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The Stand-In
- De: Lily Chu
- Narrado por: Phillipa Soo
- Duración: 10 h y 55 m
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Gracie Reed is doing just fine. Sure, she was fired by her overly “friendly” boss, and yes, she still hasn’t gotten her mother into the nursing home of their dreams, but she’s healthy, she’s (somewhat) happy, and she’s (mostly) holding it all together. But when a mysterious SUV pulls up beside her, revealing Chinese cinema's golden couple Wei Fangli and Sam Yao, Gracie’s world is turned on its head. The famous actress has a proposition: Due to their uncanny resemblance, Fangli wants Gracie to be her stand-in.
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Wow!
- De Heather85 en 07-16-21
- The Stand-In
- De: Lily Chu
- Narrado por: Phillipa Soo
A great story makes up for an unbelievable princess/ pauper coincidence.
Revisado: 08-20-24
The narrator/ protagonist Gracie is having a remarkably bad day/ week/ month/ year, when she is fired by the boss who has been harassing her since they ended up in the same department. She is fired for taking a sick day (in order to meet with an employment lawyer) and being pictured in a newspaper and misidentified as a famous Chinese movie star.
Said movie star sees the pic and hires her as a double, so that the star can get rest rather than appearing in publicity events. Gracie, Fong-Wei, and Sam, Fong Wei's closest friend, are all full characters clearly drawn by the author, Lily Chu.
The voice actors, after an initial wooden minute or two, quickly establish voices for characters that are instantly recognizable, distinct, and consistent.
Despite displaying too much distrust of her love interest, (one episode of misreading Sam's motives, another of doubting his story of family dysfunction, and finally "overhearing " a conversation that she thinks is about her.) there is a happy ending for everyone! Mental health is an important part of the story, and this pediatrician was impressed by the good recommendations made for the various characters' wellness.
I was also pleased with the non-prominent emphasis on physical intimacy. I hate to hear myself sound like the old lady I am becoming, but I appreciate the stories where couples kiss passionately outside the bedroom door, stumble inside, and the chapter ends. Next chapter starts "the following day at breakfast..."
[I am appalled with every one of my 61 years at the graphic descriptions of sex in so many contemporary romances. Few writers can find a balance between an anatomical textbook and the classic "heaving bosom" and "throbbing manhood " of yesteryear. Given my druthers, I'll take the latter, thank you.]
Lucy Chu writes a good story and it is performed well in this audible original. I'm about to listen to another!
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The Hidden Palace
- A Novel of the Golem and the Jinni
- De: Helene Wecker
- Narrado por: George Guidall
- Duración: 16 h y 19 m
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Chava is a golem, a woman made of clay, who can hear the thoughts and longings of those around her and feels compelled by her nature to help them. Ahmad is a jinni, a restless creature of fire, once free to roam the desert but now imprisoned in the shape of a man. Fearing they’ll be exposed as monsters, these magical beings hide their true selves and try to pass as human - just two more immigrants in the bustling world of 1900s Manhattan. Brought together under calamitous circumstances, their lives are now entwined - but they’re not yet certain of what they mean to each other.
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First book was better, but narration is great!
- De Robert en 08-21-21
- The Hidden Palace
- A Novel of the Golem and the Jinni
- De: Helene Wecker
- Narrado por: George Guidall
Intricate fantasy woven into 1900s NYC
Revisado: 02-22-23
Another reviewer stated that it wasn't as good as the first one. I'm not sure whether or not I agree with that. True, I could hardly stop listening to The Golem and the Genie, whereas there were times I had to take a day or two off from this one. I think, however, that my pauses were due to the intensity with which I reacted to some portions. Thus, for me, it was a sign of the power of Helene Wecker's storytelling and multidimensional character building. Her illustrations of the complex nature of human (and other beings') interactions and relationships are insightful and poignant. The struggles of "the other" to find their place, whether because of their supernatural origin or culture or intrinsic nature, is a universal theme. Ms. Wecker depicts those struggles without preaching in favor of one solution or another, and yet gently puts forward the principle of pursuing one's strengths and desires without sacrificing those of other individuals in one's sphere of influence.
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The Paperwhite Narcissus
- A Martha's Vineyard Mystery
- De: Cynthia Riggs
- Narrado por: Davina Porter
- Duración: 7 h y 28 m
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A small town, even one detached from the mainland, has its share of unpleasant residents. When a developer with an unhappy wife, a bullish attitude toward women, and a much-frowned-upon plan is murdered, not many tears are shed. The case naturally falls to Victoria Trumbull, the 92-year-old, sharp-witted sheriff's deputy.
