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Buena trama, paisaje interesante

Revisado: 10-09-24

Estoy aprendiendo español, y esta novela de misterio era perfecta para mi nivel de español.

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Compelling, Timely, Great Narrator

Revisado: 08-17-19

If you like this type of novel, you will enjoy this audiobook. The multiple plots are compelling and believable, and the timeliness is unmissable. You will understand what I mean when you listen or read. Ray Porter does an excellent job narrating the many characters of different genders, nationalities, and backgrounds. Each is imbued with their own character and tone. Great job!

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Well Written and Performed historical novel

Revisado: 06-07-19

Well-written historical novel based on true events in the early period of Spanish exploration and conquest in the Americas. If you are interested in this time period, you will like this book. Don't expect an action novel. The themes of the novel have more to do with identity, intercultural relationships, and personal journey.

Neil Shah does an excellent job of narrating. He provides convincing and distinct voices for the many Spanish, Native American, and North African characters.

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Historical Page Turner

Revisado: 12-23-17

Carr delves into some of the important societal and political issues of 16th-century Spain in a very readable way. He also bases the events in mostly real places, so you can follow along on a map and find photos of the present-day locales. His characters and dialogue are compelling and believable.

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Great language and performance

Revisado: 11-06-17

If you like Cormac McCarthy, you will probably like this book. The reading by Jim Meskimen is excellent.

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Suspenseful

Revisado: 08-15-16

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This book maintains suspense throughout and includes a number of memorable characters. The plot is a little far-fetched, but that doesn't make it less entertaining.

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No Frills Historical Fiction

Revisado: 08-15-16

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This book is historical fiction without any of the asides or descriptive digressions that often appear in works of the genre, The plot gripping and suspensful plot is often violent, and the characters are rough. Not for the faint of heart.

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Decent Entertainment

Revisado: 08-15-16

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I listened to this book while exercising, and it held my attention sufficiently. It's not deep, but it's reasonable-quality entertainment.

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Unusual and thought-provoking

Revisado: 03-31-15

What did you love best about Under the Skin?

Sort of Sci-Fi, sort of a mystery. Unusual premise with a few well-developed and interesting characters. Scottish accents and slang.

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Good Mystery, Good Characters

Revisado: 03-31-15

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

The characters are interesting and well-developed, though stay away if you don't want to delve into the minds of teenage girls. The plot is unpredictable and the performances are good. Irish accents and slang.

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