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Maja

Johannesburg, South Africa | Member Since 2007

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17 reviews
38 ratings
495 titles in library
10 purchased in 2013

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Chosen: House of Night Series, Book 3

UNABRIDGED
- by P. C. Cast , Kristin Cast
- Narrated by Edwina Wren
Chosen: House of Night Series, Book 3

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 32 mins)

By P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast

Narrated By Edwina Wren

Overall
(825)
Performance
(343)
Story
(353)

Dark forces are at work at the House of Night and fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird's adventures at the school take a mysterious turn. Those who appear to be friends are turning out to be enemies. And oddly enough, sworn enemies are also turning into friends.So begins the gripping third installment of this series in which Zoey's mettle will be tested like never before. Her best friend, Stevie Rae, is undead and struggling to maintain a grip on her humanity.
Miranda says: "Love the story, Love the narrator"
"House of night"

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I think this book is fantastic, it is right up there with "Twilight"

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fifty Shades Freed: Book Three of the Fifty Shades Trilogy

UNABRIDGED
- by E. L. James
- Narrated by Becca Battoe
Fifty Shades Freed: Book Three of the Fifty Shades Trilogy

UNABRIDGED (21 hrs and 4 mins)

By E. L. James

Narrated By Becca Battoe

Overall
(184)
Performance
(159)
Story
(156)

When Ana Steele first encountered the driven, damaged entrepreneur Christian Grey, it sparked a sensual affair that changed both their lives irrevocably. Ana always knew that loving her Fifty Shades would not be easy, and being together poses challenges neither of them had anticipated. Now, finally together, they have love, passion, intimacy, wealth, and a world of infinite possibilities. But just when it seems that they really do have it all, tragedy and fate combine to make Ana's worst nightmares come true....
Kerrie says: "let me off"
"argh!"

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PFFFFTTTTTT!!!!!
disappointed, i am not one to stop a book, i just couldn't finish this.............inner goddess or not, it was NOT doing a ma range...........even with music

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Darke: Septimus Heap, Book Six

UNABRIDGED
- by Angie Sage
- Narrated by Gerard Doyle
Darke: Septimus Heap, Book Six

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 34 mins)

By Angie Sage

Narrated By Gerard Doyle

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(369)
Performance
(284)
Story
(285)

In the sixth book of the Magykal series, Alther Mella has been banished, a Darke Domaine engulfs the Castle, and a Darke dragon is on the loose. Septimus Heap must use all of his skills to save the Castle and the Wizard Tower from destruction: He must enter the Darke. But he cannot do this alone....
Melinda says: "Wonderful"
"I wish I could write like this......"

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I stalk Septimus Heap faithfully, waiting.....waiting for the next book! I just love it, cant wait for the movie!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Persimmon Tree

UNABRIDGED
- by Bryce Courtenay
- Narrated by Humphrey Bower
The Persimmon Tree

UNABRIDGED (27 hrs and 56 mins)

By Bryce Courtenay

Narrated By Humphrey Bower

Overall
(1185)
Performance
(784)
Story
(775)

The Persimmon Tree opens in Indonesia in 1942 on the cusp of Japanese invasion and the evacuation of Batavia (Jakarta) by the Dutch. Seventeen-year-old Nicholas Duncan is on holiday there, in pursuit of an exotic butterfly known as the Magpie Crow. It's an uncertain, dangerous time to be in Indonesia, and Nick's options of getting out are fast dwindling. Amidst the fear and chaos he falls in love with Anna, the beautiful daughter of a Dutch acquaintance, and she nicknames him 'Mr Butterfly'.
Corinne says: "An excellent sequel"
"I loved it.................."

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everytime I hiked into the hills of Yorkshire or the forests of Hertfordshire, i could not wait to press play and just be with the story.........it was just fantastic, downloaded the next chapter and my iPod and I cannot wait to head off into the hills again!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sushi for Beginners

UNABRIDGED
- by Marian Keyes
- Narrated by Juanita McMahon
Sushi for Beginners

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 41 mins)

By Marian Keyes

Narrated By Juanita McMahon

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(85)
Performance
(17)
Story
(17)

Lisa Edwards, top London magazine editor, has been fantasizing about promotion to New York. Instead, she's asked to launch a new women's magazine in Dublin. She thinks nothing could be worse - until she meets her new staff. They're friendly, helpful, and enthusiastic - in other words, they wouldn't last two minutes in London!
Theresa says: "Not Up to Par for this Author"
"i laughed so much"

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i had to stop the car a couple of times - fantastic

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Life of Pi

UNABRIDGED
- by Yann Martel
- Narrated by Jeff Woodman
Life of Pi

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 35 mins)

