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The Greatest Book read by the Greatest Narrator

Revisado: 03-14-24

I’ve got several audible Bible versions with several wonderful narrators. However, there’s something special about David Suchet’s voice and speaking pace that kept me in rapt attention. Thank you, Sir Suchet .

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Riveting story of Himalayan climb

Revisado: 02-25-22

I own the hard copy of this book and purchased the audiobook to listen to on a long flight. The audiobook was every bit as riveting as the paper book, even though there are no photos. The reader made Arlene's words come alive, and I could see all of the climbers in my mind. A wonderful and inspiring tale of teamwork.

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Jeff Shaara Brings History to Life

Revisado: 07-03-20

I wish more young American students were asked to read historical recounts by U.S. soldiers from WWI and WWII. It would help to discount the notion of American soldiers as blood thirsty conquerors, rather than the dutiful but terrified young men that they were. The four European war books by Shaara are deeply moving...told through the eyes of the individual rather than a simple retelling of facts. Make this required reading in your high school classes.

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Thoughtful Christmas Mystery

Revisado: 12-11-18

This is my favorite of all the Anne Perry Christmas stories. I listen to them every day from American Thanksgiving TIL Christmas Day. This one would be an enjoyable novelette for any time of year.

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O'Henry at His Best

Revisado: 11-15-17

The narrators were easy to listen to. Classic O'Henry short stories with themes of unselfishness, generosity, love, hope and a lot of humor!

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Good romance but a little too long

Revisado: 06-02-17

I enjoyed the beginning story lines of the nonesuch, Miss Trent and Tiffany; however, writer spends at least 5 chapters too many resolving issues. I've actually tried to listen to this three times but got bored. I wanted more of The Nonesuch and his world, less of bratty Tiffany's 800 tantrums. I finally skipped from chapter 12 to 18 and enjoyed the end.

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Doesn't get better than this!

Revisado: 12-23-16

Excellent characters, vivid descriptions of a unique setting and a magnificent narrator. He positively purrs when pronouncing French Quebec names and locations. Great detective story with heart. (I prefer not to read light romantic novels nor novels with graphic violence and sex. This has none of those.)

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Author Mixes Her Genres

Revisado: 10-24-16

The first two Maggie Hope Mysteries were lighter-style mysteries, which was exactly what I was looking for. I deal with serious human circumstances on a daily basis and like to listen to light mysteries in my car or while exercising. This book's blurb/description doesn't come close to describing the style of book that would follow....a narrative of the horrors of the Holocaust. After a couple years, I decided to give MacNeal another shot but, in Mrs. Roosevelt's Confidante, the exact same thing happened....rather than a book about Eleanor Roosevelt and intrigue in the White House during World War II (as advertised), it became a book about racism in America;;;and, in my opinion, a POORLY researched one. I have read plenty of historical non-fiction on both of the subjects mentioned here, and I do not object to learning about these issues.. THE OBJECTION IS THAT YOU ADVERTISE THESE BOOKS AS ONE GENRE AND THE BOOKS ARE ABOUT SOMETHING DIFFERENT. MAKE UP YOUR MIND, MACNEAL and editors! Mixing your styles leaves no one satisfied nor better informed.

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Short but Fun

Revisado: 12-07-15

I listen to Audible with my granddaughter. Some children's books don't translate well to audio. This one does thanks to Vanessa Williams. The story is Bad Kitty with Christmas spirit thrown in. We like it!

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Slow and Wordy

Revisado: 11-20-13

This book borrows the situations and characters from Jane Austen but that's where the similarities end. This rendition is full of adjectives but slow on action. Unfortunate, because the concept was intriguing.

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