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Fire & Blood (HBO Tie-in Edition)
- 300 Years Before A Game of Thrones
- De: George R. R. Martin
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 26 h y 24 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 20,971
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 18,500
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 18,427
Centuries before the events of A Game of Thrones, House Targaryen - the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria - took up residence on Dragonstone. Fire & Blood begins their tale with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror, creator of the Iron Throne, and goes on to recount the generations of Targaryens who fought to hold that iconic seat, all the way up to the civil war that nearly tore their dynasty apart.
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5 out of 5 stars
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150 years of Westeros history
- De Kingsley en 11-22-18
- Fire & Blood (HBO Tie-in Edition)
- 300 Years Before A Game of Thrones
- De: George R. R. Martin
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
Great History Lesson
Revisado: 02-15-20
I have enjoyed this one enough to listen to it a second time. Following the Targaryen ancestry certainly makes them more understandable. Well worth the listen!
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Jane Eyre
- De: Charlotte Brontë
- Narrado por: Thandiwe Newton
- Duración: 19 h y 10 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 21,075
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 19,294
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 19,215
Following Jane from her childhood as an orphan in Northern England through her experience as a governess at Thornfield Hall, Charlotte Brontë's Gothic classic is an early exploration of women's independence in the mid-19th century and the pervasive societal challenges women had to endure. At Thornfield, Jane meets the complex and mysterious Mr. Rochester, with whom she shares a complicated relationship that ultimately forces her to reconcile the conflicting passions of romantic love and religious piety.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect!!
- De Amazon Customer en 04-21-16
- Jane Eyre
- De: Charlotte Brontë
- Narrado por: Thandiwe Newton
ALWAYS A FAVORITE!
Revisado: 09-03-17
I was introduced to Jayne Eyre when I was freshman in college. It, and Pride & Prejudice (Jane Austin), became books that I have never tired of reading. Audiobooks have replaced hard print, so it is only natural that these two are a part of my audio library. The story is as compelling today as it was 50+ years ago. The narrator seems to have not changed these many years...though now her voice is a bit different. Ms Newton is an excellent narrator, and she adds much to this wonderful tale of love and steadfastness. The story, the narrator, and the time to listen to it as once I read it...cover to cover with few breaks...makes this a grand way to spend a long quiet Sunday.
This s a fantastic audiobook of a much loved classic!
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The Martian
- De: Andy Weir
- Narrado por: R. C. Bray
- Duración: 10 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 175,857
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 161,660
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 161,480
Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive - and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plainold "human error" are much more likely to kill him first.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Macgyver on Mars
- De Michael G Kurilla en 06-21-13
- The Martian
- De: Andy Weir
- Narrado por: R. C. Bray
WOW! Real Mars!
Revisado: 09-12-15
What made the experience of listening to The Martian the most enjoyable?
What a well-written, scientific novel! I loved Ben Bova's Mars books, but this one goes a step farther. The humor is so natural in such a difficult unnatural situation. Andy Weir has done a fantastic job of combining mathematics, scientific details, and real human nature. It is a grand read/listen!
What other book might you compare The Martian to and why?
Ben Bova's Mars and Return to Mars
Which character – as performed by R. C. Bray – was your favorite?
Although there are a great group of supporting characters, Mark Watley carries the book!
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The first line caught me...the rest of the book is both exciting and moving!
Any additional comments?
My son picked this up as a summer "read" but he finished reading it in one sitting. When he & his family arrived here, he told me it was "a Mama-loving" book! He loaned it to me, and I read it in two days. This sent me to Audible to find the audio of it. Listening to it was every bit as exciting as reading it. It is definitely more than just another scifi story!
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The Chronicles of Pern
- First Fall
- De: Anne McCaffrey
- Narrado por: Meredith MacRae
- Duración: 9 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,181
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 910
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 905
Travel back to the earliest days of Pernese history in this first-ever Dragonriders of Pern short story collection. Building a new life on a distant world, braving the dreaded Thread that falls like silver rain from the sky only to destroy every living thing it touches, flying heroically on the wondrous dragons - The Dragonriders of Pern!
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good stories, poorly read.
