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England’s finest actors!

Revisado: 09-03-23

Oscar would be proud and thrilled. Absolutely love this version of “Ernest.” Prepare to laugh.

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Ayckbourn is an entertaining craftsman and genius

Revisado: 05-14-23

The Norman Conquest trilogy (structural mastery) and Man of the Moment (intensely suspenseful) should be produced everywhere in US. I’ll keep listening!

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I am a lucky woman!

Revisado: 03-04-13

What did you love best about The Help?

To be alive to hear this great book is a wonderful thing! We are so lucky that we have the richness of so many talented actresses reading this amazing book. It's like listening to great theater.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Help?

The "nekked man" in the yard at Celia's.

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

Minnie. But what I loved was all the different people doing each other: Minnie doing Celia, Minnie doing Hilly, Skeeter doing Hilly, Abileen doing Hilly.

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Never a dull moment!

Revisado: 03-04-13

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

I love this book. How close our world came to NOT becoming enlightened. We might have been in the dark ages still. But we're not, and it's a miracle. We should count our blessings every day that we are literate! It's also a cautionary tale against all those who don't value critical thinking and higher learning.

What other book might you compare The Swerve to and why?

In a class by itself.

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

Such a beautiful and sensuous reader of English and Italian.

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

No.

Any additional comments?

There are some stand-out historical events and characters that will leave you thinking: how come I never knew about this?!

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I love this book!

Revisado: 03-04-13

Would you listen to The History of Love again? Why?

Absolutely. Wonderful actors express the richness and depth of the emotions.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Leo, of course.

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

Accents, age, geography, doubt, shock...

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

One of the greatest gifts we can give another is to truly see that person. So many of us are simply invisible.

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I'm sure it's a great book

Revisado: 03-04-13

Would you try another book from Hilary Mantel and/or Simon Slater?

Yes. But difficult to parse out what is spoken dialogue and what is inner dialogue. This got confusing.

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

So much contempt in his voice!

Did Wolf Hall inspire you to do anything?

Read more about Henry VIII

Any additional comments?

Hilary Mantel is a genious.

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A great sweep of a novel; compassionate and funny

Revisado: 03-04-13

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

#4

Who was your favorite character and why?

Desdemona and her interactions with the Nation of Islam. Funny doesn't even begin to describe this section!

What about Kristoffer Tabori’s performance did you like?

He plays such a range of characters with depth, emotion, humor.

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

No

Any additional comments?

I highly recommend this. One can appreciate just the coming-of-age story, the war and displacement story, and the genetics story (which feels like it's alive).

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Tolstoy, watch out!

Revisado: 03-04-13

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

How is it that I.J. Singer is not read widely? His story-telling skills are on a par with Tolstoy. His characters are rich and varied just as in War and Peace and cover as much war, geography (Poland and Russia), labor relations, class struggle, and individual turmoil.

What did you like best about this story?

Reading how traditional societies morph into secular culture and revolutionary movements.

Have you listened to any of Stefan Rudnicki’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

N/A

If you could take any character from The Brothers Ashkenazi out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Nissan. He's the son of an ultra-orthodox Jewish rabbi, but he is not religious. Instead, his creed is Marxism. He's so pure in his beliefs and clearly the hero of this multi-layered novel.

Any additional comments?

I wish more of Singer's books were available on audio.

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J.E. is a compassionate and masterful storyteller.

Revisado: 06-13-12

Who was your favorite character and why?

Leonard: so complex and earnest and beautiful; but Phyllida, too, because even though I think we're "supposed" to dislike her or mock her, I felt great compassion for her, too.

Have you listened to any of David Pittu’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no

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

I LOVED it.

Any additional comments?

Anyone who went to college in the 80's, and especially anyone who's taken English or Religion classes will enjoy this.

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