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    Linda Silver Aventura, Florida, US 10-01-12
    Linda Silver Aventura, Florida, US 10-01-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Excellent in both the story and oration"

    I found the story moving and adding thoughtful commentry on todays culture including class, race ,younger generations feeling of entitlement. Kept me reading

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    Jeri Rocky Point, NC, United States 09-21-12
    Jeri Rocky Point, NC, United States 09-21-12 Member Since 2008
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    "Rare Find!"
    What made the experience of listening to Major Pettigrew's Last Stand the most enjoyable?

    The characters and the narrator!


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

    No and only because the stories don't appeal to me but I will be sure to keep watching for performances to come.


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

    I didn't have an extreme reaction but it did make me laugh and smile with a feeling of warmth and understanding of all of the characters.


    Any additional comments?

    While it may seem a simple story it's actually just a joy to listen to and shouldn't be casually passed over. It really was a perfect listen!

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    Ida 09-15-12
    Ida 09-15-12 Member Since 2011
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    "A quiet, wonderful book"

    Humor, imperfect people doing the best they can and then a bit more. Just really surprised me how much I enjoyed this book

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    Lisa M. Ludwig 09-09-12
    Lisa M. Ludwig 09-09-12 Member Since 2006
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    "This was one of my favorite listens!"
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    I have recommended this book to all my listening friends. The story is wonderful and the narrator is the best. You will not be disappointed. I keep going back to this book looking for other books that people who enjoyed this book liked too! it is very memorable


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    Heather W Van, BC, Canada 09-06-12
    Heather W Van, BC, Canada 09-06-12
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    "Brilliantly British"
    Who was your favorite character and why?

    The Major of course! He was everything a brit gent should be.


    What about Peter Altschuler’s performance did you like?

    Peter has an ability to impart such emotion into his voices to make the story very compelling. His voice perfectly conveyed the dry wit of the Major and still managed the honest but little voice of George. I look forward to more of Peter's work.


    Any additional comments?

    My husband and I listened to this recently on a road trip. We laughed, gritted our teeth and cheered along with the characters in the story

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    Candy Manassas, VA, United States 08-27-12
    Candy Manassas, VA, United States 08-27-12 Member Since 2012
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    "Wonderful Read"
    Where does Major Pettigrew's Last Stand rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    One of my favorites.


    What did you like best about this story?

    That it had everything; humor, drama and emotion.


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

    The little boy.. Thomas


    Who was the most memorable character of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand and why?

    Major Pettigrew was my most memorable character because of his insight and his unwavering values.


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    Barbara 08-20-12
    Barbara 08-20-12 Member Since 2016
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    "If you love England"
    Would you consider the audio edition of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand to be better than the print version?

    don't know the print version


    What did you like best about this story?

    The lovely descriptions, the Major's attitude and character, the ending


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

    The Major, of course, then Jasmine comes in second


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    no no. I loved hearing it in bits and pieces


    Any additional comments?

    Wonderful if you've lived in England can enjoy the fussiness, small village mentality, upper classes, the loud rich American..

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    Lee Blue Anchor, NJ, United States 08-13-12
    Lee Blue Anchor, NJ, United States 08-13-12 Member Since 2011
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    "could not stop listening"

    Thanks to this book, my laundry is finished, my house is clean, I didn't leave the house for a whole day. Wonderful!

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    janolaviola Houston, TX 07-27-12
    janolaviola Houston, TX 07-27-12 Member Since 2017
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    "One of my favorites"

    This was my favorite audio book last year, so good I listened to it twice. The story is full of unexpected turns, the characters are complex and interesting and the language is witty and compelling. I'm a real Anglophile and really appreciated the British humor.

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    Kjersti 06-29-12
    Kjersti 06-29-12
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    "Sad, sweet and a very good read"
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    Helen Simonson fills her novel with interesting, realistic characters that you can't help but care about, even the ones that makes you want to shake reason into their silly, selfish heads. Her description of a small English village and all its inhabitants is at times funny, at times frustrating and always believable (unfortunately).

    I love the fact that the main characters aren't young or in their prime, it's very refreshing and makes you reflect about life not being over just because you've passed the age of seventy. Also, the love story (or rather, love stories) is rather heart-breaking at times.

    I love this book. Go read it.

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