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Put This One on Your Bucket List!

Revisado: 03-11-13

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

Probably the best book I've ever listened to (loved Seabiscuit as well).

What other book might you compare Unbroken to and why?

The information presented on the Japanese POW camps was riveting. Honestly, I've never had an author tell a story so well and give a history lesson at the same time.

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

Listening to a book with a good reader allows me to focus in a way that is superior to my reading the book.

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

I cannot believe what our soldiers went through and how any of them came back undamaged. It certainly didn't make me laugh.

Any additional comments?

Powerful book!

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Gripping!

Revisado: 03-11-13

What made the experience of listening to Water for Elephants the most enjoyable?

Loved the back and forth between the character as a naive young man and as a wise older man.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I thought the book gave us an insight into the depression years and a side of humanity (or inhumanity) that most of us are not exposed to...My favorite character, of course was Jacob.

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

The book begins with the ending. It takes the listener through the ups and downs of being part of a traveling circus to get us back to where we began.

Any additional comments?

Terrific story. Loved every bit of it.

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Terrific review of a relatively unknown president

Revisado: 03-11-13

Would you consider the audio edition of Destiny of the Republic to be better than the print version?

I almost always prefer to listen to a book when the reader performs well.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved learning about the times, especially the medical foibles.

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

No extreme reaction, just a new found respect for Garfield.

Any additional comments?

The characters were very well developed, especially Garfield's assassin.

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A must for every teacher to read!

Revisado: 03-11-13

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

Absolutely. Tony captures the difficulties of being a first year teacher and the challenges of working with 'at risk' students with honesty and compassion. I loved his sense of humor.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Tony, of course.

What about Tony Danza’s performance did you like?

I loved Tony's reading of his own book. I felt like I was having a conversation with him.

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

It made me laugh and cry.

Any additional comments?

Fantastic book. One of my absolute favorites.

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Average, Nothing Special

Revisado: 03-11-13

Would you try another book from Billie Sue Mosiman and/or Marshall J. Bean?

Possibly, though doubtful.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

It didn't really surprise me.

Did Marshall J. Bean do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Yes, I suppose the characters were developed well enough for the reader, but I kept thinking, 'how stupid' when Carla made choices that no reasonable human being would make.

Do you think Killing Carla needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No. Carla needs therapy.

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Wow!

Revisado: 03-11-13

What did you love best about Play Dead?

I loved the author's sense of humor.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I couldn't wait to see what came next.

Which scene was your favorite?

The courtroom scenes were hilarious.

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

It made me laugh, again and again.

Any additional comments?

I am ordering all of David Rosenfelt's books.

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Not Impressed!

Revisado: 03-11-13

What would have made Dare to Die better?

Too chatty, too many extraneous characters...

Would you ever listen to anything by Carolyn Hart again?

No

What didn’t you like about Kate Reading’s performance?

I thought she did a poor job. The voices, other than the main character, were annoying.

What character would you cut from Dare to Die?

Too many to list. The author had a plethora of characters, none fully developed.

Any additional comments?

Enjoyed nothing about the book--only continued listening because it was this month's choice for our Mystery Book Club. Yuk!

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