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Anrica

Dallas, TX, United States | Member Since 2010

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  • The Man in 3B

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 56 mins)
    • By Carl Weber
    • Narrated By Mike Ray, Shay Moore, King Parker, and others
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (137)
    Performance
    (120)
    Story
    (125)

    Meet Darryl Graham, or as his new neighbors call him, The Man in 3B. Darryl's new to the Jamaica, Queens building, but from day one he's made quite an impression on his neighbors. He has made it very clear he greatly values his privacy, but he is the man every woman wants and every man wants to be, so inquiring minds want to know. Unfortunately, in Darryl's world, what you know can hurt you. And when he winds up dead, those inquiring minds become the prime suspects.

    Dream says: "Epilogue brings the story together"
    "Loved It!"
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    What made the experience of listening to The Man in 3B the most enjoyable?

    The author did a good job in developing the characters and the narrarators did a great job in briging them to life.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Connie was my favorite character because she was the most genuine.


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

    Hearing the voices of the characters, for me, brings a depth. I could get a better image of them by the sound of their voice.


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

    You never know what really goes on... Behind Closed Doors.


    Any additional comments?

    When I first started listening to this book I thought it was going to be cartoonish and predictable with shallow characters who I would hate. But when I kept listening and the main characters were brought to life, I began to thoroughly enjoy it and found it hard to cut it off. Although I did predict what happened, I was not mad because I enjoyed listening to how everything unfolded.

    I'm glad I've gotten into Carl Weber. He is imaginative and I always enjoy his twists. He is one of my favorites and I look forward to catching up on books I have not read by him as well as his future projects.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Let It Go: Forgive So You Can Be Forgiven

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 25 mins)
    • By T. D. Jakes
    • Narrated By T. D. Jakes
    Overall
    (90)
    Performance
    (80)
    Story
    (76)

    Forgive and forget. It should be easy to do—so why don’t we do it? The father who wasn’t always there for us. The mother who punished us. The spouse who betrayed us. The children who will leave us behind. Whoever and whatever the source of hurt, there is always a path to forgiveness. But too often, instead of forgiving, too many of us live with resentments and grudges that keep us stuck, robbing us of joy, peace, and purpose.

    Melanie says: "Essential Wisdom to Keep Moving Forward!"
    "Thank You!"
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    If you could sum up Let It Go in three words, what would they be?

    I am free!


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Let It Go?

    When I seemed to be stripped down to my core, exposing all of my hurt and anger not from just one moment that I've held on to, but all incidents that has caused me to hang on to the one. It was like my soul opened and everything was poured out and filled with healing balm.


    What about T. D. Jakes’s performance did you like?

    His voice is so engaging. It was like having him sit at the table with me and talk face to face.


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

    Yes, when I realized that my un-forgiveness is a learned behavior that I picked up as I grew up.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Don’t Get It Twisted

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 36 mins)
    • By Eric Pete
    • Narrated By Susan Spain
    Overall
    (21)
    Performance
    (8)
    Story
    (9)

    Massage therapist Isrie Walker and plus-sized fashion photographer Deja Douglas are best friends for life. After a bout of bad luck with the opposite sex, these two divas go on a mission to findthe love that’s been missing in their lives.

    Anrica says: "What I needed, when I needed it..."
    "What I needed, when I needed it..."
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    Where does Don’t Get It Twisted rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    In the bottom 10.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Don’t Get It Twisted?

    When Isrie ran ito Ryan at the club and the nasty things he said to her. I felt her pain and understood her insecurities.


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

    Yes. I love Susan Spain's voice. This was comparable to what I listened to before. She has a good flow and brings the character to life.


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

    When Dejah finally accepted her own beauty.


    Any additional comments?

