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Nik

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  • The Last Olympian: Percy Jackson, Book 5: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 5

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 1 min)
    • By Rick Riordan
    • Narrated By Jesse Bernstein
    Overall
    (1673)
    Performance
    (717)
    Story
    (730)

    All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of victory are grim. Kronos's army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan's power only grows. While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it's up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the Lord of Time.

    Anandasubramanian says: "Jesse Berstein IS Percy Jackson"
    "It's FINALLY the end."
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    *MILD SPOILERS* This is one of my fav books in the series. There was so much action, suspense, confusion and death. Lots of loss. Its was often sad. I was happy with the ending overall. They FINALLY KISS! Five books later, but it happens! You know of whom I speak! Good stuff. Narration still just ok per usual as he is good at being Percy but not versatile enough to be anyone with an accent. It would have been better if there were multiple narrators, like "The Cane Chronicles."

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Other Queen

    • ABRIDGED (6 hrs and 22 mins)
    • By Philippa Gregory
    • Narrated By Bianca Amato, Dagmara Dominczyk, Graeme Malcolm
    Overall
    (89)
    Performance
    (21)
    Story
    (21)

    The newly-married couple welcome the doomed queen into their home, certain that serving as her hosts and jailers will bring them an advantage in the cutthroat world of the Elizabethan court. To their horror, they find that the task will bankrupt them, and as their home becomes the epicenter of intrigue and rebellion against Elizabeth, their loyalty to each other and to their sovereign comes into question.

    Cheryl says: "Not up to usual standards"
    "Two Queens is One too many."
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    *SPOILERS* I love Philippa Gregory books. The audiobooks are so supurbly done, as well. This is the last in the Tudor Court Series and it was a good one. It seems like every time I finish the book before and feel badly for the previously betrayed/abused/ignored heir or heiress they show up in the next book to be the tyrant putting the royal screws to the NEXT poor heir or heiress! Elizabeth is show to be paranoid and a tyrant at Cecil's bidding, but in other books she is to be given pity by the reader. THIS is why court intrigue is fun to read about. Bastard or not, everyone is in line for the throne in some way and could be hoisted up to that place and dragged back down again. Mary and Elizabeth should have joined forces and took on the male dominated world, but instead had their own agendas including Protestants versus Catholics. Good book. Good series.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Secret Diaries of Charlotte Bronte

    • UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 41 mins)
    • By Syrie James
    • Narrated By Bianca Amato
    Overall
    (128)
    Performance
    (110)
    Story
    (109)

    From Syrie James, the best-selling author of The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen, comes a novel that captures the passionate heart and restless soul of Charlotte Brontë—the author who gave the world Jane Eyre while longing for a soulmate.

    Victoria says: "WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR DREAM"
    "I Love This Book."
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    DELIGHTFUL! Written well. Researched. Narrated AMAZINGLY! This book was like spending 10 years with Charlotte Bronte as a companion and interacting with her amazing sisters, her bitter brother, her taciturn father, her bestie Ellen, her Mr. Nichols and blossoming friendship with Elizabeth Gaskell. This book was emotional, bouncing between cheerful and heartbreaking at all times. But when it came time for Charlotte to endure her brother's and sisters deaths, it was painful. This poor woman suffered as much as she won. **SPOILERS** The two best parts of this book were: 1) The Bronte sisters discussing Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" after reading it. Total literary-gasm. 2) Jane's wedding night. I blushed. No it wasn't graphic, but my inner victorian lady was quite aghast. This book takes place during the sisters publishing of their books, which is nerve-wrecking and exciting all at once. All in all, this is a very good listen. The narrator is brilliant. I am now going to down load this author's "The Memiors of Jane Austen" at once.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Serpent's Shadow: The Kane Chronicles, Book 3

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 23 mins)
    • By Rick Riordan
    • Narrated By Katherine Kellgren, Kevin R. Free
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (891)
    Performance
    (790)
    Story
    (794)

    When young magicians Carter and Sadie Kane learned how to follow the path of the Ancient Egyptian gods, they knew they would have to play an important role in restoring Ma’at (order) to the world. What they didn’t know is how chaotic the world would become. The Chaos snake Apophis is loose and threatening to destroy the Earth in three days’ time. The magicians are divided. The gods are disappearing, and those who remain are weak. What are a couple of teenagers and a handful of young trainees to do?

