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One I could not put down.

Revisado: 05-21-16

I am a fan of the series and this one doesn't disappoint. The twisted ending is a surprise.

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Unexpected Pleasure!

Revisado: 03-24-16

I was captivated by the story. There is some predictably in the plot but the characters overcome this little flaw. It is hard to face the ugly facts of our history that this story forces on the reader. Hard but I found enlightening. All in all a good read.

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A WINNER!

Revisado: 11-05-12

This is the back story on the famous and infamous Genghis Khan. I thought I was getting the typical historical fiction novel, a little history a little fiction to liven things up. Not so. He is much more of a story teller than Alison Wier, more like McMurty or Galbadon with his character development. There is a richness here that so many story tellers lack today.

Iggulden's tale gives us an in depth picture of what life was like for the boy Tamogen and the impossible and hellish odd's he had to overcome to unite the Mongol tribes and become The Khan of Khan's. We feel the steps of China and fear the Tartars. We get heat from the bodies of the horses. We understand how a yurt works. We learn about tribal laws and functions. It's a quick read and worth every minute.

Rudnicki's raspy voice was a little hard for me at the beginning but overall I thought it was a good fit for the time and place of the story. A rough voice for a brutal time.

My husband "read" the story too and liked as much as I did.

This one is a win win.

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Another Gabaldon Hit!

Revisado: 09-05-12

If you could sum up The Scottish Prisoner in three words, what would they be?

Jamie's Hellwater back-story

What did you like best about this story?

As always the interplay of the characters was the "pager turner" for me. Lord John and his Honor, Hal's impulsiveness and Jamie's love of Willie all combine to make this novel a bridge between the Outlander series and the Lord John books.

What does Jeff Woodman and Rick Holmes bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The range and richness of the voices brought the story to life for me. I had a bit of a hard time getting used to a new voice for Jamie, but soon adjusted to the male version of my Scottish friend's brogue. I doubt that I will ever try to read a book by Gabaldon again, I enjoy my audible way too much.

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Another Gabaldon Hit!

Revisado: 09-05-12

If you could sum up The Scottish Prisoner in three words, what would they be?

Jamie's Hellwater back-story

What did you like best about this story?

As always the interplay of the characters was the "pager turner" for me. Lord John and his Honor, Hal's impulsiveness and Jamie's love of Willie all combine to make this novel a bridge between the Outlander series and the Lord John books.

What does Jeff Woodman and Rick Holmes bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The range and richness of the voices brought the story to life for me. I had a bit of a hard time getting used to a new voice for Jamie, but soon adjusted to the male version of my Scottish friend's brogue. I doubt that I will ever try to read a book by Gabaldon again, I enjoy my audible way too much.

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It's Hard To Believe It's Not Fiction

Revisado: 08-07-12

If you could sum up Code Talker in three words, what would they be?

This WWII true story of one of our real heros is better than all the "page turners" I've read all year. Chester gives us a clear picture of his childhood on the "res" and his challenges as a Native American in a white army corps. If your read no other WWII book read this one. Then look up Nez, he is still around.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Chester tells his own story in his own words

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So Much Better Than the Movie

Revisado: 07-07-12

Meyers stories are a "good read" and Kadushin does a wonderful job these bringing the characters to life. What a mind to invision a world with "vegertian" vampires.
Its nice to have another fairytale to repalce Harry and his friends. Time and money well spent.

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Hard,very hard to get into impossible to finish.

Revisado: 07-07-12

After the Twilight series I thought I'd find another easy read and likable characters, not so here.
The narration is fine its the story line that leaves something to be desired, a clear plot for example.
A good idea, but the execution on this tale was sad at best.

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Such easy reading, such good fun.

Revisado: 07-07-12

Gabaldon's Lord John is one of my favorite "guys". Woodman's narration is wonderful.
He doesn't disappoint in this tale either. Its an easy read with the usual tension, fear of death and mayham, but the story line is compelling and kept me "plugged in" from intro to end.

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Such easy reading, such good fun.

Revisado: 07-07-12

Gabaldon's Lord John is one of my favorite "guys". Woodman's narration is wonderful.
He doesn't disappoint in this tale either. Its an easy read with the usual tension, fear of death and mayham, but the story line is compelling and kept me "plugged in" from intro to end.

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