A. Smolinski

journey through time

Revisado: 04-01-23

A trip back to my youth in the 1980s, this story reawakened a love of music and a time when I would lay around listening to records for hours.

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magnificent

Revisado: 03-17-23

I discovered Okorafor doing a search for authors like Octavia Butler. I tore through this trilogy, on the edge of my seat. The imagery was beautiful, the story was delicately told, taking me through a range of emotions. And the performance was stellar. I will look for her again. Can't wait to get into Okorafor's next series.

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Entertaining enough and well written

Revisado: 03-02-23

. I liked this in the way I like a familiar TV drama. The characters were reliable, but not particularly deep. The performance and setting were very authentic to Baltimore.

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This one has it all

Revisado: 02-10-23

I got this after reading the 10,000 doors of January. I am so glad, too! The story combines three of my favorite things: fairy tales, reimagined history, and witches. It is quite long, but the chapters are short- perfect for a 20 minute commute. What was really great was the performance: the music, reader, and pace were perfectly meshed. I highly recommend this if you enjoy fantasy with a touch of history.

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my 1st Lisa See book

Revisado: 05-27-21

This will be the first of many I plan to read. The audio performance is engaging and beautiful. The story is a well-told journey that leaves me both wanting more and free to imagine the continued story. I was prompted to learn more about Lisa See, the Akha people, and tea. I especially loved the respect for the spiritual beliefs of the Akha. This story and performance provided a much needed departure from the heaviness of the world into hope, joy, and promise.

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fun alternative

Revisado: 03-19-21

This was a fun fairy tale. The performances were engaging but not so much I couldn't put it down. The story was the same- just enough nuanxe that I wanted to keep listening but wasn't committed so much if I didn't hear the end. Great for a walk, falling asleep, or some other passive activity.

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so much fun

Revisado: 12-08-20

This was the perfect warm, fuzzy holiday listen. The cast is fantastic and the story very relatable. So, treat yourself!

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Hallmark movie made into a book

Revisado: 12-07-20

If you love either the original movie or any Hallmark holiday movie, you will love this. The performance was very good but the story was boring and a little annoying. I listened in 2 sessions but almost did not go back for the second session.

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This story has it all

Revisado: 11-16-20

There were several times in the early chapters when I almost gave up. I am so glad I didn't! The story weaves nicely and has a mystical, magical feeling to it while also being grounded in issues touching on racism, classism, loss, and love. I recommend listening at 1.25 speed.

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wow

Revisado: 06-11-20

I chose this book because I wanted to read something that deepened my understanding of what it means to be Black in America. I was not disappointed. The performance was excellent. They story heart wrenching, uplifting, and stomach churning. I am inspired to learn more about the (black) boys who suffered in such places. If you like Before We Were Yours, ypu will like this.

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