greg Mortenson
- Narrado por: Atossa Leoni
- Duración: 11 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 496
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 172
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 174
In this dramatic first-person narrative, Greg Mortenson picks up where Three Cups of Tea left off in 2003, recounting his relentless, ongoing efforts to establish schools for girls in Afghanistan; his extensive work in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan after a massive earthquake hit the region in 2005; and the unique ways he has built relationships with Islamic clerics, militia commanders, and tribal leaders. He shares for the first time his broader vision to promote peace through education and literacy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Better than Three Cups of Tea
- De Cate F. en 12-15-09
- Stones into Schools
- Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan
- De: Greg Mortenson
- Narrado por: Atossa Leoni
Odd Choice of Narrator
Revisado: 01-02-10
I find listening to a female narrator read this book distracting. I am by no means a misogynist, but the words are odd coming from a woman. Putting that aside, the information in this book is so vital. I recommend it to anyone.
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Horse Heaven
- De: Jane Smiley
- Narrado por: Shelley Thompson
- Duración: 25 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 230
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 156
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 156
Many astonishing and affecting things happen at the racetrack, and the mysterious universe of horse racing, passionate, cold-hearted, pure, corrupt, is woven into a marvelous tapestry of joy and love, chicanery, folly, greed, and reckless courage. Spanning two years on the circuit, from Kentucky and California to New York and Paris, Horse Heaven, puts us among trainers, nervey jockeys, billionaire breeders, and restless track wives.
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4 out of 5 stars
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I wish I could review book and narrator separately
- De Julie Delio en 03-21-07
- Horse Heaven
- De: Jane Smiley
- Narrado por: Shelley Thompson
I wish I could review book and narrator separately
Revisado: 03-21-07
The book is very enjoyable -- and I'm only 1/2 finished. But the narrator can be quite distracting. Doesn't anyone "proof-listen" these? How can a professional narrator pronounce khaki "cocky" -- let alone the mangling of anything that's not strictly Anglo Saxon??? It took me a while to realize where/what "La Joe La" is. Despite this, I'm loving the book. In summary, 5 stars for the book and 2 stars for the narration, but the book outshines the puzzling pronunciation.
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Grass for His Pillow
- Tales of the Otori, Book Two
- De: Lian Hearn
- Narrado por: Kevin Gray, Aiko Nakasone
- Duración: 9 h y 25 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3,815
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,597
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,598
The exhilerating tale of Takeo continues in book II of the internationally best-selling Tales of the Otori trilogy, a sweeping saga set in a mythical, medieval Japan.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good book. First one was better
- De RacerX en 03-10-04
- Grass for His Pillow
- Tales of the Otori, Book Two
- De: Lian Hearn
- Narrado por: Kevin Gray, Aiko Nakasone
Good story; trying narrator
Revisado: 07-19-04
As is quite often the case, this book was not the "page turner" that "Across the Nightgale Floor" was. The development of characters continued to be quite good, but there was not as much action as the first book in this trilogy. The male narrator was wonderful; however, I found the female narrator's deliberate and emotionless reading to be quite tedious and distracting.
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