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Narrator spoils it

Revisado: 07-21-21

The book was interesting, but the narrator's habit of a crescendo at the end of every sentence spoiled it.

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Best narrator yet!

Revisado: 03-21-18

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I had never known about the Nazi spies in South America so I thoroughly enjoyed learning something new (to me). Cassandra Campbell's articulation was the best I've heard: clear all the way to the last consonant without being overdone.
I found the details of the code work fascinating and was distressed to hear once again about the unethical behavior of J. Edgar Hoover.
I would like to have learned more about Elizebeth's role as a mother and how she managed to have the children cared for when she was working so many hours under intense pressure.

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Narration outstanding

Revisado: 01-17-17

Would you listen to The Great Train Robbery again? Why?

I learned so much about the Victorian Era, and having watched many Foyle's War movies, Michael Kitchen is familiar and I do not agree with others who found his narration displeasing. The story as 'caper' was fun, but the social background gave it depth.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Crichton did a great job in bringing all of the characters to life.

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

This was my first experience with him as a book narrator, but I'm definitely looking forward to finding more.

Any additional comments?

The contrast between "criminals' who are people and "criminals" who are institutions such as the British Empire was eye-opening even though I've recently listened to the Great Courses British Empire lectures and other mid 19th century books. A recent news story about the city of Detroit finally getting their street lights back, made me wonder if they will have the problems that London had when they got gas lights for their streets.
The PBS series about Queen Victoria will be more meaningful now.

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Narrator almost spoils a wonderful story.

Revisado: 04-19-14

What did you like best about Breath? What did you like least?

Martha Mason's life story is very worth knowing, and her description of the small town atmosphere and helping community is heart-warming. Parts of her writing are well done, but her stretch to use all she learned in her college writing courses shows. A good editor might have helped with this book, and it's too bad she lost writing experience when her father needed her mother's help.

Would you be willing to try another one of Catherine Byers’s performances?

No. In this book it was wooden and didn't flow. Maybe she deserves a second chance, but I'd listen carefully to the preview first.

Any additional comments?

I wish Audible's "chapters" coincided with the book's. Would it be too expensive to have a Table of Contents that directed the listener to a specific chapter in the book even if it were in the middle of the download's 'chapters'?

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Narrator spoiled the experience

Revisado: 07-11-13

Is there anything you would change about this book?

No. The book deserves its place as a classic in children's literature.

Would you be willing to try another one of Kate Burton’s performances?

No. She too frequently paused in mid-sentence (even where there wouldn't be a comma) and restarted as if she were beginning a new sentence. It affected the continuity and understanding of the story.
Also, her voice for Anne was way too high-toned, fast and childish for an 11 year old, and the tempo for Matthew was exaggerated to make him sound slow-witted.

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Too many stories.in one novel

Revisado: 01-14-13

Where does The Tiger's Wife rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The performance was outstanding, and I was especially impressed with the male voice for the grandfather's tales.

Although I didn't give the novel five stars, it will be one I'll remember for a long time.

I've so far liked all the audiobooks I've listened to. Ranking them is like naming your favorite child. All different. Each special.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Tiger's Wife?

The Grandfather's voice telling about the Deathless Man.

Which character – as performed by Susan Duerden and Robin Sachs – was your favorite?

Natalia's.

Any additional comments?

Learning about the impact of war and superstition in a part of the world I'm not familiar to was valuable in expanding my world view.

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Another Trollope winner

Revisado: 08-15-12

What made the experience of listening to Framley Parsonage the most enjoyable?

Timothy West makes all of Trollope's books special. As long as they are, he is such a professional in making every page and every voice interesting.

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Short for Trollope; just as good

Revisado: 06-25-12

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

Absolutely! Timothy West is one of the best readers I've ever heard (going back to "Books on Tape")! Stories are leisurely and engrossing, and I both read AND listen. So much of mid-19th century events and culture resonate with today's world, and I see why Churchill is said to have always had a book by Trollope on hand. New to me, but so glad to have discovered his books. Get a feeling for them with the BBC movies or TV adaptations, then go to the books.
For me right now, Dickens has just a bit better writing, but stories are darker and more intense. Trollope has so many valid insights into different characters' personalities, a few laugh out loud moments, and vivid characters. I like reading them in order, and this is the first of the Barchester series and is one of his shorter novels.

What did you like best about this story?

Trollope descriptions of place and character are detailed enough (too much so, some say) to make you feel you're right there even though it's a long time ago. I liked this story especially because of the conflict with a newspaper and the "power of the press". Also, the dynamics of a small town and the relationship between church and its people is interesting.

Which character – as performed by Timothy West – was your favorite?

That's what's so great about Timothy West: he alters his voice just enough so that each character is distinct. He almost always reads as if he is finding it just as interesting as you will.

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

Too long for one setting, but because Trollope issued them in periodicals (as did Dickens), he recaps just a little of the previous chapter so you can continue easily where you left off.

Any additional comments?

I wish Audible would make it possible to find the BOOK'S chapters rather than the so-called chapters (really sections of the download because it was a long book). It's hard to find where I was or to find a previous chapter if I want to hear it again.

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