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The epic nature of the story

Revisado: 04-24-25

It was nothing I’ve ever read before. The narrator’s interpretation was exactly right. The author made me feel like I had been to medical school.

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Wodehouse + Frye = Priceless!

Revisado: 06-13-23

The language, the voice and the laughs are beyond the best that literature has to offer.

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A bit grim

Revisado: 05-25-21

I like Spencer Quinn for Chet and Bernie. This was not that, but it was satisfying. Great narration.

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It’s Poetry!

Revisado: 12-16-19

This is a thrilling and beautiful action saga with something for everyone. It’s suspenseful, highly imaginative and satisfying.

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Unremittingly Bleak

Revisado: 11-20-18

Kept waiting for a lesson to be learned or some kind of progress to a better place for our protagonist, but it just got worse. No denouement, the story simply stopped. Boo.

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There's Something to be Said for Maturity

Revisado: 03-22-14

If you could sum up The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax in three words, what would they be?

Old ladies rock.

What other book might you compare The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax to and why?

Agatha Christie's Mrs. Marple stories, in which a clever, mature woman manages to make her way out of dangerous situations.

Which character – as performed by Barbara Rosenblat – was your favorite?

Barbara Rosenblat is incredibly talented, and does a great job of portraying Mrs. Pollifax as well as Johnny Farrell.

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

The moment when the nearly exhausted Mrs. Pollifax found the energy to haul the hay cart with the two completely exhausted men in it.

Any additional comments?

Glad there are more volumes.

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From the Brain of a Language Major

Revisado: 01-17-13

What made the experience of listening to For the Love of Physics the most enjoyable?

I admit that I know almost nothing about physics, and I downloaded this book on a crazy whim, but then I loved it! The narrator interpreted the authors' words in a friendly and conversational way. And the authors gave me a brand new view of the world, just as promised.

What was one of the most memorable moments of For the Love of Physics?

The discussion of black holes (which apparently everyone loves) was completely enlightening.

Which character – as performed by Kent Cassella – was your favorite?

Walter Lewin, the professor

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

I was astonished that I liked it so much.

Any additional comments?

As a language major, I usually stay away from anything science-related, but I am really glad that I took a chance on this book.

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Aaaargh, the Ending Broke My Heart

Revisado: 10-16-12

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Masochists?

Would you ever listen to anything by Gillian Flynn again?

Maybe

Which character – as performed by Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne – was your favorite?

the sister

What character would you cut from Gone Girl?

the protagonist, what a sick puppy!

Any additional comments?

Good writing, interesting twists, good performance, but the ending made me hate the whole book.

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As Good as Advertised

Revisado: 06-25-12

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I already have, but not to everyone I know. I think it takes a thoughtful person to really love this book. It is not like anything I have read before. I read it more than a month ago, but I am reminded of it almost every day. Just looking at a bridge, or turning on the water faucet can bring it to mind.

What other book might you compare Earth Abides to and why?

I just can't think of one, but I would be interested to hear what someone else might compare it to. At the beginning, it did make me think of "On the Beach."

Which character – as performed by Jonathan Davis and Connie Willis – was your favorite?

Ish, of course. What an interesting guy. Nearly the opposite of me. I would be more like the relationship guy, Ezra, or the universal mom, Em.

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

The moment when the group decides whether Evie should procreate or not made me very uncomfortable. While the logic made sense, any idea of eugenics is just too close to Nazi thinking.

Any additional comments?

Can't get this book out of my mind.

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Love Agatha Raisin

Revisado: 06-12-12

Would you consider the audio edition of As the Pig Turns to be better than the print version?

Definitely.

What was one of the most memorable moments of As the Pig Turns?

The whole story was typical Agatha Raisin, which was what I was anticipating with glee. Agatha never disappoints. She gets herself into ridiculous situations and then always manages to get back out. I love the way she stumbles into fatal events. Also, I like her coterie of pals, the nice Mrs. Blocksby, the attractive-but-distant James, narcissistic Roy, and the noble Charles.

Which scene was your favorite?

Can't pick just one.

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

It made me laugh, as I knew it would.

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