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entertaining, but not as good as his first one

Revisado: 07-27-14

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I preferred his first one, which was more Hollywood-anecdote laden

Who was your favorite character and why?

well they're not really "characters"...

What about Rob Lowe’s performance did you like?

nothing.. he's a really good reader of his own writing

Any additional comments?

there was more than I really care about his family and philosophies of childrearing.

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such a disappointment

Revisado: 07-27-14

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Big McMurtry fans I suppose

Has Sin Killer turned you off from other books in this genre?

no, but won't listen to others in the series.

How could the performance have been better?

I've loved Molina reading The Iliad and Treasure Island... this was flat and uninteresting. Hugely disappointing

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

not to me.. I stopped listening after about 1 hour

Any additional comments?

Did not enjoy any of the characters, or the storyline.

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Fantastic performance

Revisado: 05-30-14

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

Absolutely would recommend. A classic story, brilliantly read.

Who was your favorite character and why?

This is not a book where a character is a "favorite". That's not a bad thing

What does Kenneth Branagh bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I'm not usually a fan of Branagh, but his performance here is incredible. As someone else wrote, he tells this as if it's a ghost story. Completely compelling.

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

Just overall extreme pleasure in the telling

Any additional comments?

It's not a story that fills in every detail.... in some ways you want more.

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release your inner 13 year old!

Revisado: 02-17-14

Would you listen to Treasure Island again? Why?

loved it, but once is probably enough

What did you like best about this story?

A classic pirate tale, really fun.

Have you listened to any of Alfred Molina’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

His reading of THE ILIAD is awesome. This matches it. Fantastic voice characterizations though sometimes the accents are a little thick. I wish he read more books. He's one of the best for "acting" the book, not just reading it.

Any additional comments?

of course it's not sophisticated, so don't expect Jane Austin. It's perfect, of its type.

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disappointing

Revisado: 01-30-14

What disappointed you about Sycamore Row?

Ridiculous plot gaps and inconsistencies; "surprise" denouement that is completely predictable; racist and sexist depictions of the black and female characters. Unpleasant protagonists. Incredibly boring trial scenes.

Would you ever listen to anything by John Grisham again?

maybe

What aspect of Michael Beck’s performance would you have changed?

voices of black characters bordered on racist caricature

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awesome

Revisado: 01-01-14

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

Molina's reading of this classic is just spell binding. I could listen to the way he pronounces the Greek names endlessly!

What did you like best about this story?

gods vs man, man vs man, gods vs gods. Timeless

Which character – as performed by Alfred Molina – was your favorite?

really all of them

Any additional comments?

skip the incredibly long, pedantic chapters by the translator....

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wonderful classic book

Revisado: 07-12-12

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

yes.. great story, great performance. Classic

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

not so much since I had seen the Hitchock classic movie (which is also great)

Have you listened to any of Anna Massey’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

It takes her a few chapters to move from a plain reading to a fullout performance, but once she does, she's awesome. It really turns into a riproaring performance

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a surprising family story

Revisado: 04-17-12

Would you listen to Then Again again? Why?

I rarely listen to autobiographies more than once, so it's no knock on this title that I wouldnt listen to it again

What was one of the most memorable moments of Then Again?

The portrayal of Keaton's mother and her struggle with dementia was surprising and moving. It's really a story of family relationships.

Which character – as performed by Diane Keaton – was your favorite?

Her mother

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Keaton's openness about her bulimia

Any additional comments?

I could have done without the Keaton giggles but otherwise an outstanding performance

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