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Trista

Houston, TX, United States | Member Since 2011

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  • 44 reviews
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  • 295 titles in library
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  • Criminal

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 35 mins)
    • By Karin Slaughter
    • Narrated By Kathleen Early
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (928)
    Performance
    (772)
    Story
    (767)

    Will Trent is a brilliant agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Newly in love, he is beginning to put a difficult past behind him. Then a local college student goes missing, and he is inexplicably kept off the case by his supervisor and mentor, deputy director Amanda Wagner. Will cannot fathom Amanda's motivation, until the two of them literally collide in an abandoned orphanage they have both been drawn to for different reasons. Decades before - when Will's father was imprisoned for murder - this was his home....

    Melinda says: "Heart Pounding, Gripping Thriller"
    "first time reader of Karin Slaughter"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes! Had me from the first five minutes. I couldn't stop listening.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    I can't say I got too attached to any one character, but Will's boss, can't remember the character's name, was one of my favorites.


    What about Kathleen Early’s performance did you like?

    Nice voice. Distinct characters.


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

    Can't think of anything offhand. I'm already into a second Karin Slaughter book.


    12 of 12 people found this review helpful
  • The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 30 mins)
    • By Rebecca Skloot
    • Narrated By Cassandra Campbell, Bahni Turpin
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2986)
    Performance
    (1636)
    Story
    (1649)

    Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells, taken without her knowledge, became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first immortal human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than 60 years.

    Deborah Covington says: "Get This Book!!!"
    "A MUST READ/LISTEN"
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    What made the experience of listening to The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks the most enjoyable?

    Cassandra Campbell is one of my favorite narrators. She does an amazing job.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks?

    There are honestly too many to recount. I got goosebumps at several points. This book really makes you think. I did not want to stop listening. I feel like I know the Lacks family now. Great book.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    Same answer as above.


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

    yes.


    Any additional comments?

    Take the chance on this book. There was definitely some medical jargon that I'd have to listen to a few times, and probably could go back and listen to again to fully grasp it, but the author does a pretty good job of making it understandable for the person that has very little understanding of science. Just an incredible book and amazing story.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Fearless: The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 19 mins)
    • By Eric Blehm
    • Narrated By Paul Michael
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (367)
    Performance
    (328)
    Story
    (333)

    When Navy SEAL Adam Brown woke up on March 17, 2010, he didn’t know he would die that night in the Hindu Kush Mountains of Afghanistan - but he was ready: In a letter to his children, not meant to be seen unless the worst happened, he wrote, "I’m not afraid of anything that might happen to me on this earth, because I know no matter what, nothing can take my spirit from me."

    Karen Knabe says: "Truly the story of a Hero"
    "INCREDIBLE, HEROIC AND MOVING"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Fearless to be better than the print version?

    I am thinking of buying the print version, that is how much I love this book


    What other book might you compare Fearless to and why?

    I don't know that I can compare it to another book. The book, like the man it's about, is truly a one of a kind.


    What about Paul Michael’s performance did you like?

    The narrator was just fine.


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

    Yes.


    Any additional comments?

    The author is just incredible at telling Adam Brown's story. I will definitely be reading more of Eric Blehm. Incredible, unforgettable and moving story.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Storyteller

    • UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 13 mins)
    • By Jodi Picoult
    • Narrated By Mozhan Marno, Jennifer Ikeda, Edoardo Ballerini, and others
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (853)
    Performance
    (708)
    Story
    (699)

    Jodi Picoult's poignant number one New York Times best-selling novels about family and love tackle hot-button issues head on. In The Storyteller, Sage Singer befriends Josef Weber, a beloved Little League coach and retired teacher. But then Josef asks Sage for a favor she never could have imagined - to kill him. After Josef reveals the heinous act he committed, Sage feels he may deserve that fate. But would his death be murder or justice?

    Suzn F says: "The Baker, The Nun, The Virgin and The Monster"
    "Picoult is back"
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    What made the experience of listening to The Storyteller the most enjoyable?

