I would try again. One not as satisfying as expected book is enough to decide not trying others

First time for Keith's

I did enjoy parts of the performance. The range of characters and the way Nicola defined them is the reason I am still listening to the book. I did stop for a few days half way thru but not because of the performance.

Interesting question whether it would make a movie worthwhile seeing. I think it would simply because a lot of the material could be rendered well in a visual media.

I have mixed feelings about the story line. There are enough scenes that I have enjoyed listening to. Some of the dialog between Anita and her grandmother made me smile. Would I buy it for someone else? Probably not. I certainly have not been able to listen to the book "in one sitting" like I have others. Still, regret is not a word I would use to describe how I fee. Maybe the next one will be better. And Nicola's interpretation is a plus. Will look for other books she has narrated

The way I like to enjoy audiobooks is to listen in smaller doses then I would If I were reading a story, sometimes while doing something that requires no concentration. Anita was perfect for this because each chapter is a thoroughly enjoyable short story in and of itself. It is satisfying to listen to a chapter, finish a story, set my headphones aside, and know that when I pick them up again an equally imaginative and endearing story will be awaiting me.

Each story is a saga in the life of Anita and throughout these stories characters change, past stories are reflected upon, the world evolves, and you never get bored as new adventures take place. I believe I would not have enjoyed it nearly as much if it wasn't for the wonderful narration by Nicola Barber. I really got the sense that I was hearing the different characters as they spoke not just because different voices were assigned to different characters, but because each voice was well performed and matched the dialogue and personality of the character perfectly.

This was a fun book. The chapters are separate short stories and one doesn't necessarily flow into another however, they do follow in a chronological order as Anita learns to use her powers and improve her skills.

Absolutely - the short stories are something I see myself returning to - maybe around Halloween.

Its' hard to say really, Anita is so different from most modern tales of young witches. She doesn't spend a lot of time dithering about what she wants to do and her experience of magic is rather unique. There's none of the self-justification that occupies so much of Urban Fiction.

I loved Barber's performance as Anita's Gran - she is a hilarious old busybody.

While the story was definitely cute, it was the narration that really made it for me. Nicola Barber really brought each of the characters larger than life.

The grand mother was a charming/funny carter

I would have given the story a villine or some main point to over come.

No

It was funny in parts but not much

entertaining - funny - sweet

Anita is an engaging character. I loved her interaction with her granny.

Nicola has a great voice and is very expressive. Her performance made the book more enjoyable.

I'd definitely recommend this to a friend as it's fun and easy to get into. Anita has many playful details that provide depth one sometimes doesn't expect from YA lit.

The relationship between Anita and Granny Thompsen.

No. I generally listen on my commute and the short story structure of this lends itself to that sort of fractured listening.

The book shines when Anita is being bold and adventurous. It tends to get a little muddled and confused during the

I was blown away by this lost classic and by the terrific narration of Nicola Barber. I will definitely be buying more of the "Neil Gaiman Presents" series!

This book is fun and different but certainly old fashioned.

I liked the attitude of Anita toward people and animals.

I have not listened to any Nicola Barber's other performances.

This book was fun but not a page turner.