M. M. Berman

Entertaining enough

Revisado: 05-17-23

The story line was more original than many. So that is a positive.
I did look forward to seeing how it turned out. But it wasn’t gripping. It needed more of something to make it a book to enthusiastically recommend.

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Compelling and entertaining

Revisado: 02-02-23

The story was original and compelling. The author’s immersion into the literary and academic worlds demonstrate her obvious involvement in both. The protagonist was sympathetic, until she wasn’t. This required the listener to understand her motivation in greater depth than if she had been more predictable. Greatly appreciated.
The performance by the reader was terrific.

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So unexpectedly good

Revisado: 07-11-22

First of all, I can’t think of a better performance. Ruby Dee! Spectacular!
The story was beautifully constructed. The relationships that molded Janie were sculpted with precision. The definition of love is rarely defined so simply not encompassing such complexity. I so enjoyed this book.

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Very entertaining!

Revisado: 01-09-22

The narrator is terrific. I have listened to her many times. She can make anything sound fun. The writing is smart. The stories are rich and poignant.
Very enjoyable way to spend 8 hours.

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Excellent Strout Novel

Revisado: 05-09-16

Nuanced and beautifully written. It's a special treat to listen to someone's writing when it is so crisp.
The performance was terrific. The pace was perfect.

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Easy and fun

Revisado: 05-06-16

A great story for a long car ride- lots of funny lines and just complicated enough to be interesting without having to concentrate too hard. Great performance by the reader. We will move on to the next in the series.

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Great entertainment

Revisado: 04-22-12

What did you love best about First Degree?

The story was fun. The writing was very witty and the performance had me laughing out loud at times.

Would you be willing to try another book from David Rosenfelt? Why or why not?

I did download all his other books after listening to this one! Some were better than others but this one was the best.

What about Grover Gardner’s performance did you like?

He has such good timing! He was truly into the performance. He did a great job on all of the Rosenfelt books. I'd look out for him as a reader in the future.

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

Certainly didn't make me cry. But the snarky dialog did make me laugh.

Any additional comments?

Lots of fun! Get it!

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Good Grisham

Revisado: 04-22-12

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

This is basic Grisham and an interesting read - not an outstanding story -but it holds the listeners attention. It was well read.

Would you recommend The Litigators to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes, as a good escape novel.

Which scene was your favorite?

The courtroom scenes are always the most interesting in Grisham. The story is somewhat predictable but good nevertheless.

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

This movie would be pretty boring.

Any additional comments?

This is a 'better than some' and worth listening to for a light book that provides good entertainment.

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A Dramatic Look at Life in India

Revisado: 04-22-12

Where does The White Tiger rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This ranks right at the top. What a compelling story! It is obviously a work of fiction however the depiction of life in India in modern times is very real.

What did you like best about this story?

The format of the book, written in the first person, put the listener into the story in a particularly engrossing manner.

Which character – as performed by John Lee – was your favorite?

The narrator was the main character and was performed with great authenticity. It was hard to imagine anyone else doing this reading.

If you could take any character from The White Tiger out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Probably none of them. They are not a very appealing group but the picture of the Indian caste system was vividly depicted.

Any additional comments?

I highly recommend this book. It requires a strong stomach at a few points but gives a particularly arresting picture of life in India in modern times.

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Not worth the time...

Revisado: 04-22-12

What disappointed you about A Little Night Magic?

The story was so sophomoric. It wasn't even worthy of an escape story as it was too silly.

Has A Little Night Magic turned you off from other books in this genre?

Yes.

What three words best describe Amanda Ronconi’s performance?

Enthusiastic, dramatic, sweet.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment. I assumed it would be a light story to listen to that took little real concentration - but it was just too light.

Any additional comments?

I'll stick to historical books and biographies!

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