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    Solange Kamloops, BC, Canada 12-19-12
    Solange Kamloops, BC, Canada 12-19-12 Member Since 2007

    Retired HR professional, mixed media artist, drummer, and Audible listener - 157 books and counting!

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    "A nice light read"
    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    Yes, if they like stories about a spunky femme proviing herself in adverse circumstances


    Would you be willing to try another book from Susan Elia MacNeal? Why or why not?

    Yes...


    Which scene was your favorite?

    A conversation between the Churchills.


    Could you see Mr. Churchill's Secretary being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

    Maybe a TV series. That sexy redhead cop from The Mentalist would be perfect.


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    Celia Topanga, CA, United States 12-18-12
    Celia Topanga, CA, United States 12-18-12 Member Since 2009
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    "Weak"

    Poorly written, weakly narrated, (can't tell the characters apart), and just rather dull. It should be an exciting time in history, but the story never gets going, and never seems to go anywhere. Don't waste your credits, try Hornet Flight by Follett if you want excellent WW2 fiction.

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    Patricia Kasane, Botswana 12-17-12
    Patricia Kasane, Botswana 12-17-12 Member Since 2010
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    "Step into a piece of History."
    Would you consider the audio edition of Mr. Churchill's Secretary to be better than the print version?

    I love audio books because I can hear them while I drive endlessly or sew. They cannot take the place of reading but they supplement books in a wonderful way. So no, it is not better than the printed version just different. Having said that, however, I found Wanda McCaddon's reading irritating in the extreme. She has an unfortunate habit of ending each sentence with a strange intonation and lost her accents at times. So I think that I would have preferred to read this particular novel.


    Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

    This is not an edge of your seat kind of book. But it certainly kept my attention. By the end of both the books in the series I was sad to say goodbye to new friends.


    What three words best describe Wanda McCaddon’s voice?

    Irritating, inconsistent and distracting.


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

    No exteme reaction - just a comfortable familiarity. The plot is not riveting.


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    kristina hutchinson, MN, United States 12-16-12
    kristina hutchinson, MN, United States 12-16-12 Member Since 2011
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    "interesting historical fiction"
    Where does Mr. Churchill's Secretary rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    This book is a good read for a light afternoon. Not too deep, not too obvious.


    What three words best describe Wanda McCaddon’s voice?

    easy to listen to.


    Any additional comments?

    interesting story, with a good twist. some slightly jarring notes when modern social issues are over represented, but overall can move past those episodes.

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    Daina Westfield, NJ, United States 12-14-12
    Daina Westfield, NJ, United States 12-14-12 Member Since 2010

    64 year old woman. Artist/filmmaker. Creative Like strong female characters. Don't like violence.

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    "This book is boring."
    What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

    The author doesn't really have a feeling for the characters.


    Would you ever listen to anything by Susan Elia MacNeal again?

    No.


    What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

    Performance was OK. Material was not.


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    Abena Washington, DC, United States 12-12-12
    Abena Washington, DC, United States 12-12-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Spy Fun!"
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes if they liked historical spy mysteries


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    When Maggie finds out her fiance is MIA and presumed dead


    Any additional comments?

    Donata Peters is a better narrator than the one who does Princess Elizabeth's Spy the next book. I want another book!!!!

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    Lori TULSA, OK, United States 12-09-12
    Lori TULSA, OK, United States 12-09-12 Member Since 2004

    Portrait painter of Dogs, people, & other pets in Oil, Pastel, Watercolour, egg tempera, & sketches. Always listening while I create.

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    "Lite Fun read with a Little of Churchill thrown in"
    Would you listen to Mr. Churchill's Secretary again? Why?

    Probably not, got it first time


    Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

    Well I rarely sit, usually standing at easel or walkin dogs while listening - but it held my attention


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

    Yes, how can one avoid her narration-in this book it suited the story


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    I have enough mental stress naming my paintings to adequately do justice to this story of brilliant orphaned girl raised by brilliant American lesbian aunt after her brilliant British parents die in accident or do they? How she gives up MIT to become a code breaking heroine secretary for WSC.


    Any additional comments?

    It's light historical thriller-fiction, fun to read/listen to in between volumes of The Last Lion. After reading the fictional "Mr. Churchill Secretary" I would suggest reading/listening to the non-fictional "Long Sunset: Memoirs of Winston Churchill's Last Private Secretary " it is excellent, story & narration.

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    Jan Grants Pass, OR, United States 12-07-12
    Jan Grants Pass, OR, United States 12-07-12 Member Since 2010
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    "Brave Britons"

    It seems World War II never looses its appeal. Inspite of being hard to believe during some of the story this was entertaining.

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    Deanna SUMNER, WA, United States 12-05-12
    Deanna SUMNER, WA, United States 12-05-12 Member Since 2012
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    "I Laughed and Cried... The best kind of book!"
    Where does Mr. Churchill's Secretary rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    In the top 10 for sure.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Maggie, loved her spunk.


    Which character – as performed by Wanda McCaddon – was your favorite?

    She did a great job with all characters.


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

    Both


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    Anne Roberts Michigan, USA 12-03-12
    Anne Roberts Michigan, USA 12-03-12 Member Since 2010

    A 50-something who loves sci-fi, cozy mysteries, thrillers, an occasional romance, and any genre if it is a good story. And especially if it makes me laugh! No vampires or zombies though - these are NOT sci-fi!

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    "Great historical detail"

    Maggie is a wonderful heroine - smart, resourceful, and determined to "do her bit" in fighting the war. The historical detail makes this story come alive, and descriptions of the blitz show the pluck of the British throughout. There are several story arcs, and they all come to a satisfying conclusion. Maggie is a feminist, but not a feminist. She wants to use her skills to the fullest, but she is still a woman, not a faux man. My only slight criticism is that several times I thought the story had come to a satisfying conclusion, then to find that, wait! There's more! That's OK - I wanted more! A more serious criticism is that the narrator slipped in her voices a few times. That is more a criticism of editing - should have caught that! Not enough to destroy my pleasure in a good story. Looking forward to downloading the next in the series.

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