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The Verdict
- De: Nick Stone
- Narrado por: David Thorpe
- Duración: 21 h y 17 m
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Terry Flynt is a struggling legal clerk desperately trying to get promoted when he is given the biggest opportunity of his career: to help defend a millionaire accused of murdering a woman in his hotel suite. The only problem is that the accused man, Vernon James, is not only someone he knows but someone he loathes. This case could potentially make Terry's career, but how can he defend a former friend who betrayed him?
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What Goes Around Comes Back Around!!!
- De R. Pontiflet en 02-14-16
- The Verdict
- De: Nick Stone
- Narrado por: David Thorpe
great book<br />
Revisado: 08-15-17
the narration is pefect! the story really pulls you in. try this one for sure!
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The Luminaries
- De: Eleanor Catton
- Narrado por: Mark Meadows
- Duración: 29 h y 15 m
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It is 1866 and Walter Moody has come to make his fortune upon the New Zealand goldfields. On arrival, he stumbles across a tense gathering of 12 local men, who have met in secret to discuss a series of unsolved crimes. A wealthy man has vanished, a whore has tried to end her life, and an enormous fortune has been discovered in the home of a luckless drunk. Moody is soon drawn into the mystery: a network of fates and fortunes that is as complex and exquisitely patterned as the night sky.
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Not So Luminous
- De Mel en 11-10-13
- The Luminaries
- De: Eleanor Catton
- Narrado por: Mark Meadows
borrrrring!
Revisado: 11-06-14
What disappointed you about The Luminaries?
I couldn't even get through this book. it was so boring!
Has The Luminaries turned you off from other books in this genre?
No
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Mark Meadows?
I liked the narrator
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Fiction Ruined My Family
- A Memoir
- De: Jeanne Darst
- Narrado por: Jeanne Darst
- Duración: 6 h y 32 m
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Jeanne Darst was born the youngest of four daughters in an old, celebrated family long past its glory days. For the early part of her life, the family survived on the memory of past generations' grandeur, and the romantic belief that Darst's father would restore that greatness with his destined career as a novelist. Within a few years, however, it was abundantly clear to everyone but him that despite the many years enslaved to the writer's craft and lifestyle, he was never going to sell a book.
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Best Audiobook I've Heard in Awhile
- De Dawn E. Sanders en 01-18-13
- Fiction Ruined My Family
- A Memoir
- De: Jeanne Darst
- Narrado por: Jeanne Darst
The Best Friend I Never Had But Always Wanted
Revisado: 05-01-14
What made the experience of listening to Fiction Ruined My Family the most enjoyable?
The narrator/author
What did you like best about this story?
The honesty really hit home for me. The humor was literally perfect. I got it. This book pulled me in in a rare way. I felt Jeanne's disappointments, her pain, her breakthroughs. Some of her decisions actually made my stomach hurt and I wanted to scream "NO!!!" Then I learned the most important lesson....we can't decide for others. We have to respect their choices and remain faithful.
I would be this author's friend in a New York Minute!
What does Jeanne Darst bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Obviously only SHE could imitate herself and her family members with the nuance and quirkiness that existed as she grew into a woman. I don't think her honesty would have reached me as well on the written page.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Yes, both!
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The Golem and the Jinni
- A Novel
- De: Helene Wecker
- Narrado por: George Guidall
- Duración: 19 h y 42 m
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Helene Wecker's dazzling debut novel tells the story of two supernatural creatures who appear mysteriously in 1899 New York. Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life by a strange man who dabbles in dark Kabbalistic magic. When her master dies at sea on the voyage from Poland, she is unmoored and adrift as the ship arrives in New York Harbor. Ahmad is a jinni, a being of fire, born in the ancient Syrian Desert. Trapped in an old copper flask by a Bedouin wizard centuries ago, he is released accidentally by a tinsmith in a Lower Manhattan shop.
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Enchanting Debut Novel - Delicious!
- De Tango en 04-26-13
- The Golem and the Jinni
- A Novel
- De: Helene Wecker
- Narrado por: George Guidall
A Magical Story Filled With the Essence of Life
Revisado: 08-26-13
What made the experience of listening to The Golem and the Jinni the most enjoyable?
The narrator is a master storyteller, capturing the nuance of each character, each turn in the plot.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Golem and the Jinni?
The moment when I came to know the true relationship of the Golem and the Jinni.
Which character – as performed by George Guidall – was your favorite?
It truly was a toss-up between the Golem and the Jinni! As the story switched between these two amazing characters, each with their own strengths and flaws, I was comfortable moving with them.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No. It's a book to be read slowly, I believe, because there is so much to think about and process when you relate the story to true life.
Any additional comments?
You will not regret taking the time to read this fantastically written story!!!
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Gone Girl
- A Novel
- De: Gillian Flynn
- Narrado por: Julia Whelan, Kirby Heyborne
- Duración: 19 h y 57 m
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On a warm summer morning in North Carthage, Missouri, it is Nick and Amy Dunne’s fifth wedding anniversary. Presents are being wrapped and reservations are being made when Nick’s clever and beautiful wife disappears. Husband-of-the-Year Nick isn’t doing himself any favors with cringe-worthy daydreams about the slope and shape of his wife’s head, but passages from Amy's diary reveal the alpha-girl perfectionist could have put anyone dangerously on edge.
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Demented, twisted, sick and I loved it!
- De Theodore en 01-20-13
- Gone Girl
- A Novel
- De: Gillian Flynn
- Narrado por: Julia Whelan, Kirby Heyborne
Best Cat and Mouse Story Ever!
Revisado: 05-28-13
If you could sum up Gone Girl in three words, what would they be?
Cat and Mouse
What does Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
personality, a true sense of the characters...amazing!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes
Any additional comments?
This is a great book! Just when you think you have the hang of it, it turns the corner and goes in a different, shockingly different, direction. I really had fun reading this one and I highly recommend it
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The Racketeer
- De: John Grisham
- Narrado por: JD Jackson
- Duración: 12 h y 46 m
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Given the importance of what they do, and the controversies that often surround them, and the violent people they sometimes confront, it is remarkable that in the history of this country only four active federal judges have been murdered. Judge Raymond Fawcett has just become number five.... Nothing is as it seems and everything’s fair game in this wickedly clever new novel from John Grisham, the undisputed master of the legal thriller.
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Garbage
- De cristina en 11-29-12
- The Racketeer
- De: John Grisham
- Narrado por: JD Jackson
Lots of fun with John Grisham
Revisado: 03-21-13
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would recommend this book to a patient person. The twists and turns are definitely worth waiting for and ultimately, the story is very satisfying. As you can tell, I'm leading up to my only criticism....it takes longer than necessary, in my humble opinion, for Grishom to get where he's going. All of the detail provided at the beginning is a bit condescending, but when it picks up speed, it flies!happy reading
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Racketeer?
The ah-ha moment is very satisfying. I wouldn't dream of giving it away, though
What does J.D. Jackson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Jackson breaths the story into life. You like him. You want him to win. He gives nothing away while his soothing voice beckons you to read on.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes
Any additional comments?
Enjoy!
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Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
- A Novel
- De: Jamie Ford
- Narrado por: Feodor Chin
- Duración: 10 h y 52 m
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In the opening pages of Jamie Ford's stunning debut, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Henry Lee comes upon a crowd gathered outside the Panama Hotel, once the gateway to Seattle's Japantown. It has been boarded up for decades, but now the new owner has made an incredible discovery: the belongings of Japanese families, left when they were rounded up and sent to internment camps during World War II. As Henry looks on, the owner opens a Japanese parasol.
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Engaging and Lovely. Highly recommend.
- De Robert en 02-06-09
- Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
- A Novel
- De: Jamie Ford
- Narrado por: Feodor Chin
Great Romantic Read
Revisado: 01-23-13
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, I would recommend it! Admittedly, the story starts out slow, but given a chance, this is truly a romantic story with a soul. Also, the history of our nation at the period of Worl War II is always so interesting, but this is my first experience reading about it from the standpoint of the Chinese and the Japanese.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Kayko and Henry were my top favorites, of course, but the intensity of the relationship between Henry and his parents (and then Henry with his own son) was riveting. Henry's friend is my hero in the story; so strong, yet so quiet, he is the quintesential friend.
Have you listened to any of Feodor Chin’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, but I will!
Who was the most memorable character of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet and why?
See above note!
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A Town Like Alice
- De: Nevil Shute
- Narrado por: Robin Bailey
- Duración: 10 h y 18 m
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Jean Paget is just twenty years old and working in Malaya when the Japanese invasion begins. When she is captured she joins a group of other European women and children whom the Japanese force to march for miles through the jungle. While on the march, the group run into some Australian prisoners, one of whom, Joe Harman, helps them steal some food, and is horrifically punished by the Japanese as a result.
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An all time favorite I have read many times...
- De Peyton en 03-16-10
- A Town Like Alice
- De: Nevil Shute
- Narrado por: Robin Bailey
One Great Read!
Revisado: 04-26-11
loved it, loved it, loved it! This book has it all, from the multidimensional characters to the incredible landscapes, through a horrific war and a suprising love affair.....you will never be bored.
In addition, the narrator is superb!
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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
- De: Michael Chabon
- Narrado por: David Colacci
- Duración: 8 h y 53 m
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It's 1939, in New York City. Joe Kavalier, a young artist who has also been trained in the art of Houdiniesque escape, has just pulled off his greatest feat: smuggling himself out of Hitler's Prague. He's looking to make big money, fast, so that he can bring his family to freedom. His cousin, Brooklyn's own Sammy Clay, is looking for a partner in creating the heroes, stories, and art for the latest novelty to hit the American dreamscape: the comic book.
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Great book, lousy abridgment
- De Charles Floading en 01-09-09
- The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
- De: Michael Chabon
- Narrado por: David Colacci
loved it!
Revisado: 03-21-11
This book twists and turns and takes you on a wonderful ride! The characters become like a part of your family...you care for them and about them. You ache with them, then laugh with them. Although it is a serious story with a strong message, it is not too heavy. I was captivated.
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The Kitchen House
- A Novel
- De: Kathleen Grissom
- Narrado por: Orlagh Cassidy, Bahni Turpin
- Duración: 12 h y 57 m
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Orphaned while onboard ship from Ireland, seven-year-old Lavinia arrives on the steps of a tobacco plantation where she is to live and work with the slaves of the kitchen house. Under the care of Belle, the master's illegitimate daughter, Lavinia becomes deeply bonded to her adopted family, though she is set apart from them by her white skin. Eventually, Lavinia is accepted into the world of the big house, where the master is absent and the mistress battles opium addiction.
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This is a must!
- De AB en 09-04-10
- The Kitchen House
- A Novel
- De: Kathleen Grissom
- Narrado por: Orlagh Cassidy, Bahni Turpin
Very Heavy Stuff
Revisado: 02-09-11
It is difficult to write a review about this book as I am conflicted about whether to recommend it for other readers or not. While the characters are extremely well-developed, they're dead before you know it! The historical importance of the plight of slaves in the late 1700's to early 1800's is extremely relevant to the reader, but the sadness and hoplessness in this book was overwhelming for me.
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