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Glenda

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  • Ethan of Athos | [Lois McMaster Bujold]
    Ethan of Athos
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    Ethan of Athos

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 59 mins)
    • By Lois McMaster Bujold
    • Narrated By Grover Gardner
    Overall
    (557)
    Performance
    (287)
    Story
    (283)

    With the future of Athos at stake, Ethan is chosen on behalf of his cloistered fellows for a unique mission: to brave the wider universe in quest of new ovarian tissue cultures to replenish Athos' dwindling stocks. Along the way, he must tangle with covert operatives, killers, telepathy, interplanetary politics, and - perhaps most disturbingly - an indomitable female mercenary named Elli Quinn.

    David says: "Miles-less but still wonderful"
    "Too politically correct"
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    What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

    I really enjoyed the prior books but the description of this book is misleading at best.


    What do you think your next listen will be?

    I will try the next book in the series and hope that this one is more like the other books.


    How did the narrator detract from the book?

    Good narrator


    You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

    I like the female lead character.


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Crocodile on the Sandbank: The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 1 | [Elizabeth Peters]
    Crocodile on the Sandbank: The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 1
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    Crocodile on the Sandbank: The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 51 mins)
    • By Elizabeth Peters
    • Narrated By Barbara Rosenblat
    Overall
    (2241)
    Performance
    (1060)
    Story
    (1056)

    Amelia Peabody inherited two things from her father: a considerable fortune and an unbendable will. The first allowed her to indulge in her life's passion. Without the second, the mummy's curse would have made corpses of them all.

    Carrie says: "Nice break from the usual-"
    "I've never had this much fun listening to a book!"
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    Would you listen to Crocodile on the Sandbank again? Why?

    Absolutely, this book had a great story and the narrator is fantastic!


    What other book might you compare Crocodile on the Sandbank to and why?

    I don't know if this book is comparable to any other I've ever read. It was a great mystery but at the same time it was funny.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    It's hard to say because I loved every bit of it. I even restarted the book and plugged it into the car audio so that my husband could enjoy it with me as we went on a road trip!


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

    Yes but it would give away part of the conclusion so I can't tell you


    Any additional comments?

    Elizabeth Peters is a great writer! I plan on reading the entire series!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Mirror Dance: A Miles Vorkosigan Novel | [Lois McMaster Bujold]
    Mirror Dance: A Miles Vorkosigan Novel
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    Mirror Dance: A Miles Vorkosigan Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 6 mins)
    • By Lois McMaster Bujold
    • Narrated By Grover Gardner
    Overall
    (1008)
    Performance
    (385)
    Story
    (388)

    The dwarfish, fetally damaged yet brilliant Miles Vorkosigan has more than his share of troubles. Having recently escaped an assassination plot whose tool was a brainwashed clone of himself, Miles has set the clone, Mark, free for a new chance at life. But when he decides to let his clone brother assume his secret identity and lead the Dendarii Free Mercenary on an unauthorized mission to liberate other clones from the outlaw planet of Jackson's Whole, things get really messy.

    Paul Mc Galey says: "Excellent book, but needs editing?"
    "Good, but slow moving"
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    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    yes, it was entertaining.


    What other book might you compare Mirror Dance to and why?

    ????


    Have you listened to any of Grover Gardner’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    Gardner does a good job, this book was probably more difficult because of all the clone characters but he does well.


    Could you see Mirror Dance being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

    ????


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Question of God: C. S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life | [Armand M. Nicholi]
    The Question of God: C. S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life
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    The Question of God: C. S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 58 mins)
    • By Armand M. Nicholi
    • Narrated By Robert Whitfield
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (34)
    Performance
    (15)
    Story
    (14)

    Renowned psychiatrist and educator Armand Nicholi here presents a fascinating comparison of the beliefs of Sigmund Freud and C. S. Lewis. In the 20th century, no spokesman was more prominent for nonbelief than Sigmund Freud, and no one argued for belief more successfully than C. S. Lewis. From pain and suffering to love and sex, from God to morality, Lewis and Freud carefully argued opposing positions and even considered the chief objections to their positions.

    Glenda says: "Excellent rivals!"
    "Excellent rivals!"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    I have already recommended this audiobook to friends as I was listening to it, it is a real thinker.


    What other book might you compare The Question of God to and why?

    There is no comparison. Most books of this sort are unevenly matched but this one is perfect.


    What about Robert Whitfield’s performance did you like?

    Whitfield speaks as though he is the author not a performer. It makes all the difference!


    What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

    I was surprised to find out that CS Lewis was a fan of Freud's before his conversion.


    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: The Chronicles of Narnia | [C.S. Lewis]
    The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: The Chronicles of Narnia
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    The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: The Chronicles of Narnia

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 21 mins)
    • By C.S. Lewis
    • Narrated By Michael York
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (3150)
    Performance
    (579)
    Story
    (601)

    Lucy is the first to find the secret of the wardrobe in the professor's mysterious old house. At first her brothers and sister don't believe her when she tells of her visit to the land of Narnia. But soon Edmund, then Peter and Susan step through the wardrobe themselves. In Narnia they find a country buried under the evil enchantment of the White Witch.

    Caitlin says: "Great audiobook!"
    "The man was brilliant what can I say!!"
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    Where does The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Michael York did a great job a the narrator.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The message was there without being pounded into you.


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

    He does a good job with voice expressions and the change in characters.


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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