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Carl

Bryan, TX, United States | Member Since 2010

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  • The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing | [Tarquin Hall]
    The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing
    UNABRIDGED

    The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 25 mins)
    • By Tarquin Hall
    • Narrated By Sam Dastor
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (359)
    Performance
    (198)
    Story
    (199)

    Dr. Suresh Jha, best known for unmasking fraudulent swamis and godmen, dies in a fit of giggles at his morning yoga class when goddess Kali appears from the mist and plunges a sword into his chest. The only one laughing now is the main suspect, a powerful guru named Maharaj Swami, who seems to have done away with his most vocal critic.

    Carolyn Stein says: "Fun and entertaining"
    "Excellent example of genre"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    A sort of "locked room" mystery interlaced with two or three subplots. Narrator Sam Dastor does a spectacular job of juggling UK, Indian, and American accents. A brief, painless glimpse into contemporary India.

    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  • Savages: A Novel | [Don Winslow]
    Savages: A Novel
    UNABRIDGED

    Savages: A Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 25 mins)
    • By Don Winslow
    • Narrated By Michael Kramer
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (248)
    Performance
    (160)
    Story
    (157)

    Part-time environmentalist and philanthropist Ben and his ex-mercenary buddy Chon run an independent Laguna Beach–based marijuana operation, reaping significant profits from an established clientele. But they may have come up against something that they can't handle---the Mexican Baja Cartel wants in, and saying no is unacceptable. When they refuse to back down, the cartel kidnaps Ophelia, the boys' playmate and confidante.

    Theodore says: "I loved it"
    "Absolutely incredible narration of hackneyed plot"
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    Performance
    Story
    Would you listen to Savages again? Why?

    I have never listened to an audiobook a second time, but might make an exception in the case of Savages--the narration was just so breath-takingly brilliant!


    What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

    Mild surprise.


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

    I can't imagine reading the book to myself with the imagination that Kramer obviously possessed.


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

    Not one moment in particular, no.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Dirty White Boys | [Stephen Hunter]
    Dirty White Boys
    UNABRIDGED

    Dirty White Boys

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 26 mins)
    • By Stephen Hunter
    • Narrated By Eric G. Dove
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (113)
    Performance
    (66)
    Story
    (64)

    Lamar Pye has escaped from Oklahoma State Penitentiary, accompanied by his idiot cousin and a vicious but cowardly artist. To have stayed in prison was certain death, but his chances on the outside are not much greater: his excesses know no bounds - one killing follows another. But one murder brings his nemesis upon him: Bud Pewtie of the Highway Patrol loses his partner in a blood-soaked shoot-out with Lamar, and from that moment on, nothing will stop him from getting even.

    Michael says: "Dirty White Boys"
    "Superlative"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    Wonderfully written. Narration truly spectacular. Several steps beyond the typical thriller. Not for the faint of heart, however!

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful

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