    I haven't read a book like this in a while; the ups and downs of love. But it was a refreshing break from all of the noir stuff I've been reading and listening to. Although the end had a bit of a twist and drama, it was still lite and I walked away feeling good about how it ended. I will definitely check out more of Pete's work.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Lookin' For Luv

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 58 mins)
    • By Carl Weber
    • Narrated By Kevin Free
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (95)
    Performance
    (44)
    Story
    (41)

    From the nationally best-selling author of Married Men comes this hilarious story of four black men searching for true love. Kevin's got the looks; Antoine's got the heart and soul; Tyrone's got the skills; and Maurice has all the player moves - but what they don't have are good women in their lives. What do they do? Call 1-900-BLACK-LUV, of course! The riotous experiences that follow have to be heard to be believed.

    A. says: "What a Page Turner!!"
    "A Fairytale for Guys?"
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    What made the experience of listening to Lookin' For Luv the most enjoyable?

    The flow of the story and the narrator.


    Would you be willing to try another book from Carl Weber? Why or why not?

    Yes. I love Carl Weber and although this is not one of my favorite books, I am always entertained when reading or listening to his stories.


    What three words best describe Kevin Free’s performance?

    Versitile. Humurous. Entertaining.


    If you could rename Lookin' For Luv, what would you call it?

    Cinderfellas


    Any additional comments?

    A pretty good book for the most part.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Upper Room

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 31 mins)
    • By Mary Monroe
    • Narrated By Kevin Free
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (41)
    Performance
    (27)
    Story
    (26)

    Nationally best-selling author Mary Monroe createsan unforgettable cast of characters in The Upper Room. Mama Ruby stole her best friend's baby girl, ran off to Florida, and raised her as her own. Maureen is the center of Mama Ruby's world, and she will do anything to protect her and their life together. Now Maureen wants to know what the rest of the world is like. She is determined to find out, but escaping Mama Ruby won't be easy.

    Catherine says: "Excellent follow-up to Mama Ruby"
    "WTH?! O_0"
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    What would have made The Upper Room better?

    A believable storyline! I've read plenty of fiction and fantasy... The Wizard of Oz was more believable. This story did not have a hint of reality or symbolism. It was like reading someone's bad dream. The characters were simple, unevovled, and none of them were likeable. I was so turned off by all of them. I saw that time passed but the characters stayed childlike throughout the book...


    Has The Upper Room turned you off from other books in this genre?

    This book does not even fit into a "genre"... It's turned me off from this author.


    What about Kevin Free’s performance did you like?

    Kevin Free did a great job in bringing this book alive. His performance is the only reason why I kept listening. He gave each character a voice and personality of their own. I've heard Kevin Free read in other books, but this and Mamma Ruby (the "prequel") were his best performances.


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

    Kevin Free was the redeeming quality.


    Any additional comments?

    This book had to be the craziest story ever told. I was often confused about what was happening and how we reached many of the scenes. After the book was completed I was left with a bad taste in my mouth.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Family Business

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 7 mins)
    • By Carl Weber, Eric Pete
    • Narrated By Ezra Knight, Patricia R. Floyd, Michael Early
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (191)
    Performance
    (172)
    Story
    (168)

    New York Times best-selling author Carl Weber and award-winning novelist Eric Pete team up to deliver the first in a much-anticipated new trilogy. The Family Business features two times the heat, two times the fun, and two times the drama as the members of an unforgettable family (not to mention their lovers and hangers-on) find their way in and out of trouble. As their many fans will attest, Weber and Pete share a talent for penning juicy fiction that their audience can’t get enough of.

    Dream says: "The story unfolds"
    "What a ride!"
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    What made the experience of listening to The Family Business the most enjoyable?

    The narrorators made this book a must listen.


    What other book might you compare The Family Business to and why?

    I would compare this book to the Gideon series by Eric Jerome Dickey.


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

    They make the book come alive; as if a movie was playing in my head.


    Who was the most memorable character of The Family Business and why?

    Paris... She ended up not being the spoil little girl I thought she was.


    Any additional comments?

