Rosemary H. Knower

alas; longing for stephen briggs

Revisado: 02-20-15

What did you like best about Witches Abroad? What did you like least?

story + hilarious Mardi Gras aka Genua; the charming fairy tales twisted by Pratchet's sharp sense of irony

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mrs Gogol and The Baron. Planer does a good job with both, as well as Mrs. Pleasant. Nanny's postcards work well too; and Greebo's antics will have you LOL'ing

What didn’t you like about Nigel Planer’s performance?

What he does to Granny Weatherwax is criminal; creaky, crackling and very annoying;throws the whole narrative off. This is one of Pratchet's best, most intricate comedies, ruined by Planer's insistence on female whining voices I'm not even going to attempt Lords and Ladies, destroyed by the same

Do you think Witches Abroad needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

It stands alone but dovetails superbly with Wyrd Sisters, masquerade, etc

Any additional comments?

If it's not possible to get Stephen Briggs for the above, please convince N. Planer to retrain; it's not that he can't do the voices, he just doesn't choose to; Other victims include Sgt. Colon, Drumnot; uneven Veterinari, Lady Margolotta. So much of Pratchett is wonderful sly humor that requires understanding of the satire; often lost by Planer's rhythms and voices for passaged like the vampire never rising from a cat

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Brilliant picture of the times and characters

Revisado: 02-03-15

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

Not possible; her complex journey from child to death is riveting

What did you like best about this story?

Vivid counterpoint plots of Chaucer, Katherine, John of Gaunt, Tyler's rebellion

Which character – as performed by Wanda McCaddon – was your favorite?

Katherine; however her rendition of peasants to nobility is flawless

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

No; to be savored a couple of chapters at a time

Any additional comments?

Author and narrator offer the reader a 5 star experience; you'll reread often

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Vivid history of Wales and the Welsh: 5 Stars

Revisado: 02-03-15

What did you love best about How Green Was My Valley?

Llewellyn's realistic, poetic, humorous tribute

What did you like best about this story?

Time travel; you become part of the village, the family, the landscape.

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

Cosham is often how I choose books; excellent narration; mastery of dialect and humor

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

See the existing film; deeply moving homage to singers and characters

Any additional comments?

A page-turner start to finish; subtle, surprising, vivid

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Perfect antidote to the doldrums

Revisado: 02-03-15

Where does The Enchanted April rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Chronic insomniacs, this is guaranteed to offer delight; top level

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Enchanted April?

The arrival in San Salvatore; the quadrille in the rose garden

What about Eleanor Bron’s performance did you like?

Low, resonant voice; definition of all characters, mastery of dialects

If you could rename The Enchanted April, what would you call it?

The Awakening, or Examining Life through the Eyes of Love

Any additional comments?

Vivid picture of entire cast attempting to achieve joy; hilarious results

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esto le resultó útil a 18 personas

You can't put it down; Burton's narration flawless

Revisado: 02-03-15

What did you love best about A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?

Superb picture of Irish family; poor they may be, but they live with with joy

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?

Francie's determination to write; her descriptions of Brooklyn 1918

What about Kate Burton’s performance did you like?

Her voice; her ability to make each character come alive; melodious

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

The ancient film (see Turner classics) leaves out 3/4 of the book

Any additional comments?

Book alternated high comedy with desperate poverty; Brooklyn comes alive.

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Michael York! record unabridged!

Revisado: 01-04-15

Where does The King Must Die rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book is too good to abridge

Who was your favorite character and why?

Theseus. Boy grows to manhood; true to Renault's superb portrait of this critical period in Greek history

Which character – as performed by Michael York – was your favorite?

Michael York renders each of the voices so that all the characters come alive, and the descriptive passages are as spell-binding as the dialogue

If you could rename The King Must Die, what would you call it?

The title is central; a king must be willing to be sacrificed for his people; a princess to sacrifice to save the children

Any additional comments?

PLEASE GET MICHAEL YORK TO NARRATE AN UNABRIDGED COPY OF THIS BOOK AND ITS COMPANION, THE BULL FROM THE SEA. I USED TO TEACH THIS AS PART OF THE CURRICULUM FOR THE NINTH GRADE, AND NONE OF THEM WERE EVER BORED.

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esto le resultó útil a 3 personas

not what i expected

Revisado: 01-04-15

What disappointed you about Pavane?

repeats information; too sci-fi

What could Keith Roberts have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

It's a fine book but didn't interest me

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

excellent narration as always

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Pavane?

I was after a sustained narrative, not short stories

Any additional comments?

I plan to return the book

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