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Michael

Arvada, CO, United States | Member Since 2010

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The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell

UNABRIDGED
- by Chris Colfer
- Narrated by Chris Colfer
The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 59 mins)

By Chris Colfer

Narrated By Chris Colfer

Overall
(99)
Performance
(99)
Story
(97)

Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairytales. The Land of Stories tells the tale of twins Alex and Conner. Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, they leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with the fairy tale characters they grew up reading about.
Naomi says: "Delightful! Entertaining! And beautifully written!"
"Good story"

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What did you like best about The Land of Stories? What did you like least?

I really liked how Chris wove many favorite story tales into the main story. Good Job

What didn’t you like about Chris Colfer’s performance?

I don't think authors should preform their own work. I love Chris Colfer as an actor, but his reading of the story had no character differentiation, no change in voice or inflection.

Any additional comments?

Kate Redding would have been a great choice for narrator.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Black Box: Harry Bosch, Book 18

UNABRIDGED
- by Michael Connelly
- Narrated by Michael McConnohie
The Black Box: Harry Bosch, Book 18

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 29 mins)

By Michael Connelly

Narrated By Michael McConnohie

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1332)
Performance
(1126)
Story
(1103)

In a case that spans 20 years, Harry Bosch links the bullet from a recent crime to a file from 1992, the killing of a young female photographer during the L.A. riots. Harry originally investigated the murder, but it was then handed off to the Riot Crimes Task Force and never solved. Now Bosch's ballistics match indicates that her death was not random violence, but something more personal, and connected to a deeper intrigue. Like an investigator combing through the wreckage after a plane crash, Bosch searches for the "black box", the one piece of evidence that will pull the case together.
Joanna says: "Contrary to the tagline, Harry Bosch is not back!"
"I want my book credit back!"

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Story

What did you like best about The Black Box? What did you like least?

The best part about this book was, that it finally ended.

What didn’t you like about Michael McConnohie’s performance?

There was absolutely nothing to like about Michael McConnohie's performance. It was simply awful.

Any additional comments?

I'll not purchase another Michael Connelly book unless Len Cariou or Dick Hall are the performing artist.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A Wanted Man: A Jack Reacher Novel, Book 17

UNABRIDGED
- by Lee Child
- Narrated by Dick Hill
A Wanted Man: A Jack Reacher Novel, Book 17

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 11 mins)

By Lee Child

Narrated By Dick Hill

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1575)
Performance
(1329)
Story
(1318)

Four people in a car, hoping to make Chicago by morning. An hour behind them, a man lies stabbed to death in an old pumping station. He was seen going in with two others, but he never came out. He has been executed, the knife work professional, the killers vanished. Within minutes, the police are notified. Within hours, the FBI descends, laying claim to the victim without ever saying who he was or why he was there. All Reacher wanted was a ride to Virginia. All he did was stick out his thumb. But he soon discovers he has hitched more than a ride.
Bill says: "Wanted Man is Wanting ~ And I Want 14 Hours Back"
"Terrific"

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Any additional comments?

I re-read the first 16 books before I listened to the knew one and I think its the best yet, although I find it VERY difficult to judge them.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Wards of Faerie: The Dark Legacy of Shannara

UNABRIDGED
- by Terry Brooks
- Narrated by Rosalyn Landor
Wards of Faerie: The Dark Legacy of Shannara

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 25 mins)

By Terry Brooks

Narrated By Rosalyn Landor

Overall
(171)
Performance
(149)
Story
(151)

When the world was young, and its name was Faerie, the power of magic ruled - and the Elfstones warded the race of Elves and their lands, keeping evil at bay. But when an Elven girl fell hopelessly in love with a Darkling boy of the Void, he carried away more than her heart. Thousands of years later, tumultuous times are upon the world now known as the Four Lands. Users of magic are in conflict with proponents of science. Elves have distanced their society from the other races. The Druid order is threatened.
Paul says: "Call It A Comeback!"
"Not one of the best listens"

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Story

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Having a female narrator distracted from the story in my opinion.

What three words best describe Rosalyn Landor’s performance?

ok, mechanical, oh-hum

Any additional comments?

Scott Brick, Dick Hill and Phill Gigante made this series of books come alive, especially Scot Brick.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Gregor and the Code of Claw: The Underland Chronicles, Book 5

UNABRIDGED
- by Suzanne Collins
- Narrated by Paul Boehmer
Gregor and the Code of Claw: The Underland Chronicles, Book 5

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 3 mins)

By Suzanne Collins

Narrated By Paul Boehmer

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(201)
Performance
(131)
Story
(131)

In this suspenseful final installment in the acclaimed Underland Chronicles, Suzanne Collins unfolds the fate of the Underland and the great warrior, Gregor the Overlander, in a manner that can only be described as masterful.
Bruce says: "They kissed. They parted. Fantasy meets Reality."
"Great Series"

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Story

What made the experience of listening to Gregor and the Code of Claw the most enjoyable?

Lots of excitement.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Gregor and the Code of Claw?

The last battle with the rats

Which scene was your favorite?

The whole series follows together

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

Gregor and Luxa's goodby

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods: Underland Chronicles, Book 3

UNABRIDGED
- by Suzanne Collins
- Narrated by Paul Boehmer
Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods: Underland Chronicles, Book 3

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 47 mins)

By Suzanne Collins

Narrated By Paul Boehmer

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(259)
Performance
(146)
Story
(149)

Book two left off with Gregor reading the Prophecy of Blood: a prophecy that calls for Gregor and Boots to return to the Underland to help ward off a plague. But this time, Gregor's mother refuses to let Gregor return to the Underland...until the rat Ripred assures the family that Gregor and Boots are needed only for a short meeting, which the crawlers will attend only if their "princess" Boots is present.
A User says: "Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods"
"Great Series"

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What other book might you compare Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods to and why?

As good as the Harry Potter series.

What about Paul Boehmer’s performance did you like?

Paul does a great job with different voices and this whole series would not be nearly so enjoyable without this performance.

Any additional comments?

I don't noramlly like young adult (teenage) novels but this whole series is wonderful.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Locked On

UNABRIDGED
- by Tom Clancy , Mark Greaney
- Narrated by Lou Diamond Phillips
Locked On

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 24 mins)

By Tom Clancy, Mark Greaney

Narrated By Lou Diamond Phillips

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2645)
Performance
(2235)
Story
(2219)

Although his father had been reluctant to become a field operative, Jack Ryan Jr. wants nothing more. Privately training with a seasoned Special Forces drill instructor, he’s honing his skills to transition his work within The Campus from intelligence analysis to hunting down and eliminating terrorists wherever he can—even as Jack Ryan Sr. campaigns for re-election as President of the United States. But what neither father nor son knows is that the political and the personal have just become equally dangerous.
Esther says: "WAY too much detail!"
"Mark Greaney is an excellent story creator"

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Any additional comments?

Mark Greaney writes fast paced books that are difficult to put down. If I had one criticism it would be that he goes into a lot of detail about the guns that are used by the main characters. It's clear to me that Mark like firearms. I don't think the long descriptions of the bullets, grains of powder, etc add anything to the story. On the other hand they don't detract from it either. Now he just needs to produce books faster than I can consume them. Which means he needs to issue about 150 books a years! WOOHOO I'm good with that!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Ghost Story: The Dresden Files, Book 13

UNABRIDGED
- by Jim Butcher
- Narrated by John Glover
Ghost Story: The Dresden Files, Book 13

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 56 mins)

By Jim Butcher

Narrated By John Glover

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(3861)
Performance
(3126)
Story
(3131)

When we last left the mighty wizard detective Harry Dresden, he wasn't doing well. In fact, he had been murdered by an unknown assassin. But being dead doesn't stop him when his friends are in danger. Except now he has nobody, and no magic to help him. And there are also several dark spirits roaming the Chicago shadows who owe Harry some payback of their own. To save his friends - and his own soul - Harry will have to pull off the ultimate trick without any magic....
Bill says: "Not the best audio book in the series"
"Just OK"

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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Nothing against John Glover, because he did a good job. But a Dresden Files book read by anybody other than James Marsters is just not the same. The characters Don't have the same feel or sound and that is truly a distraction, most notably Harry and Butters.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful