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What Affair?

Revisado: 03-09-13

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

THE AFFAIR is one of my favorite Jack Reacher novels.

In THE AFFAIR, Jack Reacher, flashes back to his army career and he tells his last story in the bureaucratic military machine and why he decided to drop out loaded only with a tooth brush and a good pair of walking shoes.

In looking back I can't really recall exactly why he did drop out and I can't seem to remember anything about an affair...What Affair?

I am probably just having a blonde moment but I really can't remember much of the actual plot of this book. I think it is because their is something hypnotically comforting about the meticulous compulsion that is Jack Reacher.

What I remember best are the walking scenes...Reacher's super power to just walk, and of course to know the exact time, and well for that matter to know exactly everything.

My only complaint is in the narration, I had a bit of a hard time with Dick Hill. He sounds a little condescending. Gosh, I wonder if Reacher is actually a little condescending, I know I would be if I knew exactly everything.

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Dark River: A Little Tiring

Revisado: 03-09-13

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

I would recommend this book to a friend. I know that I have titled this review, "Dark River: A Little Tiring," because it is a little tiring.

Dark River is book 2 of the Fourth Realm Series by John Twelve Hawks which tells the story of the world of "The Travelers" who stand against the forces that monitor and control society.

I have a fondness for books that thwart the established Big Brother, and on this "The Fourth Realm Series" is entertaining. I found myself being conformed to its conspiracy.

The Traveler (Book 1) is good fun and so I purchased the rest of the series, Dark River (Book 2), Golden City (Book 3).

But alas and alack "The Dark River" gets tiring, John Twelve Hawks seems to repeat endlessly the monitoring structure and control of his Traveler world that eventually I shouted out (audibly) to him, "Hey! your preaching to the choir - here."

Yes use your credits to get this series but I recommend that you not listen to them one after another, but leap frog them over other choices.

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Replay My Sixties

Revisado: 03-09-13

What did you love best about 11-22-63?

This book is one of my favorites. I am not a big fan of Stephen King, but who can deny that he is the master of characterization. 11/22/63 is true escapism fare. I was transported back to the Sixties in rich heady flavors, so much so I could taste the root beer.

I admit that when I am driving endless miles I will at times mental transport myself in time and play a "what if..." with my past, working out what events I might alter and which events are too painfully perfect to touch.

This is one of the true treasures of Audible, a wonderful combination of a great story, a great subject, and a great narrator. Put your headphones on and be transported in time.

What other book might you compare 11-22-63 to and why?

"Replay" by Ken Grimwood is also a time repeating trying to go back and get it right story.

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Wonderful Listening.

Revisado: 10-03-12

Where does Dune rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I have enjoyed Dune, but this was a wonderful listening experience with an ensemble cast which made the listening a diverse experience.

What did you like best about this story?

The ensemble cast of many voices.

Which scene was your favorite?

The voice narrator of Paul Atrides.

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