Bil Antoniou

Brilliant read, middling narration

Revisado: 09-30-15

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Orlagh Cassidy is a great reader, but Lee Grant's appeal is a take-no-prisoners style of speaking. When she delivers dialogue, you have to listen. Cassidy reading everything in a breathy, passionate swoon is a disappointment, the wrong direction to tell the tale of a woman who has always been so admirably forthright. Grant's opening and closing narration suggest it might have been a job she wasn't up for, but it's still a missed opportunity.

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Impossible to stop listening

Revisado: 09-17-15

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Along with the sequel book, still one of the greatest of the books I've listened to since joining Audible. Huston's gorgeous, whisky-toned voice combined with her rich memories make for such satisfying listening. Her confidence in recounting everything without judgment or editorializing partly why it's so fulfilling.

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Strong edition, though make sure you read it too

Revisado: 09-17-15

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Jim Norton's beautiful voice brings a lot of colour to what is already one of the greatest collections of short stories ever written. His choice to read Greta in the conclusion with a nasal pseudo feminine whine is strange, particularly as it ruins the beauty of the best part of the entire thing, but it's still a wonderful listen and richly enjoyable.

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Another great performance from Meryl Streep

Revisado: 09-17-15

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

Her vast experience as an actor is much of what makes the listening to this book so very enjoyable. Though it does help that Ephron's writing is so terrific.

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

Yes!

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Worthwhile for anyone who doesn't know the details

Revisado: 08-26-15

What did you like best about Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow? What did you like least?

I really enjoyed the stories of working on films, the process on set, the development of her own talent as an actor, and the memories of all the actors she worked with. The downside is there is a sense of her not wanting to be rude or gossipy and she stays on the surface of most of her relationships personal or professional: in life this is one of her great qualities, but it doesn't make for compelling reading (or listening in this case).

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

A sweet feeling of satisfaction.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Cassandra Campbell?

Campbell made me wish I had read the book instead. She's good at her job, but her wispy voice and slightly pretentious manner of pronouncing Italian words is at odds with the fiery and bold voice that Loren always spoke with (and writes with here). It's a shame to not have the book read by the author and I recommend people enjoy this one on the page.

Was Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow worth the listening time?

No.

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