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Nancy

Niagara Falls, NY, United States | Member Since 2007

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317 titles in library
19 purchased in 2013

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Original Sin

UNABRIDGED
- by P.D. James
- Narrated by Michael Jayston
Original Sin

UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 1 min)

By P.D. James

Narrated By Michael Jayston

Overall
(247)
Performance
(56)
Story
(58)

The Peverell Press, a Thameside publishing house, is ripe for change. The Chairman has just died, and his French partner retired, leaving the latter's ruthless son, Gerard Etienne, as Chairman and Managing Director. Etienne has made many enemies including his discarded mistress and a rejected author; and he has even threatened members of the Peverell staff. When he is found dead on the premises there is no shortage of suspects.
Nina says: "Ms. James is irreplacable!"
"Original Sin"

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This is one of PD James best. Great characters, interesting story. Narration is excellent. Jayston is one of my favorite narrators.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Defection of A.J. Lewinter: A Novel of Duplicity

UNABRIDGED
- by Robert Littell
- Narrated by Scott Brick
The Defection of A.J. Lewinter: A Novel of Duplicity

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 16 mins)

By Robert Littell

Narrated By Scott Brick

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(123)
Performance
(13)
Story
(13)

Before The Company, Robert Littell made a name for himself with The Defection of A.J. Lewinter. Hailed as "a perfect little gem" and a "concise, smart, and funny [novel that] turns Cold War spy cliches on their head," A.J. Lewinter tells the story of an insignificant American scientist whose defection to the Soviet Union becomes a terrifying political chess match of deceit and treachery. Not to be missed!
Mike says: "The Defection of A.J. Lewinter"
"Well Done"

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Would you listen to The Defection of A.J. Lewinter again? Why?

no

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

his voice is mellow and he does different characters in a slightly different way so that it is easy to follow who is speaking when the author does not write in who says what. He rarely does a sudden change to the volumeof his voice (it is REALLY ANNOYING to have your eardrums blasted as some narrators do) .

Any additional comments?

leaves you hanging a bit at the end, but the story line is good and it makes you think.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Charm School

UNABRIDGED
- by Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by Scott Brick
The Charm School

UNABRIDGED (24 hrs and 56 mins)

By Nelson DeMille

Narrated By Scott Brick

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1326)
Performance
(610)
Story
(604)

Something very strange -- and sinister -- is going on in the Russian woods at Borodino. In a place called Mrs. Ivanova's Charm School, young KGB agents are being taught by American POW's how to be model citizens of the USA. The Soviet goal -- to infiltrate the United States undetected. When an unsuspecting American tourist stumbles upon this secret, he sets in motion a CIA investigation that will reveal horrifying police state savagery and superpower treachery.
Char says: "Incredibly Good"
"dissapointing"

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What did you like best about The Charm School? What did you like least?

narrator was great as usual. Story started out good, but dissolved into a boring romance, with a loud mouth female lead (I am a female, and could not stand her) that is supposed to be smart & educated, but cannot keep her mouth shut when it would benefit herself & her lover. Predictable ending.

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

have not & now will not

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

great as usual

Did The Charm School inspire you to do anything?

no

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Her Royal Spyness: A Royal Spyness Mystery

UNABRIDGED
- by Rhys Bowen
- Narrated by Katherine Kellgren
Her Royal Spyness: A Royal Spyness Mystery

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 9 mins)

By Rhys Bowen

Narrated By Katherine Kellgren

Overall
(2171)
Performance
(1774)
Story
(1754)

Georgie, aka Lady Victoria Georgiana Charlotte Eugenie, cousin of King George V of England, is penniless and trying to survive on her own as an ordinary person in London in 1932. So far she has managed to light a fire and boil an egg... She's gate-crashed a wedding... She's making money by secretly cleaning houses... And she's been asked to spy for Her Majesty the Queen.
Coffee Lover says: "Joy, Joy, Joy!"
"unbelievable (no, really, not believable)"

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

anyone who likes the True Romance type of book.

What was most disappointing about Rhys Bowen’s story?

Cannot believe that the Heroine captures the heart of the male lead-

Would you be willing to try another one of Katherine Kellgren’s performances?

unfortunately I purchased 3 before listening to any of them- the story descriptions sounded intruiging. Her voice is quite annoying at times, especially when she shreiks(!!!!).

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Murder in the Dark: A Phryne Fisher Mystery

UNABRIDGED
- by Kerry Greenwood
- Narrated by Stephanie Daniel
Murder in the Dark: A Phryne Fisher Mystery

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 14 mins)

By Kerry Greenwood

Narrated By Stephanie Daniel

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(136)
Performance
(68)
Story
(68)

The delectable Phryne Fisher has been invited to the Last Best party of 1928. When three of the guests are kidnapped, Phryne finds she must puzzle her way through the scavenger hunt clues to retrieve the hostages. This is another sparkling mystery from Australia's Queen of Crime, Kerry Greenwood.
Tina says: "Favorite Fisher"
"boring"

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

perverts perhaps although they would just as likely rent an adult movie.

Would you ever listen to anything by Kerry Greenwood again?

no not ever. The story was not at all interesting. There was no mystery. The gratuitous sex was neither shocking nor believable.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

yes

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Murder in the Dark?

all of it- sorry it just was not at all good.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Hallowe'en Party

UNABRIDGED
- by Agatha Christie
- Narrated by John Moffatt
Hallowe'en Party

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 57 mins)

By Agatha Christie

Narrated By John Moffatt

Overall
(74)
Performance
(29)
Story
(29)

Mystery writer Ariadne Oliver chaperones a Halloween party for a group of teenagers, one a talkative lass known for telling tall tales. In fact, Ariadne hears Joyce Reynolds brag that she has witnessed a murder. But when Joyce is found drowned in an apple-bobbing tub, Ariadne wonders if the girl was too close to the truth, and too close to a killer. Unmasking the culprit is a job for Hercule Poirot.
Thomas says: "An Excellent Piorot Mystery"
"Christie at her finest"

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What did you love best about Hallowe'en Party?

Red Herrings galore, a view into British Society of that day, realism. Narrator was excellent

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
They Came to Baghdad

UNABRIDGED
- by Agatha Christie
- Narrated by Emilia Fox
They Came to Baghdad

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 42 mins)

By Agatha Christie

Narrated By Emilia Fox

Overall
(88)
Performance
(17)
Story
(18)

Pretty Victoria Jones, an incurable romantic with a mischievous streak, falls for a handsome stranger in Fitz-James Gardens and determines to pursue him in exotic Baghdad. When Edward eludes her, she is drawn into a quagmire of dust, deception, and murder. After a man dies in Victoria's hotel room, British agents recruit her to infiltrate a devious group that has developed a secret weapon of massive proportions.
Lisa says: "Very Entertaining"
"they came to baghdad"

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This is Christie at her best. Emilia Fox does a superb job narrating, using subtle voice changes for each character which makes it easy to follow the dialogue.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Three Act Tragedy: A Hercule Poirot Mystery

UNABRIDGED
- by Agatha Christie
- Narrated by Andrew Sachs
Three Act Tragedy: A Hercule Poirot Mystery

UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 53 mins)

By Agatha Christie

Narrated By Andrew Sachs

Overall
(103)
Performance
(22)
Story
(22)

Thirteen guests gather for drinks at actor Charles Cartwright's seaside escape. Benign Reverend Babbington, who rarely imbibes, takes one sip of his beverage and keels over dead. Soon after, Sir Bartholomew Strange convenes the same party and meets his own end after swallowing port. One death could be natural, but two mean murder. Hercule Poirot, who was present at both affairs, stages a third soirée to catch the cocktail killer.
Alexis says: "Narrator is Andrew Sachs, NOT Hugh Fraser"
"Three Act Tragedy"

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annoying narration- trying to use different accents & voices. Distracted from the story. Would not buy another book narrated by Hugh Fraser.

2 of 14 people found this review helpful