Madeleine

Couldn't put it down...

Revisado: 01-02-16

Prototype D was a pleasant surprise. I wasn't expecting much, but boy was I wrong. This is a thoughtful entertaining story that struggles with the age old question of what defines life in a fast paced and exciting story. Balancing the idea of artificial intellegence, emotions and true soul, it delivers thought provoking yet light hearted adventure and characters with complex personalities and motives.

Once I started listening, I couldn't put it down. The relationship between the characters, especially Hazel, DES and ESROY keeps you guessing as the story evolves.

The narrator does a good job of defining the individuals perspectives and motivations.

My only minor criticism is that I found myself wishing I had more information about the history of certain situations. In most cases the background is delivered as the story progresses and is satisfying, however I think the book could have benefitted from developing the back story a little sooner and in more detail in regard to the "outlanders". That being said, it did leave room for several new ideas to develop and I am looking forward to future books from this author to flesh out those remaining histories. I can't wait to listen to another book by Jason D. Morrow.

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Don't skip this one

Revisado: 12-25-13

Would you listen to The Book Thief again? Why?

Yes, it was a beautiful and moving story with wonderful narration. I hesitated to purchase it because I was afraid it would be another heartbreaking holocaust tale, but it isn't. While the effects of world war II are the catalyst for the events in the book, there is a deeper story about love, friendship and loyalty. The suffering makes the story believable and reminds us that it is set in a tragic time period, but doesn't exclude the joy of just being alive and young. The book reminds us that while there is hope for a better tomorrow, life is happening now and small joys and minor victories can sustain the soul no matter what the situation.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Death was my favorite character because using his perspective on life, everything that happens in the story seems to enrich his sense of humanity and ours along with him.

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

The narration of this audiobook was perfect. The rich tones of Allan Corduner 's voice set a mood that refused to become maudlin, while looking closely at suffering and misfortune.

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

No

Any additional comments?

This audiobook took me to a terrible time in history but focused on good people doing their best to survive the times and retain their humanity. I feel this is the real lesson of the story.

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