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Robin Åhman

Solna, Sweden | Member Since 2009

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  • The Dirty Streets of Heaven: Bobby Dollar, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 40 mins)
    • By Tad Williams
    • Narrated By George Newbern
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (123)
    Performance
    (117)
    Story
    (117)

    Bobby Dollar is an angel - a real one. He knows a lot about sin, and not just in his professional capacity as an advocate for souls caught between Heaven and Hell. Bobby’s wrestling with a few deadly sins of his own - pride, anger, even lust. But his problems aren’t all his fault. Bobby can’t entirely trust his heavenly superiors, and he’s not too sure about any of his fellow earthbound angels either, especially the new kid that Heaven has dropped into their midst, a trainee angel who asks too many questions.

    Michael says: "Angel Noir"
    "Too long"
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    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    I read it as part of a book club. I wanted to read a Tad Williams book so I thought this was a good place to start. I would recommend a friend to see what other books Williams has written and see if any of them are more interesting.


    What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

    I sensed something was up, but I didn't make the connection.


    What about George Newbern’s performance did you like?

    He had a good voice. You could tell from the tone of the voice which character it was, which is not always the case with some narrators.


    Do you think The Dirty Streets of Heaven needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

    There is a lot of background information and unfinished threads in the story which I think will be picked up in the following books. I will read the next books when they come out.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • 11-22-63: A Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (30 hrs and 44 mins)
    • By Stephen King
    • Narrated By Craig Wasson
    Overall
    (13161)
    Performance
    (11542)
    Story
    (11482)

    On November 22, 1963, three shots rang out in Dallas, President Kennedy died, and the world changed. What if you could change it back? In this brilliantly conceived tour de force, Stephen King - who has absorbed the social, political, and popular culture of his generation more imaginatively and thoroughly than any other writer - takes listeners on an incredible journey into the past and the possibility of altering it.

    Kelly says: "I Owe Stephen King An Apology"
    "Interesting"
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    Would you listen to 11-22-63 again? Why?

    No I wouln't listen to it again because it was too long. Even though I listened at 2x speed I thought it was too long.


    What did you like best about this story?

    I liked the concept of going back in time to change history.


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

    No I don't think I have.


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

    No


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Norwegian Wood

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 26 mins)
    • By Haruki Murakami
    • Narrated By John Chancer
    Overall
    (100)
    Performance
    (33)
    Story
    (35)

    Toru Watanabe, approaching middle age, hears The Beatles song "Norwegian Wood" in an airplane and, with Proustian vividness, it transports him back to his student days in Japan with Naoko, Midori, and Storm Trooper.

    Tim says: "Wistful, magical, poetic, touching"
    "Not my favorite Murakami"
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    Is there anything you would change about this book?

    No I wouldn't really want to change anything, it is what it is.


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

    I don't think it should be changed. There is nothing wrong with it, it just wasn't for me.


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

    I don't think I have listened to any other of his performances.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 41 mins)
    • By Robin Sloan
    • Narrated By Ari Fliakos
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1157)
    Performance
    (1050)
    Story
    (1038)

    The Great Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon out of his life as a San Francisco Web-design drone - and serendipity, sheer curiosity, and the ability to climb a ladder like a monkey has landed him a new gig working the night shift at Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore. But after just a few days on the job, Clay begins to realize that this store is even more curious than the name suggests. There are only a few customers, but they come in repeatedly and never seem to actually buy anything....

    Paula says: "A Profoundly Mesmerizing Tale"
    "A fun and short read"
    Overall
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes I would. It doesn't take too long to listen to and it has a good pace that keeps you interested all the time.


    Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

    I didn't know which way the story was going to turn, so that was exciting.


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

    This was the first time.


    Who was the most memorable character of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore and why?

    I liked Mr. Penumbra himself. He seemed so old and full of secrets.


    Any additional comments?

    I wonder how much the author was paid by Google to write this book which reads as a hidden advertisement for Google.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Wise Man's Fear: Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 2

    • UNABRIDGED (42 hrs and 59 mins)
    • By Patrick Rothfuss
    • Narrated By Nick Podehl
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (5875)
    Performance
    (4407)
    Story
    (4432)

    "My name is Kvothe. I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep...."

