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Sverre

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  • America Again: Re-becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't

    • UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 12 mins)
    • By Stephen Colbert
    • Narrated By Stephen Colbert, Tim Meadows, Jordin Ruderman
    Overall
    (453)
    Performance
    (411)
    Story
    (410)

    Book store nation, in the history of mankind there has never been a greater country than America. You could say we're the number one nation at being the best at greatness. But as perfect as America is in every single way, America is broken! And we can't exchange it because we're 236 years past the 30-day return window. Look around - we don't make anything anymore, we've mortgaged our future to China, and the Apologist-in-Chief goes on world tours just to bow before foreign leaders.

    Kelly says: "Colbert Is Brilliant"
    "Funny, but nothing surprising"
    Overall
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    Story

    If you enjoy watching the Colbert report you'll probably enjoy listening to this audio book. However, if you're expecting something groundbreaking you'll be disappointed.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Treasure Island

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 11 mins)
    • By Robert Louis Stevenson
    • Narrated By Chris Hendrie
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (12)
    Performance
    (12)
    Story
    (12)

    Stevenson's quintessential pirate adventure story, brilliantly conceived and executed! Created by actor/narrator Chris Hendrie, the characters immediately spring to life. Young Jim Hawkins tells his own coming of age story as he sets sail to find gold with his pirate friends, encountering the magnificent Long John Silver - one legged, quick, cunning, and genial.

    Kathy Paterson says: "What happened???"
    "Really bad production, great story"
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    Wow, this has to be one of the worst productions I've listened to. Nothing bad of Chris Hendrie, but someone seriously messed up when doing the audio editing for this book. Sometimes halfway through a sentence a word is edited in, resulting in a very jarring experience. I'd strongly recommend getting on of the other performances.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Howl's Moving Castle

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 34 mins)
    • By Diana Wynne Jones
    • Narrated By Jenny Sterlin
    Overall
    (847)
    Performance
    (630)
    Story
    (632)

    A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book and ALA Notable and Best of the Year in Young Adult Fiction, Howl's Moving Castle is by acclaimed fantasy writer Diane Wynne Jones amd was transformed into an Academy Award nominated animated motion picture by Hayao Miyazaki. On a rare venture out from her step-mother's hat shop, Sophie attracts the attention of a witch, who casts a terrible spell transforming the young girl into an old crone.

    Elisa says: "Howl's Moving Castle is Amazing!"
    "Great story, even for adult listeners"
    Overall
    Performance
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    A very enjoyable listen with great narration and an awesome story, definitely recommend it for anyone.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Freedom (TM)

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 47 mins)
    • By Daniel Suarez
    • Narrated By Jeff Gurner
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (3817)
    Performance
    (1854)
    Story
    (1860)

    In a world of conflicted loyalties, rapidly diminishing human power, and the possibility that anyone can be a spy, what's at stake is nothing less than human freedom's last hope to survive the technology revolution.

    James says: "wow - a must read"
    "A++ would listen again"
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    Great conclusion to the narrative started in the previous book. I really like that almost all of the fi in the sci-fi is very plausible.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Dune

    • UNABRIDGED (21 hrs and 8 mins)
    • By Frank Herbert
    • Narrated By Scott Brick, Orlagh Cassidy, Euan Morton, and others
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (6878)
    Performance
    (2724)
    Story
    (2751)

    Here is the novel that will be forever considered a triumph of the imagination. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Maud'dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family and would bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream.

    Joshua says: "Wonderful production!"
    "Great story, narration somewhat disappointing"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    The story is great, and most of the narration is superb (with ambient sounds to set the scene, and different voice actors). For some reason not all of the story was narrated by the voice actors (instead leaving those parts to the main narrator), which is somewhat confusing, and definitely a missed opportunity.

    Nevertheless, a great book, and a good performance by the narrators.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Hero of Ages: Mistborn, Book 3

    • UNABRIDGED (27 hrs and 28 mins)
    • By Brandon Sanderson
    • Narrated By Michael Kramer
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (3810)
    Performance
    (1960)
    Story
    (1980)

    The conclusion of the Mistborn trilogy fulfills all the promise of the first two books. Revelations abound, connections rooted in early chapters of the series click into place, and surprises, as satisfying as they are stunning, blossom like fireworks to dazzle and delight. It all leads up to a finale unmatched for originality and audacity that will leave listeners shaking their heads in wonder, as if awaking from an amazing dream.

    Marchini says: "Well concluded!"
    "Great listen, very rewarding end of the series"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of The Hero of Ages to be better than the print version?

    The narration is good, and to me it does add some extra flavor to the story, but I don't know that is necessarily true for everyone.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The conclusion of the series was great, I really liked the ending, which neatly ties up all the loose ends left by the earlier books.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Night Circus

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 39 mins)
    • By Erin Morgenstern
    • Narrated By Jim Dale
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (4748)
    Performance
    (4205)
    Story
    (4191)

    The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.

    Pamela says: "The circus of your dreams"
    "Amazing story"
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    If you could sum up The Night Circus in three words, what would they be?

    Contemporary enchanting mystery


    What other book might you compare The Night Circus to and why?

    Neverwhere, in that it is set in a world close to ours, yet still separate from it.


    What about Jim Dale’s performance did you like?

    His voice is amazing, his performance reminds me of a grandfather reading a story, while at the same time somehow sounding like he is recounting history. Amazing.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    A circus in black and white


    Any additional comments?

    The story is not entirely chronological, which you might not notice right away when it is narrated. This is not a problem though, as the sections set

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful

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