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    Linda Raymond, NE, United States 03-18-13
    Linda Raymond, NE, United States 03-18-13 Member Since 2010
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    "Looking at the world from an ant hill!"
    What three words best describe Minnie Goode’s voice?

    Great, Weird, & Female!


    Could you see Wool Omnibus Edition (Wool 1 - 5) being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

    This would make a great movie!


    Any additional comments?

    Some people have a narrow mind when it comes to seeing the world. This book shows how we could be missing the entire point of our existence!

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    Guy SAMMAMISH, WA, United States 03-11-13
    Guy SAMMAMISH, WA, United States 03-11-13 Member Since 2012
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    "Wool"
    What does Minnie Goode bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    She does an excellent job of narrating a lot of different characters, both women and men - it was really superb.


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    Margaret DPO, AA, United States 03-11-13
    Margaret DPO, AA, United States 03-11-13 Member Since 2003
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    "It Got Better"
    Is there anything you would change about this book?

    The whole set of five short stories is a setup for a longer piece. And that's -all- they do - set up. It's very slow at first, and wandering. The piece could have used better editing.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Jules, I guess. She's the main character from book three on, and seems to be the main character for the rest of the series.


    What three words best describe Minnie Goode’s voice?

    squeaky, high pitched, rarely changes between characters


    Was Wool Omnibus Edition (Wool 1 - 5) worth the listening time?

    Yes and no. It did get better with time, but all this set up could have -definitely- been done in half the words without losing any story.


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    Jennifer Pickering Western Washington, USA 03-11-13
    Jennifer Pickering Western Washington, USA 03-11-13 Member Since 2011

    Supernatural Fan. Lifelong audiophile.

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    "Fantastic New Dystopian Story"
    Where does Wool Omnibus Edition (Wool 1 - 5) rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Up near the top of my dystopian book list


    What other book might you compare Wool Omnibus Edition (Wool 1 - 5) to and why?

    city of ember with a dash of enclave


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    PBF Jupiter, FL United States 02-25-13
    PBF Jupiter, FL United States 02-25-13 Member Since 2013
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    "Fun Listen"
    What did you love best about Wool Omnibus Edition (Wool 1 - 5)?

    Interesting and, at least to me, a novel premise for a story.


    What did you like best about this story?

    Characters were good, and the tension and suspense enjoyable and there were also a few twists that kept things interesting.


    Any additional comments?

    Took a chance on this one and it paid off. Listened to the whole story over the course of a couple of days and it also cut into my beauty rest as I stayed up late one or two nights to listen.

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    Neil Meguro-ku, Japan 02-25-13
    Neil Meguro-ku, Japan 02-25-13 Member Since 2011
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    "Interesting but not overly so"
    What did you like best about Wool Omnibus Edition (Wool 1 - 5)? What did you like least?

    The premise that whole societies live in Silos each their own little world was enjoyable.


    What does Minnie Goode bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    Nice narration.


    Could you see Wool Omnibus Edition (Wool 1 - 5) being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

    Yes I could


    Any additional comments?

    Not very groundbreaking not particularly exciting hoped for something with a bit more bang, but still an enjoyable listen

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    Leon Winchester, VA, United States 02-19-13
    Leon Winchester, VA, United States 02-19-13 Member Since 2011
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    "Over dramatized naration is distracting"

    I really dont understand all the hype about this book. The story is ok, but all the characters are flat as cardboard cutout figures. The narration itself was over dramatized with weired voices that was distracting at times and made suspension of disbelief difficult.

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    Charles Nicholasville, KY, United States 02-13-13
    Charles Nicholasville, KY, United States 02-13-13 Member Since 2007
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    "Hard for me to finish"

    I think this is one of the few books that would have been better to read. I couldn't get into the story due to the narrator. The southern drawl is terrible. I also had issues with some of the characters. I can't go into detail due to spoilers.

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    G Fairfield, IA, United States 02-13-13
    G Fairfield, IA, United States 02-13-13
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    "Great Story, Great Narration"
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes. It is a well-written, unique, exciting story that most people would enjoy


    What does Minnie Goode bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    I think she did a great job bringing the characters to life. I really don't understand why several people had a problem with her narration. A solid performance.


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    Julia Oak Park, IL, United States 02-12-13
    Julia Oak Park, IL, United States 02-12-13 Member Since 2011

    I live every day as if it will be my last. This is why my clothes are wrinkled. Let's face it. Who wants to spend their last day on earth ironing?

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    "Richly Imagined World"
    What other book might you compare Wool Omnibus Edition (Wool 1 - 5) to and why?

    The story of Wool is a post-apocalyptic tale in the tradition of the leaky future where technology exists alongside faulty plumbing. It is a world similar to those in movies like Brazil, Twelve Monkeys or Blade Runner, yet more claustrophobic


    What about Minnie Goode’s performance did you like?

    Minnie Goode's reading is almost theatrical. She does a really good job with conveying things like breathlessness and pain.


    Any additional comments?

    This book has made me reevaluate my opinions about self-published books. It is easy to understand how avid fans convinced the author to expand on the original story. Howey is a natural storyteller who describes this fictional world so fully and so well, that editing would not have improved much on the story.

    I originally bought this as a Kindle Deal of the Day, then added the Audible version and Whispersync for voice.

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