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The Last Man: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Vince Flynn
- Narrated by George Guidall
The Last Man: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 57 mins)

By Vince Flynn

Narrated By George Guidall

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2376)
Performance
(2061)
Story
(2037)

The four dead guards didn’t concern Mitch Rapp as much as the absence of the man they’d been paid to protect. Joe Rickman wasn’t just another foot soldier. For the last eight years Rickman had ran the CIA’s clandestine operations in Afghanistan. It was a murky job that involved working with virtually every disreputable figure in the Islamic Republic. More than a quarter billion dollars in cash had passed through Rickman’s hands during his tenure as the master of black ops and no one with a shred of sense wanted to know the details of how that money had been spent.
Scott C. says: "Couldn't be better...except"
"Vince Flynn delivers again!"

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Only those that love the genre! Mitch is a complex character that you will either love or hate. If you have read the other Rapp books in the series, then you are a fan. He is wildly entertaining, he is able to say what we in the real world cannot say and he is a results oriented kinda guy. Who wouldn't love him?

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Last Man?

The explosion......

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

Yes. He is superior in this role and disappears from the script, exactly what a great narrator should do. The books I've listened to that have not had Mr. Guidall narrate were only satisfactory or even irritating due to the narrator. Mr. Guidall shines!

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

Betrayed.

Any additional comments?

I'm sorry I will need to wait for another year to ride along with Mitch again.

10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Pursuit

UNABRIDGED
- by Karen Robards
- Narrated by Franette Liebow
Pursuit

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 44 mins)

By Karen Robards

Narrated By Franette Liebow

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(68)
Performance
(13)
Story
(13)

When rookie lawyer Jessica Ford gets the call from her boss, John Davenport, the senior partner at the illustrious law firm for which she works, she can tell he is well on his way to being drunk. He needs Jess to meet First Lady Annette Cooper, for whom Davenport is a personal lawyer, at a Washington, D.C., hotel. Jess is thrilled: this high-profile assignment must mean that she's earned her boss's trust and she's on her way to bigger things. But unfortunately, bigger isn't always better.
soliloquy says: "pursuit"
"Narration is terrible"

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The narration is so poor that I could not listen after chapter 3. I tried, I really did, but to no avail. I'm going to have to read this on my nook or kindle.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time

UNABRIDGED
- by Brian Tracy
- Narrated by Brian Tracy
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time

UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 40 mins)

By Brian Tracy

Narrated By Brian Tracy

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1755)
Performance
(569)
Story
(548)

There's an old saying: if you eat a live frog first thing each morning, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that it's probably the worst thing you'll do all day. Using "eat that frog" as a metaphor for tackling the most challenging task of your day, the one you are most likely to procrastinate on, but also the one that might have the greatest positive impact on your life, Eat That Frog! shows you how to zero in on these critical tasks and organize your day.
Bilgin Esme says: "Not only procrastination"
"Yep. I guess I'd better eat that frog!"

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This is a very good reminder of how important it is to keep a vigilant watch on performing tasks that need to get done, in order that we can move to more pleasant, less irksome tasks. It also provides a number of great methods to move along your list of things that need to be done for the day/week/year.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Shiver

UNABRIDGED
- by Karen Robards
- Narrated by Shannon McManus
Shiver

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 10 mins)

By Karen Robards

Narrated By Shannon McManus

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(244)
Performance
(217)
Story
(218)

If driving a piece-of-crap tow truck through the seediest part of town with a Smith & Wesson beside her means putting a roof over her son’s head, then Samantha Jones is going to be the best damn repo woman on the books. The streetwalkers, the drug pushers, the bands of looking-for-trouble punks haunting the mean streets at midnight don’t intimidate her. These are her people. The guy she finds bound and bloodied in the trunk of her latest conquest, a flashy new BMW, is a different breed entirely.
Kimberly says: "Gave Me Shivers!"
"Tight suspense"

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I found myself so involved in the narration and story that during a particularly suspenseful section, I was sweating!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bait

UNABRIDGED
- by Karen Robards
- Narrated by Joyce Bean
Bait

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 15 mins)

By Karen Robards

Narrated By Joyce Bean

Overall
(139)
Performance
(52)
Story
(51)

It's a business trip that takes attorney Maddie Fitzgerald down to New Orleans, but it's hardly business as usual when a man breaks into her hotel room and tries to kill her. Barely escaping with her life, the sexy, stylish 32-year-old brunette calls the police and finds herself face-to-face with FBI agent Sam McCabe. Unnerved by his questions - and his good looks - Maddie is told she's been targeted by a hired killer, one who has eluded McCabe for years.
Monique says: "Exciting Read!"
"A fast paced mystery"

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This is a new author for me, so I was uncertain what I would find. What I found was a fast paced mystery with tight suspense and a surprise finale. I would have preferred a different narrator due to the difficulty she had with deep male voices. Overall, I am pleasantly surprised.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Ballistic: A Gray Man Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Mark Greaney
- Narrated by Jay Snyder
Ballistic: A Gray Man Novel