By Yann Martel

Narrated By Jeff Woodman

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(8204)
Performance
(3683)
Story
(3691)

Pi Patel has been raised in a zoo in India. When his father decides to move the family to Canada and sell the animals to American zoos, everyone boards a Japanese cargo ship. The ship sinks, and 16-year-old Pi finds himself alone on a lifeboat with a hyena, an orangutan, a zebra with a broken leg, and a 450-pound Bengal tiger.
Theresa says: "Best audio of the year for me"
"not what i expected"

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and wow, so much more than i expected - brilliant

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Betrayed: House of Night Series, Book 2

UNABRIDGED
- by P. C. Cast , Kristin Cast
- Narrated by Edwina Wren
Betrayed: House of Night Series, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 52 mins)

By P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast

Narrated By Edwina Wren

Overall
(839)
Performance
(356)
Story
(365)

Fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird has managed to settle in at the House of Night. She's come to terms with the vast powers the vampyre goddess, Nyx, has given her, and is getting a handle on being the new Leader of the Dark Daughters. Best of all, Zoey finally feels like she belongs-like she really fits in. She actually has a boyfriend...or two. Then the unthinkable happens: Human teenagers are being killed, and all the evidence points to the House of Night.
A User says: "Great Series"
"yip"

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this was great fun - like all the others

0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Julie & Julia

UNABRIDGED
- by Julia Powell
- Narrated by Julie Powell
Julie & Julia

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 9 mins)

By Julia Powell

Narrated By Julie Powell

Overall
(21)
Performance
(5)
Story
(5)

Trapped in a boring job and living in a tiny apartment in New York, Julie Powell regularly finds herself weeping on the way home from work. Then one night, through her mascara-smudged eyes, Julie notices that the few items she's grabbed from the Korean grocery store are the very ingredients for Potage Parmentier, as described in Julia Childs' legendary cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. And The Project is born.
Yolandi says: "Book Good, Narrater not so much"
"i am a complete foodie"

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and this book hit the mark, i loved it and rushed though it so i would beat the movie.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Tempted: House of Night Series, Book 6

UNABRIDGED
- by P. C. Cast , Kristin Cast
- Narrated by Cassandra Morris
Tempted: House of Night Series, Book 6

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 3 mins)

By P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast

Narrated By Cassandra Morris

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(762)
Performance
(297)
Story
(297)

So...you'd think after banishing an immortal being and a fallen High Priestess, saving Stark's life, biting Heath, getting a headache from Erik, and almost dying, Zoey Redbird would catch a break. Sadly, a break is not in the House of Night school forecast for the High Priestess in training and her gang. Juggling three guys is anything but a stress reliever, especially when one of them is a sexy Warrior who is so into protecting Zoey that he can sense her emotions.
Mitchell says: "MacMillan Audio- Stop Changing Narrator's"
"lots of fun"

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i have now done the whole series and every sunday my husband and i go for a walk and this is my favourite pastime. my teenage niece is besotted, her friends are besotted and i believe the camped outside the book store to get this last book.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

UNABRIDGED
- by Stieg Larsson
- Narrated by Saul Reichlin
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 50 mins)

By Stieg Larsson

Narrated By Saul Reichlin

Overall
(1648)
Performance
(712)
Story
(724)

Forty years ago, Harriet Vanger disappeared from a family gathering. Her body was never found, yet her uncle is convinced it was murder - and that the killer is a member of his own family. He employs journalist Mikael Blomkvist and the tattooed, truculent computer hacker Lisbeth Salander to investigate. When the pair link Harriet's disappearance to a number of grotesque murders from forty years ago, they begin to unravel a dark and appalling family history.
Joe says: "worthwhile"
"brilliant"

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this is not my usual type of book but it kept me riveted and so impressed a bought the next two.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Summer's Path

ABRIDGED
- by Scott Blum
- Narrated by Diane Ray
Summer's Path

ABRIDGED (4 hrs and 4 mins)

By Scott Blum

Narrated By Diane Ray

Overall
(788)
Performance
(183)
Story
(181)

Summer's Path is the remarkable story of Don Newport, an engineer that comes face to face with his personal destiny under extraordinary circumstances. After losing his job and his health insurance, Don learns he has a terminal disease with only a few months left to live. On his death bed, he meets Robert, a brazen angel of death that promises to help Don with a graceful exit.
ArtC says: "A bad new-age after-school special"
"whew!"

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i have agonised for the first hour and a half and was wondering if it was all me, i am glad to see i am not the only one who is finding this hard to swallow. I know the topic is not an easy one. I am actually wishing it all ends........soon

5 of 5 people found this review helpful