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A good beginning to a cozy series
- De Kathi en 04-01-13
- The Paperwhite Narcissus
- A Martha's Vineyard Mystery
- De: Cynthia Riggs
- Narrado por: Davina Porter
A winner of a series
Revisado: 07-12-21
I got the first book of this series because I enjoy the sound of the narrator's voice. (Davina Porter) I think of her accent as British, but it works well as New England. I did not have high hopes about the stories, I mean, a 92 yo protagonist? (Of course, I am now approaching 60 and I squirm to remember thinking that 60 was pretty old...)
I have been pleasantly gratified to enjoy interesting plots, well-rounded, three dimensional characters, and mystery that keeps me listening. And so far, all the books have been included in my membership!
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The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes
- A Novel
- De: Leonard Goldberg
- Narrado por: Steve West
- Duración: 9 h y 36 m
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England, 1914. Joanna Blalock's keen mind and incredible insight lead her to become a highly skilled nurse, one of the few professions that allow her to use her finely tuned brain. But when she and her 10-year-old son witness a man fall to his death, apparently by suicide, they are visited by the elderly Dr. John Watson and his charming, handsome son, Dr. John Watson Jr. Impressed by her forensic skills, they invite her to become the third member of their investigative team.
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the dates in this book don't add up
- De Joani Pard en 08-12-17
- The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes
- A Novel
- De: Leonard Goldberg
- Narrado por: Steve West
OK plot, meh mystery, lousy character development
Revisado: 03-04-21
I was ambivalent about getting this one. I listened to the sample several times, feeling that the interplay between the older and junior Watson was somewhat stilted. I did like the timbre of the narrator's voice, so I eventually downloaded it.
It didn't drag and wasn't painful to listen all the way through, but much of the dialogue was hackneyed and inane. The narrator occasionally misvoiced one character in a scene and the female characters, including the titular one were one- dimensional.
I will not be downloading any more of the series.
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Lock In (Narrated by Wil Wheaton)
- De: John Scalzi
- Narrado por: Wil Wheaton
- Duración: 9 h y 56 m
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Not too long from today, a new, highly contagious virus makes its way across the globe. Most who get sick experience nothing worse than flu, fever, and headaches. But for the unlucky one percent - and nearly five million souls in the United States alone - the disease causes "Lock In": Victims fully awake and aware, but unable to move or respond to stimulus. The disease affects young, old, rich, poor, people of every color and creed. The world changes to meet the challenge.
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Fun! Things you might want to know:
- De Alexis en 08-29-14
- Lock In (Narrated by Wil Wheaton)
- De: John Scalzi
- Narrado por: Wil Wheaton
Another Scalzi Winner
Revisado: 09-04-20
Fascinating premise, great story, likable characters, and good plot. What more can we ask for?
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Find Another Dream
- De: Maysoon Zayid
- Narrado por: Maysoon Zayid
- Duración: 4 h y 3 m
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Find Another Dream, written and performed by Maysoon Zayid, is the true story of how a Muslim Jersey girl with cerebral palsy creates her own path to stardom. The daughter of Palestinian immigrants, as a child she dreamed of one day dancing on Broadway. As a teen, a bubble-bursting choreographer told her to “find another dream”, so she set her sights on becoming a soap star, undeterred by the fact that the odds were against her.
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Not what I expected
- De Amazon Customer en 11-04-19
- Find Another Dream
- De: Maysoon Zayid
- Narrado por: Maysoon Zayid
5 stars though I disagree!
Revisado: 03-13-20
Ms. Zayid 's audible production is the best performance I've never heard of. I was completely unaware of her comedy and would not have sought it out. I am Jewish and unabashedly support Israel's existence and the history of its founding, although the current behavior of its government is indefensible. Ms. Zayid is a champion of Palestinian refugees and dismissive of the way in which Israel was founded as being unfair to their parents and grandparents. I did not, however, retreat into my bubble of resentment against the surrounding nations and stop listening. I wanted to hear her story and opinions more than I wanted to argue.
She is a genius. She illustrates the value of Muslims, people of color, women and those with disabilities, without calling attention to her own case. She does not ever elicit pity for herself. Ms. Zayid narrates her own story as she narrates those of the other characters she describes -- with empathy and comedy. She consistently credits where credit is due and calls out ill behavior with accuracy, without vitriol, and usually with a suggestion of improvement. And she remains amusing!
