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Better, but....

Revisado: 01-26-13

What did you like best about The Likeness? What did you like least?

This was a very intricate plot, and a superb story. The only caveat - the author asked us to take a giant leap in believing a girl who happened to look exactly like Cassie just happened to stumble into one of her old undercover identities. I struggled with this and the fact that once again, the book was just too long.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The most interesting thing about the story was the house, it's occupants, and all their combined secrets. The least interesting was all the time spent at college. I just didn't care.

What does Heather O'Neill bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Heather has a brilliant accent and as always, a narrator brings you into a story in a way that reading it on your own just can't match.

Was The Likeness worth the listening time?

I think so. I'm looking forward to seeing what unfolds in the next book.

Any additional comments?

I was confused when, near the end of the book, Cassie mentioned her trip to England. It caught me off guard and took me a few minutes to recognize exactly what she was talking about. Just another subject I'd like to see hashed out in the next book.

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Good, but not great

Revisado: 01-26-13

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Probably not. I enjoyed the book, but it had some fatal flaws.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

First of all, it's too long. The author could have cut whole hours out of it and it wouldn't have made a bit of difference. Further, the ending wasn't what I hoped for. Maybe I'll find what I wanted in the remaining books in the series.

Which scene was your favorite?

There were two - the final conversation between Cassie and Rosalind, and the middle of the night phone call made by a drunk AND sobered Rob.

Did In the Woods inspire you to do anything?

I bought the rest of the series and I intend to carry on with it.

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The Best of the Bunch

Revisado: 01-26-13

What did you love best about Say You're Sorry?

It was an excellent book with a number of solid twists. It also tied up some lose ends nicely. I would say it is the best book in this series.

Who was your favorite character and why?

As always, it was Vincent Ruiz. Smart, tough, funny, and sympathetic, I always wanted to know more about him and his life.

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

Yes. He performs consistently well.

Any additional comments?

It would appear that this series is over. I hope that's not the case, but if we're not to see Joe again, I'm glad the book ended the way it did. I could also read a whole series based around Vincent Ruiz and would love it if the author was leaning in that direction.

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Another Excellent Proffering

Revisado: 01-26-13

What made the experience of listening to Shatter the most enjoyable?

The narrator’s delightful accent.

What other book might you compare Shatter to and why?

All of the books in this Michael Robotham series are near equally terrific.

Which scene was your favorite?

The final exchange between Joe and his wife before the book ends.

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

Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.

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Maybe, Maybe Not

Revisado: 01-26-13

Where does The Amityville Horror rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It was a fast, creepy read. The happenings at the Amityville house have been hotly debated for many years, but I couldn't care less. I loved it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Amityville Horror?

The sick priest and all that befell the colleagues who tried to help him.

What does Ray Porter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Absolutely. The narrator brings you into the events like reading alone never could.

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

Yes, and I think I managed it in 4 or 5.

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Carl Mørck is the next best thing to Joona Linna

Revisado: 01-26-13

What did you love best about The Absent One?

The plot was spectacular.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Absent One?

Kimmie's every display of TLC when she was with her most treasured possession.

What about Steven Pacey’s performance did you like?

He did a very good job making the voices sound different.

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

It made me feel sad for Kimmie. I knew full well what she was, but it was largely the fault of the people who'd damaged her throughout her life. A pitiful creature who did AND didn't deserve her fate.

Any additional comments?

Really looking forward to the next book!

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Carl Mørck is the next best thing to Joona Linna

Revisado: 01-26-13

Would you listen to The Keeper of Lost Causes again? Why?

No, I never listen to anything twice. There is just too much to choose from.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Carl was my favorite. He's a deeply troubled man, crippled with survivors guilt who still manages to hold on to a little shred of the brilliant and shrewd detective he once was. I was also very fond of his assistant Assad, who I think is much more than he pretends to be.

Which character – as performed by Erik Davies – was your favorite?

Assad, for sure. He did such a good job with the accent, the timing, the incorrect use of various words that it all made him seem more real.

Any additional comments?

The first book was very good. The second book was outstanding!

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More Bentley Little!

Revisado: 01-26-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes! I loved it and when I finished it, I purchased it for a friend as a gift.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Julian was my favorite character. He evolved completely from start to finish, but one thing was constant - his desire to protect his family.

Which character – as performed by Dan Butler – was your favorite?

Julian again, although Dan Butler did a fantastic job with every character.

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

Julian's actions at the end of the book. You'll have to experience that for yourself to find out if you agree with me.

Any additional comments?

Why can I not find more Bentley Little on Audible? I hope Audible is working feverishly to make all his books available for download.

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Good Prep for Ganster Squad

Revisado: 01-26-13

What did you like best about Mickey Cohen? What did you like least?

Mickey was not your average gangster. He didn't discriminate; he ran with a very diverse crowd. He wasn't a womanizer, (largely due to germophobia), and he didn't kill at random, not people who weren't in the life and certainly not women and children. He was old fashioned, and that's what I liked best about him. What I liked least - I'll have to get back to you on that.

Would you be willing to try another book from Tere Tereba? Why or why not?

Sure. This book was informative but not overly long.

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

The narrator did a fair job with this book, but I really think a man should have done the reading. I found it distracting to delve inside the minds of male gangsters when a woman was communicating their thoughts and feelings.

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Twilight for Witches

Revisado: 01-26-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. I loved it and I've already purchased it for a friend.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ethan. I found his sensitive, funny young Southern gentlemen in love and unwilling to give up very appealing.

Which character – as performed by Kevin T. Collins – was your favorite?

Kevin Collins did a superior job narrating this book. He did a fantastic Ethan, but his Amma was truly magnificent.

Any additional comments?

I wish Lena would have stood up for herself more. The character was young, confused, and troubled, yes, but her near constant need to be saved from everyone and everything grew tiresome quickly. (It didn't stop me from buying every other book in the series this afternoon.)

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