- De Nightveil en 08-11-09
- The Chronicles of Pern
- First Fall
- De: Anne McCaffrey
- Narrado por: Meredith MacRae
Stories that Fill in Pern's Stories
Revisado: 09-12-15
What did you love best about The Chronicles of Pern?
So many thoughts and questions I had as I read (listened to) the other Pern books have been answered in these stories. I wish I had read (listened) to this just after the first Pern book.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The Dragons...their dry wit and devotion to their riders make them special!
What three words best describe Meredith MacRae’s performance?
monotone....expressionless....the same for all characters
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Back-Stories of Early Pern
Any additional comments?
This is a great read or listen!
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The Chronicles of Pern
- First Fall
- De: Anne McCaffrey
- Narrado por: Meredith MacRae
- Duración: 9 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,231
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 960
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 955
These are the first five episodes of Anne McCaffrey's fascinating saga of Pern — in which listeners learn about the earliest days of Pernese history. Beginning with the very first ever Dragonriders of Pern adventure, join the original survey team as they explore Pern and recommend it for colonization.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good stories, poorly read.
- De Nightveil en 08-11-09
- The Chronicles of Pern
- First Fall
- De: Anne McCaffrey
- Narrado por: Meredith MacRae
Stories that Fill in Pern's Stories
Revisado: 09-12-15
What did you love best about The Chronicles of Pern?
So many thoughts and questions I had as I read (listened to) the other Pern books have been answered in these stories. I wish I had read (listened) to this just after the first Pern book.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The Dragons...their dry wit and devotion to their riders make them special!
What three words best describe Meredith MacRae’s performance?
monotone....expressionless....the same for all characters
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Back-Stories of Early Pern
Any additional comments?
This is a great read or listen!
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To Kill a Mockingbird
- De: Harper Lee
- Narrado por: Sissy Spacek
- Duración: 12 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 47,902
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 42,536
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 42,389
Harper Lee’s Pulitzer prize-winning masterwork of honor and injustice in the deep south - and the heroism of one man in the face of blind and violent hatred, available now for the first time as a digital audiobook. One of the best-loved stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has been translated into more than 40 languages, sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, served as the basis for an enormously popular motion picture, and was voted one of the best novels of the 20th century by librarians across the country.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A gift to be treasured
- De David Shear en 07-09-14
- To Kill a Mockingbird
- De: Harper Lee
- Narrado por: Sissy Spacek
Loved It!
Revisado: 08-18-14
What did you love best about To Kill a Mockingbird?
Sissy Spacek does a fantastic job reading a fantastic book! This one is well worth the time, listening to it and digesting the story. I have listened to it several times...it's always wonderful!
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The Goldfinch
- De: Donna Tartt
- Narrado por: David Pittu
- Duración: 32 h y 24 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 41,752
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 37,639
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 37,594
The Goldfinch is a haunted odyssey through present-day America and a drama of enthralling force and acuity. It begins with a boy. Theo Decker, a 13-year-old New Yorker, miraculously survives an accident that kills his mother. Abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. Bewildered by his strange new home on Park Avenue, disturbed by schoolmates who don't know how to talk to him, and tormented above all by his unbearable longing for his mother, he clings to one thing that reminds him of her: a small, mysteriously captivating painting that ultimately draws Theo into the underworld of art.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Boy, am I in the minority on this one.
- De Bon Ami en 11-04-13
- The Goldfinch
- De: Donna Tartt
- Narrado por: David Pittu
Loved the Painting!
Revisado: 08-18-14
Would you listen to The Goldfinch again? Why?
'Bought this one shortly after viewing the painting, The Goldfinch, at the High Museum in Atlanta. The painting was part of the visiting exhibit that included, Girl with the Pearl Earring. The painting was far superior to the book. The editor should have his/her backside kicked for allowing the over-verbiage of Ms. Tartt...parts of the book should have been edited to lesson tedium. I listened to the whole thing...every word, but it will not be a book I listen to again.
How I wish I felt that Theo had redeeming qualities...he sees his problem but he does not do anything about it. That is the hardest part to swallow...he just does not learn from past experiences. I guess that is very realistic; I have known people like that, but I do not enjoy listening to that type of story.
