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Not cup of tea.

Revisado: 07-13-15

It's a fine book, silly, but not my style.
Just too juvenile and "shocking," basically a load of hooey.

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Wonderful!

Revisado: 01-05-13

What did you like best about this story?

I loved Julia's pluck! She is not afraid to do or try anything.

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

The pronunciations of the French words were lovely and helped me to expand my vocabulary.

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Funny and relatable.

Revisado: 01-05-13

What did you love best about Drop Dead Healthy?

Jacobs is a relatable, anxious, narrator. He is honest about his life and his health status.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

He is not consistent in his monthly reporting. I want to know how many pounds he weighed each month so I can hear how he is improving, etc. He does not try diets that are truly sensible - I'd love to hear how he did on a recommended and healthy diet rather than just a juice fast.

What about A. J. Jacobs’s performance did you like?

He's funny and willing to try things like accupuncture.

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Not my favorite narrator.

Revisado: 01-05-13

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

If the narrator was less boring.

Would you ever listen to anything by David E. Y. Sarna again?

I felt this book was not sold to me correctly. It focuses on the recent crisis, which is not surprise, but it does not really tell me the historical gems that I would like to know from a story that purports to tell stories of greed across human history.

Would you be willing to try another one of Paul Boehmer’s performances?

Yes. I would have a better feel for who is at fault, the author or the reader.

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She's no Tina Fey.

Revisado: 01-05-13

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes. It doesn't stand up to Bossypants, but Dratch knows that, too. The book is good and honest and a nice look at a pretty regular life.

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My Child's favorite!

Revisado: 01-05-13

What made the experience of listening to Peter and the Wolf the most enjoyable?

Having my child say, "Mom, the WOLF!"

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

Dale's narration is whole-hearted. He paints the pictures with his words and inflections.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It gets me through long car trips. Listening to it for the hundreth time on repeat can make me want to cry, though!

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Random.

Revisado: 01-05-13

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes. I love to hear Bryson read! His tales are funny and relatable. However, I'd warn them that it meanders and meanders along every little path.

If you’ve listened to books by Bill Bryson before, how does this one compare?

It's among his best.

Which scene was your favorite?

The stories of Samuel Pepys. Byrson is hilarious in his descriptions.

Was At Home worth the listening time?

Yes! It's a book that can be easily picked up and put down because it does not have a strong narrative arc, so it's length is not so intimidating.

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Heavy stuff.

Revisado: 01-05-13

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes, if they are interested in Jim Jones this feels to be the definitive book.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The background on how progressive the Joneses were really surprised me. The author's continued repeating of the many camp meetings got old but were important to understand what was happening in Jonestown.

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

Her empathy for the characters shone as she read about their desperate situations. It actually made it harder to digest because her voice made the atrocities sound so much worse than if this were just words on a page.

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Perfect as an audiobook.

Revisado: 01-05-13

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the alternating narrators in this performance. His and her stories paired together made for perfect tension. I listened to this story as I began training for my first 5k and I am certain that wanting to know more is one of the things that kept me going.

Which scene was your favorite?

No spoilers, here! But let's just say that the narrators are a bit unreliable and peeling away the layers of their characters were amazing.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

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Just lovely.

Revisado: 01-05-13

Would you consider the audio edition of The Snow Child to be better than the print version?

I haven't looked at the print version, but I really enjoyed the Ms. Monk's voices. She differentiated the characters and made each come alive.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Snow Child?

The few times in the middle of the story when Mabel and Jack truly connect made the story magical. These characters were in a difficult marriage but you truly rooted for them.

What about Debra Monk’s performance did you like?

She used a narrators voice so well to describe the place and allow me to choose what I enjoyed but she voiced the characters, especially the bossy neighbor, with unique inflections that truly reflected their characters.

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