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Andy

Bradenton, Florida, United States | Member Since 2007

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The Black Box: Harry Bosch, Book 18

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- by Michael Connelly
- Narrated by Michael McConnohie
The Black Box: Harry Bosch, Book 18

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 29 mins)

By Michael Connelly

Narrated By Michael McConnohie

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1391)
Performance
(1174)
Story
(1149)

In a case that spans 20 years, Harry Bosch links the bullet from a recent crime to a file from 1992, the killing of a young female photographer during the L.A. riots. Harry originally investigated the murder, but it was then handed off to the Riot Crimes Task Force and never solved. Now Bosch's ballistics match indicates that her death was not random violence, but something more personal, and connected to a deeper intrigue. Like an investigator combing through the wreckage after a plane crash, Bosch searches for the "black box", the one piece of evidence that will pull the case together.
Joanna says: "Contrary to the tagline, Harry Bosch is not back!"
"Reader ruins marginal story"

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

The narration was not right for Harry. Edgar, his partner has no nuance to his voice. If Dick Hill was reading this I would try and finish. Major disappointment for a big Harry Bosch fan.

What could Michael Connelly have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

New reader.

How could the performance have been better?

New reader.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

What a waste of a credit.

Any additional comments?

This book is not Audible worthy. I will take Connelly off my preorder list. What was I thinking.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Life Itself: A Memoir

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- by Roger Ebert
- Narrated by Edward Herrmann
Life Itself: A Memoir

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 16 mins)

By Roger Ebert

Narrated By Edward Herrmann

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(249)
Performance
(218)
Story
(218)

Roger Ebert is the best-known film critic of our time. He has been reviewing films for the Chicago Sun-Times since 1967, and was the first film critic ever to win a Pulitzer Prize. He has appeared on television for four decades, including twenty-three years as cohost of Siskel & Ebert at the Movies. In 2006, complications from thyroid cancer treatment resulted in the loss of his ability to eat, drink, or speak. But with the loss of his voice, Ebert has only become a more prolific and influential writer.
loix says: "mixed feelings"
"Two thumbs up!"

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What did you love best about Life Itself?

I enjoyed hearing how Ebert gained his fame. Many of the stories and anecdotes about famous people are interesting. I was a big fan of his show and still to this day value his reviews over anyone else's.

What about Edward Herrmann’s performance did you like?

His reading makes this book much more enjoyable. This could have been a dry, slow collection of old stories but the narration makes this very easy to listen to.

Any additional comments?

As another reviewer said the first one third of the book is a bit slow. The repetition of some stories is odd. Overall it was an easy listen and if you are an Ebert fan you should enjoy this book.

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

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- 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
(1619)
Performance
(1369)
Story
(1357)

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"
"Reacher to the rescue again!"

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What made the experience of listening to A Wanted Man the most enjoyable?

Reacher doing the things he does. Explaining to people why he only owns a toothbrush. Intimidating people with his 6'5" size. (Interested to see if 5'7" Tom Cruise can pull that off in the movie version of one of the Reacher books)

What other book might you compare A Wanted Man to and why?

Just about every Lee Child book in the Reacher series.

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

Dick does a lot of books and almost always nails it.

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

No.

Any additional comments?

As with all of the Reacher books it was easy to listen to, well researched, and full of twists.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Falcon Seven

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- by James W. Huston
- Narrated by Scott Sowers
Falcon Seven

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 46 mins)

By James W. Huston

Narrated By Scott Sowers

Overall
(88)
Performance
(31)
Story
(32)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 flying over Afghanistan is suddenly diverted and ordered to bomb a building in Pakistan, where a meeting between al Qaeda and the Taliban is taking place. After destroying their target, the fighter jet is immediately hit by Stinger missiles and the pilots eject over Pakistan. They are captured, assaulted, and dragged through the streets of Peshawar. The world is on edge.
David says: "Simply Excellent"
"Starts off strong and fizzles into a comic book"

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The narration almost saves this but the slaps at Obama, the comic book ending, and suspension of belief needed to follow this ending made it a disappointment.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Silver Linings Playbook: A Novel

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- by Matthew Quick
- Narrated by Ray Porter
The Silver Linings Playbook: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 22 mins)

By Matthew Quick

Narrated By Ray Porter

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(755)
Performance
(684)
Story
(678)

During his years in a neural-health facility, Pat Peoples has formulated a theory about silver linings. He believes that his life is a movie produced by God, that his mission is to become physically fit and emotionally supportive, and that if he succeeds, his happy ending will be the return of his estranged wife, Nikki. When Pat goes to live with his parents, everything seems changed: no one will talk to him about Nikki, and his new therapist seems to be recommending adultery as a form of therapy.
richard says: "A remarkable achievement."
"A very nice, easy listen!"

Overall
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Story

I started this and had to listen to it all at once. Ray Porter does a great job with the narration.

