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JACK

RENO, NEVADA, United States | Member Since 2010

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25 reviews
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200 titles in library
11 purchased in 2013

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In the Tall Grass

UNABRIDGED
- by Stephen King , Joe Hill
- Narrated by Stephen Lang
In the Tall Grass

UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 46 mins)

By Stephen King, Joe Hill

Narrated By Stephen Lang

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(214)
Performance
(197)
Story
(197)

In the Tall Grass begins with a sister and brother who pull off to the side of the road after hearing a young boy crying for help from beyond the tall grass. Within minutes they are disoriented, in deeper than seems possible, and they've lost one another. The boy's cries are more and more desperate. What follows is a terrifying, entertaining, and masterfully told tale, as only Stephen King and Joe Hill can deliver.
Jesse says: "More King than Hill, more gross than scary"
"Just keep driving"

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Would you try another book from Stephen King and Joe Hill and/or Stephen Lang?

yes, a good combination from both imaginations

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

it was creepy little story

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

good narration

Could you see In the Tall Grass being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

ooh, no movie!

Any additional comments?

If you watch the Walking Dead, you can listen to this creeply little story.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sinners and the Sea: The Untold Story of Noah's Wife

UNABRIDGED
- by Rebecca Kanner
- Narrated by Amy Rubinate
Sinners and the Sea: The Untold Story of Noah's Wife

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 34 mins)

By Rebecca Kanner

Narrated By Amy Rubinate

Overall
(2)
Performance
(2)
Story
(2)

While the fate of the world rested on Noah’s shoulders, the survival of the human race rested on hers. The young heroine in Sinners and the Sea is destined for greatness. Known only as “wife” in the Bible and cursed with a birthmark that many think is the brand of a demon, this unnamed woman - fated to become the mother of all generations after the great flood - lives anew through Rebecca Kanner.
JACK says: "Noah's wife"
"Noah's wife"

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Performance
Story

Would you try another book from Rebecca Kanner and/or Amy Rubinate?

Yes I would but I now realize she took a lot of literary license with this classic bible storey

What about Amy Rubinate’s performance did you like?

narrator voice matched well with her character

Could you see Sinners and the Sea being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

yes, made for TV type thing,

Any additional comments?

It became a little far fetched when part of the story centered on a parasol and mammoths.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Next Best Thing: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Jennifer Weiner
- Narrated by Olivia Thirlby
The Next Best Thing: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 9 mins)

By Jennifer Weiner

Narrated By Olivia Thirlby

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(207)
Performance
(178)
Story
(179)

At 23, Ruth Saunders headed west with her 70-year-old grandma in tow, hoping to be hired as a television writer. Four years later, she's hit the jackpot when she gets The Call: the sitcom she wrote, The Next Big Thing, has gotten the green light, and Ruthie's going to be the show-runner. But her dreams of Hollywood happiness are threatened by demanding actors, number-crunching executives, an unrequited crush on a boss, and her grandmother's impending nuptials.
L. Calder says: "A tad annoying, but leaves a memorable aftertaste"
"A Fictional look into TVLand"

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Story

Where does The Next Best Thing rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Its a nice light read. Characters you care about. Not too deep. How a TV show is made was interesting.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Next Best Thing?

Anytime Ruthie's Grandmother was around.

What about Olivia Thirlby’s performance did you like?

Great narration. Voice matched lead character well.

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

You felt for Ruthie's idealism.

Any additional comments?

Summer Beach type of read.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Heads in Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality

UNABRIDGED
- by Jacob Tomsky
- Narrated by Jacob Tomsky
Heads in Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 8 mins)

By Jacob Tomsky

Narrated By Jacob Tomsky

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(198)
Performance
(186)
Story
(188)

Jacob Tomsky has worked in hotels for more than a decade, doing everything from valet parking to manning the front desk. He's checked you in, checked you out, separated your white panties from the white bed sheets, parked your car, tasted your room service, cleaned your toilet, denied you a late check out, given you a wake-up call, eaten M&Ms out of your mini-bar, laughed at your jokes, and taken your money. And in Heads in Beds, he pulls back the curtain on the hospitality business.
Abigail says: "Funny, honest writing."
"Hotels - The Real Story"

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What made the experience of listening to Heads in Beds the most enjoyable?

Its just darn funny.

What other book might you compare Heads in Beds to and why?

A behind the scenes look.

Which character – as performed by Jacob Tomsky – was your favorite?

Tommy - the writer and narrator

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

I have done many of the things observed in the book. So embarrassing.

Any additional comments?

A fun read

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
14

UNABRIDGED
- by Peter Clines
- Narrated by Ray Porter
14

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 38 mins)

By Peter Clines

Narrated By Ray Porter

Overall
(6171)
Performance
(5583)
Story
(5565)

There are some odd things about Nate’s new apartment. Of course, he has other things on his mind. He hates his job. He has no money in the bank. No girlfriend. No plans for the future. So while his new home isn’t perfect, it’s livable. The rent is low, the property managers are friendly, and the odd little mysteries don’t nag at him too much. At least, not until he meets Mandy, his neighbor across the hall, and notices something unusual about her apartment. And Xela’s apartment. And Tim’s. And Veek’s.
Magpie says: "Super solid listen!!"
"Great Listening Entertainment"

Overall
Performance
Story

What made the experience of listening to 14 the most enjoyable?

The story is well written and well passed. Characters you care about. Great narration. Light and mysterious. Just a really great read!

What did you like best about this story?

The off beat story line

Which scene was your favorite?

Cant give that away.

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

Just when I should the book should be over it takes a twist. love that!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Shadow of the Wind

UNABRIDGED
- by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
- Narrated by Jonathan Davis
The Shadow of the Wind

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 10 mins)

By Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Narrated By Jonathan Davis

Overall
(1361)
Performance
(443)
Story
(445)

Barcelona, 1945: Just after the war, a great world city lies in shadow, nursing its wounds, and a boy named Daniel awakes on his 11th birthday to find that he can no longer remember his mother's face. To console his only child, Daniel's widowed father, an antiquarian book dealer, initiates him into the secret of the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, a library tended by Barcelona's guild of rare-book dealers as a repository for books forgotten by the world, waiting for someone who will care about them again.
Rebecca says: "Have the book handy"
"A forever story"

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Would you listen to The Shadow of the Wind again? Why?

Great story, with many layers and characters all of which you believe to be real. Beautifully read. Its a committment though, because its 17 hours and because of all the people you have to keep track of with spanish names and places. Someone suggested using the book as a reference while listening if you get lost. Good idea. If you read Cutting for Stoneor Pillars of the Earth or any other stories like that you wil enjoy this too.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Shadow of the Wind?

Daniel's experiences in the old deserted spanish home of Julians long lost love. The house becomes a central point for drawing all the characters and sub-plots together.

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

He is an excellent narrator. His voice never detracts or overwhelms the story itself.

If you could rename The Shadow of the Wind, what would you call it?

It really is a love story, a book within a book.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Pompeii: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Robert Harris
- Narrated by John Lee
Pompeii: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 1 min)

By Robert Harris

Narrated By John Lee

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1098)
Performance
(192)
Story
(190)

All along the Mediterranean coast, the Roman Empire's richest citizens are relaxing in their luxurious villas, enjoying the last days of summer. But the carefree lifestyle and gorgeous weather belie an impending cataclysm, and only one man is worried. The young engineer Marcus Attilius Primus has just taken charge of the Aqua Augusta, the enormous aqueduct that brings fresh water to a quarter of a million people in nine towns around the Bay of Naples. His predecessor has disappeared.
Martin J. Lindal says: "Brought my visit to Pompeii back to life"
"Inside view to an historical event"

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What did you like best about Pompeii? What did you like least?

I like reading what life was like during this time.

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

The enviornment, beliefs, life of rich romans, technology of the aquaducts.

Would you listen to another book narrated by John Lee?

yes,excellent narrator.

Could you see Pompeii being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

yes it could be a premium channel mini-series

Any additional comments?

I have to admit, I didnt finish it. It just took long to get to the big bang.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Sanctuary

UNABRIDGED
- by Ted Dekker
- Narrated by Henry Leyva , Rebecca Soler
The Sanctuary

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 1 min)

By Ted Dekker

Narrated By Henry Leyva, Rebecca Soler

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(36)
Performance
(32)
Story
(33)

The Sanctuary is the gripping story of vigilante priest, Danny Hansen, who is now serving a 50 year prison term in California for the murder of two abusive men. Filled with remorse, Danny is determined to live out his days by a code of non-violence and maneuvers deftly within a ruthless prison system. But when Renee Gilmore, the woman he loves, receives a box containing a bloody finger and draconian demands from a mysterious enemy on the outside, Danny must find a way to escape.
DebaDeb says: "Passes time"
"What does go on behind prison walls?"

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If you could sum up The Sanctuary in three words, what would they be?

Transcending Spirit Love

What other book might you compare The Sanctuary to and why?

You may have met the hero before quiet and strong. And you may have met the heroine before annoyingly dysfunctional and blind with love. However the combination with transcending mortal failings was new for me.

What does Henry Leyva and Rebecca Soler bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Great match of voices to characters

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

It would have to be the final prison yard scene, when Danny transcends all the ties that bond him.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bel Canto

UNABRIDGED
- by Ann Patchett
- Narrated by Anna Fields
Bel Canto

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 24 mins)

By Ann Patchett

Narrated By Anna Fields

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1355)
Performance
(566)
Story
(566)

Somewhere in South America at the home of the country's vice president, a lavish birthday party is being held in honor of Mr. Hosokawa, a powerful Japanese businessman. Roxanne Coss, opera's most revered soprano, has mesmerized the guests with her singing. It is a perfect evening, until a band of terrorists breaks in, taking the entire party hostage.
A User says: "Surprisingly engrossing"
"Beautiful Singing"

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The story's characters are as real as the people i see everyday. It is a wonderful, painful,dreamlike love story. It feels like the ending is abrupt. Only later did i realize it made me just like the people in the story would have felt. There was no other ending possible.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Triggers

UNABRIDGED
- by Robert J. Sawyer
- Narrated by Jeff Woodman
Triggers

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 23 mins)

By Robert J. Sawyer

Narrated By Jeff Woodman

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(240)
Performance
(207)
Story
(210)

On the eve of a secret military operation, an assassin's bullet strikes President Seth Jerrison. He is rushed to the hospital, where surgeons struggle to save his life. At the same hospital, researcher Dr. Ranjip Singh is experimenting with a device that can erase traumatic memories. Then a terrorist bomb detonates. In the operating room, the president suffers cardiac arrest. He has a near-death experience - but the memories that flash through Jerrison's mind are not his memories.
Ron says: "Fun Read"
"A spiritual thriller"

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I liked it Nothing earth shattering but a good story. Well read Characters you care about. Unusual ending but satisfying.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful