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One of the best I've ever run across.

Revisado: 10-01-22

Honesty and grace, humility and perseverance. Riveting and rare. Beautifully written and narrated. Accountability for pain caused to others and himself. Unfotgettable.

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Intriguing

Revisado: 10-13-21

Fascinating story. Great Civil War tale. Holds interest before, during and after
.Well read by narrator.

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Intriguing account

Revisado: 08-30-21

Intriguing account of a stellar human being and sports icon. An American story reflective of what immigrant families contribute to our culture and history thru their hard work and values. A wonderful listen.

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Unique

Revisado: 03-30-21

Loved everything about this book. One of best fits of narrator to material I've heard. Fascinatimg account; learned so much inadvertently to the entertaining story. Highest recommendation.

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Engrossing I listen to books to keep.e coming back

Revisado: 03-26-21

I listen to books to keep me coming back to my daily walk. This one made it easy.

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Engaging

Revisado: 08-22-20

Fascinating when I could understand the narrator's heavy brogue. It added character but subtracted some of the narrative even when replayed. Just too heavily accented for me to get.

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The human condition disguised as a Western.

Revisado: 05-02-16

Hard to put down. Fascinating characterizations and evocative of a changing era in the American west. Patton breathes life into each individual. Stunningly good and will be long remembered.

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Unforgettable

Revisado: 12-05-15

What made the experience of listening to A Prayer for Owen Meany the most enjoyable?

The narrator's ability to personify the characters sosmoothly and individually made the story flow effortlessly. Owen's voice was unique but entirely believable to me. I want to share the sound of it with book club members who read, rather than listened to, the story. I think I will never forget Owen Meany as a person (!). What a gift.

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Prayer for Owen Meany?

The account of Owen saving the children was poignant and shocking at the same time. the development of the story was so true to life it all its messiness and confoundedness. The VW prank description was worth the read all alone, but it's the spiritual quest and challenge in Owen's and John's lives that held me. I wish there were Owen Meanys in my world.

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

Never have heard him before but now would like to know what else I can hear him narrate?

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

Not possible, but the fact that I listened in patches gave me time to mull over some of the events and consequences involved and I think helped me appreciate it all the more.. I couldn't wait to get to it each time.

Any additional comments?

How am I to get over my loss of Owen? I can't recall in my previous reading (and I've read a lot in my lifetime) a character that grabbed me so thoroughly. I feel like I've lost a friend. I suspect I'll be reading it again; wanting to hear once more Owen's take on things and the special character of his voice. " Faith and prayer," everyone! " Faith and prayer!" What a gem.

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Not for the feint of heart

Revisado: 09-18-15

Brutal reality of psychopathic criminals and what it takes to defeat them. Hard to put down

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Fascinating and well woven

Revisado: 06-29-15

Would you listen to April 1865 again? Why?

Would like to hear another narrator. Almost gave up too soon.

What was one of the most memorable moments of April 1865?

The several decisions made against defying the peace agreements by going rogue and keeping the country in turmoil. Agreement to honor the peace, especially by the Swamp Fox, helped stabilize the country at a critical time.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Unfortunately for me, the narrator seemed too inexpressive, too monotone, too professorial. I turned it off and moved to something else - several something elses - for quite a time. Once I committed to listening continually, I got so interested in the unfolding of events that I finished it, captivated by the amazing twists and turns of personalities and outcomes.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

You're not gonna believe this......

Any additional comments?

Too bad history is not taught like this in school. Maybe we'd learn something from it besides dates. This gives an appreciation for what it takes to overcome dissension and fix what's broken. If we survived this history, maybe we can survive the present day machinations if we can find enough people of good will in powerful places. I hope so.

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