    Shelly Manus says: "A very satisfying *almost* conclusion to the story"
    "Crazy Good!"
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    *MILD SPOILERS* Five Stars? Yes. This was a great book from a really good series. Sadie and Carter are so good together in their fight against Apothos. Also compared to "Percy Jackson and the Olympians", this series gives us some romance! Walt, Sadie, Zia and Carter just seem to NEVER catch a break, but it's fun getting to the end with all their teen angst. Very satisfying, really. The gods are so different from the Olympians in some ways. I like the contrast. I liked the darker nature of this series. I wish it was more than 3 books long. Great narration by two people. Honestly, the narration made this series even more delightful than I thought it could be.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Between Good and Evil: A Master Profiler's Hunt for Society's Most Violent Predators

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 15 mins)
    • By Roger L. Depue, Susan Schindehette
    • Narrated By Paul Michael
    Overall
    (172)
    Performance
    (42)
    Story
    (44)

    In this first-person account of becoming the FBI's top serial-killer hunter and a member of a religious order in an attempt to discern the true nature of good and evil, Roger L. Depue searches for an understanding of how evil develops. Between Good and Evil is Depue's look back at a life spent apprehending criminals, especially serial killers, first as a small-town police chief, then an FBI-SWAT team member, Behavioral Sciences Unit chief, and a developer of revolutionary law enforcement programs.

    Scott & Cissy Wolfe says: "Fascinating"
    "Depue is so interestingly human."
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Between Good and Evil to be better than the print version?

    Did not read the print version.


    What did you like best about this story?

    I loved the famous cases and the humanity of Depue during his personal journey.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    When Depue sent a new BSU agent to meet with Ted Bundy after all his other agents were denied. The new agent got through and created a realtionship with Bundy to get so much information, which helped the BSU.


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

    No. There are some moments you need a break. You are told about horrible cases with horrible events.


    Any additional comments?

    It was well read and an interesting story.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Virgin's Lover

    • ABRIDGED (5 hrs and 7 mins)
    • By Philippa Gregory
    • Narrated By Graeme Malcolm
    Overall
    (154)
    Performance
    (25)
    Story
    (25)

    In the autumn of 1558, church bells across England ring out the joyous news that Elizabeth I is the new queen. But one woman hears the tidings with utter dread. Amy Dudley, wife of Sir Robert, knows that the peal of bells she hears will summon her husband once more to power, intrigue, and a passionate love affair with the young queen.

    Sarah says: "Interesting new twist on the"
    "Scandalous!"
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    Would you listen to The Virgin's Lover again? Why?

    Yes. Because it is a good narration and story.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The historical time period and court intrigue.


    Which character – as performed by Graeme Malcolm – was your favorite?

    Robert Dudley.


    Who was the most memorable character of The Virgin's Lover and why?

    Cecil. He was amazingly devoted to the queen and coniving.


    Any additional comments?

    Queen Elizabeth & Lord Robert Dudley were SCANDALOUS! The queen got on my nerves at times with her "Im a simple woman who cant make decisions without a man" demeanor at times. But in the end, she did what she needed. I prefer a more ruthless Queen, but cant win them all. Great narration. Great story. So vivid. Saucey when needed for pearl clutching. Loved it!!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Valley of the Dead: The Truth Behind Dante's Inferno

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 14 mins)
    • By Kim Paffenroth
    • Narrated By Victor Bevine, Kim Paffenroth
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (27)
    Performance
    (20)
    Story
    (20)

    For 17 years of his life, the exact whereabouts of the medieval Italian poet Dante Alighieri are unknown to modern scholars. It is known that during this time he traveled as an exile across Europe, working on his epic poem, The Divine Comedy. In his masterpiece he describes a journey through the three realms of the afterlife. During his lost wanderings, Dante stumbled upon an infestation of the living dead. The unspeakable acts he witnessed became the basis of all the horrors described in Inferno.

