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Dame Judi

Revisado: 06-03-24

This is a wonderful way to listen in on a conversation between Judi Dench and Brendan O’Hea about acting Shakespeare. They go play by play and part by part. If you have forgotten some things the presentation reminds you. Dench has a phenomenal memory and can recite her lines verbatim even after many years. One of my favorite audio books.

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Excellent 17th Century Historical Novel

Revisado: 12-28-22

Robert Harris is, in my opinion, the finest historical novelist writing today. I've read his ancient Rome novels and some of his WWII novels. This one is a big change - 17th century England and America. As usual with him, it is very thoroughly researched. It covers the rise of Oliver Cromwell, his reign as Protector, the execution of Charles I, and the pursuit of the regicides, notably the two who escaped to America (Whalley and Goffe). Much of the novel is based on fact, although the "inspector Javert"-like character (Nailor) is invented. You will learn a lot about the 17th century and Puritanism. The narrator is excellent.

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Perfect

Revisado: 07-10-22

I don't generally read magical, surrealistic fiction, and maybe I would have given up on The Third Policeman if I read it. But Jim Norton's narration is the best I have heard. He brings all the characters to life, especially Sergeant Plunk. There is a lot of humor in this book, and the ending is perfect. Highly recommended.

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Poor narration

Revisado: 05-17-21

I gave up listening to this book and switched to reading it. Much better. The narration was poor.

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Great Listen

Revisado: 12-30-20

Robert Caro does an excellent job narrating this interesting book. I've only read the first volume of his LBJ series, but this book makes me want to read more.

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Great Listen

Revisado: 12-30-20

I really enjoyed listening to this book. The narrator is excellent. However, it helps to be able to look at illustrations. As it happens, I had a physical copy of the book. This was the perfect way to listen/read it.

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Poor narration

Revisado: 12-03-18

The Rumpole stories are fun. However, Patrick Tull as a narrator is not up to snuff. I didn't expect him to sound like Leo McKern, and he doesn't. What is annoying is that there are long pauses here and there. The Rumpole audio with Timothy West is, by contrast, wonderful.

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Excellent reading but for the background music

Revisado: 06-21-11

This is an excellent reading of one of Dickens' greatest works. The only drawback is the occasional use of background music, which is wholly unnecessary and a bit schmaltzy. However, there isn't much of this, and I would highly recommend the reading nonetheless.

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Great reading of a great book

Revisado: 04-24-11

I had forgotten how much I liked this book. Everyone is familiar with Book I - Lilliput. A few know Book II -Bbrobidgnag. Things get even more interesting in Book III, with its classic satire on abstruse scholarship. Book IV is the best of all. David Hyde Pierce could not be bettered as a reader.

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