Lorraine Caples

Disappointing Narrator

Revisado: 03-17-15

What would have made The Complete Stories of Sherlock Holmes better?

A different narrator. Try as I might, This narrator totally ruined it for me. I am not sure if he is American and attempting a British accent, or British and attempting a bizarre US accent, but the pronunciation of a lot of words was just so wrong that it was off putting.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Complete Stories of Sherlock Holmes?

I couldn't finish it because of the narrator.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Charlton Griffin?

Pretty much anyone British - there are plenty of them.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment.

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A Must for Durannies!

Revisado: 01-30-14

If you could sum up In the Pleasure Groove in three words, what would they be?

Enjoyable, easy listening

What was one of the most memorable moments of In the Pleasure Groove?

I really enjoyed the freshness of this book. There was no bitching or back biting - just a biography of John Taylor including his life with Duran Duran

What about John Taylor’s performance did you like?

Unapologetic - very easy to listen to. He comes across as a genuine (all be it messed up with drugs and alcohol) guy, wanting to do what he enjoys most - play music. His voice is very smooth (no Brummie twang!) and I felt that I was rooting for him and the band from the start!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I particularly liked his encounters with other celebrities - being introduced to Madonna, and his concern about a new singer/dancer . . . Michael Jackson!

Any additional comments?

OK, I have to admit it, I was a bit of a Duran Duran fan during the 1980's. When this book popped up (I can't remember whether it was one that was reduced, or I read a review about it in the newspaper) I dropped it onto my wish list. I have had it hanging around for some time before listening to it - and I really do not know why! I found it very easy to listen too - his descriptions of growing up in the West Midlands in the last century rang true for me and made both the author and the subject matter very genuine.I loved hearing about the band getting together - their early forays into the music scene and how they coped with various situations. Whilst I don't for a minute think that John Taylor wrote everything in this book, I feel that it is a honest and interesting account and thoroughly enjoyed it!

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