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Overseas

UNABRIDGED
- by Beatriz Williams
- Narrated by January LaVoy
Overseas

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 49 mins)

By Beatriz Williams

Narrated By January LaVoy

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(223)
Performance
(197)
Story
(197)

When twenty-something Wall Street analyst Kate Wilson attracts the notice of the legendary Julian Laurence at a business meeting, no one’s more surprised than she is. Julian’s relentless energy and his extraordinary intellect electrify her, but she’s baffled by his sudden interest. Why would this handsome British billionaire—Manhattan’s most eligible bachelor—pursue a pretty but bookish young banker who hasn’t had a boyfriend since college?
bluebelle says: "Rare Find!"
"TOTALLY JUVENILLE and cheesy. A wasted credit"

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This was one of the poorest books ever listened to from Audible. If you are not selective with your reading material, then this would be a filler. I cannot believe the high marks this book supposedly earned.

4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Fly Away

UNABRIDGED
- by Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by Susan Ericksen
Fly Away

UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 4 mins)

By Kristin Hannah

Narrated By Susan Ericksen

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(44)
Performance
(36)
Story
(38)

Fly Away is the story of three women who have lost their way and need each other - plus a miracle - to transform their lives. An emotionally-complex, heart-wrenching novel about love, family, motherhood, loss, and redemption, Fly Away reminds us that where there is life, there is hope and where there is love, there is forgiveness. Told with her trademark visceral storytelling and illuminating prose, Kristin Hannah reveals why she is one of the most beloved writers of our day.
Pamela says: "Good Lord! What a complete waste of a credit!"
"0H PLEASE, A dispeptic experience in melodrama!!!"

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Would you try another book from Kristin Hannah and/or Susan Ericksen?

I don't think so;

Would you be willing to try another one of Susan Ericksen’s performances?

No, I believe this narrator was WAY over the top....slow and melodramatic

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

disappointment

2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Wreckage

UNABRIDGED
- by Michael Robotham
- Narrated by Sean Barrett
The Wreckage

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 41 mins)

By Michael Robotham

Narrated By Sean Barrett

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(67)
Performance
(53)
Story
(52)

Two-time Ned Kelly Award-winning author Michael Robotham has earned an international following with intense psychological thrillers like Shatter and Lost. The Wreckage is inspired by a real-life heist at the Central Bank of Iraq - the largest such crime in history. Millions of dollars are missing from Iraqi banks, and journalist Luca Terracini will stop at nothing to find the money. But the closer he gets to the truth, the more his actions reverberate around the world.
Cary says: "Great Autheor and Narrator Discovery..."
"TOP NOTCH THRILLER"

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Would you listen to The Wreckage again? Why?

ABSOLUTELY. I think Michael Robotham is one of our BEST mystery writers. Impossible for me to understand any reviews that were not outstanding....he is a master of unpredictable intrigue and endings. I literally had to force myself to take a break from this spellbinding read. After reading Suspect, narrated by Simon Prebble, I suspected it would be difficult to listen to another narrator....I was wrong, Sean Barrett was unbeatable. I'm looking forward to Robotham's 'LOST" as my next book....I can't get enough of him.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Suspect

UNABRIDGED
- by Michael Robotham
- Narrated by Simon Prebble
Suspect

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 22 mins)

By Michael Robotham

Narrated By Simon Prebble

Overall
(219)
Performance
(91)
Story
(92)

After a woman is brutally slain, investigators bring psychiatrist Joe O'Loughlin in for expert consultation. Joe is shocked to discover the dead woman is a former patient of his who cried rape when he rebuffed her sexual advances. Citing doctor/patient confidentiality, Joe hides this information. But the truth emerges, and suddenly he is the prime suspect.
Bonnie says: "Found"
"WOW!!....knocked my socks off in suspense..."

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What made the experience of listening to Suspect the most enjoyable?

The brilliant pairing of Simon Prebble and Michael Robotham, made this a listening pleasure.
So happy to have discovered Michael Robotham and immediately downloaded his other books narrated by Simon and Sean Barrett. I'm in 'mystery' Nivana...thanks, Audible!

What about Simon Prebble’s performance did you like?

BRILLIANT....He makes a book come alive...I could never get tired of his narrations.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Immoral

UNABRIDGED
- by Brian Freeman
- Narrated by Joe Barrett
Immoral

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 30 mins)

By Brian Freeman

Narrated By Joe Barrett

Overall
(197)
Performance
(36)
Story
(39)

In a riveting debut thriller that has drawn comparisons to masters of the genre like Dennis Lehane and Michael Connelly, Brian Freeman weaves obsession, sex, and revenge into a story that grips the reader with vivid characters and shocking plot twists from the first minute to the last.
Larry says: "OUTSTANDING"
"ENTERTAINING AND QUICK-PACED MYSTERY, but...."

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What do you think the narrator could have done better?

No fault of Joe Barrett, but I believe this book would have been more enjoyable had
Sean Barrett been the narrator. Joe's midwestern accent screeched to me at
important moments....somehow, it just didn't fit the drama of this story.