Mr. Pittu's reading of the book is excellent. I think HE is the reason I made it all the way through the book.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
Improvements could easily have been made by succinct editing, less repetition of the "problems" Theo has. It would lessen the tedium of sections.
Which character – as performed by David Pittu – was your favorite?
Hobie is my favorite character, along with Boris. Pittu's use of voice-character inflection was excellent for both. He also did a very good job of expressing Theo's hopelessness!
If you could rename The Goldfinch, what would you call it?
I wish I could think of a better title; it seems a shame to saddle that lovely, precious painting with such a story.
Any additional comments?
I have not read any of Tartt's other stories and I am not sure I will try. She does a wonderful job portraying hopelessness and weak personalities. I am so glad I have listened to this one instead of reading the hard-copy. I wish I had more positive things to say. To a point, I enjoyed it...but I had to make myself finish listening.
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Savannah Blues
- De: Mary Kay Andrews
- Narrado por: Susan Ericksen
- Duración: 14 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 323
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 218
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 213
Eloise Foley, known to her friends as Weezie, has been through the divorce from hell. Her ex-husband Tal (aka Talmadge Evans III) was awarded their house in Savannah's historic district, the house that Weezie had spent years painstakingly restoring to its original splendor. Weezie was awarded the two-bedroom carriage house on the same property. Each was sure the other would sell. But Tal has taken up residence in the main house with his new girlfriend Caroline DeSantos.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Boring Conversation, Unappealing Characters
- De Chercheuse en 06-30-12
- Savannah Blues
- De: Mary Kay Andrews
- Narrado por: Susan Ericksen
Yeah, SAVANNAH!
Revisado: 06-05-11
I am from Savannah. I love what Mary Kay Andrews does with my city. She is so humerous...all of her books are that way. It's a great "listen"...give it a try!
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The Land of Painted Caves
- Earth's Children, Book 6
- De: Jean M. Auel
- Narrado por: Sandra Burr
- Duración: 34 h y 50 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 5,110
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,209
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 4,211
Ayla, one of the most remarkable and beloved heroines in contemporary fiction, continues to explore the world and the people around her with curiosity, insight, and, above all, courage. As the story opens, Ayla, Jondalar, and their infant daughter, Jonayla, are living with the Zelandonii in the Ninth Cave - a shelter of stone. Ayla has been chosen as an acolyte and has embarked on the arduous task of training to become a spiritual leader.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Be careful what you wish for!
- De phillip en 03-30-11
- The Land of Painted Caves
- Earth's Children, Book 6
- De: Jean M. Auel
- Narrado por: Sandra Burr
Wonderful Series...the Earth's Children books!
Revisado: 06-05-11
To begin with...I am a Jean Auel fan. I have read AND listened to all 6 of the books. They are well written and really give you something to think about. Her characters are as normal and flawed as real people. They dither and misinterpret other folks...just like we do today. Sandra Burr is a very good reader, changing her voice to indicate characters and situations. All Six Books are a good adventure in the world 10,000-20,000 years ago.
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Treasure Island
- De: Robert Louis Stevenson
- Narrado por: Alfred Molina
- Duración: 7 h y 8 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,825
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,497
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,497
Robert Louis Stevenson's cherished, unforgettable adventure magically captures the thrill of a sea voyage and a treasure hunt through the eyes of its teenage protagonist, Jim Hawkins. Crossing the Atlantic in search of the buried cache, Jim and the ship's crew must brave the elements and a mutinous charge led by the quintessentially ruthless pirate Long John Silver. Brilliantly conceived and splendidly executed, it is a novel that has seized the imagination of generations of adults and children alike.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful!
- De Jessica Kos Birney en 01-02-08
- Treasure Island
- De: Robert Louis Stevenson
- Narrado por: Alfred Molina
Great Classic!
Revisado: 06-05-11
I have always enjoyed Treasure Island...read it several times as a kid. But Alfred Molina is a fantastic reader, and I have already listened to it once and am listening to it again. He really puts the "swashbuckling" in the pirates!
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