    I'm not crazy about the ending. There are some unanswered questions that maybe was left open for room for a sequel but I wish there had been a little closure. We'll see what happens.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Torn Between Two Lovers

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 16 mins)
    • By Carl Weber
    • Narrated By Simi Howe, Ezra Knight, Korey Jackson, and others
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (117)
    Performance
    (104)
    Story
    (107)

    New York Times best-selling author Carl Weber is a master at portraying unforgettable characters and complex, passionate relationships. Voluptuous Loraine Farrow is as successful as she is curvy, but life is never easy when you want to have your cake and eat it too. With her husband Leon confronting issues from his past, trouble arises on the homefront - and more drama is on the way in the form of Michael, an ex-lover desperate to rekindle his and Loraine’s once torrid flame.

    Dream says: "the webs we humans weave"
    "DAMN!"
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    Would you listen to Torn Between Two Lovers again? Why?

    Yes! First because it was read so well by the readers which made it very entertaining. Then it was just a really good book. It made me think of how your selfish ways can often effect more than just you... WOW.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The twist. I also took a lot from the moral of the story and when you get past all of the drama, you will find that there is one in there.


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

    Yes... Ezra Knight sounds so sexy to me in this one and the last book I heard him read. Also, the lady that read for Loreen; love her voice and the way she reads. In both books that I've heard her read, she did a great job. The character that read for Jerome played Jerome in the prequel to this book and he did a great job both times. Now, I don't think the guy that read for Michael had the voice to fit that character. He made Michael sound weak. I've never heard him read before this. He did an OK job but his voice did not fit the character.


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

    It made me gasp when I caught on to who was who but when it all went down and EVERYONE was on the same page, I did laugh out loud.


    Any additional comments?

    This was a great read. I'm excited about my next Carl Weber book.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Sinful

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 45 mins)
    • By Victor McGlothin
    • Narrated By Shari Peele
    Overall
    (8)
    Performance
    (5)
    Story
    (5)

    An Essence best-selling author, Victor McGlothin is praised for his African-American inspirational fiction. Sinful is a dramatic tale of love, greed, and redemption. As Chandelle and Marvin Hutchins deal with growing financial and emotional pressures in their marriage, Cousin Dior comes to visit. Beautiful but irresponsible, Dior loves excitement and will use anyone - even Chandelle and Marvin - to get it.

    deedee says: "The title says it all..."
    "With Friends Like Dior..."
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Sinful to be better than the print version?

    I don't know... I did not read the print.


    What other book might you compare Sinful to and why?

    There is actually nothing I could compare this book to. The main character is in a class of her own. It's like her life's mission is to try to destroy someone else's life in order for her's to be better.


    Which character – as performed by Shari Peele – was your favorite?

    The real estate agent... This lady kept her cool when most people would not have. She was classy and even when she could have showed out, she didn't. She was very respectful.


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

    When Shundale destroyed the journal.


    Any additional comments?

    The speaker did a great job in reading this story. The characters came alive for me. I would recommend anyone who listens to this audio to pick up Sinful Too... It will floor you.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy

    • UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 47 mins)
    • By E. L. James
    • Narrated By Becca Battoe
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (10787)
    Performance
    (8524)
    Story
    (9135)

    When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms.

    Penelope Poopendorfer says: "Holy Crap minus the Holy"
    "Not My Cup of Tea"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Fifty Shades of Grey to be better than the print version?

    I did not read the print version...


    What do you think your next listen will be?

    Something by Victor McGlothin


    What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

    The reader made it easy to follow along with her and her voice was easy to listen to... I HATED the emails; I cringed everytime they started with the back and forth.


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

    Yes. I was moved by Anastasia's poetic love for Christian in spite of his issues... She was opened to loving him and was forgiving of herself for doing so.


    Any additional comments?

    I'm not a romance novel kind of girl. This book did have a little drama and a smidge of suspense to keep me intersted so it was not as sappy as most novels of its kind. I'm almost curious enough to read the other two installations but not quite... It was not a bad story, just not for me. Those who are romantics will fall in love with this book and undoubtly the series.

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful

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