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

Couldn't put it down as there were so many twists and turns....very thrilling story.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Good House: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Ann Leary
- Narrated by Mary Beth Hurt
The Good House: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 12 mins)

By Ann Leary

Narrated By Mary Beth Hurt

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(594)
Performance
(523)
Story
(527)

The Good House tells the story of Hildy Good, who lives in a small town on Boston's North Shore. Hildy is a successful real-estate broker, good neighbor, mother, and grandmother. She's also a raging alcoholic. Hildy's family held an intervention for her about a year before this story takes place - "if they invite you over for dinner, and it’s not a major holiday," she advises "run for your life" - and now she feels lonely and unjustly persecuted. She has also fooled herself into thinking that moderation is the key.
Rhonda Morrison says: "What a great book, Hildy is a great character!"
"LOVED THIS BOOK !!!"

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What did you love best about The Good House?

The reality of its characters

Any additional comments?

The marriage of the book and the narrator was brilliant....sooo enjoyed this listening experience.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Speaks the Nightbird

UNABRIDGED
- by Robert McCammon
- Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini
Speaks the Nightbird

UNABRIDGED (30 hrs and 46 mins)

By Robert McCammon

Narrated By Edoardo Ballerini

Overall
(1079)
Performance
(929)
Story
(923)

The Carolinas, 1699: The citizens of Fount Royal believe a witch has cursed their town with inexplicable tragedies -- and they demand that beautiful widow Rachel Howarth be tried and executed for witchcraft. Presiding over the trial is traveling magistrate Issac Woodward, aided by his astute young clerk, Matthew Corbett. Believing in Rachel's innocence, Matthew will soon confront the true evil at work in Fount Royal....
aaron says: "Dark, Twisted Period Piece with GREAT Characters!"
"FABULOUS NARRATION..black, black fiction"

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What did you like best about Speaks the Nightbird? What did you like least?

The narration of this audiobook by Edoardo Ballerini was incredible. He more than did his work on this sordid novel and I will look for his other work. For me, the word putrid comes to mind in the needlessly long descriptions about the foulest of human conditons. I found this novel depressing and nauseous and could just as well have passed it by without missing
a thing, except the exceptional 'acting' of Mr. Ballerini.

Was Speaks the Nightbird worth the listening time?

NO !!!!!

Any additional comments?

SAVE YOUR CREDIT FOR SOMETHING MORE UPLIFTING

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A Feast of Carrion

UNABRIDGED
- by Keith McCarthy
- Narrated by Sean Barrett
A Feast of Carrion

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 30 mins)

By Keith McCarthy

Narrated By Sean Barrett

Overall
(72)
Performance
(28)
Story
(27)

St Benjamin's Medical School is the greatest of its kind, any death occurring within its walls would have created ripples within the academic world, but the death of Nikki Exner is far from being ordinary. Raped, and then grotesquely executed, her theatrical murder horrifies everyone. John Eisenmenger, a former forensic pathologist, finds himself dragged unwillingly into the case. Teaming up with solicitor Helena Flemming, Eisenmenger sets out to discover what really did happen to Nikki Exner.
Yves says: "excellent book"
"TERRIFIC SUSPENSE!!"

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

Yes. Well written and superb narrator. Can't wait to read his other books.

What about Sean Barrett’s performance did you like?

John Lee has been my favorite narrator for many years but Sean Barrett is a close second.

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

It keep me listening into the wee hours

Any additional comments?

Well worth the credit for an excellent writer and narrator!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Gone Girl: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Gillian Flynn
- Narrated by Julia Whelan , Kirby Heyborne
Gone Girl: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 11 mins)

By Gillian Flynn

Narrated By Julia Whelan, Kirby Heyborne

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(9369)
Performance
(8131)
Story
(8111)

It is Nick and Amy Dunne's fifth wedding anniversary. Presents are being wrapped and reservations are being made when Nick's clever and beautiful wife disappears from their rented McMansion on the Mississippi River. Husband-of-the-Year Nick isn't doing himself any favors with cringe-worthy daydreams. Under mounting pressure from the police and the media - as well as Amy's fiercely doting parents - the town golden boy parades an endless series of lies, deceits, and inappropriate behavior. Nick is oddly evasive, and he's definitely bitter - but is he really a killer?
Teddy says: "Demented, twisted, sick and I loved it!"
"Despicable, boring and not worth a credit"

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Would you try another book from Gillian Flynn and/or Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne ?

Absolutely NOT!!!

What could Gillian Flynn have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Not written it

Would you be willing to try another one of Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne ’s performances?

NO...she needs narrators lessons

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Gone Girl?

All of it

Any additional comments?

Anyone who would give this book a good review is sick

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

UNABRIDGED
- by Laura Hillenbrand
- Narrated by Edward Herrmann
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs)

By Laura Hillenbrand

Narrated By Edward Herrmann

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(8147)
Performance
(4380)
Story
(4386)

Why we think it’s a great listen: Seabiscuit was a runaway success, and Hillenbrand’s done it again with another true-life account about beating unbelievable odds. On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared.....
Janice says: "Indescribable"
"LEST WE FORGET!!!! A MUST READ"

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This is a gem and one of the best I've listened to on Audible. I highly recommend for everyone. It is riveting and I could not stop listening....a true story and an incredulous one. Don't miss it.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful