Roseanna

Does Each Sentence Have Multiple Meanings?

Revisado: 05-20-14

What made the experience of listening to The Importance of Being Earnest the most enjoyable?

The actors were able to convey multiple meanings to the words they spoke through intonation, phrasing, etc. I listened to the performance at least 3 times and noticed more details each time. The interview with the director at the end of the book added perspective to the play.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I really liked Earnest/Jack because his voicing was very distinctive for each of the charactarizations.

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

Earnest/Jack was my favorite male character performer and Cecily was my favorite female character.

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

This book was extremely funny. I laughed while listening to the book, and still smile when I recall some of the dialog.

Any additional comments?

Fantastic on multiple levels--great language, great performances, great listen.

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Justin is an actor

Revisado: 01-24-13

What made the experience of listening to These Old Shades the most enjoyable?

I really enjoyed the reader's performance. He was amazingly consistent in his characterizations of the 'cast of thousands.' This book was one that I have listened to many times. Multiple listens have allowed me to create a movie in my mind that is very well paced.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I really liked Justin best. He initially was presented as an elegant sissy, but his actions proved he was a formidible foe. He was intensely loyal.

Which scene was your favorite?

The scene in the Abbey when he found Leonie after she ran away was my favorite.

If you could take any character from These Old Shades out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I would like to talk to Justin over dinner to ask him why he adopted such outlandish affectations in social settings.

Any additional comments?

The reader/actor was remarkable. I know others found his performance distracting but I think they were wanting a "reader" rather than a "performer." This is one of my favorite Heyer novels.

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My favorite long Heyer cut too short.

Revisado: 12-29-11

Would you consider the audio edition of The Grand Sophy to be better than the print version?

This abridged version is very good, but I know the excellent, amusing stories that have been omitted because I have heard an unabridged version on cassettes and read the print version. The Grand Sophy without the kittens is like drinking weak tea.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Grand Sophy?

Sophy's arrival.

Which character – as performed by Clare Wille – was your favorite?

Sophy

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely!

Any additional comments?

I would love to have the unabridged performance by Clare Wille available.

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Just the Thing!

Revisado: 12-17-09

Very entertaining combination of dates and memorable details. I really enjoyed the travel-in-time experiences and listened to some "times" over and over. The authors did a great job of presenting world events sequentially over time and geography.

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Loved the Title

Revisado: 12-17-09

I chose this book because of the title! The story captured my interest early and held my interest to the end. Although it was published decades ago, the case details hold up. I have added other works by these authors to my Wish List.

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Just What I Wanted

Revisado: 12-17-09

I have been a fan of J.A. Jance and the J. P. Beaumont series since I happened onto the author about 6 months ago. The plot is comfortably predictable [there is no doubt that Beau will solve the crime] but the mystery is interesting and does keep one guessing until all possible suspects have been cleared. The narrator, Gene Engene, is just about perfect as Beau and presents the other characters--including children and women--in a subtle yet distinctive manner. I recommend this book to anyone who likes good stories, good characters, and knowing the good guy will win.

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Great Fun with Great Characters

Revisado: 12-17-09

I really like the recurring characters in the "Hollywood" series. The action, dialogue, and situations seem realistic to me--seems like an inside look at contemporary LA. The narrator, Christian Rummel, does a fine job of consistently differentiating the characters without going overboard on dialects or pitch. I would like to be able to hear the early Wambaugh New York police genera publications--should I hold my breath for those to appear in the Audible library?

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