Debbie

I bought this book because I enjoyed his first book NIGHT so much. This is not an extension of it. It is another character and has a fictional twist to it. It was OK - but would not listen to it again - as I would NIGHT.

It starts a bit slowly - but like a race car it quickly steps up the pace chapter by chapter. By the end you are racing with emotion. You almost feel like Enzo - you want to SCREAM at the "twins" but can't.

A Dog's Purpose - as it is told from the dogs perspective

The way he expresses his (Enzo's) emotions is phenomenal. One of the better narrations I have experienced.

While this book was very slow in the first part - it picked up with the telling of the "fairy tale" . I liked the narrator and her accent - it kept even the slow parts bearable.. I think if I were reading this I would have quit in the first 1/2 of the book.

The Fairy Tale

Susan Erickson did a great job

I was not sure what this was about when I purchased it - but so glad I did... It is a little Harry Potterish - with the Magical Circus - and the characters are very well developed. I was hooked from early on never wanted to shut down the recording. Can't wait for her next book..

This was a book I purchased because I liked his first book NIGHT. This is nothing like NIGHT - has a different character - the story line is OK - but not what NIGHT was.... It's a short read - and George Guidall is spectacular as always..

This was a cute - fun read - Zippy is a very unique girl and comes from a unique family. The short stories that tell her life are funny and you can imagine them happening to you. Can't wait to hear the other book from Haven.

I liked this story because it was fast pace -no slow spots in the middle. Deals with a subject that is very harsh and unimaginable.

The narrator was very good - She brought out the right emotions - anger, humor and sadness.

I would agree with the other reviewers - if you liked the Harry Potter series you will like these books - yes at times predictable - but so are a lot of other books I have read. It moves at a fast pace and very imaginative - like the Potter series - which keeps it very interesting..

Let me first state that I am a huge fan of John Irving. His books can be quirky and they are not for everyone. Hence maybe the few 1 star reviews. Joe Barrett does a wonderful job at the voices of Owen and the other characters in the book.

Owen is a special boy - and John Irving gives him the role of being very deep and meaningful while being a simple - very literal - honest little boy.

It was a very long book - but I hated to see it end!

One of my favorites...

Loved the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - this is a continuation of that book. Book starts very strong - but starts to lag a bit 2/3 of the way through. But - stay with it - the ending is GREAT! The last 2 hours of the book were intense and a heart pounding read. Can't wait for the next one.