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Pedestrian Plot

Revisado: 12-15-22

I was surprised at the number of 4+ star reviews for this beach read. The plot was unimaginative and predictable. The narrator did what she could would the story, but honestly, the characters were flat and stereotypical, the dialogue was lame, and the plot seriously challenged my suspension of disbelief. I wish I could figure out a way to avoid over-hyped stories such as this one.

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Why did I wait?

Revisado: 07-20-15

My husband recommended this book almost 10 years ago after he read it and I just kept putting it off. It wasn't until I read Dead Wake that I realized what a gifted writer Erik Larson is. I think I enjoyed "Devil" more than Dead Wake!.

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So-so follow up for Jeffrey Eugenides

Revisado: 01-15-12

Would you try another book from Jeffrey Eugenides and/or David Pittu?

I enjoyed Middlesex so much that I dove into the Marriage Plot without reading any reviews (which is fine with me). I was disappointed with the plot of the Marriage Plot. A very different kind of story than Middlesex or Virgin Suicides. David Pittu narrated the story well, but the story didn't do it for me.

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Great narration!

Revisado: 01-15-12

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

I'd read Middlesex before and loved the story so much I decided to buy the audio version of it. Kristoffer Tabori does a great job of providing a sense of the character's personalities through excellent use of intonation. I enjoyed listening to audio version much more than when I read the book.

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Amazing read!

Revisado: 10-05-09

I read alot of my books while I am running and this book made for great company during some of my 2 hour runs on the weekends. I was completely engrossed by the story... who knew that a story about the circus could be so entertaining?

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Story was disappointing

Revisado: 10-05-09

The reading was not bad; it kept me entertained, but all throughout the story, I kept wondering, where is this going? Once I got to the end, I thought, is that it? I certainly didn't feel sympathetic to the characters, nor did I care how it ended.

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Engaging listen!

Revisado: 03-29-09

I couldn't get going with the printed copy of this book, but once I started listening to the audio version, I was instantly hooked. The narrator's reading with the Southern accent made the story come alive and I enjoyed listening to all 15+ hours of Barbara Kingsolver's story of Africa.

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Good start, but couldn't finish

Revisado: 06-25-06

I listen to alot of audiobooks while running and although this book started out well, I was not able to bring myself to finish the book. I agree with other reviewers that this is NOT a book for children! The narrator had a British accent which added value to the telling of the story, and initially, insight into the autistic mind was quite interesting. But in the end, all of these plusses were not enough to save the book.

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Excellent food for thought

Revisado: 06-25-06

This book went beyond some of the propaganda and "documentaries" I have found out there, which was a plus. Not wanting to repeat what the other reviewers have stated (because I agree that the presentation is very balanced in its nature), I will simply say that I found the content close to perfect: little repetition in message, and compelling enough for me to listen to the entire audiobook. The author has given me enough information that I will continue to resist any temptation to shop at Walmart.

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Interesting, but leaves something to be desired

Revisado: 06-25-06

I've been reading related books like those by Marion Nestle, the _Walmart Effect_, as well as documentaries like _Super Size Me_ and I was expecting alot from this book. (Can you tell I'm on a bit of a consumer awareness campaign for myself?) Perhaps that was my problem: expectations. After reading _Walmart Effect_ which I felt was written quite well and with a fair look at both sides of the argument around Walmart, this book is in many ways one-sided in how it presents its material. I *will* reconsider what I eat in the future (beef, pork, and chicken), so in that sense, the authors have enlightened me, but I would have liked a more balanced presentation of the facts provided.

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