    Nik says: "Surprised."
    "Surprised."
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    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    Yes. If you like Dante and ZOMBIES!


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

    Not really.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    My favorite scene is when they "realize" the undead are coming for them in the valley.


    Did Valley of the Dead inspire you to do anything?

    Just to love Dante more.


    Any additional comments?

    This audiobook surprised me. It was not what I thought it was going to be. It explains Dante's specific treatment of "canibalism, live burnings, evisceration, crucifixion in Inferno" by his continuous run in with plague zombies and mean, horrid men of a troubled society whom perform the other awful acts. The narrator was acceptable, not spectacular. It was enjoyable and interesting in the end. For me, you can't go wrong with zombies.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Modern Scholar: Archaeology and the Iliad: The Trojan War in Homer and History

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 31 mins)
    • By Eric H. Cline
    Overall
    (114)
    Performance
    (45)
    Story
    (42)

    The Trojan War, captured forever in Homer's epic poem the Iliad, resonates to the present day in the popular imagination. But did Troy actually exist? And if so, where is it located? Was the Trojan War actually fought? And why? In this course, professor Eric H. Cline examines the history of Troy and delves into the archaeological discoveries that help to answer the questions above. Through an incisive analysis of known data, Professor Cline provides a fuller, richer understanding of this historic clash.

    Nathan says: "I can see the windy plains of Troy"
    "A good history class about the Illiad"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes, if they loved ancient history like I do. This lecture series is good.


    What other book might you compare The Modern Scholar to and why?

    None. Only real lectures I have sat through.


    What didn’t you like about the narrator’s performance?

    The narrator tried to be funny, but wasn't.


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

    No. It was fun to listen per each lecture with a break in between to digest the info.


    Any additional comments?

    A really good series. Check it out.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Harry, a History: The True Story of a Boy Wizard, His Fans, and Life Inside the Harry Potter Phenomenon

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 58 mins)
    • By Melissa Anelli
    • Narrated By Renée Raudman
    Overall
    (113)
    Performance
    (38)
    Story
    (38)

    With remembrances from J. K. Rowling's editors, agents, publicists, fans, and Rowling herself, Melissa Anelli takes us on a personal journey through every aspect of the Harry Potter phenomenon - from his very first spell to his lasting impact on the way we live and dream.

    Chris says: "Immersion"
    "An Amazing Trip Back!"
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    If you could sum up Harry, a History in three words, what would they be?

    So very emotional.


    What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

    Reliving the experiences of the HP Phenomenon and learning stuff I did not know to complete the journey.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    The experience of preparing for the last book and an end of an era.


    Any additional comments?

    This book is great for those of us whom love HP and are geeks about it.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Shades of Grey

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 34 mins)
    • By Jasper Fforde
    • Narrated By John Lee
    Overall
    (370)
    Performance
    (148)
    Story
    (152)

    As long as anyone can remember, society has been ruled by a Colortocracy. From the underground feedpipes that keep the municipal park green to the healing hues viewed to cure illness to a social hierarchy based upon one's limited color perception, society is dominated by color. In this world, you are what you can see.

    Roger says: "Slow, weird... but a good set-up for sequels."
    "Shockingly Good!"
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    What did you love best about Shades of Grey?

    I loved the idea of a


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Shades of Grey?

    Eddy Russett's realization of their perfect society's lies towards the end.


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

    John Lee is an AMAZING orator and I will listen to most books if he is the narrator.


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

    I certainly laughed a lot and was outraged at the caste discrimination of the chormatically lacking of this society.


    Any additional comments?

    This book was a complete surprise for me. I have listened to another book by Fforde and liked it, but THIS is the series I am interested in the most.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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