Gail

Loved it....

Revisado: 04-11-21

Following the Andy Carpenter series. Though much is similar in each book, you get to know the characters as friends. Grover Gardener IS Andy and I think he’s why I enjoy the stories...fun characters , changes in the “mystery “ of how it will be solved, even though we know it will be . Light, fun reading.

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Kept me listening.

Revisado: 01-14-18

Loved the story. Though sad.... the relationships could be inspiring. To live through it, you could not have a "what if" frame of mind.

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What happened to Sophia?

Revisado: 07-01-17

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

Yes, I've enjoyed all of these books, with a little question once in awhile. Plenty of mystery, wondering about the ending.

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

Though I've read some reviews that don't like Tim Campbell, he's done a fine job, I think.

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

Yes.....until I fall asleep and have to go back the next day.

Any additional comments?

What happened to Sophia, Jack's girlfriend who was burned badly. Can't even remember which book, but they were on their way to get married in the future. Did I miss a big "something" while falling asleep? All of a sudden Jack's falling for Charlie. What did I miss and where?

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Narration POOR..

Revisado: 04-15-15

Would you try another book from Martha Powers and/or Becky Boyd?

I wasn't sure I could make it through the story because the narration was so poor. Sounded like she was reading to 5 yrs olds. I decided to "give it a go", though her reading really took away from the story. I am very surprised she was given the narration job.

Would you be willing to try another one of Becky Boyd’s performances?

NO.

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

It was hard to come up with a reaction other than curiosity of the story.

Any additional comments?

I think it MAY have been a better story with a different narrator.....she was so influential (poor), though, that it was hard to tell.

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Enjoy Most of this Author's Books

Revisado: 03-28-13

Where does Trust No One rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Definitely in the top 25%....not the very best, but an engrossing story. I did figure...or THOUGHT i'd figured out "who done it", and was right, but the story still kept my interest.I've always liked Gregg Hurwitz's books.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love suspense and characters that show some initiative, as Nick and Enduma did, so I can't say they "increased" my interest....it was already there.

(question changed...so answer doesn't fit)
Nick and Enduma were my favorite characters...see above.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

The political scene was disheartening but probably more true than not. Like the story, I know there is SO much in politics that we don't know.


SEE below.

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

I didn't really "dislike" the performance, but thought some of the character's voices didn't match my ideas of them.....but maybe that's just me. He was "good enough".

This was for the question....about the performance! It keeps changing places.

I liked the interaction with Nick and his stepdad.

Any additional comments?

Nick's endings might have ended differently, but were probably more original the way they were.
DO YOU KEEP CHANGING THE QUESTIONS? THEY NEVER SEEM TO MATCH UP TO MY ANSWERS WHEN SUBMITTED.

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Wish I hadn't used the Credit

Revisado: 03-28-13

Would you try another book from J. S. Borthwick and/or Chris Thurmond?

No. I absolutely could not get "into" the story and the reading was ....well, I didn't like it at all. Maybe if the narrator had been different I could have finished the story. I tried for
almost 4 hours (not at one time...just couldn't continue), but finally gave up.

What could J. S. Borthwick have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

I didn't like the characters and the story seemed to jump around enough for me not to continue.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Chris Thurmond?

I can't even think. I don't think I liked the story enough to consider another narrator.
I thought of Barbara Rosenblat, but don't think she'd WANT to read this.

What character would you cut from Dolly Is Dead?

Alice....but the way the reader
"read" her, SHE sounded dead.

Any additional comments?

Could not finish the first part.

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One of the best WWII stories

Revisado: 01-23-13

What made the experience of listening to Unbroken the most enjoyable?

Laura Hillenbrand's ability to put you RIGHT there with Louis Zamperini while he went through horrific WWII POW experiences and Edward Herrmann's narration made listening to this book almost a fixation until it was done. A true story of endurance, friendship, and the horrors that people can inflict on each other was totally compelling. There were tears at times and amazement that people could actually live through it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Unbroken?

I think one of the most memorable moments was when the Americans came flying by, dropping life-saving food, drink and medicines. It's hard to even imagine what that truly felt like to those men.

What about Edward Herrmann’s performance did you like?

Not only is Edward Herrmann a great actor, but his voice phrasing, inflections put you into the story. Only when you had to stop at times did I realize what a perfect voice he had for this story.

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

There were really MANY moments that moved me to tears and/or wonderment. The time in the raft, the sufferings in the camp, the rescue. The fact that this is a true story and that he is still alive at 95 made it even more amazing.

Any additional comments?

Laura Hillenbrand's writing is perfection to me. Seabiscuit had us glued to the cd. The fact that my husband's uncle was a jockey at Santa Anita at that time gave us a little thrill of connection. I spent 2 hours on the computer reading even more. Now, with Unbroken, I did the same thing. Right to the computer....looking up the Zamperinis.
If you love great writing, read these books.

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Love can get you through anything

Revisado: 11-05-12

Where does Saving Ceecee Honeycutt rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Ceecee Honeycutt would be near the top of my audiobooks, with a slight downturn for
predictability after she moved to her great aunt's home.

What did you like best about this story?

The way Ceecee cared for her mother in spite of her mental illness...and the women who
came to her aid. From her wonderful neighbor to the bevy of women who lived in Savannah, she was able to come to grips with her situation and realize that she was loved.

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

Have not listened to her before, but would definitelly enjoy her again.
She did such a good job on the different accents/voices and her voice was smooth
and realistic for a young girl.

If you could take any character from Saving Ceecee Honeycutt out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Loved Ceecee but it would be the cook, Oletta. Loved her direct talk seasoned by love.

Any additional comments?

Very enjoyable listen!

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