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Good overview for those interested in Blackjack

Revisado: 10-11-18

If you have any interest in Blackjack and all of the nuances that are involved to be successful, this is a winner. The author does a nice job of taking us through the journey from a complete novice to a seasoned professional. Many years ago I spent the time to become pretty proficient at counting cards and had some fun with it. This book makes it clear how much more is involved to really turn 21 into a profitable "business". His story seems totally believable and does not come off at all as bravado. He also references some other quality pieces of literature for those that are truly serious.
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A Christian Classic

Revisado: 06-27-18

Honestly, A.W. Tozer is such a giant in modern Christian history that I feel inadequate to really critique the man. Some people may not appreciate his views on predestination. However, there is still so much good content that this book, in my mind, that it is certainly worthwhile for everyone. On a regular basis, I would find myself stopping to spend a few moments pondering the content. The narrator is top-notch. He delivers the book with perfect balance- not over the top, but not dry or unengaged.
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E is for Entertaining

Revisado: 03-21-18

I had never listened to any of Marc Richards "Alphabet Books" before, but I enjoyed my time with this short story that is based very, very loosely on Snow White. It may not be the type of humor for everyone, but I went in expecting it to be a little over the top and irreverent. It was both of those things. I anticipated that some of the antics were going to go too far as the story progressed. However, I thought Richards did a good job of not going over the line. It may be classified as somewhat sophomoric humor- but I thought it was funny- so who cares! The narrator's New York accent works well with the story.
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A staggering amount of facts

Revisado: 02-21-18

I am a football fan, but I did not have a clue about many of the facts and history that are presented here. If you can absorb just a fraction of the information, your pro football IQ will be well above the average fan. The author did a good job giving a chronological rundown of all kinds of facts related to the NFL. I thought the narrator did a good job with this type of book. It required a reading that was not too dry but also not too dramatic- I felt he hit just the right balance.

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Entertaining P.I story

Revisado: 11-07-17

This story of a former police officer turned private investigator is a pretty fun read. The author mixes in enough intrigue, sexiness, and thrills to keep it lively. A recommended book for those who enjoy an investigative type of story but don't want over-the-top violence or gratuitous behavior. The narrator was not particularly to my taste, but I'm sure that some people will think that he is great. I'm not sure exactly what it reminded me of but somehow came across as someone trying too hard to be a P.I from the 1960's.
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A very solid book

Revisado: 10-17-17

The writing is superb- the characters are wonderfully developed and the settings are impeccably painted. The scenarios seem very believable. The narrator is one of the best that I have heard. It did end leaving me feeling a little bit hollow at the end, but I suppose that is what I was meant to be feeling. Overall just a very engaging book, I would put it in my top 10% of all time.

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Monster, Mayhem and Murder

Revisado: 10-12-17

A "fun" monster/mystery book that doesn't let you get bored. The characters are well enough developed to make you care- and the monster is revealed craftily throughout the story. The author does a good job bringing in different cultures and interesting scenes. The narrator is more than adequate at pulling off a not-so-easy cast of characters.
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Not as much here as I had hoped

Revisado: 09-11-17

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Not particularly. I've spent many hours fishing in some of the same waters that this book referenced. I anticipated more nuggets about locations, places or just fishing in general that would be interesting.

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

The authors seem to be good people- folks that I would enjoy as friends. Unfortunately, the description of how they came to be fishing guides just doesn't seem quite worth being put into a book.

What three words best describe Bill Nevitt’s performance?

Adequate for (the) story.

Was Nearshore Adventures worth the listening time?

Meh. I'm not upset that I listened, but I'm glad it wasn't a long book.

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A decent murder mystery

Revisado: 06-19-17

Would you consider the audio edition of The Dead of Winter to be better than the print version?

I believe I would have enjoyed the book more in the printed form. I would not consider the narrator bad. However, when compared to the quality of narration of other Audible books that I have enjoyed, I would have to rate this one near the bottom. The variation between characters was not very good.

What other book might you compare The Dead of Winter to and why?

Crockatiel by David Wilson would probably be the closest that I can recall. It leans a bit more to the campy side. However, both are kind of fun (as far as a murder mystery can be "fun"). And both are written in PG format, which I appreciate.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

I think so. I did notice a couple of small glitches that were related to the editing- not the narrator.

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

No extreme reaction. The author did a good job creating believable characters. Also, Piper, was created in a way that will work very well for her to continue to develop through the series.

Any additional comments?

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More good stuff by a great story teller.

Revisado: 04-25-17

This is my third audiobook by Bill Stokes. Even though most of the snippets in this book are from several decades ago, they are still relevant and entertaining today. His stories range from having an emphasis on funny outdoor adventures/mishaps to more personal things dealing with relationships and emotions- topics that are always relatable.
Personally, I preferred Trout Friends and Other Riff-Raff the most of the three books. I think it is because the stories were a bit longer on average- probably around 10 minutes or so. However, this book was also very good. Several times I found myself smiling or softly chuckling along with the stories. At other times, Bill pulls at your heartstrings.
Several narrators collaborated on this book, taking turns reading several stories at a time. I usually do not care for that format. However, these narrators all did a very good job and I found myself enjoying the variety they brought to the table.
If you're looking for a read to brighten your day -and one that can often do it in just a few minutes- you should give one of Bill's books a try.
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