    I do love Jodi Picoult's books, except the one before this one. It was kind of awful, just my thought. I really enjoyed all the characters and loved how the story was told.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Again, I have no opinion.


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

    I don't really like this question.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    I don't know.


    Any additional comments?

    I didn't want to stop listening to this book. I very much enjoyed it and recommend listening!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Black Cross

    • UNABRIDGED (21 hrs and 14 mins)
    • By Greg Iles
    • Narrated By Dick Hill
    Overall
    (652)
    Performance
    (343)
    Story
    (338)

    It is January 1944 - and as Allied troops prepare for D day, Nazi scientists develop a toxic nerve gas that will repel and wipe out any invasion force. To salvage the planned assault, two vastly different but equally determined men are sent to infiltrate the secret concentration camp where the poison gas is being perfected on human subjects. Their only objective: destroy all traces of the gas and the men who created it - no matter how many lives may be lost...including their own.

    Corinne says: "Feels real"
    "WW II"
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    Is there anything you would change about this book?

    I might have made some of the names a bit easier to differentiate. Some of the German names sounded too much alike and I was having a hard time following some of the characters. Maybe it's just me.


    What other book might you compare Black Cross to and why?

    I don't know.


    Which character – as performed by Dick Hill – was your favorite?

    Dick Hill does an excellent job.


    Did Black Cross inspire you to do anything?

    Learn more about the Jewish people. I don't think when I was in school that we were taught about all the atrocities that they suffered.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Outtakes from a Marriage: A Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 49 mins)
    • By Ann Leary
    • Narrated By Cassandra Campbell
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (43)
    Performance
    (37)
    Story
    (38)

    Julia and Joe Ferraro are living the good life in Manhattan now that Joe's finally made it; he's the star of a hit TV show and has just been nominated for a Golden Globe award. After many lean years, they've got a grand Upper West Side apartment and an Amagansett beach house, and their two kids go to elite private schools. Even better, Julia and Joe are still madly in love. Or so Julia thinks.

    Patricia says: "Views of a marriage from the inside."
    "an easy listen"
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    Would you listen to Outtakes from a Marriage again? Why?

    Well, no. I feel once was enough.


    What did you like best about this story?

    It's somewhat sad, but I must say if she thought her husband was cheating why didn't she check the phone records???? I'm not giving anything away here. She checks his messages but never calls the number or thinks to check the bill and call log???? That's the only thing I thought was kind of dumb.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    I don't really have a favorite scene.


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

    If I reveal what really got to me, I'll give something away. I'd rather not do that.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 22 mins)
    • By Chris Kyle, Scott McEwan
    • Narrated By John Pruden
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1862)
    Performance
    (1669)
    Story
    (1657)

    From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. The Pentagon has officially confirmed more than 150 of Kyles kills (the previous American record was 109), but it has declined to verify the astonishing total number for this book. Iraqi insurgents feared Kyle so much they named him al-Shaitan (“the devil”) and placed a bounty on his head. Kyle earned legendary status among his fellow SEALs, Marines, and U.S. Army soldiers, whom he protected with deadly accuracy from rooftops and stealth positions.

    William says: "Rough and tumble Texas boy makes USA proud"
    "respect for a hero"
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    If you could sum up American Sniper in three words, what would they be?

    A true man of bravery.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of American Sniper?

    I liked the parts where his wife gave her thoughts on what was going on. I really liked this book and can't even imagine how hard our military works. Thank God for them.


    Would you listen to another book narrated by John Pruden?

    Mr. Pruden, in my honest opinion and only be/c I'm being asked, needs to work on his southern drawl. We do not sound that dumb.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    I think it is being made into a movie. I'll let the professionals do their work. I'd hate to not be paid for a great tag line. HAHAHA!


    Any additional comments?

    I debated a long time about listening to this book. Then when I heard he died tragically in February, I decided to listen. I don't know much about our troops and how hard they work or what goes into being a military wife, or even a military family member, but I do have a lot of respect for all involved after listening to this book.

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

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 22 mins)
    • By Matthew Quick
    • Narrated By Ray Porter
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (609)
    Performance
    (550)
    Story
    (546)

    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."
    "DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK"
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    What made the experience of listening to The Silver Linings Playbook the most enjoyable?

    The story just grabs you immediately and is engaging.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    I don't really have a favorite character.


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

    I don't really have an opinion on that. He is a good narrator though. I have always enjoyed his readings.


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

    It made me laugh and cry. I listened to it all in one day.


    Any additional comments?

    One of my new favorite books.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Warm Bodies: A Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 4 mins)
    • By Isaac Marion
    • Narrated By Kevin Kenerly
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (460)
    Performance
    (420)
    Story
    (416)

    R is a young man with an existential crisis—he is a zombie. He has no memories, no identity, and no pulse, but he has dreams. His ability to connect with the outside world is limited to a few grunted syllables, but his inner life is deep, full of wonder and longing. After experiencing a teenage boy’s memories while consuming his brain, R makes an unexpected choice that begins a tense, awkward, and strangely sweet relationship with the victim’s human girlfriend, Julie.

    Katheryne says: "Zombies with emotions...it's weird and wonderful!"
    "Just Okay"
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    Is there anything you would change about this book?

    I found it hard to follow. I am thinking there wasn't enough pause time to indicate changes of thoughts.


    Would you recommend Warm Bodies to your friends? Why or why not?

    No, I wouldn't. It wasn't that great.


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

    I have not listened to Kevin Kenerly before. I would definitely listen to him again. Very good.


    Was Warm Bodies worth the listening time?

    Not really.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 39 mins)
    • By Susan Cain
    • Narrated By Kathe Mazur
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2100)
    Performance
    (1792)
    Story
    (1762)

    At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled "quiet," it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society--from van Gogh’s sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer.

    Teddy says: "Thought provoking and Uplifting.... A++++++++!!!!!"
    "DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK - INFORMATIVE"
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    If you could sum up Quiet in three words, what would they be?

    I think this book was written about me! I know that doesn't help whoever is reading this review, but I'm a textbook introvert. If you ever wonder why people don't like to socialize much, read this book. You'll have a better understanding about who they are.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Quiet?

    When the author explains how socializing and small talk can be emotionally taxing. I often feel that way. It's almost painful for me to make small talk. I don't connect on a level of small talk.

    Another point she brought up was how introverts seem to communicate better when able to write letters/e-mails than speaking face to face.

    There are truly so many points she makes that I completely identified with that I can't even name them all. It's like she knew me for my entire life.


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

    n/a


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    Before you judge ... something along those lines


    Any additional comments?

    Very informative book. I think it's a must read/listen. My family is all getting this for Christmas. This book completely explains me and my dad, our personalities. We're not anti-social, we just like our alone time.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Ready Player One

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 46 mins)
    • By Ernest Cline
    • Narrated By Wil Wheaton
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (6179)
    Performance
    (5703)
    Story
    (5699)

    At once wildly original and stuffed with irresistible nostalgia, Ready Player One is a spectacularly genre-busting, ambitious, and charming debut—part quest novel, part love story, and part virtual space opera set in a universe where spell-slinging mages battle giant Japanese robots, entire planets are inspired by Blade Runner, and flying DeLoreans achieve light speed.

    Travis says: "ADD TO CART, POWER UP +10000"
    "DON'T MISS"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    I have recommended this book to a fellow Audible listener. I found it quite entertaining and didn't want to stop listening.


    What other book might you compare Ready Player One to and why?

    I think this is my first video game-ish futuristic type book. Some of it was confusing to me, but I'm usually multi-tasking while listening. Also the science fiction part would occasionally confuse me :)


    Which scene was your favorite?

    I don't know.


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

    No.


    Any additional comments?

    I loved all the '80s references, but I'm a product of the '80s, so I could identify with a lot of the names/products he talks about.

    A fun listen!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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