Cora Grimes

Karma and High School Angst

Revisado: 08-30-24

This story pulls the reader back into their own high school nostalgia, even if their own memories don't match the characters of this story. Most readers will think back and say to themselves "I heard about someone like that".

One slight drawback to the story is that the author felt the need to make the main characters into minor caricatures

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Everything was very tightly knit, stretching reality

Revisado: 03-06-24

I didn't like the idea of a billionaire running around solving crimes all over Europe.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

At Least We Know Those Frozen Heads Get Used

Revisado: 01-23-23

Listening to how humanity destroys their own planet is unsettling because of its inherent probability. This story reels you in and makes it hard to put down, in part because Bob shows his character in so many ways.

The book tells of the growth of Bob's character by showing his growth in his various selves, as opposed to the lack of growth in his fellow humans. I had not planned to go on past volume one, but now I feel called to do so. Excellent book.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Alt-Time With Humor

Revisado: 12-30-22

A humorous look at a time where JFK was shot, but survived. Dick Nixon finds himself doing wills and estates, then becomes the first Shakey's pizza manager on the moon. How we get from here to there is a humorous trip, with some moments of pure fantasy.

The voice imitations are anywhere between "meh" and "great", and they add power to an uneven script that seems to jump from situation to situation. Since this was recorded as episodic radio, such script issues are to be expected.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Sound not the best for me

Revisado: 12-08-22

The subject matter was very good. The sound levels were occasionally garbled, and sometimes seemed to "go above the red line". Some of the British accents were very heavy, and I had some trouble understanding them. However, that is an issue for me and my auditory challenges. Most likely it would not be a challenge for most people.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

The Narrators Absolutely Saved This Story

Revisado: 09-21-22

The basic premise of this story is solid, although details are lacking in depth, and the listener sometimes has to guess about some things in the past remembrances. The ending also leaves many unanswered questions.

The characters have some depth to them, and are not mere caricatures. They also all have their flaws.

If this book is aimed at a YA audience, I would raise my Story rating to 4 stars, but as an adult book, there are just too many missing details and parts glossed over.

Even with my opinion not being totally 5 star, I still heartily recommend this book as an excellent tale of friendship enduring all challenges.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

esto le resultó útil a 1 persona

Surprise!

Revisado: 08-12-22

This story starts as a typical detective-type mission. Fairly soon, though, the plot lines start becoming tangled, forcing the reader to start questioning what the truth might be. By the end, the real truth is not at all what any reader might guess.

The narrator does a good job of speaking clearly, and does quite well with the various characters. He has a good tone that doesn't put you to sleep.

I went down one on my stars for the story and the overall, mostly because of some points where the story dragged a little, but overall Pines is a story that will keep you guessing.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Still Some Innocence at Hogwarts

Revisado: 03-12-22

We are comparing the books vs the movies. This time through, the details were more obvious. The movie, though, cut out much of what this book was about; Harry's first year at Hogwarts, and getting a baptism by fire into the world of magic.

Jim Dale, the narrator, is a gem with the various voices, and tries his best to keep up the pacing. The story does tend to drag a little, but he's pulling as hard as he can to get things moving. Even after all these years, though, the story line is still fresh.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Is Turtledove Better on Audible or on the Page?

Revisado: 08-18-21

I found this particular construct, using nuclear weapons during the Korean War, to be mostly a song of one note sung many times. However, this is also the first Turtledove series I have listened to on Audible rather than reading the books.

It's interesting that the book teaser mentions General MacArthur as being the loose cannon, but in the book, it is President Truman who actually makes all the decisions. I wish that there had been more political action between countries and alliances, and possibly military action in other theaters. Maybe to talk about rumors creating panics and people leaving possible target cities.

The narrator is decent, and obviously does the heavily male-laden cast well. The females and kids? I'll just say he didn't sound silly. of course I will finish the series; after all, it's Harry Turtledove. However, I don't think it's his best work, so 4 stars is being generous.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Amazing Research añd Interesting Subject

Revisado: 07-14-21

Glenn has done a fantastic job of researching a time of which many people have very little knowledge. Bonnie and Clyde must have had a better PR agent, but Glenn's treatise on the Whittemore gang and its members does a great job in evening the score.

The narrator, Christina Delaine, does a decent job of representing the era rather well, but her general delivery was somewhat monotonish.

The story was a masterpiece of writing, but so indicative of Glenn's writing style and ability. This book is an excellent read, and it kept my attention throughout.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

esto le resultó útil a 1 persona