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DeAnne

United States | Member Since 2012

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63 titles in library
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The Fairy Godmother: Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Mercedes Lackey
- Narrated by Gabra Zackman
The Fairy Godmother: Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 59 mins)

By Mercedes Lackey

Narrated By Gabra Zackman

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(70)
Performance
(60)
Story
(61)

Elena Klovis was supposed to be her kingdom's Cinderella - until an accident of fate left her with a completely inappropriate prince! Determined not to remain with her stepfamily, Elena set out to get a new job - and ended up becoming the Fairy Godmother for the land. But "Breaking with Tradition" was no easy matter. True, she didn't have to sleep in the chimney, but she had to deal with arrogant, stuffed-shirt princes who kept trying to rise above their place in the tale.
Kelvin says: "An excellent start to a new series"
"a hoot"

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Fairy Godmother to be better than the print version?

yes, kept me from skimming, really enjoyed the narration very skillfully done. A delightful story with great characters. left me wanting more.

What did you like best about this story?

had humor, nice twist on the fairy tale

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

very good performance

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

lots of giggles

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Phoenix and Ashes: Elemental Masters

UNABRIDGED
- by Mercedes Lackey
- Narrated by Michelle Ford
Phoenix and Ashes: Elemental Masters

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 18 mins)

By Mercedes Lackey

Narrated By Michelle Ford

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(99)
Performance
(53)
Story
(53)

In this dark and atmospheric rendition of the Cinderella fairy tale, an intelligent young Englishwoman is made into a virtual slave by her evil stepmother. Her only hope of rescue comes in the shape of a scarred World War I pilot of noble blood, whose own powers over the elements are about to be needed more than ever.
Amy says: "An enjoyable read."
"Lackey at her best"

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The horror and carnage of world war I is depicted in a way that brings it to a very personal level. The impact on the daily lives of all strata of British life and how they tried to cope with privation and loss is wrenching. Toss this all together with a wicked stepmother,two nasty stepsisters, and a cruelly treated stepchild. Then add magic good and sinister, a handsome young man and you have a whopping good story!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Serpent's Shadow: Elemental Masters

UNABRIDGED
- by Mercedes Lackey
- Narrated by Michelle Ford
The Serpent's Shadow: Elemental Masters

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 46 mins)

By Mercedes Lackey

Narrated By Michelle Ford

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(235)
Performance
(131)
Story
(133)

From the magical mysteries of India to the gaslit streets of Victorian London, Mercedes Lackey's unique departure from her Valdemar series follows a young woman doctor as she searches for the secret behind the sorcery in her blood.
CatBookMom says: "Very enjoyable"
"Loved the written series, Audible makes it live"

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Michelle Ford's wonderful narration brings this story of good and evil and a clash of cultures and their ridged lack of acceptance of strange new ideas.It is a story of overcoming adversity, delightful animal helpers, and staunch old and new friends.Throw in magic, what more could you want. I could barely put it down.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Beekeeper's Apprentice

UNABRIDGED
- by Laurie R. King
- Narrated by Jenny Sterlin
The Beekeeper's Apprentice

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 33 mins)

By Laurie R. King

Narrated By Jenny Sterlin

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1388)
Performance
(769)
Story
(768)

In 1914, a spirited American girl named Mary Russell meets a retired Sherlock Holmes in the English countryside. Instantly realizing that Mary is gifted with astonishing deductive powers, the Great Detective emerges from retirement to join her as she tracks down a fiendish assassin.
Yuriko says: "Wow"
"A whole new twist on the Holmes saga"

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I was shocked at how good the story was! How refreshing to find new people and places,and a new improbable sidekick enter the scene. The narration was beautifully done,and gave the settings and players life and vitality. Loved it.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Two Towers: Book Two in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy

UNABRIDGED
- by J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by Rob Inglis
The Two Towers: Book Two in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy

UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 40 mins)

By J. R. R. Tolkien

Narrated By Rob Inglis

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1128)
Performance
(997)
Story
(1021)

The Two Towers is the second volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic saga, The Lord of the Rings. The Fellowship has been forced to split up. Frodo and Sam must continue alone towards Mount Doom, where the One Ring must be destroyed. Meanwhile, at Helm’s Deep and Isengard, the first great battles of the War of the Ring take shape. In this splendid, unabridged audio production of Tolkien’s great work, all the inhabitants of a magical universe - hobbits, elves, and wizards - spring to life. Rob Inglis’ narration has been praised as a masterpiece of audio.
Anna says: "Thank you, Audible! Tolkien at long last!"
"After the first book, could not wait to start this"

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More perfection in story and narration. I never thought a audio book could add any vivid imagery better than reading the book. The movies were wonderful, but of course they adjusted and fiddled with the story ,places,timeline,and events to suit. This reading never missed a step.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Fellowship of the Ring: Book One in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

UNABRIDGED
- by J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by Rob Inglis
The Fellowship of the Ring: Book One in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 11 mins)

By J. R. R. Tolkien

Narrated By Rob Inglis

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1908)
Performance
(1675)
Story
(1710)

The Fellowship of the Ring, the first volume in the trilogy, tells of the fateful power of the One Ring. It begins a magnificent tale of adventure that will plunge the members of the Fellowship of the Ring into a perilous quest and set the stage for the ultimate clash between the powers of good and evil.
Ellen says: "At last - The Definitive Recording!"
"Best recording ever"

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Story

I have read all the books in this series many times, and have seen the movie versions several times.This recording hooked me with it's rich narration,and the story came alive.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Return of the King: Book Three in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy

UNABRIDGED
- by J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by Rob Inglis
The Return of the King: Book Three in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 18 mins)

By J. R. R. Tolkien

Narrated By Rob Inglis

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(999)
Performance
(871)
Story
(892)

The Return of the King is the towering climax to J. R. R. Tolkien’s trilogy that tells the saga of the hobbits of Middle-earth and the great War of the Rings. In this concluding volume, Frodo and Sam make a terrible journey to the heart of the Land of the Shadow in a final reckoning with the power of Sauron. In addition to narrating the prose passages, Rob Inglis sings the trilogy’s songs and poems a capella, using melodies composed by Inglis and Claudia Howard, the Recorded Books studio director.
Natalie says: "Finally!"
"brilliant end to a rich and riviting story"

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Rob Inglis narration of this beautiful series ,with it's richly imagined characters and places ,the poetry, the songs, left me wishing for more. If you have only seen the movies this series is a must read,or in this case even better ,narrated with such skill the story becomes even more vivid.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A Beautiful Friendship: Star Kingdom, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by David Weber
- Narrated by Khristine Hvam
A Beautiful Friendship: Star Kingdom, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 58 mins)

By David Weber

Narrated By Khristine Hvam

Overall
(607)
Performance
(539)
Story
(541)

Stephanie Harrington had always expected to be a forest ranger on her homeworld of Meyerdahl until her parents relocated to the frontier planet of Sphinx in the far distant Star Kingdom of Manticore. It should have been the perfect new home - a virgin wilderness full of new species of every sort, just waiting to be discovered. But Sphinx is a far more dangerous place than ultra-civilized Meyerdahl, and Stephanie's explorations come to a sudden halt when her parents lay down the law: no trips into the bush without adult supervision!
Jan says: "Loved, Loved This Book! (Tree Cats Rock!)"
"A delight"

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Actually listened twice! A great insight into what an intelligent alien species might decide about humans. Well narrated. will buy next book in the series, and hope more will come.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Hobbit

UNABRIDGED
- by J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by Rob Inglis
The Hobbit

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 8 mins)

By J. R. R. Tolkien

Narrated By Rob Inglis

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(4670)
Performance
(4173)
Story
(4222)

Like every other hobbit, Bilbo Baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire. But when a wandering wizard captivates him with tales of the unknown, Bilbo becomes restless. Soon he joins the wizard’s band of homeless dwarves in search of giant spiders, savage wolves, and other dangers. Bilbo quickly tires of the quest for adventure and longs for the security of his familiar home. But before he can return to his life of comfort, he must face the greatest threat of all.
Darwin8u says: "Victory after all, I suppose!"
"fresh look at a great adventure"

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Story

narration and characters vivid and story wonderful. have moved on to the fellow ship of the ring.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
On Basilisk Station: Honor Harrington, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by David Weber
- Narrated by Allyson Johnson
On Basilisk Station: Honor Harrington, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 40 mins)

By David Weber

Narrated By Allyson Johnson

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1579)
Performance
(1006)
Story
(998)

Honor Harrington has been exiled to Basilisk station and given an antique ship to police the system. The vindictive superior who sent her there wants her to fail. But he made one mistake: he's made her mad....
ShySusan says: "Thanks for the memories"
"fun high action story"

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Story

Would you consider the audio edition of On Basilisk Station to be better than the print version?

Having read the print version some years ago,the audio was also most enjoyable.I thought Allyson Johnson did a wonderful job.

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

A more focused story experience, and hearing the story gives the listener a much different perception and reality than just reading.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful