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E. Anderson

stormnangel

Utah | Member Since 2003

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  • Drowning Ruth

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 45 mins)
    • By Christina Schwarz
    • Narrated By Blair Brown
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (573)
    Performance
    (98)
    Story
    (95)

    Deftly written and emotionally powerful, Drowning Ruth is a stunning portrait of the ties that bind sisters together and the forces that tear them apart, of the dangers of keeping secrets and the explosive repercussions when they are exposed. A mesmerizing and achingly beautiful debut.

    Steven says: "Drowning Ruth"
    "Just Okay"
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    The book is very evident. 2 hours into it you know everything that will happen. The plot is slow and long. Its not a book I would ever read again and wouldn't have missed it if I had never read it.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Coup d'Etat: Dewey Andreas, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 14 mins)
    • By Ben Coes
    • Narrated By David de Vries
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (532)
    Performance
    (455)
    Story
    (449)

    When a fragile peace breaks down and promptly devolves into a rapidly escalating shooting war between Pakistan and India, the U.S. must intervene. With only hours remaining before the conflict reaches a deadly point of no return, the White House must find a way to shut it down immediately or risk the likelihood of a new global war. A radical cleric has become the democratically elected president of Pakistan and uses a brutal incident in the Kashmir region as an opportunity to ignite war with India. The highly lethal conventional war spins out of control when Pakistan initiates a nuclear attack.

    Susan says: "Dewey Andreas Saves the Day ... Again!"
    "Just Okay"
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    What did you like best about Coup d'Etat? What did you like least?

    I liked that the book picked up where the first one left off. What I liked least was the main character, Dewey, and the believability of the book. The author puts in so much accurate detail only to stumble over major believable scenarios.


    What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

    It was very anti-climatic and disappointing


    What do you think the narrator could have done better?

    Sound less like a girl.


    Do you think Coup d'Etat needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

    No. Even though I know there is one, the "hero" just isn't that great and all the unnecessary detail slows and stifles the book.


    Any additional comments?

    I usually hate abridgements, but in this author's case, and with all the extra unneeded stuff in the book I would recommend the abridgement.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Power Down: Dewey Andreas, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 27 mins)
    • By Ben Coes
    • Narrated By Peter Hermann
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (898)
    Performance
    (605)
    Story
    (606)

    There was one factor that the terrorists didn’t take into account when they struck the Capitana oil platform off the coast of Colombia - slaughtering much of the crew and blowing up the platform - and that was the Capitana crew chief, Dewey Andreas. Dewey, former Army Ranger and Delta, survives the attack, rescuing as many of his men as possible. But the battle has just begun....

    Lesley says: "OH MAN, WHAT A RIDE!!!"
    "Good book, but no Mitch Rapp"
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    What did you love best about Power Down?

    The smartness of the book and how he shows the America's dependency on oil and energy. However, as real as he tried to make it the premise of the super genius terrorist becoming a super rich and super smart American was reaching, a lot. If you are going to make a book real and authentic, which is what the author claims he was trying to do, then you need to do it uniformly.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Power Down?

    The one where the sub character saves people at the damn. Sadly the main character, Dewey Andreas, wasn't as memorable, or as central as he should have been.


    Did the narration match the pace of the story?

    No. The narrator always made certain characters very angry and growled everything they said. It simply didn't fit; no one is angry all the time. The narrator just did not to a good job of making the characters real or believable.


    Any additional comments?

    I was hoping the book would be better than what it was; something similar to the Mitch Rapp series, but it so wasn't. It was an okay book as long as you like a lot of different characters with not a lot of attention being paid to the supposed hero. The author was very detailed in his writing, sometimes to detailed. For example, I don't feel that the full name of the guns need to be specified as often as they were - it was just too much and slowed the book. He also took too many tangents into the lives of the sub-characters making the book to fragmented.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Zero Day

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 11 mins)
    • By David Baldacci
    • Narrated By Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2095)
    Performance
    (1707)
    Story
    (1693)

    From David Baldacci - the modern master of the thriller and number-one worldwide best-selling novelist - comes a new hero: a lone Army Special Agent taking on the toughest crimes facing the nation. John Puller is a combat veteran and the best military investigator in the U.S. Army's Criminal Investigative Division. His father was an Army fighting legend, and his brother is serving a life sentence for treason in a federal military prison. Puller has an indomitable spirit and an unstoppable drive to find the truth.

    A User says: "There will be more of Puller ...."
    "Fantastic Book and Great New Character"
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    Where does Zero Day rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Among the top. I would listen to it again.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Zero Day?

    There wasn't a single moment. It was just the overall character of John Puller. He was expertly done and is very memorable and now one of my favorite characters along with Mitch Rapp and Odd Thomas.


    Have you listened to any of Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    Many and this is up there with his best.


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

    John's honor


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Forgotten

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 35 mins)
    • By David Baldacci
    • Narrated By Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1437)
    Performance
    (1172)
    Story
    (1193)

    Army Special Agent John Puller is the best there is. A combat veteran, Puller is the man the U.S. Army relies on to investigate the toughest crimes facing the nation. Now he has a new case - but this time, the crime is personal: His aunt has been found dead in Paradise, Florida.

    Cris says: "Better than Other Recent Releases"
    "Loved It!!"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of The Forgotten to be better than the print version?

    No idea, I didn't read the book.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of The Forgotten?

    This book was great. I love the John Puller character. Great book with lots of twists and mini climaxes. Definitely recommend, but listen to Zero Day first (another great book).


    What about Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy ’s performance did you like?

    Everything.


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

    I ended up staying up until 0300 hours because I couldn't put the book down.


    Any additional comments?

    Great book and great series.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Fifth Assassin

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 3 mins)
    • By Brad Meltzer
    • Narrated By Scott Brick
    Overall
    (362)
    Performance
    (297)
    Story
    (299)

    From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, there have been more than two dozen assassination attempts on the President of the United States. Four have been successful. But now, Beecher White - the hero of the number one New York Times best seller The Inner Circle - discovers a killer in Washington, D.C. who's meticulously re-creating the crimes of these four men. Historians have branded them as four lone wolves. But what if they were wrong?

    Janice says: "I had to stop listening a little bit into the book"
    "Not As Good As The First"
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    What did you like best about The Fifth Assassin? What did you like least?

    Meltzer is trying to create a memorable character in Beacher White and for me it just isn't happening. If you LOVE history and really into politics you would enjoy this book far more than me. I got sick and tired of all the historical detail and wanted a bit more action. Throw in the fact that the conspiracy part (all of which is continued from book 1 - the inner circle) was getting pretty thin. In the end I was just sick and tired of the book and wanted it to end - the actual ending was incredibly disappointing as I really wanted the bad buy (the President in this case) to die.


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

    This is not one of his better books or series. I have enjoyed others far more.


    What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

    Love Scott Brick


    Do you think The Fifth Assassin needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

    It needs and the story was left at a place for a third book. Sadly it is not a series I will likely continue due to my complete lack of interest in history and politics. If there was more action and more enticing twists and turns then I would be more interested in a third book.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Inner Circle

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 15 mins)
    • By Brad Meltzer
    • Narrated By Scott Brick
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1023)
    Performance
    (428)
    Story
    (423)

    When Clementine Kaye, archivist Beecher White's first childhood crush, shows up at the National Archives asking for his help, Beecher tries to impress her by showing her the secret vault where the president of the United States privately reviews classified documents. They accidentally happen upon a priceless artifact - and find themselves suddenly entangled in a web of deception, conspiracy, and murder.

    Lori says: "Inner Circle - another hit"
    "Really Good Historical Thriller"
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    Where does The Inner Circle rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Above the middle, but not at the top. This was a good thriller with a lot of historical content that got wrapped into a fairly believable conspiracy theory. A definite recommend on this book.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The whit of the main character.


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

    I love Scott Brick. He is one of my favorite readers.


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

    Yes, but unless the book is really horrid I want to listen to them in one sitting.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Darkness Dawns: Immortal Guardians Series #1

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 39 mins)
    • By Dianne Duvall
    • Narrated By Kirsten Potter
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1145)
    Performance
    (1004)
    Story
    (1008)

    Once, Sarah Bingham's biggest challenge was making her students pay attention in class. Now, after rescuing a wounded stranger, she's landed in the middle of a battle between corrupt vampires and powerful immortals who also need blood to survive. Roland Warbrook is the most compelling man Sarah has ever laid hands on. But his desire for her is mingled with a hunger he can barely control...

    Linda says: "Luscious, Enthralling & Sensual w/o being porn"
    "Pretty Good"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Only if they weren't easily offended by bad language and some political/environmental stances. Overall the book was pretty good, not great, but good. I have read other vampire romance series that I enjoyed more. For me the biggest turn off was the foul language, particularly the F word. Also, the sex scenes were more graphic than passionate which was disappointing.


    What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

    the most interesting aspect was the view point taken on Vampires. The least was how predictable the plot was for the main characters.


    What about Kirsten Potter’s performance did you like?

    Her performance was great.


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

    Yes.


    Any additional comments?

    The book is okay, not great and not horrible.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Montana Sky

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 52 mins)
    • By Nora Roberts
    • Narrated By Erika Leigh
    Overall
    (337)
    Performance
    (190)
    Story
    (196)

    When Jack Mercy died, he left behind a lot of enemies...and a ranch worth nearly $20 million. Now his three daughters - each born of a different marriage, and each unknown to the others - are gathered to hear the reading of the will. The women are shocked to learn that before any of them can inherit, they must live together on the ranch for one year.

    V. Woodfield says: "more violent than expected"
    "Loads of extremely vulgar language"
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    The story was okay but the language was extremely profane and unessesary. The movie was actually better and cleaner. If you don't like foul language then avoid this book and rent the movie. In addition, the narration wasn't that great either. The book simply wasn't worth the credit.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Angels' Blood: Guild Hunter, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 32 mins)
    • By Nalini Singh
    • Narrated By Justine Eyre
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1175)
    Performance
    (822)
    Story
    (826)

    Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux knows she is the best - but she does not know if even she is good enough for this job. Hired by the dangerously beautiful archangel Raphael, a being so lethal that no mortal wants his attention, Elena knows failure is not an option---even if the task is impossible. Because this time, it's not a wayward vamp she has to track. It's an archangel gone bad.

    Leslie says: "Who Knew, Angels could be so hot!"
    "Too Many F_bombs"
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    The book could have been good, but the "F____" word is used far too much for me. Outside of that the author uses good descriptions. The book is obvious, but interesting. If you don't mind a lot of swear words then you might like the book; otherwise, avoid.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Masques: Aralorn, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 42 mins)
    • By Patricia Briggs
    • Narrated By Katherine Kellgren, Patricia Briggs
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (913)
    Performance
    (566)
    Story
    (573)

    After an upbringing of proper behavior and oppressive expectations, Aralorn fled her noble birthright for a life of adventure as a mercenary spy. Her latest mission involves spying on the increasingly powerful sorcerer Geoffrey ae'Magi. But in a war against an enemy armed with the powers of illusion, how do you know who the true enemy is - or where he will strike next?

    Tabitha says: "Satisfying tale, interesting characters"
    "Wonderful Story"
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    This was a wonderful and entertaining stroy. Kept me captivated and wanting more. Skip the intro about how and why the author wrote the book; it was because of that I deducted a star.

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful

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