Christine

Great retelling of a classic science fiction story

Revisado: 04-23-13

This is one of my favorite coming of age stories -- where you hear the thoughts of a young girl as told to her diary. The narrator does a great job of having different voices that enhance the story.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

esto le resultó útil a 1 persona

Great Story -- Narration could be better

Revisado: 01-07-13

If you could sum up Carpe Diem in three words, what would they be?

Total Space Opera

What other book might you compare Carpe Diem to and why?

It might sound strange, but I'd compare it to the Two Towers -- there's lots of characters running around, separated but working towards a common goal, with lots of action. The characters and the action continue in the next book, so the overall issues are not resolved in this single book. I hasten to add that the two books are totally different in the tone, pace, and world/universe. But I enjoy this book for many of the same reasons I like the Two Towers.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Andy Caploe?

I have listened to Agent of Change before this one, so the answer is, "yes." However the issue I have with his female voices is more apparent in this book. And he sometimes seems to lose the characterization completely at times (Jeeves, Patricia). At some points, if I didn't know the book so well, it might be hard to keep track of who is talking. I love these books, so I'll continue to buy them despite this.

Any additional comments?

This book is one of my comfort books -- when I'm tired or unhappy. The combination of action and romance always makes me feel better.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

esto le resultó útil a 3 personas

Space Opera I couldn't put down!

Revisado: 12-05-12

What did you love best about Agent of Change?

I've enjoyed the Liaden Universe and Miri and ValCon are amongst my favorite characters. This story tells how they met -- didn't like each other much at first, but learned how to get along. While it isn't the first chronologically, it's a good place to start in the series.I like how they slowly learn about each other and work together to solve the problems they each face. Of course not everything gets resolved and you must "tune in next time" for more!

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character would be Miri because of her change from not wanting to rely on anyone else to accepting a partner.

What three words best describe Andy Caploe’s performance?

Story comes alive

Any additional comments?

Like others, his personification of Miri was very distracting. Though I did get used to it, I always found it slightly annoying. I loved how he did Edger!

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

esto le resultó útil a 2 personas

Great performance

Revisado: 05-15-12

What did you love best about Cast in Courtlight?

We learn about Kaylin's world and secrets along with her.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kaylin -- she has great power and yet lives a normal life and messes up like the rest of us.

What about Khristine Hvam’s performance did you like?

The voices she gives to the various characters and races make them come alive.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña