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Favorite book of the bunch

Revisado: 11-04-23

I absolutely loved this book. The storyline, the introspective parts, the amazing narration, all of it. So good. I will listen again.

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Unlikeable Characters Having an Unhappy Life

Revisado: 02-16-22

The main character of this novel is an unlikeable ungrateful jerk who makes choices with no understanding of the potential consequences. He seems to have no sense at all and very little concern for anyone else.

I had trouble understanding the narrator, who has almost God-like insight into what the other characters are thinking even though she is an actual character in the book. It was very hard to follow this aspect of the plot.

I should have liked this book because the message is something I personally resonate with and experience every day, Characters should make choices that make sense and have some ability for self reflection. Was it supposed to be funny? It wasn't. I stuck it out to the bitter end because the reviews were good. My mistake. Anyhow, thumbs down for me.

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The Best of the Best

Revisado: 11-27-21

OK everyone knows what the Hobbit's about - the star of this version is Andy Serkis and it's not just the voices, it's his turn of phrase. I really can't recommend this audio version more highly.

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Poorly written pseudo-spiritual drivel

Revisado: 11-27-21

I should have stopped listening after the phrase "thoughts drifted by like croutons in a bowl of soup." Maybe I was hoping A Midnight Library would eventually become profound and heartwarming. Instead, I found the main character to be insufferable, one-dimensional, and completely self-absorbed, and the pseudo-scientific premise to be preposterous. My advice for something truly heartwarming and uplifting - watch "It's a Wonderful Life" or read "A Christmas Carol". Don't waste your time with A Midnight Library.

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Keeping the Science in Science Fiction

Revisado: 11-19-21

Brilliant intertwining of science and fiction. I would strongly recommend this to anyone with even a passing interest in science and deduction.

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Always fun!

Revisado: 11-06-21

I enjoy every episode of the GN Book Club, and this one was quite interesting as it reminded me of when my book group read this book many years ago. Such fun to recall that experience so many years ago.

I also appreciate every month all the recommendations for other books to read or listen.

Thank you GN and crew!

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Thoughtful story, perfectly narrated

Revisado: 09-06-21

The narration for this story is dead-on perfect and I can't imagine a better experience for an audible book. This narration was perfectly paced for this rather slow story. I tend to read too fast, and can honestly say this audible book improved my experience. The story itself is somehow covers a lot of ground and is very thoughtful. Highly recommend.

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Dickensian, with lots of twists and turns

Revisado: 06-17-21

I recommend this gothic novel for readers who enjoy Dickens with a few modern twists. My one criticism is that it was a bit slow in parts, but the climax near the end was worth the wait. Highly recommend.

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Great content, useful and fun

Revisado: 05-30-21

I do love this podcast but I would have like a little more discussion of the various characters.

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Excellent voice acting, Great story telling

Revisado: 04-19-21

I loved the voice acting, the story line, and the themes. The characters were straight out of central casting but I think that was intentional. An Irish cop, an Italian mobster, several church ladies, an old black guy who drinks too much and a young black guy who could have been a professional baseball player but instead becomes a drug dealer. By the end of the book everybody has come around to a truer version of themselves. I don't want to go into the themes but let's just say there's a lot to think about here, and it's entertaining along the way. Highly recommend.

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