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Joseph Scarnici

DANA POINT, CA, United States | Member Since 2012

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  • 6 reviews
  • 19 ratings
  • 40 titles in library
  • 5 purchased in 2013
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  • The Time Machine | [H. G. Wells]
    The Time Machine
    UNABRIDGED

    The Time Machine

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 10 mins)
    • By H. G. Wells
    • Narrated By Alan Munro
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (71)
    Performance
    (67)
    Story
    (66)

    The science fiction classic that coined the term "time machine" and is generally credited with the popularization of the concept of time travel. A must listen for any fan of science fiction!

    Jaq Greenspon says: "One of the worst performances"
    "Ok story"
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    Story

    The story is somewhat interesting but the reader makes you want to fall asleep.
    I'd recommend for a quick read if you are driving and have nothing to do.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire, Book I | [George R. R. Martin]
    A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire, Book I
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    A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire, Book I

    • UNABRIDGED (33 hrs and 50 mins)
    • By George R. R. Martin
    • Narrated By Roy Dotrice
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (15430)
    Performance
    (9915)
    Story
    (9922)

    In a time long forgotten, a preternatural event threw the seasons off balance. In a land where summers can last decades and winters a lifetime, trouble is brewing. As the cold returns, sinister forces are massing beyond the protective wall of the kingdom of Winterfell. To the south, the king's powers are failing, with his most trusted advisor mysteriously dead and enemies emerging from the throne's shadow.

    Teddy says: "OMG! OMG! OMG!"
    "Great book"
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    You get so much more from the book,.. the back stories, verbal discriptions, more character building. It's a long book but I couldn't put it down. I've learned that the show is pretty true to the book but the book just clears up so many questions that you have in your head. Defo a must read if you're a fan.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Ben-Hur | [Lew Wallace]
    Ben-Hur
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    Ben-Hur

    • UNABRIDGED (23 hrs and 6 mins)
    • By Lew Wallace
    • Narrated By Lloyd James
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (133)
    Performance
    (58)
    Story
    (58)

    An American classic, Ben-Hur is both a vivid historical epic and the powerful story of one man's spiritual journey from slavery to vengeance to redemption. Born the son of a Jewish nobleman, Ben-Hur is condemned to the galleys for life for accidentally dislodging a piece of tile that falls on the Roman procurator. He is betrayed by his best friend, manages to escape his imprisonment, and gains revenge and glory before the cheering multitudes in the chariot races at the Roman circus in Antioch.

    Stephanie says: "Beautiful & Thought-Provoking"
    "Great story"
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    I loved this. It's a great period piece painting a wonderful picture of what life was like back in Jesus' days. Great story, great action, great portrait of a time. Not a religious book but def takes place during and has Jesus in as a character.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • King Lear | [William Shakespeare]
    King Lear
    UNABRIDGED

    King Lear

    • UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 6 mins)
    • By William Shakespeare
    • Narrated By Paul Scofield, Alec McCowen, Kenneth Branagh
    Overall
    (13)
    Performance
    (10)
    Story
    (11)

    The tragedy of King Lear receives an outstanding performance in an all-star cast led by Britain’s senior classical actor, Paul Scofield. He is joined by Alec McCowen as Gloucester, Kenneth Branagh as The Fool, Harriet Walter as Gonerill, Sara Kestelman as Regan and Emilia Fox as Cordelia. This is the ninth recording of Shakespeare plays undertaken by Naxos AudioBooks in conjunction with Cambridge University Press, and is directed by John Tydeman. It was released to mark the 80th birthday of Paul Scofield in January 2002.

    Hardin says: "An Adult Opportunity"
    "Horribly read"
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    Story

    I was excited to get the story of King Lear but this sounds like it was recorded from the audience of a play. The voices were too many and I just couldn't follow it because of the hushed tones and bad audio.

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith | [Matthew Stover]
    Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
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    Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 40 mins)
    • By Matthew Stover
    • Narrated By Jonathan Davis
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (133)
    Performance
    (57)
    Story
    (58)

    As the combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an explosive endgame: Obi-Wan undertakes a perilous mission to destroy the dreaded Separatist military leader General Grievous. Palpatine, eager to secure even greater control, subtly influences public opinion to turn against the Jedi. And a conflicted Anakin, tormented by unspeakable visions, edges dangerously closer to the brink of a galaxy-shaping decision.

    Sarai says: "WOW"
    "Best one in the series"
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    If you could sum up Star Wars Episode III in three words, what would they be?

    character building explanations


    Any additional comments?

    My least favorite movie of the series but my favorite book. Great character building. Great story, you really feel what Anakin is going through. The actor sucked.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith | [Jon Krakauer]
    Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith
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    Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 37 mins)
    • By Jon Krakauer
    • Narrated By Scott Brick
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1303)
    Performance
    (333)
    Story
    (331)

    At the core of this book is an appalling double murder committed by two Mormon fundamentalist brothers, Ron and Dan Lafferty, who insist they received a revelation from God commanding them to kill their blameless victims. Weaving the story of the Lafferty brothers and their fanatical brethren with a clear-eyed look at Mormonism's violent past, Krakauer examines the underbelly of the most successful homegrown faith in the United States, and finds a distinctly American brand of religious extremism.

    Elysabeth Cummings says: "Interesting @ arm's length"
    "You can't make this up!!"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes!! I'm not a religious person but this story about the mormons is like reading science fiction!


    What did you like best about this story?

    Jon Krakauer states facts, tells a true story, interjects true history,... and makes reading about Mormons like watching Star Wars.


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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