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NYPD Red

UNABRIDGED
- by James Patterson , Marshall Karp
- Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini , Jay Snyder
NYPD Red

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 7 mins)

By James Patterson, Marshall Karp

Narrated By Edoardo Ballerini, Jay Snyder

Overall
(500)
Performance
(421)
Story
(422)

It's the start of Hollywood on Hudson, and New York City is swept up in the glamour. Every night, the red carpet rolls out for movie stars arriving at premieres in limos; the most exclusive restaurants close for private parties for wealthy producers and preeminent directors; and thousands of fans gather with the paparazzi, hoping to catch a glimpse of the most famous and beautiful faces in the world. With this many celebrities in town, special task force NYPD Red is on high alert - and they can't afford to make a single mistake.
Ann M. Lambert says: "one of the best, if not the best audio books ever"
"Extremely Entertaining"

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What did you love best about NYPD Red?

It kept you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next

Any additional comments?

Overall great book and would highly recommend.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Dead Weight: Lizzy Gardner, Book 2

UNABRIDGED
- by T. R. Ragan
- Narrated by Kate Rudd
Dead Weight: Lizzy Gardner, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 16 mins)

By T. R. Ragan

Narrated By Kate Rudd

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(15)
Performance
(13)
Story
(13)

Twenty-one years ago, Carol Fullerton's car was found abandoned by the side of a California highway. The teenager hasn't been seen or heard from since, and the case has long since gone cold. Now Carol's mother is dying. But before she draws her last breath she wants to know, once and for all, exactly what happened to her daughter... Six months ago, Diane Kramer emptied her savings account and vanished. According to her sister, the only clue is her obsession with a charismatic weight-loss guru.
Matthew says: "Don't Bother"
"Don't Bother"

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What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

More organized plot, it was a bit to all over the place. T.R Ragen did such a great job with Abducted but lost a lot of steam in this book. Jared one of the main charecters in the first book was barely even a part of this one and when he was it wasn't in a way you would think or enjoy.

Has Dead Weight turned you off from other books in this genre?

No, Still love mysteries and the first book in this series.

Would you be willing to try another one of Kate Rudd’s performances?

Sure, she does a good job at the different style of voices.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Not really.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Abducted: Lizzy Gardner, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by T. R. Ragan
- Narrated by Kate Rudd
Abducted: Lizzy Gardner, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 19 mins)

By T. R. Ragan

Narrated By Kate Rudd

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(36)
Performance
(35)
Story
(35)

Escaping from a madman should have been the end of her nightmare. Instead it was only the beginning...Lizzy Gardner was just seventeen when she was kidnapped by the psychopath known as Spiderman, a serial killer terrorizing her California hometown. Imprisoned and tormented for months, Lizzy narrowly escaped with her life and Spiderman vanished without a trace. But if she thought he would forget her, she was dead wrong.
Matthew says: "The title does this book justice"
"The title does this book justice"

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What did you love best about Abducted?

The developed characters with a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

What other book might you compare Abducted to and why?

It had the twists and turns of a Patterson or Grisham book.

Any additional comments?

This is a great book that I would recommend to anyone who is looking to get into a good book. It definitely keeps your attention from start to finish.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Mockingjay: The Final Book of The Hunger Games

UNABRIDGED
- by Suzanne Collins
- Narrated by Carolyn McCormick
Mockingjay: The Final Book of The Hunger Games

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 43 mins)

By Suzanne Collins

Narrated By Carolyn McCormick

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(20003)
Performance
(14450)
Story
(14555)

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she's made it out of the bloody arena live, she's still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge....
Teddy says: "Well done... but bitter-sweet..."
"She Chooses........"

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

Yes, really interesting story, but a little sad at how it was all ended. It could have used a fourth book to continue the detail of the first two books.

Who was your favorite character and why?

All were really well developed

What does Carolyn McCormick bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She brings a nice suspense to important scenes throughout the book

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

No, but I would have liked a different ending.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Catching Fire: Hunger Games, Book 2

UNABRIDGED
- by Suzanne Collins
- Narrated by Carolyn McCormick
Catching Fire: Hunger Games, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 41 mins)

By Suzanne Collins

Narrated By Carolyn McCormick

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(22367)
Performance
(16177)
Story
(16247)

Katniss Everdeen continues to struggle to protect herself and her family from the Capitol in this second novel from the best-selling Hunger Games trilogy.
Brandy Chaney says: "Even better the second time..."
"Best book out of the three"

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What did you love best about Catching Fire?

The twists and turns made when not want to stop listening. I wanted to know what happened and was read with a great deal of suspense

What did you like best about this story?

The plot is very detailed and gives great context to every character and what drives them

What about Carolyn McCormick’s performance did you like?

She did a terrific job, I would read any drama or mystery novel from her.

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

Yess!!!!! great listen

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

UNABRIDGED
- by Charles Duhigg
- Narrated by Mike Chamberlain
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 53 mins)

By Charles Duhigg

Narrated By Mike Chamberlain

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2748)
Performance
(2274)
Story
(2241)

At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, raising exceptional children, becoming more productive, building revolutionary companies and social movements, and achieving success is understanding how habits work. Habits aren’t destiny. As Charles Duhigg shows, by harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.
Mehra says: "Nice! A guide on how to change"
"Interesting from start to finish"

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What made the experience of listening to The Power of Habit the most enjoyable?

The small little facts that you use in everyday life.

What about Mike Chamberlain’s performance did you like?

it didnt feel like a business book. he had a nice pace for the book that made it enjoyable

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

I wouldn't say one sitting but it is interesting for someone with a long commute daily.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life Without Losing Its Soul

UNABRIDGED
- by Howard Schultz , Joanne Gordon
- Narrated by Stephen Bowlby
Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life Without Losing Its Soul

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 42 mins)

By Howard Schultz, Joanne Gordon

Narrated By Stephen Bowlby

Overall
(326)
Performance
(219)
Story
(217)

In 2008, Howard Schultz, the president and chairman of Starbucks, made the unprecedented decision to return as CEO, eight years after he stepped down from daily oversight of the company to become chairman. Concerned that Starbucks had lost its way, Schultz was determined to help it return to its core values and restore not only its financial health, but also its soul.
Carla says: "Interesting, but a bit annoying"
"Very Interesting But........"

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Would you try another book from Howard Schultz and Joanne Gordon and/or Stephen Bowlby?

Possibly depends on the topic

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Not make it feel like so much of a sales pitch/plea from Howard but a more personal story on Howard himself

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Yes, good narration

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Not Likely

Any additional comments?

Howard and Starbucks are interesting in themselves, but this book did not do justice for a organization of it's size.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A Wanted Man: A Jack Reacher Novel, Book 17

UNABRIDGED
- by Lee Child
- Narrated by Dick Hill
A Wanted Man: A Jack Reacher Novel, Book 17

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 11 mins)

By Lee Child

Narrated By Dick Hill

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1567)
Performance
(1322)
Story
(1310)

Four people in a car, hoping to make Chicago by morning. An hour behind them, a man lies stabbed to death in an old pumping station. He was seen going in with two others, but he never came out. He has been executed, the knife work professional, the killers vanished. Within minutes, the police are notified. Within hours, the FBI descends, laying claim to the victim without ever saying who he was or why he was there. All Reacher wanted was a ride to Virginia. All he did was stick out his thumb. But he soon discovers he has hitched more than a ride.
Bill says: "Wanted Man is Wanting ~ And I Want 14 Hours Back"
"Entertaining with twists til nearly the end"

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Where does A Wanted Man rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Its a great listen and really well read

Who was your favorite character and why?

Reacher is always an entertaining character who is unpredictable.

What does Dick Hill bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Great reading experience

Any additional comments?

The ending was a little anticlimatic for the events that led up to it but still a great entertaining listen for a suspense listener

0 of 0 people found this review helpful