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    Kindle Customer 03-10-14
    Kindle Customer 03-10-14
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    "It is cookie cutter Garwood"
    Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

    Enh. It is nothing unqiue, just standard Garwood fare. It seems they all start with a strong female character fighting adversity, enter hero, heroine tries to change herself, hero decides he likes her as she was, kind of, and then she will doing something marginally feisty, then acts like the docile little wife.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of The Prize?

    I liked the beginning, before the heroine lost some of her spunk, and she hit him in the head with the rock.


    What didn’t you like about Anne Flosnik’s performance?

    Is she talking with a sock in her mouth?


    Do you think The Prize needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

    No. I didn't like the heroine too much by the end. Bring back the lady at the beginning, then absolutely.


    Any additional comments?

    It is just like any other Garwood book. She has a formula, she sticks to it. It is entertaining, and if you can get past the narration, it is not bad.

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    Jennifer 04-04-13
    Jennifer 04-04-13
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    "The narrating is so aweful I couldn't finish it."
    What would have made The Prize better?

    They should use a different narrator. I didn't enjoy her voice. It sounded as if she tried to speak in a manly tone and it made it too annoying to listen to.


    Has The Prize turned you off from other books in this genre?

    Not in this genre but it did make me never want to listen to anything Anne Flosnik narrates.


    Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Anne Flosnik?

    Definitely! She was the worst narrator ever!


    You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

    The story line seemed ok but I couldn't get passed the horrible narration.


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    Ratartart 04-02-13
    Ratartart 04-02-13 Member Since 2012
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    "this narrator sucks"
    Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

    The narrator ade it a painful experience


    How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

    pick a different person to read it


    How could the performance have been better?

    the narrator should have sounded less monoton and more natural. made the heroine sound like a hag


    If this book were a movie would you go see it?

    no


    Any additional comments?

    this narrator nearly drove me insain

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    Robin Buettner 02-24-13
    Robin Buettner 02-24-13 Member Since 2017
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    "Can't take it anymore!"

    So unfortunate! I really wanted to like this book, but the narration has killed it for me. The narrator's voice is very nasal, sounds whiny and drags out words unnecessarily. I literally forced myself to listen to about 2/3's of it (time I will never get back!) and can't do it anymore. I've completely lost interest in the story. Not sure at this point if it's the story dragging on or the fact that all I can focus on is the bad narration. Sorry... I hate leaving a bad review, but I feel like it was a credit wasted.

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    Shella United States 01-28-13
    Shella United States 01-28-13
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    "Not up to par"

    I usually enjoy Garwood books but this one drags! I haven't been able to make myself finish it. I do not care for the narrator.

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    Luvmyamazon4life Texas, United States 12-06-12
    Luvmyamazon4life Texas, United States 12-06-12
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    "Big let down"
    Would you try another book from Julie Garwood and/or Anne Flosnik?

    Yes, I would try another book by Julie Garwood.


    Would you ever listen to anything by Julie Garwood again?

    Yes


    Would you be willing to try another one of Anne Flosnik’s performances?

    Yes


    What character would you cut from The Prize?

    The female lead


    Any additional comments?

    I have enjoyed Julie Garwood's books in the past. However, this book was not my favorite. The female lead was so irritating! I just wanted to smack her for being so dense!! I would not recommend this to anyone as a purchase.

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    Kari 11-09-12
    Kari 11-09-12
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    "Looking for a sappy romance? This dud's for you!"
    Is there anything you would change about this book?

    This book starts with a strong character who protects her land from harm by carrying around a sling. However, as soon as she meets her darling husband she turns into a sappy, hangy, woman who tries to earn his respect by throwing tantrums. Perhaps the difficulty is that this is an audio book. If you were reading a normal book you could skip a page here, or a paragraph there and the plot would move along fine and keep you interested. But wading through every last detail gets tedious.


    Has The Prize turned you off from other books in this genre?

    A bit...


    Which scene was your favorite?

    When on the roof protecting her castle, she slings a stone and fells the leader of the approaching army.


    Do you think The Prize needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

    No. One was bad enough.


    Any additional comments?

    I feel stupider (Is that a word?) for having listened to this book.

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    Judith Manchester, CT, United States 11-07-12
    Judith Manchester, CT, United States 11-07-12
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    "Never Disappointed In Julie Garwood"
    Would you listen to The Prize again? Why?

    No Probably not, because of the outcome, once you know it


    What did you like best about this story?

    Nice story of the time


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

    I love Anne Flosnik;s readings and I don't understand people who don't realize how good she is in reading early century novels....I think she's excellent


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    MaineOne maine 10-18-12
    MaineOne maine 10-18-12
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    "I liked everything about this book!"

    Anne Flosnik is an excellent narrator. Good narrator, good book. You can't ask for more. I liked the subtle humor in this book. I had a good laugh. Well done book.

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    Kelly RIVERTON, WYOMING, United States 08-17-12
    Kelly RIVERTON, WYOMING, United States 08-17-12 Member Since 2010
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    "Love Julie Garwood books! Hate the narrator!"
    Would you listen to The Prize again? Why?

    No. The narrator is just too awful.


    What didn’t you like about Anne Flosnik’s performance?

    I hated the voices she used while reading the book. Yuk!


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