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Southern Slow

Revisado: 06-09-13

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The almost flat affect of the reader's voice. Hard to listen to while driving because of the slowness, tone and lack of emotion

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

The narration set the pace of the story.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

A made for TV movie, maybe.

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I don't like Sci-Fi, but......

Revisado: 05-29-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This one suckered me in! A lot like Stephen King, writing about everyday things/people until it turns to horror, this turned to Sci Fi. It is one of the few fiction books I found that had me sitting in a parking lot just wanting to hear a little more.

What was one of the most memorable moments of 14?

No one moment stands out, but I liked the way we got to know the individual characters.

Have you listened to any of Ray Porter’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not, but now I will look for him. His reading made it easy to form a mental picture of each character!

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A sweet story

Revisado: 02-17-13

What made the experience of listening to Saving Ceecee Honeycutt the most enjoyable?

A sweet story made even more endearing by the reader!

What did you like best about this story?

THe reader! She brought every character to life!

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

She gave each such a personality that I could easily picture each character in my mind.

Who was the most memorable character of Saving Ceecee Honeycutt and why?

Aunt Tootie. She is the epitome of a southern belle!. Soft on the outside, tenatious on the inside.

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Meh

Revisado: 02-17-13

What disappointed you about Water for Elephants?

I didn't see the movie because of the circus animals. I was hoping the book would not be too graphic when it came to the treatment of the "menagerie", but I was wrong.

What could Sara Gruen have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Left out the graphic mistreatment of the elephant!

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

The narrators were the saving grace!

What character would you cut from Water for Elephants?

No character, just the graphic details of the mistreatment of animals.

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An incredible imagination!

Revisado: 01-17-13

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No. I think this book might be a better read than a listen.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Steve Martin's imagination was the most interesting aspect--of the book, not the story. The least interesting of the book was the ending. It was as though Mr. Martin had been writing the book, then said to himself "Well, I have had enough of writing this book." andspent the next 15 minutes writing a quick ending.

Did Steve Martin do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

He did a great job of differentiating characters! He described their posture, facial expressions and how they were dressed-but as the amin character saw them, not just as a description.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

I would rent it, but wouldn't pay money to see it in a theater.

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Unremarkable

Revisado: 01-13-13

Would you try another book from Wallace Stegner and/or Mark Bramhall?

Doubtful

Has The Big Rock Candy Mountain turned you off from other books in this genre?

No

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Yes

What character would you cut from The Big Rock Candy Mountain?

None-they were all intertwined.

Any additional comments?

This was an unremarkable story about an unremarkable family, saved only by the narrator who did his best to save the story.

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Steven Webefr brings new life to an older book

Revisado: 10-09-12

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I read this book when it first came out. It was a good, but very lengthy book. Steven Weber brings new life to the book by telling a story, not just reading us a book.

What about Steven Weber’s performance did you like?

He read it like I imagined he characters in my head when I read it.

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Engrossing

Revisado: 07-23-12

What about Christopher Prince’s performance did you like?

Christopher Prince has an easy, conversational tone to his voice that makes you feel a part of the story.

Any additional comments?

This is not just abook about 9-1-1. The story was more of a blind person's life and the public perception of blindness and, also, a dog's devotion to it's human. It was a wonderful story that I have already recommended to many friends!

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Great listen!

Revisado: 07-04-12

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book because it is well written, very well narrated and informative without being "preachy".

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

The depth of the different characters and their emotions.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Many!

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Distracting narration

Revisado: 02-22-12

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend the written book over the audio book. The narrator read a book, not a story. Almost monotone and devoid of emotion.

What other book might you compare Still Alice to and why?

The story stands on it's own, with no other book to compare

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Lisa Genova?

Almost anyone, but preferably more mature, with more life experiences from which to draw. It was very hard to concentrate on the story with Lisa's emotionless reading.

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