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    MarissaB 02-27-13
    MarissaB 02-27-13 Member Since 2012
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    "Delightful! More please."

    Witty, intelligent, funny, poignant, unusual, and satisfying. Helen Simonson's debut novel leaves me wanting more and Peter Altschuler's narration is spot on. Excellent all around.

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    Wendy Sherman, TX, United States 01-22-13
    Wendy Sherman, TX, United States 01-22-13 Member Since 2011
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    "Engaging and Delightful"

    What an enjoyable story! It was lovely and socially relevant. Peter Altschuler's ability to vocally embody the motivation of every move of each character made this story a delightful journey. Helen Simonson paints beautifully vivid word pictures that Peter Altschuler brought to life. They are a dynamic duo.

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    shrockin CA 01-17-13
    shrockin CA 01-17-13 Member Since 2014
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    "Boring"
    Would you try another book from Helen Simonson and/or Peter Altschuler?

    Probably not. I thought the narrator was painfully over dramatic and read things much differently than I would assume they were intended. I probably would have enjoyed the book more had I read it because of this--but not much more. The whole thing was just a snooze, not terrible, had some interesting elements, but I just didn't get the point. It did open my eyes to different people's lives in different stages of life and regions in the world, so that was of some value, but it was just so slow it like homework trying to finish it.


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    Amazon Customer 01-08-13
    Amazon Customer 01-08-13
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    "Simply Delightful"

    I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It had interesting characters, a good story line & a great narrator.

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    Eileen West Sacramento, CA, United States 12-30-12
    Eileen West Sacramento, CA, United States 12-30-12 Member Since 2009
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    "Delightful! With some surprises."
    What did you love best about Major Pettigrew's Last Stand?

    Major (NOT Mr.) Pettigrew and Mrs. Ali were delightful characters. The major was stuffy and old-fashioned and yet very sympathetic. I even forgave his prejudice against Americans. The plot kept surprising me by not folowing the expected sterotypes. Roger, the Major's son, was the character you love to despise. I loved the characters so much I bought a paper copy of the novel and my husband also got hooked by the characters. A delightful story.


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    Enzo 12-10-12
    Enzo 12-10-12
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    "Loved this story!"

    This book is a jewel and wish there were more like it. the characters are funny and good lessons are learned.

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    BRobinson Oregon 12-08-12
    BRobinson Oregon 12-08-12
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    "Fun enjoyable light story."
    Would you listen to Major Pettigrew's Last Stand again? Why?

    Yes, it was an easy listening story. Not too complex but charming.


    What did you like best about this story?

    It breaks a few social norms. The narration was colorful enough to paint a picture what the characters might look like.


    What about Peter Altschuler’s performance did you like?

    Delightful!


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

    A few chuckles but no extreme reaction.


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    J. B. Santo Massachusetts 12-04-12
    J. B. Santo Massachusetts 12-04-12 Listener Since 2009
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    "Character is everything"
    If you could sum up Major Pettigrew's Last Stand in three words, what would they be?

    WIt and Wisdom: The major has great insights and witticisms that made me laugh out loud. The characters are the perfect pitch for what is essentially a comedy and a romance.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    The Major is old fashioned, yet forward thinking. He had very definite ideas of how things should be, but is also open minded.


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

    NO. But I thought he was perfect for this.


    If you could take any character from Major Pettigrew's Last Stand out to dinner, who would it be and why?

    The major,of course. Or actually the author. She must be a riot.


    Any additional comments?

    This book was entertaining from word one. I can't recommend it highly enough.

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    Barbara 11-21-12
    Barbara 11-21-12
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    "Ageless love"
    What other book might you compare Major Pettigrew's Last Stand to and why?

    The Mitford series by Jan Karon


    Which character – as performed by Peter Altschuler – was your favorite?

    Major Pettigrew


    Any additional comments?

    Listening to the book rather than reading it enhanced the whole experience. Those in my book club remarked it was a difficult book to get into. For me, listening to Peter Altschuler narrate propelled me into the Major's life immediately. I was in his head, in his house and visiting his garden.

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    Helen Schenectady, NY, United States 11-05-12
    Helen Schenectady, NY, United States 11-05-12 Member Since 2017
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    Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

    Yes it was time well spent. The story itself was a relatively light, but the contemporary social issues were interesting. The juxtaposition of the various character accents were nicely performed by the reader and helped the listener relate not only to the specific person, but also to that person's personality and attitude.


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