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CJ

Mother of 3, grandmother of 4 + another on the way. 13 1/2 years Navy. Fiscally conservative. Started reading SF/Fantasy in elementary school & still love it. Also read historical novels, comedy, and some history & political books. I love that I can listen to books while I work!

Houston, TX, United States | Member Since 2011

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  • Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives | [Thomas French]
    Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives
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    Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 41 mins)
    • By Thomas French
    • Narrated By John Allen Nelson
    Overall
    (98)
    Performance
    (34)
    Story
    (35)

    Welcome to the savage and surprising world of Zoo Story, an unprecedented account of the secret life of a zoo and its inhabitants, both animal and human. Based on six years of research, the book follows a handful of unforgettable characters at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo: an alpha chimp with a weakness for blondes, a ferocious tiger who revels in Obsession perfume, and a brilliant but tyrannical CEO known as El Diablo Blanco.

    Katherine says: "Excellent!"
    "Not An Interest Grabber"
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    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    I'm still trying to get through it. I was captivated in the beginning with the story of the elephants in Africa, but the rest of the book is pretty much a snooze-fest.


    If this book were a movie would you go see it?

    Probably not.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • A Survey of Ancient History | [John Pruskin]
    A Survey of Ancient History
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    A Survey of Ancient History

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 10 mins)
    • By John Pruskin
    • Narrated By Alec Sand
    Overall
    (32)
    Performance
    (15)
    Story
    (14)

    In this eight hour audiobook, 5,000 years of history have been condensed into a concise and easy to follow series of lectures. Take a fascinating journey from the mists of prehistory to the fall of the Roman empire. Be introduced to the most notable men and minds of the ancient world. Explore the great currents of philosophy, art, science and economics that have shaped our world.

    Glenn says: "Not really what I was looking for"
    "Could Be Presented Better"
    Overall
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    Would you be willing to try another one of Alec Sand’s performances?

    No.


    Any additional comments?

    This could be a very interesting book if the narrator sounded the least bit interested in the topic. Instead, he presents it as if he's a tired history professor, lecturing to a class when he would rather be home.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Mutineer: Kris Longknife, Book 1 | [Mike Shepherd]
    Mutineer: Kris Longknife, Book 1
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    Mutineer: Kris Longknife, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 26 mins)
    • By Mike Shepherd
    • Narrated By Dina Pearlman
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (554)
    Performance
    (284)
    Story
    (281)

    Kris Longknife is a daughter of privilege, born to money and power. Her father is the prime minister of her home planet, her mother the consummate politician's wife. She's been raised only to be beautiful and marry well. But the heritage of the military Longknifes courses through Kris' blood - and, against her parents' objections, she enlists in the Marines.

    Mariya says: "Join the 24th Century Navy; see the Universe!"
    "So Far So Good"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    Did Dina Pearlman do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

    I've just started the book but want to make a comment before I forget: It would be great if readers of books about the military had military experience. Ms Pearlman reads well enough, but I cringe every time she incorrectly pronounces a term or puts stress on the wrong words in a phrase.


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • METAtropolis | [Jay Lake, Tobias Buckell, Elizabeth Bear, John Scalzi, Karl Schroeder]
    METAtropolis
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    METAtropolis

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 12 mins)
    • By Jay Lake, Tobias Buckell, Elizabeth Bear, and others
    • Narrated By Michael Hogan, Scott Brick, Kandyse McClure, and others
    Overall
    (1097)
    Performance
    (357)
    Story
    (361)

    Armed camps of eco-survivalists battle purveyors of technology in this exclusive, original production featuring five sci-fi masters and five all-star narrators.

    james says: "Not a wasted credit"
    "Sad, Depressing"
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    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    Definitely not! The authors apparently imagine a future filled with violence; where there is not enough anything to go around. That is such a "I bought into the nonsense" point of view! There is enough in this world to go around for thousands of years to come!


    What could the authors have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

    Make it more up-beat; more optimistic.


    Did METAtropolis inspire you to do anything?

    It just made me angry.


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Redshirts: A Novel with Three Codas | [John Scalzi]
    Redshirts: A Novel with Three Codas
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    Redshirts: A Novel with Three Codas

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 41 mins)
    • By John Scalzi
    • Narrated By Wil Wheaton
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2874)
    Performance
    (2677)
    Story
    (2675)

    Ensign Andrew Dahl has just been assigned to the Universal Union Capital Ship Intrepid, flagship of the Universal Union since the year 2456. Life couldn’t be better…until Andrew begins to pick up on the facts that (1) every Away Mission involves some kind of lethal confrontation with alien forces; (2) the ship’s captain, its chief science officer, and the handsome Lieutenant Kerensky always survive these confrontations; and (3) at least one low-ranked crew member is, sadly, always killed.

    Cristina Hatfield says: "Quite an enjoyable read"
    "Listen to Half Of It"
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    What made the experience of listening to Redshirts the most enjoyable?

    The first half of the book was quite entertaining. Just turn off the audio and move on once you get to the internet blog - the rest of the book is mostly a waste of time.


    Would you recommend Redshirts to your friends? Why or why not?

    The first half, yes.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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