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Jenny

Auckland, New Zealand | Member Since 2012

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  • Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection | [A. J. Jacobs]
    Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection
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    Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 10 mins)
    • By A. J. Jacobs
    • Narrated By A. J. Jacobs
    Overall
    (325)
    Performance
    (276)
    Story
    (268)

    A. J. Jacobs tackles his most challenging experiment yet: a yearlong mission to radically improve every element of his body and mind - from his brain to his fingertips to his abs. First, he had to tackle a complicated web of diet and exercise advice, most which is nonsensical, unproven, and contradictory. Second, he had to consult a team of medical advisers. And finally, he had to subject himself, over the course of two years, to a grueling regimen of exercises and a range of diets and nutritional plans.

    Niall says: "A comic tries a little of everything"
    "Love this book - laughed and learnt."
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    Would you listen to Drop Dead Healthy again? Why?

    I loved the relaxed conversational style of the author and narrator. There is something special when an author reads his/her own work. AJ Jacobs has a natural delivery and easy going style. I learnt so much - however I will definitely listen again for the gems I missed.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Drop Dead Healthy?

    AJ's account of the conversations with his grandfather, and also the triathlon event.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    I loved the account of the 'cave man' work out in Central Park, and the odd characters mentioned throughout the book.


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

    Dont knock it till you've tried it? Check!


    Any additional comments?

    Looking forward to the authors next work.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Witness | [Nora Roberts]
    The Witness
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    The Witness

    • UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 18 mins)
    • By Nora Roberts
    • Narrated By Julia Whelan
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (5140)
    Performance
    (4437)
    Story
    (4403)

    Daughter of a cold, controlling mother and an anonymous donor, studious, obedient Elizabeth finally let loose one night, drinking too much at a nightclub and allowing a strange man’s seductive Russian accent to lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive. The events that followed changed her life forever. Twelve years later, the woman now known as Abigail Lowery lives alone on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks. A freelance programmer, she works at home designing sophisticated security systems.

    Maha Bali says: "not great, not terrible"
    "Enjoyable!!"
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    What made the experience of listening to The Witness the most enjoyable?

    Narrator great - good story, not amazing but definitely enjoyable.


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

    This is my first Nora Roberts book - I will be listening to more!


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

    First performance by this narrator, would be happy to listen to others.


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

    How long can you run?


    Any additional comments?

    Loved it overall - I look forward to hearing other titles by Nora Roberts.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Marrying the Mistress | [Joanna Trollope]
    Marrying the Mistress
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    Marrying the Mistress

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 1 min)
    • By Joanna Trollope
    • Narrated By Lindsay Duncan
    Overall
    (9)
    Performance
    (6)
    Story
    (5)

    Braving another emotional minefield, this is a novel by the author of The Choir, A Village Affair, The Rector's Wife, and A Spanish Lover.

    Jenny says: "My least favorite Joanna Trollope book"
    "My least favorite Joanna Trollope book"
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    What would have made Marrying the Mistress better?

    I personally didn't enjoy the narrator of this title - I don't know if it was her inflection, or the writing, but I thought the characters were on the whole awful people.


    Would you ever listen to anything by Joanna Trollope again?

    I've previously really enjoyed all of the previous Trollope books - would consider another one.


    How could the performance have been better?

    Different narrator definitely.


    What character would you cut from Marrying the Mistress?

    The daughters Rachel and Emma - horrible girls, spoilt.


    Any additional comments?

    Just overall completely unimpressed.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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