3 of 7 people found this review helpful
61 Hours: A Reacher Novel

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- by Lee Child
- Narrated by Dick Hill
61 Hours: A Reacher Novel

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 43 mins)

By Lee Child

Narrated By Dick Hill

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1831)
Performance
(606)
Story
(604)

A tour bus crashes in a savage snowstorm and lands Jack Reacher in the middle of a deadly confrontation. In nearby Bolton, South Dakota, one brave woman is standing up for justice in a small town threatened by sinister forces. If she's going to live long enough to testify, she'll need help. Because a killer is coming to Bolton, a coldly proficient assassin who never misses.
Robin says: "Very Disappointing"
"Reacher is a dull dude now."

Overall
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Story

Disjointed. Not a good effort. I think Lee Child has sold this series to somebody. Not even close to the other books. Skip it unless you are like me and buy each one as soon as they come out.

0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Shantaram

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- by Gregory David Roberts
- Narrated by Humphrey Bower
Shantaram

UNABRIDGED (43 hrs and 9 mins)

By Gregory David Roberts

Narrated By Humphrey Bower

Overall
(2871)
Performance
(1223)
Story
(1222)

This mesmerizing first novel tells the epic journey of Lin, an escaped convict who flees maximum security prison in Australia to disappear into the underworld of contemporary Bombay. Accompanied by his guide and faithful friend, Prabaker, Lin searches for love and meaning while running a clinic in one of the city's poorest slums and serving his apprenticeship in the dark arts of the Bombay mafia. The keys to unlock the mysteries that bind Lin are held by two people: his mentor Khader Khan, mafia godfather and criminal-philosopher; and the beautiful, elusive Karla, whose passions are driven by dangerous secrets.
Richard says: "Do Not Miss This"
"An epic adventure."

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Fantastic. Best listen I have had in years. Listening was like a drug I had to have. I am sorry its over.
43 hours and not a dull minute. I got onto Google. Earth to follow Linnbaba in his travels. Thought provoking on many levels. Humphrey Bower does a delightful job. I got to this book after listening to him on the Bryce Courtenay books The Power of One, Tandia, Potato Factory and more.
I can't get enough of that Aussie accent.
Enjoy.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Flory: A Miraculous Story of Survival

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- by Flory A. Van Beek
- Narrated by Kirsten Potter
Flory: A Miraculous Story of Survival

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 8 mins)

By Flory A. Van Beek

Narrated By Kirsten Potter

Overall
(102)
Performance
(21)
Story
(21)

Like Anne Frank, Flory Van Beek was a young girl caught in the ruthless Nazi occupation of Holland. But Flory survived to recount her extraordinary story of persecution and survival. Flory and her husband, Felix, endured the sinking of a ship bound for safety in the New World, the increasing danger of the occupation, and finally a life in hiding. This inspiring account vividly captures the terror of the Holocaust while telling a poignant story of love and courage.
Joanne says: "A glimmer of light in an otherwise tragic tale"
"Wonderful"

Overall
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Very cativating and inspiring story. I have new respect for the Dutch patriots durring WWII as well as the resourcefulness that the Jewish people used to survive.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
A Soldier of the Great War

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- by Mark Helprin
- Narrated by David Colacci
A Soldier of the Great War

UNABRIDGED (31 hrs and 1 min)

By Mark Helprin

Narrated By David Colacci

Overall
(206)
Performance
(68)
Story
(67)

On his last long walk, septuagenarian war hero, deserter, and professor Alessandro Giuliani shares his past with an illiterate young factory worker, spinning a remarkable tale of heart-stopping escapes, of loves unrequited and won, of madmen, dwarfs, and mafiosi. But overshadowing all is his most miraculous and terrible adventure, the Great War: a surreal parade of horrors that devastated and defined Alessandro, yet enabled him to experience fully the magic and beauty of the absurd human comedy called life.
Stuart says: "Painting with words"
"Wonderful listen."

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This is well worth your time. Well written and well read.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Likeness

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- by Tana French
- Narrated by Heather O'Neill
The Likeness

UNABRIDGED (22 hrs and 30 mins)

By Tana French

Narrated By Heather O'Neill

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2141)
Performance
(1107)
Story
(1113)

Tana French's debut, In the Woods, hit the New York Times best-seller list and drew rave reviews from the Times (London) and Booklist. Picking up six months later, this riveting sequel finds Detective Cassie Maddox still scarred by her last case. When her boyfriend calls her to a chilling murder scene, Cassie is forced to face her inner demons. A young woman has been found stabbed to death outside Dublin, and the victim looks just like Cassie.
Michael says: "Really on a Different Level"
"Captivating"

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I enjoyed this book and found it very entertaining. The reader has a wonderful accent. Yes the idea of having an unrelated identical twin is unlikely but I just went with it and loved the whole book.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful