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Leave Me
- De: Gayle Forman
- Narrado por: Eva Kaminsky
- Duración: 8 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 1,120
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,007
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 1,006
For every woman who has ever fantasized about driving past her exit on the highway instead of going home to make dinner, for every woman who has ever dreamed of boarding a train to a place where no one needs constant attention - meet Maribeth Klein, a harried working mother who's so busy taking care of her husband and twins, she doesn't even realize she's had a heart attack. Afterward, surprised to discover that her recuperation seems to be an imposition on those who rely on her, Maribeth does the unthinkable: She packs a bag and leaves.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Great narrator, weak story
- De deborah en 11-17-16
- Leave Me
- De: Gayle Forman
- Narrado por: Eva Kaminsky
Emotional, Satisfying, All the Feels
Revisado: 09-21-16
Gayle Forman is one of my favorite YA authors, and so I was thrilled to see her make her Adult debut with Leave Me. She brings “all the feels” we’ve come to expect from her work in this new venture. Leave Me centers around an overworked magazine editor/wife/mom who takes drastic measures to reclaim her life when she has a heart attack at 44. She picks up and leaves everyone behind to take charge of her own recovery when she can’t get a break at home.
Maribeth works full-time at her lifestyle magazine job, manages the household and takes charge of her preschool-age twins. Her husband works long hours and assumes a less active role at home. When Maribeth has a sudden heart attack, the pieces of their lives start to unravel. Husband Jason enlists Maribeth’s mother to help pick up the slack, but she is not as supportive to Maribeth or her family as she could be. When a lice outbreak strikes both twins at once, Maribeth has had enough.She leaves everything behind to take charge of her recovery.
Forman makes Maribeth’s story so relatable with showing the exhaustion and stresses of trying to do it all. It’s hard to imagine leaving your kids behind but given her situation it didn’t seem that she had much choice. Maribeth’s story of self-discovery is fulfilling and satisfying and felt very real but still like an escape.
Eva Kaminsky is a new-to-me narrator, and she is a good fit for Leave Me. She conveyed the stresses in Maribeth’s life well so it was easy to understand Maribeth’s desire to leave for some much-needed R&R. Kaminsky’s voice lent the appropriate emotional tone for this journey and made each character sound distinct. I did speed up the pace to 1.5x to better suit my taste and that worked well. This is an audiobook I didn’t want to put down.
Fans of Forman’s YA books should give this one a try, and also recommended for readers of authors like Karma Brown and Taylor Jenkins Reid.
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Losing the Ice
- Ice Series, Book 2
- De: Jennifer Comeaux
- Narrado por: Emily Stokes
- Duración: 3 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 28
Courtney and Josh are in love and excited to finally compete as skating partners. When they take the ice for their first competition, they want to show everyone, especially Josh's family, they are the perfect pair. But ice is slippery, and one misstep puts all their dreams in jeopardy. Now they must show each other that both their love and their partnership are strong enough to survive.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A satisfying sequel for ICE fans
- De The Reading Date en 07-06-15
- Losing the Ice
- Ice Series, Book 2
- De: Jennifer Comeaux
- Narrado por: Emily Stokes
A satisfying sequel for ICE fans
Revisado: 07-06-15
Losing the Ice is the sequel novella to last year’s Crossing the Ice. I really liked getting to know the world of competitive figure skating with this series, and appreciate the icy setting in the midst of a hot and humid summer. I was glad to see there’s a sequel to check in on competitors-turned-power-couple Josh and Courtney. The title Losing the Ice hints at rocky times and I was surprised to see the challenges facing our favorite skating duo. This novella packs a lot of action and character development in its just-under-four-hour audiobook. I enjoyed revisiting this world though it also made me anxious for the next installment!
As Losing the Ice begins, Josh and Courtney are together and a happy couple on and off the ice. Soon though they are faced with a challenge (a skating accident) that threatens their Olympic dreams. Their relationship is fairly new to take on a test like this, and Josh and Courtney get support from an unlikely source.
Author Jennifer Comeaux makes the skating scenes shine and makes you invested in Josh and Courtney’s dreams of Olympic gold. Sometimes novellas seem kind of throwaway but this one really moves the story along in a satisfying way. Comeaux’s writing is engaging and she adds new dimensions to her characters in this installment. One character in particular really steps up to the plate, though Josh’s parents are still insufferable.
Audiobook narrator Emily Stokes has a knack for voices, and her voice for the protagonist Courtney is especially strong. Stokes also has fun with the voices for the young twins, Mrs. Cassar, and the skating coaches. There is also a point in the book where Courtney talks on the phone and Stokes makes the background sound kind of muffled like you are hearing an actual phone call. There was a little bit of background noise in the audiobook that was distracting at times but overall I thought Stokes did a good job with the narration.
If you enjoy figure skating or sports romance I highly recommend you check out this series. Look for the final installment, Taking the Ice, this fall.
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Yes Please
- De: Amy Poehler
- Narrado por: Amy Poehler, Carol Burnett, Seth Meyers, y otros
- Duración: 7 h y 31 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 54,432
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 47,393
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 47,162
Amy Poehler is hosting a dinner party and you're invited! Welcome to the audiobook edition of Amy Poehler's Yes Please. The guest list is star-studded with vocal appearances from Carol Burnett, Seth Meyers, Michael Schur, Patrick Stewart, Kathleen Turner, and even Amy’s parents - Yes Please is the ultimate audiobook extravaganza.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Listen to this book for sure
- De S.F. en 10-31-14
- Yes Please
- De: Amy Poehler
- Narrado por: Amy Poehler, Carol Burnett, Seth Meyers, Mike Schur, Eileen Poehler, William Poehler, Patrick Stewart, Kathleen Turner
Funny and Heartfelt
Revisado: 11-07-14
In Yes Please, Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation, SNL) shares stories about her upbringing and career, and also offers some sage life advice. Poehler is a welcome addition to the list of funny celebrity essayists, and like her character Leslie Knope makes you laugh and makes you think.
I’ve been a fan of Amy Poehler since she was on SNL, and adore her on Parks and Recreation, and seeing her host award shows with Tina Fey. I had high hopes for this collection – anticipating the humor of Fey’s Bossypants and Mindy Kaling’s Is Everyone Hanging out Without Me. This memoir/life lessons collection is not LOL funny throughout like the previously mentioned books, but I really appreciated how Poehler puts herself out there and how heartfelt her story reads. I appreciate her on a new level now, and she also just seems like someone who would be fun to grab a drink with.
Poehler recounts her early years struggling for comedy gigs, and paying the bills waitressing. She talks about doing improv with the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York. And bestie Tina Fey (they met in Chicago in the 90s) gets her own chapter.
Fans of Parks and Recreation will enjoy hearing Poehler talk about the cast and favorite moments. (There are even audio clips from the show in the audiobook) And SNL fans will get a kick of hearing about Poehler’s experiences there. She talks about portraying Hillary Clinton, Kaitlin, being part of the first all-female Weekend Update duo, and her strong friendship with Seth Meyers.
Poehler digs deep to talk about her divorce, and shares a difficult story of an SNL sketch she was involved in that offended and caused some hurt feelings. Poehler dedicates the book to her two sons, and shares parenting stories.
Poehler’s Yes Please has tidbits of advice about everything, including sex, drugs, beauty, and how to handle award show nominations. She sounds like she’s just the greatest friend to have in your corner and is so supportive of her peers.
Amy Poehler narrates the audiobook, along with some special celebrity guest, and Poehler’s own parents. Sometimes actors don’t make the best narrators, but Poehler is a natural. She sounds like she’s talking to a friend, and makes the book an entertaining listen. She hands the reins to Seth Meyers to narrate a bit, and he also does a great job. The last chapter of the book is a funny, live performance at the Upright Citizens Brigade and it ends the book on a high note.
This book is a must-read for Amy Poehler fans or fans of humorous celebrity memoirs.
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No Land's Man
- A Perilous Journey through Romance, Islam, and Brunch
- De: Aasif Mandvi
- Narrado por: Aasif Mandvi
- Duración: 4 h y 23 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 1,274
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,150
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 1,146
If you're an Indo-Muslim-British-American actor who has spent more time in bars than mosques over the past few decades, turns out it's a little tough to explain who you are or where you are from. In No Land's Man Aasif Mandvi explores this and other conundrums through stories about his family, ambition, desire, and culture that range from dealing with his brunch-obsessed father, to being a high-school-age Michael Jackson impersonator, to joining a Bible study group in order to seduce a nice Christian girl, to improbably becoming America's favorite Muslim/Indian/Arab/Brown/Doctor correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Witty and Thoughtful
- De The Reading Date en 11-06-14
- No Land's Man
- A Perilous Journey through Romance, Islam, and Brunch
- De: Aasif Mandvi
- Narrado por: Aasif Mandvi
Witty and Thoughtful
Revisado: 11-06-14
In No Land’s Man, actor Aasif Mandvi recounts his experiences growing up and feeling like an outsider. He moved from Bradford, England to Tampa, Florida with his family when he was sixteen, which was quite a culture shock. In No Land’s Man, Mandvi talks about his experiences as a multicultural actor, leading up to his breakout role on The Daily Show.
It seems like every week there is a new celebrity memoir, though Aasif Mandvi’s wasn’t really on my radar until recently. You may be familiar with Mandvi from The Daily Show, where he is the Senior Middle East correspondent. I must admit I don’t really watch the show, but I looked up Mandvi on IMDB and found I’m familiar with his work in The Proposal and The Internship. So, I was intrigued to listen to this book to learn more about Mandvi’s background. The book cover caught my eye too- isn’t it cute? (The pancakes figure into the story – Brunch is a big selling point for Mandvi’s father’s move to the US)
The early chapters focus on Mandvi’s experiences at boarding school in England, where he was a target of racial bullying and called every name in the book. Race and religion is a recurring theme in the book as Mandvi gets typecasted when he goes for acting roles, and is asked to portray stereotypes.
Mandvi got interested in performing when MTV came around in the 80s. He got obsessed with emulating Michael Jackson’s dance moves, and this got him some positive attention at school, and showcased his entertainer abilities.
Family is also a theme of the book, and Mandvi discusses his parents’ jobs, gender roles, cultural frustrations, food preferences, and humorous anecdotes.
Aasif Mandvi narrates the 4.5-hour audiobook. He is a great storyteller and gets very animated as he shares his stories. The high-energy, consistent performance keeps the listener engaged throughout. The only thing that I thought would have been cool to add though were clips of some of the performances referenced in the book. The audiobook is entertaining and made me want to check out more of Mandvi’s work.
I think this book should appeal to fans of The Daily Show, and readers of humorous and cultural memoirs.
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Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography
- De: Neil Patrick Harris
- Narrado por: Neil Patrick Harris
- Duración: 7 h y 15 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 4,392
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 3,999
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,991
This hilarious book has been adapted especially for the audiobook edition so you’ll hear all of the same fun and humor from the printed version but you don’t have to make any decisions or jump around - just kick back, relax and listen. Plus, it features exclusive bonus audio of young Neil delivering an adorable speech! That’s audio you won’t hear in any version of this book other than the audiobook!
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4 out of 5 stars
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No Magic...just great delivery
- De Mel en 12-03-14
Choose this adventurous audiobook!
Revisado: 10-22-14
Neil Patrick Harris tells all in a unique and humorous Choose Your Own Adventure style memoir! Choose Your Own Autobiography uses second-person pov just like the CYOA books and puts the reader in Neil Patrick Harris’ (NPH) shoes. “You” are in the driver’s seat and get to jump to “your” career and personal highlights as you go.
I am a fan of humorous memoirs and of NPH the personality, so I had a feeling this book would be lots of fun. I know NPH from awards shows and Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog but haven’t seen an episode of Doogie Howser or HIMYM. This book is great for casual fans that want to learn more about the actor, and longtime fans will get a kick hearing behind the scenes anecdotes.
This is one of the more entertaining memoirs I’ve read/listened to. The CYOA format is nostalgic and clever and helps keep the story flowing in an interesting way, and I didn’t mind the second-person perspective at all.
I like this kind of celebrity memoir that includes behind the scenes info from the entertainment world as well as personal glimpses. NPH dishes about his evolving career including his performances on TV, stage (I wish I got to see Hedwig!) and film, even mentioning his recent turn in Gone Girl. We also get to hear his coming out story, and about meeting husband David Burtka and how they became parents. NPH also discusses his love of magic, Disney, an epic 40th birthday scavenger hunt, and lavish vacations with Elton John.
Special guest testimonials from Sarah Silverman, Nathan Fillion, Whoopi Goldberg, Seth MacFarlane, and more also appear in the book. (The actors’ voices do not appear on the audiobook though) These provide humorous interludes and it’s nice to hear from the actor’s NPH has worked with over the years.
In addition to NPH’s life story, the book is sprinkled with magic card tricks (have a deck of cards handy), cocktail recipes (like Dr. Pourable’s Drink-Along Grog) and David Burtka’s recipe for Bolognese Sauce. Audiobook listeners will be able to access the food and drink recipes (and a cryptic crossword!) in a PDF that comes with the book.
The audiobook is a very entertaining and fast listen. NPH is an engaging reader who obviously brings a lot of personality to the table. You can’t skip around in audio format the way you are meant to do with the CYOA print version, so the audio edition tweaks the formula a bit. With NPH saying “If you want to do this keep listening, or wait a while longer/be patient.” In the audiobook, you also get to hear a bonus audio of young NPH performing a speech. Listening to NPH give his all in this audiobook and hearing about his experiences as an award show host makes me think he will be an awesome host for next year’s Oscars.
If you are a fan of NPH or humorous memoirs I think you will love this very creative autobiography!
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This Is Where I Leave You
- De: Jonathan Tropper
- Narrado por: Ramon De Ocampo
- Duración: 10 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 3,467
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,842
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 2,854
The death of Judd Foxman's father marks the first time that the entire Foxman family - including Judd's mother, brothers, and sister - have been together in years. Conspicuously absent: Judd's wife, Jen, whose 14-month affair with Judd's radio-shock-jock boss has recently become painfully public. Judd joins the rest of the Foxmans as they reluctantly submit to their patriarch's dying request: to spend the seven days following the funeral together.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Greatly entertaining, not for all audiences.
- De Jamie en 07-26-12
- This Is Where I Leave You
- De: Jonathan Tropper
- Narrado por: Ramon De Ocampo
An engaging Dramedy
Revisado: 09-15-14
I love a good dysfunctional family story, and This is Where I Leave You features the ultimate family train wreck. In this book, the Foxman family gathers to remember their recently deceased father Mort. He wants them to sit shiva for a week, and that brings the family under one roof for socializing, reflecting, and fighting. Personalities clash, old wounds reopen, and secrets slip out in this dramedy.
The reason I picked this one up is because of the upcoming movie release. The movie has an all-star cast featuring Jason Bateman, Jane Fonda, Tina Fey, Connie Britton, Dax Shepard, and on and on. I saw the trailer with all these funny people and it sparked my interest in the book. The movie reminds me of those dysfunctional family comedies like Little Miss Sunshine, The Royal Tenenbaum‘s and The Family Stone. And from what I’ve seen so far it looks like the movie is very similar in tone to the book.
The book is written in the dejected Judd Foxman’s POV. His life is turned upside down when he catches his wife in bed with another man, and now he’s grappling with his father’s death and dealing his siblings baggage and other skeletons in the closet. He and his three siblings may all be grown now, but being back at home (with the spouses and kids in tow) brings back some juvenile tendencies.
The tone of the book is darkly comic, and the book’s narrator Judd is wry and bitter. It’s one of those books where the situations get more and more outrageous, and you’re wondering what could possibly happen next to this family. There is an eccentric cast of characters that bring comic relief to what is obviously a sad occasion, and the revelations come on fast and furious.
I listened to the audiobook, performed by Ramon de Ocampo. His delivery is great, and his voice kind of reminded me of Steve Carell, so I was kind of imagining Carell as Judd when I was listening. The narrator has a deadpan style that gels nicely with the book, and de Ocampo delivers an engaging performance. There are a lot of different personalities for de Ocampo to inhabit, and he gets into character without going over the top. A quick listen, overall.
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Silver Shadows
- A Bloodlines Novel
- De: Richelle Mead
- Narrado por: Emily Shaffer, Alden Ford
- Duración: 10 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 1,902
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,725
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1,726
Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets - and human lives.
In The Fiery Heart, Sydney risked everything to follow her gut, walking a dangerous line to keep her feelings hidden from the Alchemists.
Now in the aftermath of an event that ripped their world apart, Sydney and Adrian struggle to pick up the pieces and find their way back to each other. But first, they have to survive.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Why did they change Adrian's voice?!!
- De Jessica en 02-10-15
- Silver Shadows
- A Bloodlines Novel
- De: Richelle Mead
- Narrado por: Emily Shaffer, Alden Ford
Surprising and Memorable Installment
Revisado: 09-15-14
Richelle Mead’s Silver Shadows is the penultimate installment in the Bloodlines series and it’s a game-changer. The Vampire Academy series is one of my favorites but Bloodlines gives it a run for its money. If you’ve followed these characters from Vampire Academy you’ll be gratified to see how they have developed into root-worthy series leads and enjoy all the twists, turns, angst, romance, and humor that Richelle Mead is known for.
This installment brings the biggest challenge to Adrian and Sydney yet. The last book had them riding quite a high so that makes the fall feel that much worse. If you know Mead then you know she puts her characters through the ringer and some of her books can be quite dark, and this is one of those. Sydney and Adrian have to be strong to weather this storm, and of the two of them it’s no surprise that Adrian is the one to fall into bad habits. As the book begins Adrian and Sydney are apart, and Adrian can’t even use spirit dreams to make contact so he’s increasingly frustrated and drawn to self-medicate. He’s come a long way in this series this is true, though his one step forward, two steps back way is trademark Adrian. But have faith, Sydrian fans!
Sydney is facing re-education, basically the thing we’ve feared the most. She’s surrounded by people who reject all her values and who want to tear her down. She has some tricks up her sleeve but is it enough? Her bravery, faith, compassion, and love in the face of such bleak conditions and horrific treatment are awe-inspiring.
The setting takes us away from sunny Palm Springs, and Mead makes the reader feel the darkness and despair that her characters are going through. We meet some new characters that may become important in the final book, plus there are some special guest appearances as well.
I listened to the Silver Shadows audiobook, read by Emily Shaffer and Alden Ford. Like The Fiery Heart, this book is in dual POV with Sydney and Adrian. I think it would be quite tortuous if we didn’t have Adrian’s POV in this one, considering Sydney’s separation from the group. Both performers get to show a lot of range in this book considering all the highs and lows that take place over the almost-11-hour book. Shaffer is a wonderful Sydney, and Ford fits Adrian to a T. I’ve heard that in the VA series audiobooks Adrian was portrayed with an English accent and that is not the case here, and I’m pretty sure that should never have been the case, but correct me if I’m wrong. Ford’s Adrian is cool and confident and distinctly Adrian. While Shaffer’s Sydney is smart, no-nonsense, yet emotional at all the right times. This was an audiobook I did not want to stop listening to.
The conclusion sets up some very exciting (and ominous) stories for the final book! I love that Mead made this installment so surprising and memorable and I can’t wait to find out what happens next.
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Heir of Fire
- Throne of Glass, Book 3
- De: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Evans
- Duración: 20 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 9,800
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 8,639
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 8,628
Celaena has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak - but at an unspeakable cost. Now, she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth - a truth about her heritage that could change her life - and her future - forever. Meanwhile, brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. Will Celaena find the strength to not only fight her inner demons, but to take on the evil that is about to be unleashed?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Shocked
- De Adam Goudreault en 08-29-16
- Heir of Fire
- Throne of Glass, Book 3
- De: Sarah J. Maas
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Evans
Heir of Greatness
Revisado: 09-15-14
In the third installment of the Throne of Glass series, Heir of Fire, Celaena Sardothien embarks on a life-changing journey. New alliances are formed as tensions run high in the kingdoms.
Though I don’t usually have a lot of luck with fantasy series, I do enjoy this character-driven series quite a lot. Celaena’s a great heroine who has grown a lot over the course of the series. And the stakes keep getting higher for her. With the action moved to unfamiliar territory and Celaena on a new path, this is a transitional phase for her. I did miss Celaena’s interactions with her friends from the first two books, but we do meet a kick-ass new character in exchange so that’s almost a fair trade-off.
The fantasy elements really ramp up in this installment, and we get more acquainted with fae and witches. The action shifts between three separate but related stories in Heir of Fire- Celaena’s journey, the characters left behind in Adarlan (Dorian, Chaol, etc.) and the Blackbeak coven. I have to admit the chapters with the witches went over my head. There is a new character named Manon Blackbeak who seems important but for the life of me I couldn’t keep up with that storyline. I will definitely have to read a Recaptains recap before the next book.
What kept my interest is Celaena’s personal journey and revelations. I liked her alliance with Rowan, the fae prince. The prickly Rowan is a great addition to the series, and I’m curious to see what role he takes going forward.
Back in Adarlan, Chaol and Dorian are quite downcast without Celaena’s company, though it’s not long before they get distracted other pressing matters. Chaol seemed kind of lost in this installment and I hope for more Chaol and Celaena in the next book. A new character causes some trouble for Dorian and Chaol and I’m interested to see how the situation in Adarlan shakes out. Dorian really got to me in this book – lots of character growth there.
The romance is downplayed in this installment compared to Crown of Midnight, but that makes sense considering the journey Celaena is on. The strong friendships that build in Heir of Fire make you (almost) not notice the lack of romance.
This series really shines in audiobook format, with the excellent performance by Elizabeth Evans. She pronounces all those tricky words for you so you don’t have to try to make sense of them on your own. Evans gives a strong and consistent performance here and doesn’t distract for the story. She brings many different types of characters to life and is especially successful with capturing Celaena’s essence. Since Heir of Fire is over 20-hours long, you’ll get your money’s worth of your Audible credit.
This installment is a game changer in a lot of ways with so much to ponder and digest. The slow-burn action pays off in the end and leaves you clamoring for the next book.
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Sinner (Shiver)
- De: Maggie Stiefvater
- Narrado por: Dan Bittner, Emma Galvin
- Duración: 9 h y 24 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 349
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 318
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 318
Everybody thinks they know Cole's story. Stardom. Addiction. Downfall. Disappearance. But only a few people know Cole's darkest secret - his ability to shift into a wolf. One of these people is Isabel. At one point, they may have even loved each other. But that feels like a lifetime ago. Now Cole is back. Back in the spotlight. Back in the danger zone. Back in Isabel's life. Can this sinner be saved?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Sinfully Good
- De The Reading Date en 07-17-14
- Sinner (Shiver)
- De: Maggie Stiefvater
- Narrado por: Dan Bittner, Emma Galvin
Sinfully Good
Revisado: 07-17-14
Sinner is a book about two supporting characters from Maggie Stiefvater’s Wolves of Mercy Falls series, Cole and Isabel. I will always have a soft spot for this series because of Shiver, one of the first paranormal books I truly loved. But, I never really warmed to Cole and Isabel per se; I was usually waiting for the story to go back to the lead couple Sam and Grace. I’ll have to say though that Sinner shows that Cole and Isabel are quite interesting in their own right! Sinner feels like a totally different story that’s less rooted in werewolf lore and more reality-based. With a new LA locale and a little distance from Forever, Sinner forges its own path.
In Sinner, Cole St. Clair leaves Minnesota for LA to record a new album, while a reality TV crew tags along to document the process. But the Real Reason Cole’s in LA is to be reunited with girl-that-got-away Isabel Culpepper. Isabel is in LA with her family, working in a boutique and going to school. Isabel and Cole are their own worst enemies in terms of getting back together – both are very headstrong and stubborn and masters at hiding their emotions. And just maybe a reality TV setting is not the best backdrop for their reunion.
Cole is trying to put the pieces of his life back together, mending fences, trying to live the straight edge life, and rebuilding his band. His band NARKOTIKA was once larger than life and the reality show gig will help reintroduce him to fans. But the producer of the show has less than noble intentions and would like nothing more than for Cole to trip up live in front of the cameras. How does Isabel fit in with this plan?
Isabel thought she put Cole behind her- but when he marches into her store back from the dead all the old feelings she’s buried come back. Isabel is dealing with some family drama in the House of Ruin and processing her parents’ seemingly inevitable divorce. Adding a werewolf in LA to the equation is all she needs. Didn’t she leave the wolves behind her? She’s not sure what kind of surprise his arrival will bring.
It’s an entertaining ride watching Cole and Isabel get reacquainted and figure out what they want in life. I’m glad Maggie Stiefvater thought to give these two their own story. It’s been ages since I’ve read the Shiver books, but this book is so completely different it doesn’t matter.
Dan Bittner and Emma Galvin narrate the audiobook, reprising their Forever performances. Both narrators give a lot of personality to these larger than life characters. Emma Galvin plays tough very well, and Dan Bittner is a good choice for the gregarious Cole. There are some cool side characters in Sinner; from Cole’s driver friend Leon, to Baby the reality TV producer, to Isabel’s cousin Sofia, and the narrators bring these characters to life as well. Cole also has to participate in some radio interviews to promote himself and the audiobook production gives it an authentic feel. At the end of the audiobook there’s a Maggie Stiefvater bonus track featuring her Sinner book playlist song Taking On The Sun.
This is a different sort of book for Maggie Stiefvater and I like it! It’s more contemporary in feel than paranormal, and more mature as well. You can still recognize Stiefvater’s lovely prose though and it is good to be back with these characters. Fans of the Wolves of Mercy Falls should check out this book, even if some of the details of the trilogy are kind of fuzzy.
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To All the Boys I've Loved Before
- De: Jenny Han
- Narrado por: Laura Knight Keating
- Duración: 8 h y 22 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5,522
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Lara Jean’s love life goes from imaginary to out of control in this heartfelt novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Summer I Turned Pretty series. What if all the crushes you ever had found out how you felt about them…all at once?
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4 out of 5 stars
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loved it!
- De Jennifer en 07-17-15
- To All the Boys I've Loved Before
- De: Jenny Han
- Narrado por: Laura Knight Keating
A YA for Rom-Com fans
Revisado: 07-02-14
Jenny Han’s latest book hits just the right notes for summer reading. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is funny, touching, romantic and fast-paced and the perfect contemporary YA choice for your beach bag. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Lara Jean’s story as she navigates her way through love, friendship and family drama.
The scoop on To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is that Lara Jean is the quiet middle child – overshadowed by perfect know-it-all Margot and precocious younger sister Kitty. Lara Jean is kind of the Jan Brady of the group. The three Song girls lost their mother at a young age, and Margot takes on a mothering type role for the family. When Margot leaves for college, she also breaks it off with boy next-door Josh, someone who happens to be a secret letter recipient. Awkward! With Margot now off in Scotland, Lara Jean has to step up and help her dad by taking on some more responsibility. But first she has to deal with the repercussions of her secret letters that are now no longer a secret!
The delivery of the secret letters puts Lara Jean’s life in an uproar. Sweet family friend Josh is obviously confused to receive a love note from his ex-girlfriend’s sister (even though Josh and Lara Jean kinda liked each other first.) Then, popular, handsome, charismatic Peter Kavinsky receives his letter and that changes the game altogether. Perhaps they can help each other make their objects of affection jealous by staging a fake romance? (Lara Jean still has a crush on Josh and Peter is not quite over his ex) Sounds like a perfect scenario right- what could go wrong?!
Lara Jean has to gain confidence and put herself out there for the first time- no more hiding behind secret letters or her sister Margot. She’s a little shy and awkward which makes her more endearing. But going through these new challenges could give her just the confidence boost she needs.
To all The Boys is a love letter to sisters as well as to first crushes. The sisters are so close since losing their mom and honor her by keeping family traditions alive. The girls are half Korean and their dad makes sure to include Korean meals as one of the ways to remember their mom. Lara Jean’s cultural observations were also insightful.
Narrator Laura Knight Keating is a good fit for this audiobook, and brings out the humor in the story. She sounds age appropriate and differentiates all the characters. Her pacing is good and overall I think she did a solid job overall and I’d listen to her again in the sequel. The audiobook is a Whispersync for Kindle title and it’s quite affordable if you own the kindle edition.
Listen to To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before if you like: Contemporary YA, Anna and the French Kiss, The Summer I Turned Pretty series, and romantic comedies.
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