    Joe says: "Excellent, Imaginative, Beautiful, Page Turning!!!"
    "Too long"
    Overall
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    What did you like best about The Wise Man's Fear? What did you like least?

    I liked the parts at the University. I basically didn't like any of the other parts.


    What could Patrick Rothfuss have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

    He should have made it much shorter, or divided it into several books.


    What three words best describe Nick Podehl’s performance?

    He is OK.


    Was The Wise Man's Fear worth the listening time?

    No, it was way too long. Many times I just wanted it to end.


    Any additional comments?

    I don't think I will listen to the third book.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • A Christmas Carol: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry

    • UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 33 mins)
    • By Charles Dickens
    • Narrated By Tim Curry
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (3397)
    Performance
    (1235)
    Story
    (1228)

    A Signature Performance: Tim Curry rescues Charles Dickens from the jaws of Disney with his one-of-a-kind performance of the treasured classic. Our listeners loved this version so much that it inspired our whole line of Signature Classics.

    Nanci says: "Superb story and reading!"
    "One of my favorites"
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    What made the experience of listening to A Christmas Carol: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry the most enjoyable?

    The narration is my favorite part of this book. Tim Curry is incredible.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Scrooge is my favorite. It is fun to follow his development over the Christmas night.


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

    There is something about his voice. He is perfect for this performance.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    The most moving part for me is where Scrooge starts to soften, around the part with the second ghost, and you understand that there is still hope for the old grumpy man.


    Any additional comments?

    I listen to this book every year in December. It is easily one of my all time favorites.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Cloud Atlas

    • UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 33 mins)
    • By David Mitchell
    • Narrated By Scott Brick, Cassandra Campbell, Kim Mai Guest, and others
    Overall
    (2276)
    Performance
    (1559)
    Story
    (1554)

    A reluctant voyager crossing the Pacific in 1850; a disinherited composer blagging a precarious livelihood in between-the-wars Belgium; a high-minded journalist in Governor Reagan's California; a vanity publisher fleeing his gangland creditors; a genetically modified "dinery server" on death-row; and Zachry, a young Pacific Islander witnessing the nightfall of science and civilisation: the narrators of Cloud Atlas hear each other's echoes down the corridor of history.

    Elizabeth says: "thoroughly enjoyed"
    "Not my kind of book"
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    What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

    Noting could have saved this book for me.


    What was most disappointing about David Mitchell’s story?

    It was just boring. I wanted nothing more than for the book to be over.


    What three words best describe the narrators’s voice?

    It was OK


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

    One of the stories was interesting, the Cavendish story.


    Any additional comments?

    I still would like to see the movie. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone.

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • The Fry Chronicles: An Autobiography

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 28 mins)
    • By Stephen Fry
    • Narrated By Stephen Fry
    Overall
    (232)
    Performance
    (127)
    Story
    (125)

    This dazzling memoir promises to be a courageously frank, honest and poignant read. It will detail some of Fry's most turbulent and least-well-known years, with writing that will excite you, make you laugh uproariously, move you, inform you, and, above all, surprise you.

    christine says: "A must read"
    "Wonderful narration"
    Overall
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes, because the narration is so great. I always like it when the author of a autobiobraphy reads his own book, and Stephen Fry is my favorit narrator, so this was perfect in that sense.


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

    I have listened to his reading of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. This was just as good as that one.


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

    No, but that is not necessary. You can take it in bits.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Elephant to Hollywood

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 18 mins)
    • By Michael Caine
    • Narrated By Michael Caine
    Overall
    (81)
    Performance
    (54)
    Story
    (54)

    Sir Michael Caine is loved not just for his many films, but for his warmth, honesty, and humour in describing every aspect of his life from his humble South London beginnings to performing alongside the greatest Hollywood actors of the day.

    Stuart says: "Michael delivers"
    "Wonderful"
    Overall
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes, if they like movies and Michael Caine


    What did you like best about this story?

    The narration was great. Every autobiography should be read by the author. I love it when he laughs out loud sometimes when he retells a story or remembers something.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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