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From Comics to Audiodrama

Revisado: 10-13-15

I read the "Locke & Key" comic series from IDW some time ago. A few times while listening, I would pull out the corresponding issue and follow along. Much of the dialogue is word-for-word from the chat bubbles in the comics. That's not a bad thing, but it is something of note to those that have read them already. This won't be a "Walking Dead" situation where the show deviates from the source material.

And just so it doesn't go unsaid for potential listeners, this audio-drama covers all 7 mini-series of the story (37 issues total), so it's all in here.

I enjoyed this very much. This is the first time I've seen an Audible-produced audio-drama. I presume that it was offered as a promotion to test the water on future productions. I hope that it does well, because this was fantastic. The cast did a great job.

Fans of weird and/or horror fiction will definitely want to check this one out. After all, the primary setting is the fictional town of Lovecraft, Massachusetts. Neighboring towns are probably Dunwich and Arkham.

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One of the Professors You Wish You'd Had

Revisado: 08-05-13

Professor Greenberg's lecture delivery is as informative as it is entertaining. He covers the basics of Mozart's life, addressing many common misconceptions. The lecture isn't technical in terms of music by any means, but does give clear examples of the material described. I imagine the video lectures of this series would have been better, but as I listen to most audiobooks in the car or while at work, this is the next best thing. If you are fan of classical (concert) music, and enjoy lectures that are very conversational, then this will suit you just fine.

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Half Music/Half Neuroscience

Revisado: 07-17-13

A tad more heavy on the neuroscience than I expected, the book was still a good listen.

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Not the best of Thay's teachings, but still good.

Revisado: 12-09-12

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

Maybe. For me, Thay's words on death and the fear of it were good, but I was expecting to have more of a revelation on it. To be fair, this was my own fault, and not Thay's. It would depend on where the seeker is coming from on this topic.

Was No Death, No Fear: Comforting Wisdom for Life worth the listening time?

Yes.

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Good Commentary on Modern Western Buddhism

Revisado: 12-09-12

What did you love best about Why I Am a Buddhist?

As a parent, I liked how he related stories of dealing with his young son while still trying to practice Buddhist concepts. The book is not a focus on parenting, though.

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

I enjoyed the narration and it was a good performance. I laughed a lot.

Any additional comments?

Not a deal-breaker, but the editor of the audio apparently stopped doing his job in the last 10 minutes or so. You can hear Tom Pile re-read a few sentences when he didn't seem happy with the first version. It was actually kind of funny.

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Awesome Story!!!

Revisado: 04-07-12

What made the experience of listening to Star Wars: Darth Plagueis the most enjoyable?

Daniel Davis, hands down, made this recording what it is. He executes different voices between characters that you could almost just listen to the dialog as an audio play.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Star Wars: Darth Plagueis?

I loved seeing the events leading up the Episode 1 and seeing how intricate the web was weaved,

Which scene was your favorite?

Hard to say... pass. Though I certainly didn't care for the massive spoiler concerning Darth Revan about two-thirds of the way though. I was planning on getting

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

All through the recording, I felt like it should have been named

Any additional comments?

Buy it!!!!

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