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Felton

Emory, TX, United States | Member Since 2009

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  • Intercept: A Novel of Suspense

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 23 mins)
    • By Patrick Robinson
    • Narrated By Charles Leggett
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (124)
    Performance
    (71)
    Story
    (72)

    A left-leaning judge liberates four of the most dangerous al-Qaeda terrorists from Guantanamo Bay and the CIA field officers track them back to Pakistan's northwest frontier mountain range. But the men vanish and rejoin the dark and mysterious forces trained by Osama bin Laden high in the Hindu Kush. These are men with hatred for the United States and Great Britain, and they are sworn to hit back at the USA, which imprisoned so many of their high command.

    Snoodely says: "Satisfying thriller, good reader"
    "It Could Have Been A Documentary"
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    What disappointed you about Intercept?

    First the plot makes no sense. The U.S. courts free only 4 prisoners and they just happen to be the most dangerous in the world. What happened to all the other terrorists? The hero is the most inept Seal in any story I've listened to. He had these terrorists in his sights multiple times but chose to do nothing. I don't want to give the story away, but instead of trying to take the terrorists out at a remote location, he allows them to proceed to a populated area before taking any action. Terrible writing.


    Has Intercept turned you off from other books in this genre?

    Not from this genre, just from this author and narrator.


    What didn’t you like about Charles Leggett’s performance?

    I think he is the same guy who narrates the struggle of the Water Buffalo on the Savannah. Terrible.


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

    Dissappointment. I don't understand how others could rate this book as high as they did. I bought it on ratings and am very disappointed.


    Any additional comments?

    Save your credit.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Fifth Assassin

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 3 mins)
    • By Brad Meltzer
    • Narrated By Scott Brick
    Overall
    (358)
    Performance
    (294)
    Story
    (297)

    From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, there have been more than two dozen assassination attempts on the President of the United States. Four have been successful. But now, Beecher White - the hero of the number one New York Times best seller The Inner Circle - discovers a killer in Washington, D.C. who's meticulously re-creating the crimes of these four men. Historians have branded them as four lone wolves. But what if they were wrong?

    Janice says: "I had to stop listening a little bit into the book"
    "The Absolute Worst Narration Ever!!"
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    This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

    I could not get into this book at all. The story seemed interesting but the narrator was terrible. He seemed to end each sentence in a whisper as if he were reading the book to someone who was trying to doze off for the night. He was entirely too dramatic with every sentence. The narration completely spoiled this book and I did not finish it.


    What could Brad Meltzer have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

    Picked a different narrator


    Would you be willing to try another one of Scott Brick’s performances?

    I have listened to Brick before but this seemed to be completely different. Not a good listen at all.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Open Season: A Joe Pickett Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 49 mins)
    • By C. J. Box
    • Narrated By David Chandler
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (297)
    Performance
    (198)
    Story
    (195)

    C.J. Box’s Open Season is a rare debut mystery that “immediately sets itself apart from the crowd” (Booklist). This thrilling novel stars Joe Pickett, a game warden in Wyoming who finds his life in danger after he looks into a murder investigation and discovers a conspiracy involving an oil pipeline and its threat to an endangered species.

    Bob says: "The start of an adventure!"
    "Just Plain Boring"
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    What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

    A better story line


    What could C. J. Box have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

    More interesting character flow. I could not finish the book


    What aspect of David Chandler’s performance would you have changed?

    Too dramatic when drama wasn't appropriate


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

    Disappointment


    Any additional comments?

    I couldn't finish the book. It was just boring.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Last Man: A Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 57 mins)
    • By Vince Flynn
    • Narrated By George Guidall
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2256)
    Performance
    (1957)
    Story
    (1932)

    The four dead guards didn’t concern Mitch Rapp as much as the absence of the man they’d been paid to protect. Joe Rickman wasn’t just another foot soldier. For the last eight years Rickman had ran the CIA’s clandestine operations in Afghanistan. It was a murky job that involved working with virtually every disreputable figure in the Islamic Republic. More than a quarter billion dollars in cash had passed through Rickman’s hands during his tenure as the master of black ops and no one with a shred of sense wanted to know the details of how that money had been spent.

