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Belimcdowell

Liberty Township, OH, United States | Member Since 2012

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7 reviews
8 ratings
15 titles in library
7 purchased in 2013

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The Time Keeper

UNABRIDGED
- by Mitch Albom
- Narrated by Dan Stevens
The Time Keeper

UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 42 mins)

By Mitch Albom

Narrated By Dan Stevens

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(373)
Performance
(334)
Story
(337)

From the author who's inspired millions worldwide with books like Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven comes his most imaginative novel yet, The Time Keeper--a compelling fable about the first man on earth to count the hours.
Karen Fairbrother says: "Intriguing and thought provoking story"
"Short and Sweet"

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

This book was short and sweet. The message at the end is very good.

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

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(22350)
Performance
(16165)
Story
(16235)

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..."
"Good"

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Would you try another book from Suzanne Collins and/or Carolyn McCormick?

This was a good book but I just can't seem to get into this idea of living in a world were you have these types of games. It's just not real enough for me.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream

UNABRIDGED
- by Paulo Coelho
- Narrated by Jeremy Irons
The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream

UNABRIDGED (4 hrs)

By Paulo Coelho

Narrated By Jeremy Irons

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Overall
(2548)
Performance
(1296)
Story
(1301)

Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its simplicity and wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an Alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest.
Linda says: "Marvelous Book & Expressive Reader"
"Great Story"

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Where does The Alchemist rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I really enjoyed this story. The performance is spot on and the story is colorful, intriguing and full of adventure.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Patient Zero: The Joe Ledger Novels, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Jonathan Maberry
- Narrated by Ray Porter
Patient Zero: The Joe Ledger Novels, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 45 mins)

By Jonathan Maberry

Narrated By Ray Porter

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2092)
Performance
(1544)
Story
(1532)

When you have to kill the same terrorist twice in one week there’s either something wrong with your world or something wrong with your skills - and there’s nothing wrong with Joe Ledger’s skills. And that’s both a good and a bad thing. It’s good because he’s a Baltimore detective who has just been secretly recruited by the government to lead a new task force created to deal with the problems that Homeland Security can’t handle....
James says: "Drop Dead and get back up great."
"Boring"

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Is there anything you would change about this book?

This book was boring. I like a good zombie book but the storyline was just dragged out. The performance of the audiobook was good that's why I rated it high but there was not much substance to this book.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Help

UNABRIDGED
- by Kathryn Stockett
- Narrated by Jenna Lamia , Bahni Turpin , Octavia Spencer , Cassandra Campbell
The Help

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 19 mins)

By Kathryn Stockett

Narrated By Jenna Lamia, Bahni Turpin, Octavia Spencer, and others

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Overall
(24188)
Performance
(10900)
Story
(10924)

Why we think it’s a great listen: The most celebrated performance in all of Audible’s history, The Help has nearly 2,000 5-star reviews from your fellow listeners. We hear the print book’s not bad, either. In pitch-perfect voices, Kathryn Stockett creates three extraordinary women whose determination to start a movement of their own forever changes a town, and the way women - mothers, daughters, caregivers, friends - view one another.
Jan says: "What a great surprise!"
"Awesome Audiobook"

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

This is a great audiobook. I enjoyed listening to the different characters with different voices. It really brought the book to life. The story is not completely accurate of the times as many maids suffered abuse, rape, etc during these times but I did enjoy the storyline.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Fault in Our Stars

UNABRIDGED
- by John Green
- Narrated by Kate Rudd
The Fault in Our Stars

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 14 mins)

By John Green

Narrated By Kate Rudd

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Overall
(2273)
Performance
(2060)
Story
(2072)

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten. Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars is award-winning-author John Green’s most ambitious and heartbreaking work yet, brilliantly exploring the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.
Ella says: "Don't let the subject stop you"
"Not impressed"

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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

This book is literally about teenage kids that do not have much time left to live. There is not enough drama.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Beautiful Creatures: Beautiful Creatures, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Kami Garcia , Margaret Stohl
- Narrated by Kevin T. Collins
Beautiful Creatures: Beautiful Creatures, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 38 mins)

By Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl

Narrated By Kevin T. Collins

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1932)
Performance
(1543)
Story
(1551)

Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the small Southern town of Gatlin has ever seen, and she's struggling to conceal her power and a curse that has haunted her family for generations. Ethan Wate, who has been counting the months until he can escape from Gatlin, is haunted by dreams of a beautiful girl he has never met. When Lena moves into the town's oldest and most infamous plantation, Ethan is inexplicably drawn to her and determined to uncover the connection between them.
Claudia says: "Good book, good narration"
"Good Book"

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Would you consider the audio edition of Beautiful Creatures to be better than the print version?

I enjoyed the music that was added to the audiobook. If I read the book it would not had have the same meaning that it does by adding the music. I enjoyed the book but I did not enjoy the ending. It does make me wonder will happen next but I think they should have given it more thought instead of just (spoiler alert) having the song played again but with another birthdate.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful