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Really great fun!

Revisado: 03-21-23

Full disclosure: I was pre-disposed to like this book; the author is my brother-in-law and the reader is my sister.

I was not, however, prepared for exactly how much I would enjoy the book or the performance. It took me until way into the second chapter to stop hearing my sister and to fully appreciate the amazing variety of voices and accents I was hearing. I’m sure the drivers of other cars on the road were wondering wth was making me laugh out loud!

I’m craving oxtail soup with noodles, but only as prepared by Jimmy Chan!

Looking forward to David’s next book and Karen’s next performance!

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Cats are many things, never boring!

Revisado: 02-12-23

I especially enjoyed this book for its setting … I am somewhat familiar with the Perpignan / Collioure region, and it was most pleasant to hear place names and street descriptions of places I have visited. I could almost smell the sea, taste the pastis, and hear the mixture of French and Catalan.

This is the second novel to which I have listened by Philippe Georges, and I will immediately start searching for another!

The narrator did a marvelous job with all the languages and accents.

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It’s definitely an acquired taste!

Revisado: 08-05-20

All of Peter Mayle’s books are spectacular, but this reading by Robin Sachs breathes life into the words! Simply wow!

I can taste the fois gros ! I can feel the ironed sheets at the Connaught. And the roasted chicken with frites ...

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Enjoyed it.

Revisado: 10-11-18

Good story and I enjoyed the FBI characters a lot, but the female narrator speaks too fast. I had to slow down the speed.

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Simply amazing!

Revisado: 07-25-18

Having just spent a full day at Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and being totally in awe of Gaudi’s masterpiece basilica, this book is one of those “can’t put it down & don’t want it to end” volumes that are truly few and far between!

Dan Brown’s research into Gaudi’s architecture and symbolism is amazing. Chapter 65 is worthy of being a guidebook! He treats the basilica with all of the reverence it deserves, and still is able to fictionalize the surroundings for his story. Having now “read” the book I want to go back and walk through the basilica again! I am not a religious person, but the feelings of awe and serenity I felt sitting in the pews and in the chapel behind the altar all came back to me during the reading.

Hopefully without giving anything away, I’d go on to say that the “answer” to the “where” questions were most thought-provoking.

I cannot recommend the book more highly!

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Narrator wanted!

Revisado: 08-21-16

What did you like best about Balance of Power: A Novel? What did you like least?

I'm about a third of the way through the book and I'm enjoying the story line, especially trying to figure out which characters are crucial and which are window-dressing.

I'm sorely tempted to put the book down because of the narrator. His accent is "old school pompous" and I find it irritating as Hell!

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The story line is plausible. Having been in the Navy as a member of the CAG 17 in the late 60's and early 70's I've noted some minor technical flaws, but they aren't relevant to the progress of the story.

What didn’t you like about Adams Morgan’s performance?

I'm sorely tempted to put the book down because of the narrator. His accent is "old school pompous" and I find it irritating as Hell!

Did Balance of Power: A Novel inspire you to do anything?

not really, unless considering putting the book down and returning it for a refund inspirational.

Any additional comments?

I will avoid this narrator in the future.

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Took as long to listen as to live!

Revisado: 05-11-14

Would you try another book from Stephen E. Ambrose and/or Jeffrey DeMunn?

I gave a valiant effort, and I finished the book ... it felt as if it took as long to listen to this book as it did for these men to build the railroad.

To say that the writing was repetitive and redundant is an understatement. Yes, it's history, written by a historian, but it wasn't necessary to make it as boring as a classroom! I believe there is a close proximity to the number of spikes in the railroad and the number of words in the book ... the spikes were necessary.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Nothing Like It in the World?

the end

What three words best describe Jeffrey DeMunn’s performance?

He did well, considering with what he was working.

Did Nothing Like It in the World inspire you to do anything?

write this review to save other readers the trouble of listening

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simply WOW ~ "ripped from the headlines"!

Revisado: 03-25-11

what a story! Great characters, great plot, great team of author and narrator! I couldn't recommend this book any more highly!

In view of recent events in Libya it becomes even more of a grabber!

Scott Brick could read the phone book and make it sound exciting!

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Great story, and a good team of author & narrator

Revisado: 03-25-11

"212" was the second of Ms. Burke's novels for me ... the story grabbed my attention from the first few minutes ... I found myself sitting in the driveway listening way more than I normally do ... definitely made my commute enjoyable!

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A great listen!

Revisado: 03-25-11

This was the first of Ms. Burke's works that I've listened ... good story that kept my attention from beginning to end! I'll definately listen to more of her work!

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