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Ice Cream Man
- Crime Novel of Obsession, Greed, Love, Murder: vb Story, 1
- De: Charles Puccia
- Narrado por: Derrick McClain
- Duración: 12 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 16
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 16
Vinnie Briggs is obsessed with his boss, Dan Livorno, even though the financial analyst is happily married. Dan's wife Ginny suffers from sthenolagnia, a compulsive obsession with muscles, which makes her husband obsessively jealous. Their mild obsessions pale in comparison to the desire for power and money that could get them all killed.Bill Barrington and Linda Lords are higher-ups at Dan and Vinnie's company. When Dan applies for a new position, Linda will do anything to get it for herself.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good story, great narrator.
- De Crista en 03-26-18
- Ice Cream Man
- Crime Novel of Obsession, Greed, Love, Murder: vb Story, 1
- De: Charles Puccia
- Narrado por: Derrick McClain
Unique & Interesting Cast of Characters
Revisado: 09-30-18
Charles Puccia here gives us a panoramic view of a segment of the lives of a group of unique and interesting characters. While some listeners may prefer their stories to be primarily plot-driven, I personally enjoyed the several "detours" that took place during the course of the novel. And at the very least, we now have a very clear idea of what the word "stenolagnia" means and how it pretty much affects the lives and relationships of at least 3 of the main characters.
Since I always have a "soft spot" for the so-called villains in a story, I especially enjoyed the way Bill is presented, even with his coarse laughter which, in fact, emerged as an outstanding feature in Derrick McClain's always excellent narration. And while I found that the focus seemed to linger perhaps for too long a period of time on some of the sex scenes, the writing per se was exemplary.
All in all, if after reading and/or listening to a book, I find myself looking forward to the next installment in the series, it's definitely one that I would recommend, especially since I found the bittersweet ending to the whole novel to be quite touching.
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Quit Alcohol
- A Profound and Powerful Tool to Stop Drinking and Take Back Control of Your Life
- De: Dan Hare
- Narrado por: David Van Der Molen
- Duración: 1 h y 6 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 20
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 20
Quit Alcohol examines the root cause of alcohol addiction, explains why it's so difficult to quit conventionally, and opens a new door to give you an escape route. No matter who you are, how much you drink, or what program you belong to, if you need to regain control of your life, the system in Quit Alcohol will arm you with one of the most valuable tools you'll ever have.
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5 out of 5 stars
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awesome book
- De Cleo Oz Albertie en 06-03-19
- Quit Alcohol
- A Profound and Powerful Tool to Stop Drinking and Take Back Control of Your Life
- De: Dan Hare
- Narrado por: David Van Der Molen
Concise -- and compelling as well!
Revisado: 09-09-18
Just about everybody I know has either had problems with alcohol addiction or at least been close to someone who had similar struggles, be they with alcohol, illegal drugs, smoking, or over-eating (just to name a few). In a sense, the advice given in this book can be applied, with some modifications, to those other addictions as well.
I would say that what makes this book especially compelling is the excellent narration. David Van Der Molen is able to sound serious and urgent without lapsing into a heckling or superior tone or manner, so that he creates a strong impression of being genuinely concerned about putting across the author's message and instructions.
Well worth an hour of one's time -- and maybe even a life-saver for those who may be struggling with their addition.
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Occupational Hazards: The Blue-Collar Omnibus
- De: Geoff Sturtevant
- Narrado por: John McLain, Jonathan Sleep, Steven Jay Cohen, y otros
- Duración: 11 h y 48 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 130
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 120
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 121
A collection of absurdist and thought-provoking stories from the author's Return to the Dirt, Just Speculating, and more, including unreleased, exclusive, audio-only content! Performed by a cast of award-winning and Audie® nominated narrators. Fans of the macabre, dark humor, and cerebral thrillers are guaranteed a good listen. Occupational Hazards is an unflinching ride through the absurdity of it all. Existentialism, absurdism, and outlandish humor merge with ordinary, workaday life for a truly unique perspective of the human experience. Not recommended for the faint of heart or easily offended. But if meaty stories are what you're after....We hope you're hungry.
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5 out of 5 stars
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My Bologna has a first name . . .
- De LITRPG Audiobook Reviews en 07-20-18
Expect the Unexpected. . .
Revisado: 08-05-18
As a lifelong fan of bizarre television programs such as "The Twilight Zone" and "The Outer Limits" and, more recently, "Black Mirror" (as seen on Netflix), I'm usually drawn to tales that represent a significant departure from the humdrum, middle-of-the-road type of fare that seems to attract the majority of viewers, listeners, readers, etc. And while I would never shy away from taking on a huge, sprawling saga (I actually read "War & Peace" when I was in my teens), there's something to be said for the pleasures to be had from digesting materials in smaller installments.
The stories contained in this uniquely entertaining collection are varied enough to sustain one's interest, and while few people would probably rate them all on the same level, either quality-wise or entertainment-wise, these particular stories maintain a remarkable consistency of excellence from one to the other.
My heading suggests that so-called surprise endings predominate, although I confess that there was at least one story here whose ending I could foresee. At the same time, "The Technicians" did, in fact, have me somewhat stupefied as to what direction the whole tale would take me in -- so much so that, when that unforgettable ending did come, I almost wish I hadn't seen it coming in those last few seconds leading up to it.
In other words, there are some dark, unsettling aspects to some of these stories, "Return to the Dirt" being a prime example. There's also plenty of humor which comes through quite frequently, thanks to the excellence of narrators Paul J. McSorley & "company." Occasional adult language/content wasn't severe enough to offend anyone, save those readers/listeners who may gravitate towards more PG-rated materials in the first place.
In the final analysis, this is one audiobook that is several cuts above average, and I can state with confidence that Geoff Sturtevant is an author whom we should all keep an eye on. Hopefully, he'll have more wonderfully over-the-top material to share with us in the future!
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