I did not laugh out loud, but I smiled throughout. I can't even complain (much) about her limited use of expletives. My favorite part was her description of her TV sitcom! I hope that I will someday be able to see it.
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Caffeine
- How Caffeine Created the Modern World
- De: Michael Pollan
- Narrado por: Michael Pollan
- Duración: 2 h y 2 m
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Michael Pollan, known for his best-selling nonfiction audio, including The Omnivores Dilemma and How to Change Your Mind, conceived and wrote Caffeine: How Caffeine Created the Modern World as an Audible Original. In this controversial and exciting listen, Pollan explores caffeine’s power as the most-used drug in the world - and the only one we give to children (in soda pop) as a treat.
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Leaves much to be desired
- De Melody H en 02-02-20
- Caffeine
- How Caffeine Created the Modern World
- De: Michael Pollan
- Narrado por: Michael Pollan
Well written and entertaining!
Revisado: 03-03-20
Just the right blend of history, politics, and personal experience. A conversational voice with a good story -- well worth the time!
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The Body in the Dales
- A Yorkshire Murder Mystery, Book 1
- De: J. R. Ellis
- Narrado por: Michael Page
- Duración: 9 h y 48 m
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A body is discovered deep in a cave beneath the Yorkshire Dales. Leading the investigation into the mysterious death are experienced DCI Jim Oldroyd and his partner DS Carter, a newcomer from London. The deceased is Dave Atkins, well known throughout the village but not well liked. While there is no shortage of suspects, the details of the crime leave Oldroyd and Carter stumped.
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Fresh approach; great narration
- De Panache en 08-12-18
- The Body in the Dales
- A Yorkshire Murder Mystery, Book 1
- De: J. R. Ellis
- Narrado por: Michael Page
interesting plot, execrable dialogue and narration
Revisado: 07-29-19
This author has a penchant for stating the obvious and apparently never met a cliche he didn't like. His female characters are one dimensional and relationships between characters struggle to have any dimension at all.
Don't waste a credit on this one.
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A Fatal Grace
- Chief Inspector Gamache, Book 2
- De: Louise Penny
- Narrado por: Ralph Cosham
- Duración: 10 h y 31 m
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Welcome to winter in Three Pines, a picturesque village in Quebec, where the villagers are preparing for a traditional country Christmas, and someone is preparing for murder. No one liked CC de Poitiers. Not her quiet husband, not her spineless lover, not her pathetic daughter - and certainly none of the residents of Three Pines. CC de Poitiers managed to alienate everyone, right up until the moment of her death. When Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, of the Sûreté du Quebec, is called to investigate, he quickly realizes he's dealing with someone quite extraordinary.
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Time to get lost and find yourself in Three Pines.
- De Chip Atkinson en 12-09-14
- A Fatal Grace
- Chief Inspector Gamache, Book 2
- De: Louise Penny
- Narrado por: Ralph Cosham
I guessed whodunit
Revisado: 09-24-18
Even though I thought I knew the murderer, each plot twist convinced me I was wrong until the next one!
Louise Penny creates gorgeous scenes with gorgeous language. She draws her characters to be individuals clearly distinct from one another. The reader cares about each of them as a 3 dimensional being and roots for them to move toward the best possible outcome.
Even her least likable characters inspire me to wish them to see their errors and work out a better plan of action. I am disappointed each time they do not.
Her prose brings beauty to frigid landscapes and culture to tiny rural towns. Her poetry and the poems she quotes lift her murder mysteries toward lyric heights.
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Blow Fly
- De: Patricia Cornwell
- Narrado por: Kate Reading
- Duración: 12 h y 44 m
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Dr. Kay Scarpetta has left Virginia in search of peace but instead finds herself drawn into baffling, horrific murders in Florida, where she becomes entangled in an international conspiracy that confronts her with the shock of her life.
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BigDaddyBooth
- De BigDaddyBooth en 09-21-16
- Blow Fly
- De: Patricia Cornwell
- Narrado por: Kate Reading
Disjointed and less believable
Revisado: 09-01-18
My first reaction to this narrative was to wonder if Patricia Cornwell had really written it. The last one had been mostly in the first person and wrapped up in personal analysis and emotional exploration. Blow Fly was all third person and in very short chapters. The shifts in point of view were abrupt and jarring.
The narration was good and the story was gripping, but I was left wondering about a few of the new characters. This novel wrapped up a lot of the loose ends from some of the previous story arcs. In the process, however, a lot of established personalities warped out of recognition.
I hope the next one is less jarring.
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