    Scott C. says: "Couldn't be better...except"
    "I can't believe I am saying "Not One Of His Best""
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    Would you try another book from Vince Flynn and/or George Guidall?

    Yes. I love Vince Flynn books and Mitch Rapp is my favorite. George Guidall is one of the best.


    What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

    The return of Stan Hurley. I think it is a mistake for Flynn to write him out of the storyline. He is one of the more interesting characters and brings life to Mitch Rapps character.


    Which character – as performed by George Guidall – was your favorite?

    Stan Hurley


    Do you think The Last Man needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

    No. The book really didn't flow very well and other than Mitch Rapp and Stan Hurley had no interesting characters. This is the first book by Flynn that I have not rated as 5 Stars.


    Any additional comments?

    Fictional characters do not have to age on the same time line as we all do. It appears that Flynn is trying to age Hurley and Rapp out and create a new character. Remember that story about the goose and the golden egg. Sometime it is better to slow the age process and continue along with the creative storyline we all enjoy.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Forgotten

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 35 mins)
    • By David Baldacci
    • Narrated By Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1427)
    Performance
    (1164)
    Story
    (1186)

    Army Special Agent John Puller is the best there is. A combat veteran, Puller is the man the U.S. Army relies on to investigate the toughest crimes facing the nation. Now he has a new case - but this time, the crime is personal: His aunt has been found dead in Paradise, Florida.

    Cris says: "Better than Other Recent Releases"
    "What happened to a good story?"
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    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    This book started out as a teriffic book in part one. When part two rolled around it introduced useless characters who brought such an unrealistic story line I wanted to stop listening. I like the main character but Baldacci needs to work on a more believeable plot for him.


    What could David Baldacci have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

    Cut the One Star General character. That story line is totally unbelieveable. No one with one minute of Military Service would believe this story line. This character along with the Columbian police lady totally ruined the story for me. Puller should be investigating military crimes not civilian crimes where he has no jurisdiction.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    Puller rescue of the girl and her brothers from the 4 attackers.


    Was The Forgotten worth the listening time?

    Only the first half. Had I not invested so much time I would have stopped listening after the introduction of the General into the story. What a farce!


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Leader of the Pack

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 59 mins)
    • By David Rosenfelt
    • Narrated By Grover Gardner
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (268)
    Performance
    (231)
    Story
    (228)

    Over the course of his legal career, Andy Carpenter has lost a few cases. But that doesn't mean he forgets his clients. Andy has always been convinced that Joey Desimone, a man convicted of murder nine years ago, was innocent and believes that Joey's family's connections to organized crime played a pivotal role in his conviction. While there isn't much Andy can do for him while he serves out his prison sentence, Joey suggests that he check up on Joey's elderly uncle.

    richard says: "Rosenfelt and Gardner do it again; smooth as butta"
    "Rosenfelt Does It Again"
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    Where does Leader of the Pack rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    One of the better listens in a long time. Andy Carpenter moves from defending dogs to actually defending a person. Great twists and turns with the normal humor and sarcastic comments from Carpenter. Grover Gardner is superb in his narration.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Andy Carpenter. I love his simple outlook on life and his easy going style. His humor keeps the book light and enjoyable.


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

    Gardner is the best. His presentation of each character is right on and he presents the book in an easy to follow style.


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

    I loved the twist at the end of the trial. I won't give it away but it is something you don't normally find in this type book.


    Any additional comments?

    Loved it and can't get enough of Rosenfelt.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Last Refuge: Dewey Andreas, Book 3

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 34 mins)
    • By Ben Coes
    • Narrated By Peter Hermann
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (369)
    Performance
    (314)
    Story
    (314)

    p>With time running out to stop the nuclear destruction of Tel Aviv, Dewey Andreas must defeat his most fearsome opponent yet. Off a quiet street in Brooklyn, New York, Israeli Special Forces commander Kohl Meir is captured by operatives of the Iranian secret service, who smuggle Meir back to Iran, where he is imprisoned, tortured, and prepared for a show trial. What they don’t know is that Meir was in New York to recruit Dewey Andreas for a secret operation.

    John says: "Excellent Listen"
    "The Best of Ben Coes so far"
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    If you could sum up The Last Refuge in three words, what would they be?

    I have listened to all 3 of his books and this is the best by far. What I found in the first was the entire story was marginal at best. The second book was a good story but for some reason he introduced a 36 hour time line to get from Australia to Pakistan and then overthrow the President of Pakistan. Not very realistic. This book was again a good story but again strayed into the unrealistic catagory. I won't give the story away but I think you will see my point when Dewey finally accomplishes his mission. I like Coes and think there is some good reading potential here but he needs to work on his realism a bit more.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The narrator was excellent. His ability to change tones in his voice was very enjoyable.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    Cole in the Iranian prison.


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

    Unrealistic conclusion.


    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Coup d'Etat: Dewey Andreas, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 14 mins)
    • By Ben Coes
    • Narrated By David de Vries
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (529)
    Performance
    (452)
    Story
    (447)

    When a fragile peace breaks down and promptly devolves into a rapidly escalating shooting war between Pakistan and India, the U.S. must intervene. With only hours remaining before the conflict reaches a deadly point of no return, the White House must find a way to shut it down immediately or risk the likelihood of a new global war. A radical cleric has become the democratically elected president of Pakistan and uses a brutal incident in the Kashmir region as an opportunity to ignite war with India. The highly lethal conventional war spins out of control when Pakistan initiates a nuclear attack.

    Susan says: "Dewey Andreas Saves the Day ... Again!"
    "Excellent Story"
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    Where does Coup d'Etat rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Very good. It was not up to Flynn or Thor standards but I enjoyed the story.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Coup d'Etat?

    When Dewey kills the terrorist on the plane.


    What about David de Vries’s performance did you like?

    Excellent ability to alter his voice for characters.


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

    No. It was good but took some time getting into it.


    Any additional comments?

    The time frames for the Coup were unrealistic and could not be carried out in real life.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Stay Close

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 8 mins)
    • By Harlan Coben
    • Narrated By Scott Brick
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1253)
    Performance
    (1008)
    Story
    (1017)

    Three people living lives they never wanted, hiding secrets that even those closest to them would never suspect, will find that the past never truly fades away. Even as the terrible consequences of long-ago events crash together in the present and threaten to ruin lives, they will come to the startling realization that they may not want to forget the past at all.

    Alisha says: "Perfect narration, what you expect from Coban"
    "Boring and Plotless"
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    What disappointed you about Stay Close?

    I was excited to download the latest Coben book. As I started I noted the book shifted around between characters quite frequently, however, I assumed they would be tied together quickly. This never happened for me. I was totally bored and did not finish the book. This is the first book I have downloaded that I failed to finish. Save your credit.


    Would you ever listen to anything by Harlan Coben again?

    Yes


    What three words best describe Scott Brick’s voice?

    Overly dramatic boring


    If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Stay Close?

    The whole book


    Any additional comments?

    Save your credit

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Kill Shot: An American Assassin Thriller

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 49 mins)
    • By Vince Flynn
    • Narrated By George Guidall
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2903)
    Performance
    (2447)
    Story
    (2433)

    For months, Mitch Rapp has been steadily working his way through a list of men, bullet by bullet. With each kill, the tangled network of monsters responsible for the slaughter of 270 civilians becomes increasingly clear. He is given his next target: a plump Libyan diplomat who is prone to drink and is currently in Paris without a single bodyguard. Rapp finds him completely unprotected and asleep in his bed. With confidence in his well-honed skills and conviction of the man’s guilt, he easily sends a bullet into the man’s skull. But in the split second it takes the bullet to leave the silenced pistol, everything changes.

    Linda says: "I'd listen to Guidall read the tax code, so..."
    "Been There Done That"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Kill Shot to be better than the print version?

    If you are a total Vince Flynn fan as I am, I don't think you will find this one that interesting. Having read all Flynn's Mitch Rapp series, I found this book boring simply beause it rehashed a lot of material from earlier books. Quite a few of the characters in this book were written out in earlier books. I really never quite grasped the 'why's


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

    New thoughts, new characters.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    Victors killing of the CIA agents.


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

    No


    Any additional comments?

    Maybe a Rapp trainee working with the 'great one

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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