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GerryO

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  • For Whom the Bell Tolls | [Ernest Hemingway]
    For Whom the Bell Tolls
    UNABRIDGED

    For Whom the Bell Tolls

    • UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 23 mins)
    • By Ernest Hemingway
    • Narrated By Campbell Scott
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1057)
    Performance
    (383)
    Story
    (388)

    In 1937, Ernest Hemingway traveled to Spain to cover the civil war there for the North American Newspaper Alliance. Three years later he completed the greatest novel to emerge from "the good fight", For Whom the Bell Tolls.

    Keith says: "The Mountains of Spain"
    "A great story read by a great voice."
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    Mr. Scott's narration of this classic is about the best I have heard.

    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  • Replay | [Ken Grimwood]
    Replay
    UNABRIDGED

    Replay

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 25 mins)
    • By Ken Grimwood
    • Narrated By William Dufris
    Overall
    (603)
    Performance
    (300)
    Story
    (305)

    In 1988, 43-year-old Jeff Winston died of a heart attack. But then he awoke, and it was 1963; Jeff was 18 all over again, his memory of the next two decades intact. This time around, Jeff would gain all the power and wealth he never had before. This time around he'd know how to do it right. Until next time.

    Jonathon says: "Entertaining and more than worth the price!!"
    "If I had it all to do again....."
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes. Great premise. Something we all think about at some time. I know I do. Great that this guy tackles idea. What would we do????


    What did you like best about this story?

    General idea. Desire for resolution. Not sure he really does resolve issue. Goodness what would anyone do? Lots of open ended stuff flying around.


    What about William Dufris’s performance did you like?

    Good delivery in general.


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

    Actually the first time he realizes he is going to go through life again.


    Any additional comments?

    Well worth listen. Gives a lot to think about.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet | [David Mitchell]
    The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet
    UNABRIDGED

    The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet

    • UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 59 mins)
    • By David Mitchell
    • Narrated By Jonathan Aris, Paula Wilcox
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1201)
    Performance
    (458)
    Story
    (453)

    In 1799, the artificial island of Dejima lies in Nagasaki Harbor as Japan’s outpost for the Dutch East Indies Company. There, Jacob de Zoet has come to make a fortune large enough to return to Holland and marry the woman he loves.

    Darwin8u says: "A NEAR Perfect Novel."
    "Fascinating title and tale."
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    What made the experience of listening to The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet the most enjoyable?

    Not knowing what would happen. Great narrative and plot.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The travails main character suffers for a moment of weakness.


    Which character – as performed by Jonathan Aris and Paula Wilcox – was your favorite?

    Jacob. Orito.


    If you could rename The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet, what would you call it?

    The Thousand Year Autumn of Jacob De Zoet.


    Any additional comments?

    A somewhat difficult but great book. Different from anything I have read.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Windup Girl | [Paolo Bacigalupi]
    The Windup Girl
    UNABRIDGED

    The Windup Girl

    • UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 34 mins)
    • By Paolo Bacigalupi
    • Narrated By Jonathan Davis
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2643)
    Performance
    (1118)
    Story
    (1123)

    Anderson Lake is a company man, AgriGen's Calorie Man in Thailand. Under cover as a factory manager, Anderson combs Bangkok's street markets in search of foodstuffs thought to be extinct, hoping to reap the bounty of history's lost calories. There, he encounters Emiko...Emiko is the Windup Girl, a strange and beautiful creature. One of the New People, Emiko is not human; instead, she is an engineered being, creche-grown and programmed to satisfy the decadent whims of a Kyoto businessman.

    Peter says: "Fascinatingly dystopian"
    "Is This Our Future?"
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    I hope not, but many things in this story may come to pass. A strange, fascinating tale. Best listened to slowly I'd say. Story is complicated and dismal but a terrific adventure. Do yourself a favor and listen....

    4 of 5 people found this review helpful

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