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Christine

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  • The Casual Vacancy | [J. K. Rowling]
    The Casual Vacancy
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    The Casual Vacancy

    • UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 55 mins)
    • By J. K. Rowling
    • Narrated By Tom Hollander
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1917)
    Performance
    (1675)
    Story
    (1684)

    When Barry Fairweather dies unexpectedly in his early 40s, the little town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war. Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils.... Pagford is not what it at first seems. And the empty seat left by Barry on the town's council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen.

    Darwin8u says: "Pagford upon Avon"
    "More, please"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of The Casual Vacancy to be better than the print version?

    I really enjoyed the narration and preferred it over the print version.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of The Casual Vacancy?

    Most memorable moment for me was when all the different life stories linked.


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

    British Accent.


    Who was the most memorable character of The Casual Vacancy and why?

    Crystal, because she could have been a success story and it was sad that she committed suicide. The system failed her and her brother.


    Any additional comments?

    Harry Potter never captured my interest. I purchased this book because of the narrator sample and was pleasantly surprised when I discovered a well written story. I read the other comments and I do believe, you have to have lived in the UK and be familiar with their current social struggles to get into this story. Not to be disrespectful, but most Americans are very unfamiliar with other countries, their customs, politics and social issues.

    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography | [Rob Lowe]
    Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography
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    Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 11 mins)
    • By Rob Lowe
    • Narrated By Rob Lowe
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2401)
    Performance
    (1755)
    Story
    (1748)

    A teen idol at 15, an international icon and founder of the Brat Pack at 20, and one of Hollywood's top stars to this day, Rob Lowe chronicles his experiences. Never mean-spirited or salacious, Lowe delivers unexpected glimpses into his successes, disappointments, relationships, and one-of-a-kind encounters with people who shaped our world over the last 25 years. These stories are as entertaining as they are unforgettable.

    N. Belle says: "Great Book and Great Story"
    "LOVED IT, WONDERFUL, MUST READ"
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    Where does Stories I Only Tell My Friends rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    TOP TEN


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Rob Lowe
    why: It is about him


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

    His narrative is excellent


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

    yes, when he finally won his battle with addiction


    Any additional comments?

    I learned a lot about his early movies which I will be watching now. Many interesting facts about Hollywood and other actors. More of a behind the scenes view. Will read this book again.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Christine Falls: A Novel | [Benjamin Black]
    Christine Falls: A Novel
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    Christine Falls: A Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 31 mins)
    • By Benjamin Black
    • Narrated By Timothy Dalton
    Overall
    (600)
    Performance
    (178)
    Story
    (176)

    It's not the dead that seem strange to Quirke. It's the living. One night, after a few drinks at an office party, Quirke shuffles down into the morgue where he works and finds his brother-in-law, Malachy, altering a file he has no business even reading. Odd enough in itself to find Malachy there, but the next morning, when the haze has lifted, it looks an awful lot like his brother-in-law, the esteemed doctor, was in fact tampering with a corpse, and concealing the cause of death.

    Vivienne says: "Engaging debut."
    "If you have trouble going to sleep this book is fo"
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    This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

    I think a person who enjoys reading books along the lines of Harlequin Romance novels may enjoy this.


    Has Christine Falls turned you off from other books in this genre?

    I will continue reading books in this genre but would not attempt to make it through another book by this author.


    Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Timothy Dalton?

    Timothy Dalton did the best he could with the material he was given. I don't think the narrator is the problem here.


    What character would you cut from Christine Falls?

    Andy, Claire, Phoebe


    Any additional comments?

    I am an avid audio book listener but this one was very disappointing. I wanted to like it since I love Ireland but the story bordered on silly and it the storyline was too predictable.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The House at Tyneford | [Natasha Solomons]
    The House at Tyneford
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    The House at Tyneford

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 11 mins)
    • By Natasha Solomons
    • Narrated By Justine Eyre
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (196)
    Performance
    (166)
    Story
    (166)

    It’s the spring of 1938 and no longer safe to be a Jew in Vienna. Nineteen-year-old Elise Landau is forced to leave her glittering life of parties and champagne to become a parlor maid in England. She arrives at Tyneford, the great house on the bay, where servants polish silver and serve drinks on the lawn. But war is coming, and the world is changing. When Kit, the son of Tyneford’s master, returns home, he and Elise strike up an unlikely friendship that will transform Tyneford - and Elise - forever. An irresistible World War II story of a forbidden romance in a great English country house.

    Emily - Audible says: "Mixed Opinion"
    "Predictable"
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    What would have made The House at Tyneford better?

    A less predictable story line.


    What was most disappointing about Natasha Solomons’s story?

    It bordered on cheap Romance novel


    What aspect of Justine Eyre’s performance would you have changed?

    Naration was the best part of the book, so I wouldn't change anything.


    If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The House at Tyneford?

    I would have cut at least half. It was long and therefore became boring.


    Any additional comments?

    I purchased the book based on the narrator. I would not buy another book by this author.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Lost & Found | [Jacqueline Sheehan]
    Lost & Found
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    Lost & Found

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 28 mins)
    • By Jacqueline Sheehan
    • Narrated By Sandra Burr
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (17)
    Performance
    (10)
    Story
    (10)

    Rocky’s husband Bob was just 42 when she discovered him lying cold and lifeless on the bathroom floor…and Rocky’s world changed forever. Quitting her job, chopping off all her hair, she leaves Massachusetts – reinventing her past and taking a job as Animal Control Warden on Peak’s Island, a tiny speck off the coast of Maine and a million miles away from everything she’s lost....

    Shelly says: "Pleasent Read"
    "BORING and PREDICTABLE"
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    What would have made Lost & Found better?

    another narrator, a better plot


    What could Jacqueline Sheehan have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

    There was no element of surprise.


    Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Sandra Burr?

    Not sure but her voice is grinding and made me stop listening more than once


    If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Lost & Found?

    More than half


    Any additional comments?

    I wish I didn't waste a credit on this book

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Dogs of War: The Courage, Love, and Loyalty of Military Working Dogs | [Lisa Rogak]
    The Dogs of War: The Courage, Love, and Loyalty of Military Working Dogs
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    The Dogs of War: The Courage, Love, and Loyalty of Military Working Dogs

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 18 mins)
    • By Lisa Rogak
    • Narrated By Kate Reading
    Overall
    (6)
    Performance
    (6)
    Story
    (6)

    Military working dogs gained widespread attention after Cairo participated in the SEAL Team 6 mission that led to Osama bin Laden's death. Before that, few civilians realized that dogs served in combat, let alone that they could parachute from thirty thousand feet up. The Dogs of War reveals the amazing range of jobs that our four-legged soldiers now perform, examines the dogs' training and equipment, and sets the record straight on those rumors of titanium teeth.

    Christine says: "I will read it myself"
    "I will read it myself"
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    Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

    No, the narrator just makes it so unpleasant.


    What other book might you compare The Dogs of War to and why?

    Since Tuesday, because it also deals with dogs assisting a soldier.


    How did the narrator detract from the book?

    The narrator made me stop listening to the book. I love the content of the book but will have to read it myself.


    Could you see The Dogs of War being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

    no


    Any additional comments?

    The sample button has been very helpful to me and I now use it before ordering any book. The right narrator does make a difference. I also like that I can search by narrator. This feature caused me to buy several books which I would have probably not considered if it wasn't for the narrator.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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