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Wow!

Revisado: 02-25-23

I thought I loved Viola Davis before I listened to this book, but now I love her in the sense that I know her, because she has completely opened herself up. She is amazing! What an incredible person! Love love love this book and her performance of it. Don’t just read this, hear it in Viola’s own voice. It is transformative.

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Wonderful!

Revisado: 02-08-17

Trevor Noah wrote and performed this story of his life. It's probably one of the best I've heard. There are laugh out loud moments, and parts that will bring tears to your eyes. I'd never actually known of him before, but am now a big fan, and set my DVR to record the Daily Show every night. Loved this book!

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Fun story, but...

Revisado: 08-29-16

I've listened to all of the stories in this series so far, but do have an issue with one (pretty major) aspect of the murder on which the story is based. The victim was discovered shortly after she died, and was pronounced dead by a fireman/paramedic/first responder, who never even thought to start CPR and call 911. Bailey, really?! You don't have to have a medical background to know that this is very standard procedure, everywhere. The only people who I am aware do not get CPR these days, are those who are hospice patients with a signed DNR, or people who are stone cold with rigor mortis or decay already setting in. That scene was ludicrous to me, but other than that, it's a typical fun read. The reader did her usual good job.

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Fun story

Revisado: 04-06-16

I missed the upbeat energy of Johanna Parker, the reader of Brownies and Broomsticks, but Amy Rubinate did a fine job, with consistent voices for the individual characters. The only issue I really have with her reading quality is the fairly frequent tone that seems either like a "snarky" quality or a "come hither" tone, depending on the situation, and this is not always an appropriate type tone, which got a bit annoying at times. Got past that, and the book is a fun read/listen. Am about to dive into book 3.

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Tremendous Experience!

Revisado: 04-03-13

Would you listen to The Storyteller again? Why?

Yes, definitely! The story itself was marvelous, but the performances by the readers were so wonderful, it was such a tremendous experience. I never expected to love this book so much.

What other book might you compare The Storyteller to and why?

It seems unique to me, and maybe that's why I loved it. I can't think of another book like it that I've read.

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

They were spot on, and just added so much to the character's personalities. I listen to books while in my car, then pick up where I left off at home with the books on Kindle, and I have to admit that the readers give so much more to the story than when I'm just reading. It's like listening to a movie.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but that would have been a physical impossibility!

Any additional comments?

Just that I really highly recommend it for anyone. The Holocost should never be forgotten, and this book makes it understandable from several perspectives. It's just a great read.

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