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Harkens Back to Radio Dramas

Revisado: 11-15-24

It’s shorter than the novel but so well-adapted for this more cinematic production it does not feel abridged. I liked the pacing, too.

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Go For It

Revisado: 10-17-24

A solid journey from hole-hearted to whole-hearted. The author didn’t miss a beat. If you’re after a professional
football player hero and strong, professional woman heroine, this delivers all the feels and with plenty of on-page heat. Ably performed by CJ Bloom.

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Excellent Advice

Revisado: 10-09-24

As usual for this author, I came away with actionable ideas. The chapter about not giving up especially resonated. The AI narration worked and I appreciated that it was disclosed immediately.

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Recommend the Print Book

Revisado: 09-10-24

This is a non-fiction book about human evolution and the narrator did not pronounce Neanderthal correctly. (Hint: The "thal" part of the word is pronounced "tal".) This was very irritating because Neanderthal comes up a lot and the hard-science nature of the book demands accuracy in every aspect of the production. In other words, every time Mr. Lescault mis-pronounced Neanderthal, it pulled me out of the book. Also his vocal style reminded me of a news reporter. I found it ironic because broadcast journalists learn in college how important correct pronunciation is and take care to ensure every word they utter is pronounced right.

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Fun

Revisado: 09-10-24

Fun story. I enjoy the energy Alyxandra Harvey generates in her female leads. If I ever re-read this novel, it will be with my eyes. The narrator had an odd accent and pronunciation that just did not appeal to me.

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Mary Jane Wells’ performance

Revisado: 03-30-24

Tight, well written novella in the Spindle Cove setting. Narration was outstanding. Highly recommend. You will be delighted.

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Horribly Fascinating

Revisado: 02-15-24

The descriptions of palace life in the 17th century French court was an eye-opener as was so many other details of life before effective public health meaures existed. Interesting to hear about - not live through - and made me appreciate flush toilets and sewage processing plants. And then there’s all those chapters about poison and poisoning. Fascinating. Horrible. This was a unique read about yucky, mucky and often disturbing stuff. I recommend it but not for bedtime. Our modern world is far from perfect but it has come a long way for the better in terms of public health and medical treatment.

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Unique

Revisado: 12-23-23

What a fascinating weaving of history and medicine. I gladly accept vaccinations and treasure flush toilets. As this book shows, lifestyle behaviors are the biggest threat for many of us. Aging is a gift.

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Subtle Send-Off

Revisado: 12-01-23

I enjoyed all four books of this series. The story is slightly less lighthearted than previous tales as the children become involved in protecting their uncle from spies. The romance sub-plot is contained to a few sentences until the epilogue. The more mature nature of this story is why I consider it a bridge to Melissa and Dagenum’s full-length novel. As usual for this series, on-page physical attraction is limited to kissing. It’s part of the charm.

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Perfect Narrator

Revisado: 11-30-23

Remembering the lead character of this cozy mystery story is a 50+YO grande dame, Blackstone Audio nailed it in its choice of narrator. Oh, and the story is engagaing, too. Low-angst, no heat, just a feel-good Christmas tale. I recommend the series. PS For anyone interested in real archaeological digs happening in the UK, check out Time Team.

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