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Patricia Routledge got me through this one

Revisado: 03-25-25

I do enjoy the classics, but not generally these verbose gothic tales. Wuthering Heights was on my "I missed this one in school and it's on my list" listens. If it weren't for Patricia Routledge's outstanding narration, I doubt I would have finished it.

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Great narration and story!

Revisado: 03-06-25

I'm not a WWII buff, but Codename Nemo caught my attention in part because it was nominated for an Audie Award and because it is still so relatively unknown a story. It did not disappoint! The way it is written and narrated makes it a fresh and compelling adventure tale, with well-timed moments of suspense and humor. Mr. Marshall's narration is flawless, and I will seek out more of his work.

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This used to be a favorite of mine

Revisado: 11-16-24

Richard Powers's ability to converge disparate narratives and timelines blows me away. His intellect and style have always challenged me. I first read Three Farmers in the 90s, and I loved it. I don't love the audiobook so much. Is that because my taste has changed, or is it because some authors and some works just don't translate well to this format? I'm not sure. Audiobooks can open up a new frontier in your life. You can clean house, go for walks, drive your car, etc., as opposed to being pinned to a chair with a book in hand. Having said that...In my opinion, certain books, certain authors, do not go over well in this medium. I don't think it's just that I don't like this narrator's style (I don't); I think Powers's books are better absorbed by actually reading them.

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This book gets even better as I get older

Revisado: 11-16-24

Persuasion is my second favorite Austen novel, only behind P&P. I love Greta Scacchi as an actress and as a narrator, and she does a lovely job with this lovely story. I'll certainly listen to it again.

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If only we could learn the lessons about war

Revisado: 11-16-24

I first read this book some twenty years ago and I remember thinking, 'if everyone would only read this book, maybe we could stop all the wars.' How naive I was. Young people always pay the price for the greed and ambition of the old. I still wish everyone would read this book. It's worth it, even if it doesn't change the world as it ought.

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Barbara Kingsolver never disappoints

Revisado: 11-16-24

Brilliant. Demon Copperhead is essentially a modern American retelling of Dickens's David Copperfield, but it's so much more than that. Every Kingsolver book I've read has made me laugh and made my heart ache, and this one is no exception. She rightly was awarded the Pulitzer for it. I don't feel a need to go into deep analysis or spoilers, only to say if you love beautiful prose and great, meaningful, important storytelling, Demon Copperhead is not to be missed.

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A mixed bag

Revisado: 11-09-24

This book had an interesting premise, but the execution was often clunky and the text inelegant. It would have benefitted from proper editing. I have decided I need to get better at spotting self-published novels vs. conventionally published works. I absolutely do support the independent spirit, but honestly, I feel disappointed more often than not when I go this route.

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Disappointing

Revisado: 10-04-24

I went into this with high expectations, but found myself irritated by the plot holes and red herrings and unanswered questions. Without betraying the details, I just didn't think the parts of the story fit together in a meaningful way, and none of the characters were all that interesting.

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Andy Serkis is brilliant

Revisado: 08-20-24

I’ve seen the LOTR movies, but I’ve never really enjoyed reading fantasy novels. At the same time I’ve always heard how great they are. Serkis’s performance absolutely won me over.

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