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 43 mins)

By Mark Greaney

Narrated By Jay Snyder

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1229)
Performance
(1026)
Story
(1037)

Ex-CIA assassin Court Gentry thought he could find refuge living in the Amazon rain forest. But his bloody past finds him when a vengeful Russian crime lord forces him to go on the run once again. Court makes his way to one of the only men in the world he can trust - and arrives too late. His friend is dead and buried. Years before, Eddie Gamboa had saved Court's life. Now, Eddie has been murdered by the notorious Mexican drug cartel he fought to take down. And Court soon finds himself drawn into a war he never wanted.
Jean says: "Action Packed"
"Fast paced action thriller"

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

' non-stop action' without a chance to catch my breath between scenes!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ballistic?

The conclusion. It was very unexpected!

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

no.

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

yes.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Living Beyond Your Feelings: Controlling Emotions So They Don't Control You

UNABRIDGED
- by Joyce Meyer
- Narrated by Sandra McCollom
Living Beyond Your Feelings: Controlling Emotions So They Don't Control You

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 24 mins)

By Joyce Meyer

Narrated By Sandra McCollom

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(83)
Performance
(67)
Story
(66)

The average person has 70,000 thoughts every day, and many of those thoughts trigger a corresponding emotion. No wonder so many of us often feel like we're controlled by our emotions. Our lives would be much improved is we controlled them. Joyce Meyer discusses the way that the brain processes and stores memories and thoughts, and then - emotion by emotion - she explains how we can manage our reactions to those emotions.
Audrey says: "Great book. Terrible narration"
"We should all live beyond our feeings."

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Where does Living Beyond Your Feelings rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

In approximately the upper 20% of my 500+ audiobooks.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Living Beyond Your Feelings?

There is no memorable moment, however the overall common sense approach to controlling your feelings and why it s so important is stressed throughout the book.

How could the performance have been better?

It's too monotone. It can actually put me to sleep.

What did you learn from Living Beyond Your Feelings that you would use in your daily life?

When we are obedient to God and really want to live beyond our feelings we can.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Plum Island

UNABRIDGED
- by Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by Scott Brick
Plum Island

UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 42 mins)

By Nelson DeMille

Narrated By Scott Brick

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1980)
Performance
(1322)
Story
(1311)

Wounded in the line of duty, NYPD homicide cop John Corey is convalescing in rural eastern Long Island when an attractive young couple he knows is found shot to death on the family patio. The victims were biologists at Plum Island, a research site rumored to be an incubator for germ warfare. Suddenly, a local double murder takes on shattering global implications - and thrusts Corey and two extraordinary women into a dangerous search for the secret of Plum Island....
DERALD says: "Great on par with" LION'S GAME""
"An odd story line"

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This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Those who love hidden treasure. It does not begin there but it ends up there.

Would you ever listen to anything by Nelson DeMille again?

probably not.

Which scene was your favorite?

I didn't have one

What character would you cut from Plum Island?

several of them

Any additional comments?

No

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I Declare: 31 Promises to Speak Over Your Life

UNABRIDGED
- by Joel Osteen
- Narrated by Joel Osteen
I Declare: 31 Promises to Speak Over Your Life

UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 6 mins)

By Joel Osteen

Narrated By Joel Osteen

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(160)
Performance
(137)
Story
(140)

Broken into 31 segments, this audiobook defines the most powerful blessings in Scripture and encourages readers to declare one each day for a month. The declarations will affirm God's blessings in the area of health, family legacy, decisions, finances, thoughts, outlook, and overcoming obstacles.
Katherine says: "Inspiring and Uplifting"
"Promises for your Life"

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Would you listen to I Declare again? Why?

Yes. I already have listened to it several times.

Who was your favorite character and why?

God.

What about Joel Osteen’s performance did you like?

He has a soothing and encouraging voice.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast: A Short Guide to Making Over Your Mornings—and Life

UNABRIDGED
- by Laura Vanderkam
- Narrated by Laura Vanderkam
What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast: A Short Guide to Making Over Your Mornings—and Life

UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 4 mins)

By Laura Vanderkam

Narrated By Laura Vanderkam

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(652)
Performance
(548)
Story
(537)

According to time management expert Laura Vanderkam, mornings hold the key to taking control of our schedules. If we use them wisely, we can build habits that will allow us to lead happier, more productive lives. Drawing on real-life anecdotes and scientific research that shows why the early hours of the day are so important, Vanderkam reveals how successful people use mornings to help them accomplish things that are often impossible to take care of later in the day.
ben says: "Glad it was short."
"None of this was new"

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What did you like about this audiobook?

Save your credit. This is common sense and what most people who are even moderately successful do.

How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter?

No

Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?

No

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

Slow and ponderous

0 of 0 people found this review helpful