M Cleve

Will it ever end??

Revisado: 06-02-15

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I know that the subject is a hard one, but oh my land............I kept wondering how long this book would continue on. I actually could not finish it even though I wanted to know what happened to the characters. Just had to stop listening.

What could Bryce Courtenay have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Not truelly sure. I think there was too much time spent on the subject of the book and not enough on the story line.

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

I have and I have loved them. That was the reason I was looking forward to this book. But it was just too harsh and too much and way too long.

Did The Persimmon Tree inspire you to do anything?

Stop listening. I know that sounds harsh......but I'm being truthful.

Any additional comments?

Don't listen unless you are ready to go into a world not necessary.

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Kate Morton does it again!!

Revisado: 06-02-15

What did you love best about The Secret Keeper?

I love how Kate Morton weaves the past to the present so sweetly without confusing the listener. Nicely done.

What did you like best about this story?

The narrator is amazing!! And I love how fiction and history are combined to make for a good read.

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This is a GREAT BOOK!! Makes one think!

Revisado: 06-02-15

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

I loved this book and yes, I have made the recommendation that my friends read/listen to this book. It makes one think very hard about how one moment in your life can change everything and how you think about everything. It just made me reflect in a way I never thought about. A fictional book. Well done.

What other book might you compare What Alice Forgot to and why?

Because of the humor, the making you think, and the monologues, it reminded me of WHERE'D YOU GO BERNADETTE.

Which character – as performed by Tamara Lovatt-Smith – was your favorite?

All of them. I was amazed with her performance.

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

One moment in time can change everything. Everything can change in one moment.

Any additional comments?

I've listened to this book twice just to be sure I don't forget to appreciate those folks I have in my life.

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Oh my land.............best book EVER!!

Revisado: 06-02-15

Would you listen to The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared again? Why?

Yes, I would and MUST listen to it again. One because I laughed so hard the first time, I look forward to doing that again. And next, I kinda want to check out the history information just to see if anything matches to the fictional information. Just curious.

What other book might you compare The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared to and why?

Nothing off the top of my head.

What about Steven Crossley’s performance did you like?

Oh my land!! Crossley is incredible!! I would forget that only one person was reading this book. He did a great job with all the accents and kept me plugged in way past my bedtime.

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

I did have extreme reactions!! I LOVED IT!! I laughed a lot and totally fell in love with the main character and all the crazy things that happened to him. I hope to be 100 and have just as much fun as he did.

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One of the best books EVER!!

Revisado: 06-02-15

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

I loved this book and have already recommended it to many people. First off because of the clarity of all the history and the clarity of racing boats that I knew nothing about. I loved the great description of each of the team members, the coaches and the narrator was fantastic!!

What other book might you compare The Boys in the Boat to and why?

Brother Fish by Bryce Courtney. I loved books that give accurate history and explain it clearly enough to not get confused. Brown does that well in Boys in the Boat.

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

No, but I definitely will be looking for others narrated by this man.

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

Young men with nothing more than the desire to do their best, do their best for themselves, their family, their country, but mostly for each other.

Any additional comments?

I thought I would be bored to death, but was so surprised to learn so much about our nation at the time this book was written about. Enjoyable!!

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I was actually surprised!

Revisado: 06-02-15

If you could sum up While We Were Watching Downton Abbey in three words, what would they be?

Enjoyable, laughter, light

What other book might you compare While We Were Watching Downton Abbey to and why?

Can't think of any off the top of my head.

Which scene was your favorite?

Anytime the gals and guys were watching Downton Abbey, then eating the great food.

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

Whenever the "butler" would see to the needs of others. Nice touch

Any additional comments?

After listening to so many "heavy" books, I needed a light, happy, didn't have to know anything about Downton Abbey book. I truelly enjoyed it!! The narrator did a fantastic job and it was just an book that left you feeling good. Thanks, I needed that!!

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Fantastic book!

Revisado: 08-30-14

Would you consider the audio edition of The Night Circus to be better than the print version?

This book was read so amazingly well. You forget there is only one ready.......amazing. I have only listened to the book and I would consider listening to it again.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Night Circus?

When the main characters finally meet and challenge each other in their talents.

Which scene was your favorite?

Oh man.......this one is hard. It was so well written that I could actually experience the circus and all its beauty.

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

Be prepared to be mesmerized!!

Any additional comments?

Just a sweet story from the beginning to the end. Worth it!!

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If you want to be depressed..........read on

Revisado: 08-30-14

What disappointed you about Dear Life?

Everything. It was very hard to listen to........very, very depressing.

What was most disappointing about Alice Munro’s story?

Never completed the story.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

She did not.........she was great.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Dear Life?

No opinion

Any additional comments?

Please don't spend the time or money. Even if the author got one of the greatest literary awards...........it is just not a good collection of stories.

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I loved this book.......!!

Revisado: 08-29-14

Would you consider the audio edition of The Language of Flowers to be better than the print version?

I have only listened to this book and I loved the reader and I loved the story. There are so many characters and somehow, this reader was able to keep them all separated. It is a wonderful story. Just be sure to listen to the entire story.

What other book might you compare The Language of Flowers to and why?

Not any off the top of my head

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

Just the clarity of the characters. Her voice adds to each character in the book.

If you could rename The Language of Flowers, what would you call it?

Ahhhhhhhhh............love comes in different colors..

Any additional comments?

Read it.........listen to it.........you will love this book. Right after I read it, I had to go to a used book store and get a book about the Language of Flowers.

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Tried it 3 times..............

Revisado: 08-14-13

What disappointed you about The Zookeeper's Wife?

could NOT get into the story

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

Totally disappointed. The story sounded good, tried to listen to it 3 times.........did not work for me. Do not recommend it at all. It was a waste of a credit.

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