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Promising preview but disappointed in the end

Revisado: 03-20-14

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Better reader, better story

What could John Harwood have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

The premise was a good one, but I just didn't connect with the characters.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Had more expression; her voice made me sleepy.

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If you are a fan of Sorbo you will like this book

Revisado: 03-20-14

Would you listen to True Strength again? Why?

Yes. Just to hear Sorbo's voice.

What was one of the most memorable moments of True Strength?

Finding out about what it was truly like to film Hercules.

What does Kevin Sorbo and Sam Sorbo bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The pleasure of hearing Kevin's voice. I can't say the same for Sam's voice, it lacked expression though wasn't unlistenable.

Any additional comments?

I liked the way that Sorbo still maintained his privacy even though this was about a very personal issue that he went through.

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Must read!!

Revisado: 02-10-13

Would you consider the audio edition of Unusual Uses for Olive Oil to be better than the print version?

Don't know, only listened to it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Professor Von Igelfeld. He is so complex to everyone else but paradoxically so because he is so simplistic in his personal view of things. By simplistic I mean that he follows certain rules for everything in his life which then cause difficulties in his relationships with others. Even though his actions make your jaw drop sometimes in disbelief, you can't help but connect with and feel for Von Igelfeld.

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

The perfect tone of the Professor's view of things. The way he reads makes it even funnier.

Any additional comments?

This series is one of my absolute favorites. I have listened to the series twice and will definitely listen to it again. There is far too much time between each book. Alexander McCall Smith is a superb writer. I would highly recommend this series.

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Disappointed

Revisado: 02-10-13

What did you like best about Twelve Patients? What did you like least?

I can't say I really liked anything "best" about it. I usually enjoy medical nonfiction, but found the stories kind of boring. I don't know if this had to do with the narrator. No inflection or differentiation between characters by voice. I also found it irritating how political views were inserted in the narration. I guess he had every right to do so because it is a nonfiction account of cases he was a part of, but for some reason it seemed to take away from the actual story that was being told.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Blah.

Did Twelve Patients inspire you to do anything?

No.

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A must listen!!

Revisado: 04-20-12

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

This book keeps you wanting more; it makes you laugh and cry; sometimes at the same time. The readers are excellent. I didn't feel at any time that the author was belittling or putting herself above others. It is a genuine heartfelt story that is believable. I would listen to this again.

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