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Extreme Vetting
- A Thriller
- De: Roxana Arama
- Narrado por: Haley Young, Maxwell McAtee
- Duración: 9 h y 32 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 2
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2
An immigration lawyer fights to keep her client from being deported and losing his family. But those who want him gone will stop at nothing—including murder.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Engrossing thriller with well developed characters
- De Mara en 11-27-23
- Extreme Vetting
- A Thriller
- De: Roxana Arama
- Narrado por: Haley Young, Maxwell McAtee
Engrossing thriller with well developed characters
Revisado: 11-27-23
Extreme Vetting shocked me in the best way. First, as an audiobook, the narration had a unique blend of two narrators, who alternated between the characters’ perspectives. This made for an interesting combination of voices, as some characters narrated by one narrator would also be narrated by the other in their chapter. This was not distracting, just interesting to hear the different takes on the characters' voices.
Though I don’t usually seek out thrillers, except the occasional Tana French murder mystery, I really liked how Extreme Vetting set the story in the present day around a true horror story—deportation. Arama described the stress of a parent being taken away from the perspective of the children, parents and lawyers. I felt I was hearing what that reality feels like. The corruption and mysterious reason for Emilio’s arrest created even more intensity and intrigue.
Extreme Vetting works as a thriller, but it also works as a lesson on tolerance and identity. The main character Laura is concerned over her accent and feels pressure from her position to sound a certain way. The novel allows readers to step into Laura’s shoes to feel this constant judgment. I really appreciated the use of this theme, as it reminded me of my friend who often feels this pressure.
The best part of Arama’s novel are the characters. She has created believable, lovable (and hateable) characters. She doesn’t fulfill stereotypes; on the contrary, she tries to break them down. Certain of her villains (unnamed to prevent spoilers) are complex, with backstories and sympathetic moments that show complexity. Her main characters, too, have flaws. Little details like Laura’s relationship with her mother and David’s concern over his dad’s car add up to make very complete feeling characters.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this novel to anyone looking for an engrossing, real feeling legal thriller.
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Iditarod Nights
- De: Cindy Hiday
- Narrado por: Desiree Wilson
- Duración: 4 h y 4 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 1
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 1
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 1
Claire Stanfield became a lawyer to make her father proud, but after a troubling case leaves her shaken, she escapes to Alaska and immerses herself in the world of dog sledding. Dillon Cord became a police officer to serve his community, but he moves to Nome in the wake of a life-altering incident.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A warm story set in a cold setting
- De Mara en 11-25-23
- Iditarod Nights
- De: Cindy Hiday
- Narrado por: Desiree Wilson
A warm story set in a cold setting
Revisado: 11-25-23
In Iditarod Nights, two strangers become lovers when they bond through completing the most strenuous event of their lives and sharing their secrets in the process. Claire and Dillon enter the Iditarod race in Alaska, and have to travel 1,000 miles with sled dogs across frozen terrain. They each have nightmares in their past that have led them to make this journey.
I found this novel most engaging from the standpoint of an “overcoming obstacles” story. Listening to how the two characters care for their dogs, make their way through (at times) practically sightless weather, and battle exhaustion was most interesting to me. I appreciated the added layer of internal obstacles in the two main character’s personal lives. The setting made the story really unique, and I loved listening to the descriptions of it. The romance element was weaved in delicately, with elements of physical attraction but no explicit sex scenes as many romance books do. As someone who doesn’t read romance much, this level was enjoyable. I felt the length was perfect for listening to on a long trip.
As for the narration, this audiobook has a narrator with a comforting voice, which makes listening a pleasant experience. There were times where the narration felt a little lacking in emotion, but I tend to be a bit nit picky when it comes to a narrator’s expression. For the most part, I enjoyed the listening experience and never felt pulled out of the story.
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