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Darkly Irish mystery

Revisado: 12-29-12

This is an engrossing and darkly moody mystery, very well narrated. Several surprising turns of event, and interesting characters. I will read more of Black's books, for sure.

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A suspenseful, well written book

Revisado: 11-29-12

I was very happy to discover Laura Lippman. She is an excellent writer, tells a good story, and sends an intelligent message. Easy reading. Not intellectual, but a real pleasure. The narrator was very good.

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A wonderful writer with a unique voice

Revisado: 11-29-12

Junot Diaz is a wonderful writer who gives a strong voice to Dominican culture. He writes about a world I've not experienced, but it rings true. The stories are sad and funny, mean and generous, and to hear Diaz read them himself is a special treat.

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exciting story, bad writing

Revisado: 11-29-12

I had forgotten what a bad writer Nelson DeMille is. he spins a good yarn, lots of suspense, but after a couple of hours i couldn't stand hearing "she informed me," "I advised him," etc., all in the misguided attempt to avoid "I said" (which isn't even noticeable and moves a story along), I gave up. There are other aspects to his bad writing, which i won't list, except to say that he writes the same book over and over, longer and longer.

The narration was fine.

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Engrossing and exciting but a let-down ending

Revisado: 09-15-12

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I found the ending unsatisfying.

If you’ve listened to books by Gillian Flynn before, how does this one compare?

Haven't listened to others.

Have you listened to any of Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No. but they were very good performers here. I would definitely listen to more books narrated by either of them.

Did Gone Girl inspire you to do anything?

Very funny. No.

Any additional comments?

As a story about a psychopath and her victims, it was very engrossing, but the story fell apart for me when, at the end, the book became a version of "No Exit."

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fascinating, horrifying story, very well narrated

Revisado: 08-13-12

If you could sum up The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks in three words, what would they be?

fascinating, horrifying, long.

What did you like best about this story?

I can't say this was likable story. The medical/scientific history was the most interesting. The human story was very disturbing.

Have you listened to any of Cassandra Campbell and Bahni Turpin ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I don't think i have heard other performances by these people, but i would be happy to. they were very good.

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

Several moments, especially those about Henrietta's incarcerated daughter.

Any additional comments?

I'm very glad to have listened to this book. Tho it was awfully long, and at times terribly painful to read about, it was full of history and human interest.

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boring and slow

Revisado: 06-18-12

Would you try another book from Charlotte Rogan and/or Rebecca Gibel?

The narration was fine but the story was boring and slow and i stopped listening about halfway through.

Has The Lifeboat turned you off from other books in this genre?

I don't know what you mean by "this genre." Historical fiction? Lifeboat stories?

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

The performance was fine.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Boredom

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a delightful romp down under

Revisado: 04-16-12

What did you love best about In a Sunburned Country?

i loved learning about the country. Full of nature raw and open spaces and interesting people and places. made me want to go there very badly. also enjoyed Bryson's sense of humor.

What was one of the most memorable moments of In a Sunburned Country?

All the encounters with nature.

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

i like hearing the author's voice, even tho i'm not crazy about Bryson's.

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

i would not make a film about it.

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Reliable Robert Parker

Revisado: 04-02-12

Would you consider the audio edition of School Days to be better than the print version?

No.

What was one of the most memorable moments of School Days?

Always Spencer's humor is the best part.

Which character – as performed by Joe Mantegna – was your favorite?

Spencer

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

no extreme reaction. but i laughed a lot.

Any additional comments?

I wish Parker were still alive. i very much enjoy his books and i've been listening to the Spencer series in order. i will be very sad when i'm finished.

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i can't believe i listened to the whole thing.

Revisado: 01-28-12

What would have made The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold better?

Waugh is a wonderful writer but this was an ordeal to listen to. obvious from the beginning and way too long.

What do you think your next listen will be?

it is Kate Atkinson,

What about Michael Cochrane’s performance did you like?

he's a good narrator.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

not really, except the idea.

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