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The Motion of the Body Through Space
- A Novel
- De: Lionel Shriver
- Narrado por: Laurence Bouvard
- Duración: 12 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 66
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 60
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 61
In Lionel Shriver's entertaining send-up of today's cult of exercise - which not only encourages better health, but now like all religions also seems to promise meaning, social superiority, and eternal life - an aging husband's sudden obsession with extreme sport makes him unbearable.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Very Good!
- De Tina en 06-01-20
- The Motion of the Body Through Space
- A Novel
- De: Lionel Shriver
- Narrado por: Laurence Bouvard
Round 2 of NOT ABLE TO LISTEN TO THE NARRATOR
Revisado: 11-24-20
I anxiously await any new work from Lionel Shriver. Hands down my favorite contemporary writer so when I purchased the first time I was so disappointed by the narrator's attempt at Remington's voice. It sounds like OSCAR THE GROUCH, FROM THE BRONX. Serenata's voice was fine but I am truly amazed that the producers of the audio version approved the attempted male voice. I read the book (outstanding, per usual!) and wanted to listen while I fail at maintaining a clean house (two adults WFH with two small horses, our 100+ lb. rescue dogs) during the pandemic so I purchase again, and guess what? Not only is it impossible to keep the house clean enough but it's also impossible to ignore Remington! It's so jarring, he's constantly in ALL CAPS...yelling every line, making it a challenge to follow the story, even after I've read the book. Such a drag. I'm sure the narrator is a strong one or she wouldn't have gotten the job but, wow, BOO to production.
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Too Close
- A Novel
- De: Natalie Daniels
- Narrado por: Clara Salaman, Sara Stewart
- Duración: 9 h y 6 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 3,060
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,737
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 2,738
Working as a dedicated forensic psychiatrist for many years, Emma is not shocked so easily. Then she is assigned to work with Connie, a wife and mother accused of a despicable crime. Connie is suffering from dissociative amnesia - or at least seems to be. Now it is up to Emma to decide whether Connie can stand trial for her sins. But there is something about Connie that inexorably pulls Emma into her orbit. Too Close is a masterfully written riveting listen about the powerful - yet dangerous - closeness between women.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely worth it!
- De PollyAnna2 en 09-17-19
- Too Close
- A Novel
- De: Natalie Daniels
- Narrado por: Clara Salaman, Sara Stewart
Not a reviewer but feel an obligation..
Revisado: 11-17-19
This is one of the few books I’ve gone back and listened to sections again (other than self help selections). It is a beautiful testament to women, motherhood and how fragile her thread can become in the face of multiple heartbreaks. The characters are so well written that I had to keep listening to see what each would do next. I laughed out loud several times when Connie or her little mini me, Annie displayed their acerbic, hilarious wit. The narrator does an incredible job of adding just the right tone of sarcasm for Connie or funny noise for Annie. I am in love with this story and the way the mental illness is so relatable; the unfairness of how it is perceived in some sects of our society. If you have experienced tragedy, immense sadness, depression, challenging relationships, motherhood or if you think you enjoy meeting a hybrid Sylvia Plath and Dorothy Parker, then Connie and this book is for you. Thank you, Natalie Daniels, Clara Salaman and Sara Stewart for your incredible work. Now, get on to the next one!!!
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