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  • The Giver

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 41 mins)
    • By Lois Lowry
    • Narrated By Ron Rifkin
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1007)
    Performance
    (422)
    Story
    (429)

    December is the time of the annual Ceremony at which each twelve-year-old receives a life assignment determined by the Elders. Jonas watches his friend Fiona named Caretaker of the Old and his cheerful pal Asher labeled the Assistant Director of Recreation. But Jonas has been chosen for something special. When his selection leads him to an unnamed man, the man called only the Giver, he begins to sense the dark secrets that underlie the fragile perfection of his world.

    Nikki says: "This guy's mouth makes some serious noises..."
    "Wonderfully Unpredictable"
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    What made the experience of listening to The Giver the most enjoyable?

    The Giver himself.


    What did you like best about this story?

    It unfolded bit by bit, slowly revealing what it was all about. Often, details that made no sense were introduced...and then explained much later.


    Which character – as performed by Ron Rifkin – was your favorite?

    The Giver


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

    Learn to cherish your memories


    Any additional comments?

    I listened to this book with my son who is in Sixth Grade and required to read this as part of Literature class. I'm so glad I listened along. Definitely makes you think.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Insurgent: Divergent, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 22 mins)
    • By Veronica Roth
    • Narrated By Emma Galvin
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2891)
    Performance
    (2548)
    Story
    (2586)

    One choice can transform you - or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves - and herself - while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.

    Shannon says: "Stellar... seriously... have you read this yet?"
    "Divergent was so much better."
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    Is there anything you would change about this book?

    The first book in this series was so exciting, but this one seemed to drag along. It repeated the same stories over and over again and didn't grab my attention in the same way that the first book did.


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

    Not sure.


    Would you listen to another book narrated by Emma Galvin?

    Yes, but her narration was better in Divergent. The characters were much more distinct.


    Was Insurgent worth the listening time?

    It was an okay listen.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Dragonfly in Amber

    • UNABRIDGED (39 hrs and 28 mins)
    • By Diana Gabaldon
    • Narrated By Davina Porter
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (6573)
    Performance
    (3358)
    Story
    (3376)

    New York Times best-selling author Diana Gabaldon enchanted scores of fans with Outlander, her electrifying historical saga set in 18th-century Scotland. Now this sequel sweeps listeners back into the past as Claire relates more of her perilous sojourn there with her Scottish warrior husband, James Fraser. Twenty years after her strange journey back in time, Claire has returned to Scotland with her daughter, determined to share with her the secret she has harbored since her time travel.

    Daniel says: "Finally! The unabridged version is here!"
    "A Classic Love Story"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes, and I already have. It's a great escape from everyday life!


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Jamie. He is simply adorable in my mind and is both a gentleman and a warrior. He loves and honors his wife dearly...two things all men should do! He is a man of honor and good through and through.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    I can't choose just one!


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    No...very long, so breaks are needed.


    Any additional comments?

    This is a wonderful book and series. I'm on Book Four as we speak!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Company Man

    • UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 49 mins)
    • By Joseph Finder
    • Narrated By Scott Brick
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (652)
    Performance
    (114)
    Story
    (108)

    Nick Conover, the son of a factory worker, is the CEO of a major corporation in a company town. Nick, once the most admired man in Fenwick, Michigan, is now, having presided over massive layoffs, the most despised. A single parent since the recent death of his wife, he's struggling to insulate his 10-year-old daughter and angry 16-year-old son from the town's hostility.

    James says: "Nail-biting suspense"
    "Good Easy Read"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    It's a bit predictable, but still a fun summer read.


    If you’ve listened to books by Joseph Finder before, how does this one compare?

    This is my first Joseph Finder audio book.


    Which character – as performed by Scott Brick – was your favorite?

    The teenage son! Got a chuckle out of all the "typical" behaviors...now that I have kids nearing that age!


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Duma Key: A Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (21 hrs and 1 min)
    • By Stephen King
    • Narrated By John Slattery
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (4361)
    Performance
    (1060)
    Story
    (1049)

    A terrible accident takes Edgar Freemantle's right arm and scrambles his memory and his mind, leaving him with little but rage as he begins the ordeal of rehabilitation. When his marriage suddenly ends, Edgar begins to wish he hadn't survived his injuries. He wants out. His psychologist suggests a new life distant from the Twin Cities, along with something else.

    Eclectic Clay says: "Play the Book and Let the Book Play You"
    "Wonderful story...so well written"
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    Would you listen to Duma Key again? Why?

    Probably not, but that's only because I rarely re-listen or re-read books.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    That's a tough one as there are so many great characters in this story. If I absolutely had to choose, I'd say Wierman...


    Which scene was your favorite?

    Loved them all...too hard to pick just one.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    It made me laugh and cry...as well as gain some perspective. It really is important to "do the day and let the day do you."


    Any additional comments?

    Wonderfully written with so many amazing characters. King does a great job of making you believe that this could actually happen...

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Bag of Bones

    • UNABRIDGED (21 hrs and 21 mins)
    • By Stephen King
    • Narrated By Stephen King
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1996)
    Performance
    (626)
    Story
    (629)

    Even four years after the sudden death of his wife, best selling novelist Mike Noonan can't stop grieving, nor can he return to his writing. He moves into his isolated house by the lake, which becomes the site of ghostly visitations, ever-escalating nightmares, and the sudden recovery of his writing ability. What are the forces that have been unleashed here - and what do they want of Mike Noonan?

    Michael S Taddei says: "My Favorite King Novel"
    "Hooked on Stephen King"
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    What other book might you compare Bag of Bones to and why?

    It reminds me a little of Duma Key with all of its super natural components.


    Which character – as performed by Stephen King – was your favorite?

    Mike, of course.


    If you could rename Bag of Bones, what would you call it?

    Sarah.


    Any additional comments?

    Loved this book...just sucks you in and doesn't let you go. I also loved that King narrated this one himself. I'm new to Stephen King books (my mom read them all, but I was always afraid that they would frighten me!). Now that I've started, I simply can't stop. Love this man's mind!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy

    • UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 47 mins)
    • By E. L. James
    • Narrated By Becca Battoe
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (10801)
    Performance
    (8535)
    Story
    (9144)

    When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms.

    Penelope Poopendorfer says: "Holy Crap minus the Holy"
    "Sexy but No Literary Work of Art"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Fifty Shades of Grey to be better than the print version?

    I have not read the print version


    What did you like best about this story?

    Learning about the characters.


    Would you be willing to try another one of Becca Battoe’s performances?

    Maybe, but she was not a good choice for this one...


    Any additional comments?

    This series is all the rage, but I need to take a break before listening to the next one.

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • 11-22-63: A Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (30 hrs and 44 mins)
    • By Stephen King
    • Narrated By Craig Wasson
    Overall
    (13181)
    Performance
    (11559)
    Story
    (11499)

    On November 22, 1963, three shots rang out in Dallas, President Kennedy died, and the world changed. What if you could change it back? In this brilliantly conceived tour de force, Stephen King - who has absorbed the social, political, and popular culture of his generation more imaginatively and thoroughly than any other writer - takes listeners on an incredible journey into the past and the possibility of altering it.

    Kelly says: "I Owe Stephen King An Apology"
    "The Best Ever!"
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    What made the experience of listening to 11-22-63 the most enjoyable?

    Stephen King's writing was amazing...second only to the absolutely fabulous narrator.


    What did you like best about this story?

    I loved the way King combined real-life events with his master storytelling in a way that kept me listening just about everywhere -- except maybe the shower! Unbelievably wonderful!


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

    His ability to switch from character to character and voice to voice was incredible. He brought the characters to life in a way that the written word simply couldn't.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    This book evoked every emotion under the sun!


    Any additional comments?

    Loved it and would recommend it to anyone and everyone! Bravo!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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