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Code Name Verity
- De: Elizabeth Wein
- Narrado por: Morven Christie, Lucy Gaskell
- Duración: 10 h y 3 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 10,620
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 9,627
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 9,598
Code Name Verity is a compelling, emotionally rich story with universal themes of friendship and loyalty, heroism and bravery. Two young women from totally different backgrounds are thrown together during World War II: one a working-class girl from Manchester, the other a Scottish aristocrat, one a pilot, the other a wireless operator. Yet whenever their paths cross, they complement each other perfectly and before long become devoted friends. But then a vital mission goes wrong....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Do Not Read Any (other) Reviews of this Book!
- De HDJ en 12-15-12
- Code Name Verity
- De: Elizabeth Wein
- Narrado por: Morven Christie, Lucy Gaskell
Slow start but well worth reading.
Revisado: 10-25-14
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. It was a very interesting story about 2 women and their roles in a scary time of war.
Have you listened to any of Morven Christie and Lucy Gaskell ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No
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Sarah's Key
- A Novel
- De: Tatiana de Rosnay
- Narrado por: Polly Stone
- Duración: 9 h y 54 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3,945
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,857
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,874
Paris, July 1942: Sarah, a ten year-old girl, is brutally arrested with her family by the French police in the Vel' d'Hiv' roundup, but not before she locks her younger brother in a cupboard in the family's apartment, thinking that she will be back within a few hours. Paris, May 2002: On Vel' d'Hiv's 60th anniversary, journalist Julia Jarmond is asked to write an article about this black day in France's past.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Important subject and plot, pedestrian execution
- De Benson en 04-15-10
- Sarah's Key
- A Novel
- De: Tatiana de Rosnay
- Narrado por: Polly Stone
Amazing Story
Revisado: 09-02-14
Would you consider the audio edition of Sarah's Key to be better than the print version?
Audio edition made the story come alive.
Which scene was your favorite?
Too hard to pick one scene. Every part of the story was thrilling.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I found both laughter and tears as I listened to Sarah's Key. I was completely moved by the entire story.
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The Auschwitz Escape
- De: Joel C. Rosenberg
- Narrado por: Christopher Lane
- Duración: 14 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 6,035
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 5,499
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 5,499
A terrible darkness has fallen upon Jacob Weisz’s beloved Germany. The Nazi regime, under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, has surged to power and now hold Germany by the throat. All non-Aryans - especially Jews like Jacob and his family - are treated like dogs. When tragedy strikes during one terrible night of violence, Jacob flees and joins rebel forces working to undermine the regime. But after a raid goes horribly wrong, Jacob finds himself in a living nightmare - trapped in a crowded, stinking car on the train to the Auschwitz death camp.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing, horrifying, and heartwarming!
- De DebaDeb en 04-01-14
- The Auschwitz Escape
- De: Joel C. Rosenberg
- Narrado por: Christopher Lane
Very moving story
Revisado: 07-21-14
If you could sum up The Auschwitz Escape in three words, what would they be?
Heart-wrenching, shocking, loving
Who was your favorite character and why?
Jacob had so much strength,determination and loyality until horrific conditions.
Which character – as performed by Christopher Lane – was your favorite?
Christopher did an outstanding job with all characters. I can't choose because they all were my favorite.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
A movie that will shock you but give you faith that people can rise to help each other.
Any additional comments?
I was moved to tears many times.
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V Is for Vengeance
- A Kinsey Millhone Mystery
- De: Sue Grafton
- Narrado por: Judy Kaye
- Duración: 15 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,662
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,273
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,255
A woman with a murky past who kills herself - or was it murder? A spoiled kid awash in gambling debt who thinks he can beat the system. A lovely woman whose life is about to splinter into a thousand fragments. A professional shoplifting ring working for the Mob, racking up millions from stolen goods. A wandering husband, rich and ruthless. A dirty cop so entrenched on the force he is immune to exposure. A sinister gangster, conscienceless and brutal. A lonely widower mourning the death of his lover, desperate for answers, which may be worse than the pain of his loss.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Double Delivery
- De Lynn en 11-15-11
- V Is for Vengeance
- A Kinsey Millhone Mystery
- De: Sue Grafton
- Narrado por: Judy Kaye
Another good mystery
Revisado: 07-07-14
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
If one is a fan of Sue Grafton and Kinsey Millhone this is another good read.
What did you like best about this story?
I like Kinsey's strong and determined character!
What about Judy Kaye’s performance did you like?
As the story progresses Judy is able to make the listener part of the story with the way she portrays each character.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, I like to make the enjoyment last longer than one sitting.
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The Winter People
- A Novel
- De: Jennifer McMahon
- Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell, Kathe Mazur
- Duración: 10 h y 45 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 2,882
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,609
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 2,606
West Hall, Vermont, has always been a town of strange disappearances and old legends. The most mysterious is that of Sara Harrison Shea, who, in 1908, was found dead in the field behind her house just months after the tragic death of her daughter, Gertie. Now, in present day, 19-year-old Ruthie lives in Sara's farmhouse with her mother, Alice, and her younger sister, Fawn. Alice has always insisted that they live off the grid, a decision that suddenly proves perilous when Ruthie wakes up one morning to find that Alice has vanished without a trace. Searching for clues, she is startled to find a copy of Sara Harrison Shea's diary....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Get past the narration of the first chapter
- De Brook en 04-19-14
- The Winter People
- A Novel
- De: Jennifer McMahon
- Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell, Kathe Mazur
Strange
Revisado: 04-26-14
If you could sum up The Winter People in three words, what would they be?
Spell binding nail-biter
Which scene was your favorite?
Inside the cave was well done and kept me on edge.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No. I felt I needed to stop and process what I had heard. I realized that it was necessary to have my complete attention especially at the beginning of the book. Near the end was when I couldn't put it down.
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The Homesman
- A Novel
- De: Glendon Swarthout
- Narrado por: Candace Thaxton
- Duración: 7 h y 54 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 330
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 300
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 304
Soon to be a major motion picture directed by Tommy Lee Jones, The Homesman is a devastating story of early pioneers in 1850s American West. It celebrates the ones we hear nothing of: the brave women whose hearts and minds were broken by a life of bitter hardship. A "homesman" must be found to escort a handful of them back East to a sanitarium. When none of the county’s men steps up, the job falls to Mary Bee Cuddy - ex-teacher, spinster, indomitable and resourceful.
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1 out of 5 stars
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hugely disappointing
- De Marina en 04-27-14
- The Homesman
- A Novel
- De: Glendon Swarthout
- Narrado por: Candace Thaxton
Excellent read
Revisado: 04-06-14
Where does The Homesman rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This has got to be one of the best I have listened to.
What other book might you compare The Homesman to and why?
I would compare this to any book that you think you know how it will end and then you are shocked.
What about Candace Thaxton’s performance did you like?
She did a great job of speaking for each character.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
A story to keep you on the edge of your seat.
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Unleashed
- Andy Carpenter, Book 11
- De: David Rosenfelt
- Narrado por: Grover Gardner
- Duración: 6 h y 47 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,444
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,271
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,267
Andy Carpenter's accountant, Sam Willis, receives a surprise call from Barry Price, a friend he hasn't spoken to in years. Barry needs Sam's financial acumen and Andy's legal expertise. But when Sam almost runs over an injured dog on the way to Barry's house, he can't drive off without waiting for help. By then, Barry's taken off on a private airplane headed to who-knows-where. Soon after they learn that Barry's plane has crashed, and they come to the terrifying realization that Sam was also supposed to have been killed on that plane.
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5 out of 5 stars
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ANOTHER GREAT ANDY CARPENTER BOOK
- De The Louligan en 12-19-14
- Unleashed
- Andy Carpenter, Book 11
- De: David Rosenfelt
- Narrado por: Grover Gardner
Great Book
Revisado: 03-24-14
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would recommend this book to a friend especially if they love dogs. The dogs are not the central part of the book but add to the story.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
I did not expect the story to take the turn it did. Very interesting.
Which scene was your favorite?
To hard to choose just one.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Another Golden saves a life.
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W Is for Wasted
- A Kinsey Millhone Mystery
- De: Sue Grafton
- Narrado por: Judy Kaye
- Duración: 17 h y 13 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3,458
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,041
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,029
Two dead bodies changed the course of my life that fall. One of them I knew and the other I'd never laid eyes on until I saw him in the morgue. The first was a local PI of suspect reputation. He'd been gunned down near the beach at Santa Teresa. It looked like a robbery gone bad. The other was on the beach six weeks later. He'd been sleeping rough. Probably homeless. No identification. A slip of paper with Millhone's name and number was in his pants pocket. The coroner asked her to come to the morgue to see if she could ID him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Well worth waiting for....
- De karen en 10-09-13
- W Is for Wasted
- A Kinsey Millhone Mystery
- De: Sue Grafton
- Narrado por: Judy Kaye
W is for Wasted
Revisado: 02-19-14
What made the experience of listening to W Is for Wasted the most enjoyable?
Sue Grafton's books are fun. I like when the main character is a woman.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Kinsey has a great sense of humor and a kind heart. She goes out of her way to solve her cases.
What about Judy Kaye’s performance did you like?
Judy did a good job of using different voices for each of the characters.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
The book was very entertaining.
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The Book Thief
- De: Markus Zusak
- Narrado por: Allan Corduner
- Duración: 13 h y 56 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 33,900
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 29,246
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 29,222
It's just a small story really, about, among other things, a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak's groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can't resist: books.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Glad I took a chance.
- De Robert en 08-20-11
- The Book Thief
- De: Markus Zusak
- Narrado por: Allan Corduner
The Book Thief
Revisado: 02-16-14
If you could sum up The Book Thief in three words, what would they be?
emotional, touching, enlightning
Who was your favorite character and why?
Leisel
What does Allan Corduner bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
He was able to make each character come alive.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
The ending, although I suspected some sadness, definitely made me cry.
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