Dawn

It's all that and a bag of chips

Revisado: 08-06-18

This book is deserving of all of the awards it has garnered. It is a timely exploration of the every day life of people living in neighborhoods where the entitled never roam. The main character lives in both the "white" world and the "black" world, giving us a unique look at not only the differences but the similarities between the two. This is done in the context of an engrossing story that never gets too preachy. Bahni's Turpin's work with the characters and emotions of this piece is a brilliant accompaniment to Ms. Thomas's well written prose. This book should be required reading across North American schools with a view to increasing understanding and awareness across society.

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Great story; great narrator

Revisado: 04-03-18

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

I never hesitate to recommend anything read by Robin Miles. One of the best narrators on the planet.

What did you like best about this story?

The strength and resilience of people in general and women in particular.

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Johnny Heller knocks another one out of the park!

Revisado: 04-16-16

Would you listen to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn again? Why?

Yes, I probably will someday, simply because it is a classic and Johnny did such an amazing job with it.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the language and the style. It's all so simple and lazy and down home. You have to get over the use of the "N" word and the treatment of blacks though. It is a relic of the time in which it is written and historically accurate but is still difficult to take.

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

Absolutely. I am a huge Johnny Heller fan. He has been brilliant in every thing that I have ever listened to him in and this title is no exception.

Any additional comments?

Don't buy any other version of this audiobook. Johnny's performance is simply the best.

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Expected So Much More

Revisado: 04-16-16

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

If they were interested in reading the book then I would simply because there aren't any other choices of narrator.

What aspect of Donald Sutherland’s performance would you have changed?

I expected so much more from Donald Sutherland, especially given all of the "5" ratings that he has been given for this book. I am convinced this rating must be a knee jerk reaction based on his name. I believe it COULD have been great as his voice is perfect for this title. I was excited that he was the one reading it - until I listened. He did not apply his vast talent to this narration, IMHO. Had he done so, it would have been a much, much better book.

Any additional comments?

This recording is far below today's standards with page turns and odd breaths/sounds/mouth noises being left in. If you can find another narration read by a decent narrator, chose that one instead.

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One of the best listens this year

Revisado: 05-25-14

What does Mary Beth Hurt bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Mary Beth Hurt is a master storyteller. I couldn't stop listening. Her characters were quirky, funny and totally believable.

Any additional comments?

Ann Leary's "The Good House" is a great read with lots of little twists and turns. She has created a town of rich, diverse and interesting characters. A really fun listen.

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Novel story and characters

Revisado: 03-13-14

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I enjoyed the story so it was time well spent. The concept was fresh and new - at least to me.

Would you be willing to try another book from John Farris? Why or why not?

Yes. His writing style is easy to listen to and the plot lines are well fleshed out.

Would you be willing to try another one of Chet Williamson’s performances?

I had some issues with Mr. Williamson's performances. One of the things that bothered me was the presence of gasping breaths. Whether to remove or reduce the breaths is a subject of much debate and I may be overly sensitive but I don't want to hear any loud breaths unless the story demands it, for example if someone is running. Learning better breathing skills or editing down the breaths would make for a much nicer listen. In addition, I would have liked to have heard more emotion in the narrator's voice. More stress, more terror, more joy, etc.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Probably. There was a lot of suspense in the book which would make for exciting viewing and the special effects required would be interesting to see.

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Too funny!

Revisado: 03-13-14

If you could sum up Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls in three words, what would they be?

So amazingly good

What did you like best about this story?

David Sedaris is able to take the everyday and wring every little bit of humor out of it.

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

David's tone and attitude add a multitude of layers to the stories.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Oh What A Life

Any additional comments?

Love, love, love David Sedaris. You cannot go wrong with this book.

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Interesting Stuff

Revisado: 03-02-14

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

Yes. This book was really enlightening in terms of where we've been, where we are and where we're headed.

Which character – as performed by Jeffrey Kafer – was your favorite?

Jeff's narration of this title was easy to listen to, well paced and intelligent.

Any additional comments?

If you want to get a clear understanding of the state of our digital world, this book is a worthwhile listen.

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Not a cookie cutter

Revisado: 02-08-14

If you could sum up Hush in three words, what would they be?

interesting, suspenseful, fresh

What other book might you compare Hush to and why?

Hush is a crime drama much like many others but the storyline is quite fresh and UNLIKE any other I've personally read.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

I found Ms. Beresford's narration to be stiff and slow in the beginning but she seemed to warm up to the story so that by about the middle of the book, I was able to lose myself in the book and forget about the narration.

Any additional comments?

If you enjoy stories involving psychopathic killers, this will be an enjoyable read for you.

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Amazing

Revisado: 01-11-14

What made the experience of listening to Invisible Man the most enjoyable?

Joe Morton gives a brilliant performance. One of the best narrations I have ever had the pleasure to experience and I have listened to a lot of audiobooks.

What other book might you compare Invisible Man to and why?

Perhaps some elements of The Warmth of Other Suns insofar as the descriptions of life in the south and Harlem in the early to mid 20th century.

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

From a technical point of view, I was completely taken with Joe's work. He put so much life into his characters that I am driven to compare the text to the narration to see if what he does with the work was written into the text or just the magic that he brought to this book.

Any additional comments?

The story is very engaging. I can't recommend this audiobook enough.

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