K. Winters

Twelves hours of excitement!

Revisado: 03-19-14

Where does Black Site rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Black Site is definitely one of the most exciting and action packed books I've listened to in ages. The story is very well thought out and moves forward relentlessly.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Black Site?

I can't really say without spoiling anything, but let's just say that a few sentries had a very bad day.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Racer is infiltrating a Taliban compound when he first get's back in to Pakistan was very, very memorable. That's all I can really say.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were plenty of moments that shocked me, made me a bit queasy or nervous, and a number of great fist-pumping "Heck yea!" moments. There isn't a whole lot of emotional depth in the book, but what is there is actually extremely well done. His description of a rather hellish moment of PTSD hit me extremely hard and make me empathize heavily with the main character.

Any additional comments?

I was very worried that this book would have many, many moments of jingoism and support for some of the horrible things we've done in the "War On Terror", but I was wrong. When there was a hint of anything political I think it was dealt with tact and from the perspective of a man with his boots firmly on the ground. The do mention torture, and there is a scene that contains some in the background, but it is dealt with enough disgust that I didn't hate it. I highly recommend this book to anyone with a love of military action thrillers.

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Interesting Follow Up, But Not As Fun

Revisado: 05-16-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Definitely, it was an entertaining read and I had no problem listening to it on my drives to and from work, and my lunch break every day. It had some points that dragged, and didn't feature some of the interesting characters built up in the first book, so it was a bit lacking.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Throne of Jade?

Well, the end was pretty memorable, and a long protracted battle was thrilling and had me gripped. I didn't want to pause it to go back to work!

What about Simon Vance’s performance did you like?

He captures the characters voices and personalities perfectly, and his narration is always a joy to listen to. I've actually bought other books just because he was the narrator.

Any additional comments?

I loved learning more about dragons and the differences in their integration in to another culture, but I definitely missed some of the characters from the first book. If you go in to the book knowing that it will be different, I think you'll have a great time following Lawrence and Temeraire on this adventure.

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Interesting, if scary, read

Revisado: 05-16-13

If you could sum up The Shadow Factory in three words, what would they be?

Total information awareness.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Shadow Factory?

Any time they talked about how much data the NSA collects and stores.

What about Robertson Dean’s performance did you like?

He has a great voice with a consistent tone, easy reading style, and clear narration. He definitely mispronounces some technical terms a few times and spells out organization names that should just be said (DARPA for instance), but that didn't bug me much.

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

How hard wired the NSA is in to the world's communication networks. They're drilled down to the marrow of the systems, and I don't think they'd ever be removed.

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Amazing Story, Heart Rending and Brave

Revisado: 03-29-13

What did you love best about For Crew and Country?

The story of ordinary men and their extreme, selfless acts of bravery. You get to know the crew, their lives, their loves and hopes, and you see how that affects them in the time of greatest crisis.

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

I have not, but this one was pretty good. I'd definitely give him another listen without hesitation.

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

The Ship That Fought Like A Battleship

Any additional comments?

This is not a rather happy book by the end, and many times while listening to it on my lunch break or driving around I had to switch to something more upbeat. Be prepared for that when you give a listen. Despite that (or maybe because of it) I feel that this should be essential reading for anyone interested in WWII, or history at all. It feels like the quintessential story of American heroism, and what we want to be.

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Avoid the narration and read the book

Revisado: 02-25-13

What made the experience of listening to A Game of Thrones the most enjoyable?

Listening to this book was difficult. I tried on many occasions to get in to it, but the narrator grated on me so much that I kept putting it down. I thought I must hate the story and the characters, but when someone handed me the book I read and loved the story.

What didn’t you like about Roy Dotrice’s performance?

His voices were awful and never felt like they fit any of the characters. The guard sounded like a pirate, and so did the old nursemaid, etc.

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Great Audiobook, Only Just Appreciated It

Revisado: 02-25-13

What made the experience of listening to The Great Gatsby the most enjoyable?

Well, I was on a roadtrip from L.A. to my home in Northern California and listened to the whole book through. I think being stuck with one story allowed me to follow every thread and subtlety the story had without missing much. The performance was also spot on.

What did you like best about this story?

The criticisms that the author had of that time, and the attitudes many of the characters possessed, is still relevant and valid today. It really strikes you that we are still very much a culture of those elite, and those who wish they were there.

What about Anthony Heald’s performance did you like?

His voice did a good job conveying the right emotion at the right time without seeming forced.

Any additional comments?

I hated this book when I was required to read it in high school. I think its because I couldn't relate to the characters at the time, and never have the story much time. It benefits from being able to listen to or read it in long stretches.

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Fantastic, if complicated, account of the war

Revisado: 02-25-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would definitely, but it is a complicated book with many names and dates with some intense nautical terms, so I would be careful who I recommended it to. It, I think, would be enjoyable to the regular history lover, but would be loved by someone who loves naval history like I do.

What does Marc Vietor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His tone and ability to do accurate (well, to me at least) accents for each person in the book was enjoyable and added to the listening experience.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I found myself very excited when it described the harrowing naval battles and the heroism, and loss they contained.

Any additional comments?

I'm actually thinking about listening to this one again. That's how much I enjoyed it.

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Fantastic Insight In To Another Side Of the War

Revisado: 02-25-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, it was interesting, had a great pace, and I always felt like I was connecting with and learning about the people involved.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Well, they're all pretty amazing people, but this book helped me gain a greater appreciation for Nimitz as a person and for his role.

What does Brian Troxell bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His narration was never distracting, and always engaging. His voice and tone were perfect for the narrative.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Well, there were a lot of moving moments, but the part about them dealing with their own family losses in the war was very sad.

Any additional comments?

I didn't listen to a spot of music the whole time I was reading this book, and normally I switch off between an audiobook and music for my commutes. I didn't want to listen to anything else the whole time. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in history and these great men's place in it.

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