L. Poirier

I love Davina Porter

Revisado: 02-11-13

Where does The Mists of Avalon rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Story, upper mid of the list. Performance, upper end. Davina Porter is talented and just music to listen to.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The Merlin; he's stable in the midst of all the wrestling over states, religions, beliefs, and consciences.

Which scene was your favorite?

Oh, don't really have one.

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

The film's been done. I have no additional ideas.

Any additional comments?

An amazing work of writing; not the best ever, but an amazing lot of work and an original way (well, it was original 25 years ago) to look at King Arthur et al.

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A Perfect Pair

Revisado: 01-30-13

If you could sum up Sherlock Holmes: His Last Bow in three words, what would they be?

a fun escape

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

It's short stories that I know well, so no, not on the edge of my seat.

Which scene was your favorite?

N/A

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but instead I listened to it to and from work.

Any additional comments?

I love Derek Jacobi's voice and reading of anything. I love Sherlock Holmes. So they are the perfect pair.

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Jacobi makes my day

Revisado: 12-14-12

What did you love best about The Return of Sherlock Holmes?

Jacobi's voice and characterizations. Plus Holmes. I love Holmes.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Return of Sherlock Holmes?

Oh, no one moment sticks out. I've loved these stories for decades.

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

Yes. They are all excellent.

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

Nothing extreme.

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Jacobi is Cadfael

Revisado: 12-14-12

If you could sum up Potter's Field in three words, what would they be?

Benedictine, detailed, historical

Who was your favorite character and why?

Cadfael, of course, because he's the reason we read the story.

What about Derek Jacobi’s performance did you like?

Everything. Every single thing.

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

No, nothing extreme.

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Breathtaking

Revisado: 12-14-12

Would you consider the audio edition of Journey to the Center of the Earth: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry to be better than the print version?

I'd never read the book, but now when I do, it'll be Curry's voice in my head.

What did you like best about this story?

The descriptions.

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

Inflection, lovely pronunciation of all the languages.

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

MMM . . . not really.

Any additional comments?

I hope Curry reads more. I usually choose for reader first, then author, then story.

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A different perspective

Revisado: 12-14-12

Would you consider the audio edition of Brave New World to be better than the print version?

Better? No, but York vocal interpretation gave me food for thought, since I read it differently in my head, way back when.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Brave New World?

Ummm . . .

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

His interpretation, as evidenced through his inflection and tone.

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

Plot-wise, not really.

Any additional comments?

I could listen to Michael York for days on end.

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Excellent as expected.

Revisado: 12-14-12

If you could sum up The Sign of the Four in three words, what would they be?

Detailed, uncommon, Holmes

What did you like best about this story?

I just love Sherlock Holmes in general.

Which character – as performed by Derek Jacobi – was your favorite?

No favorites

Any additional comments?

It's Jacobi and Holmes. Quality of audio was great.

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Never enough Sherlock Holmes

Revisado: 12-14-12

If you could sum up The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in three words, what would they be?

Amusing, intriguing, historical

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Sometimes. They're short stories, not a novel. I'd read them before but I didn't remember everything.

Which character – as performed by Derek Jacobi – was your favorite?

No favorite.

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

Here and there Doyle brings out a touching scene or character. Not really about being moved, these stories.

Any additional comments?

Jacobi and Holmes are perfect together.

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Excellent as expected.

Revisado: 12-14-12

Where does A Study in Scarlet rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Upper level.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I'd read the story a while ago.

What about Derek Jacobi’s performance did you like?

Everything. The man is talented.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listen during my commute. There were times I sat in the driveway until a section ended, but I've read it before, so no, not all in one sitting.

Any additional comments?

Jacobi and Holmes. Perfect combination.

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