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Dionne

Avid listener, married mother of 3, technical backound, one-day author...

suitland, MD, United States | Member Since 2009

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  • 7 reviews
  • 62 ratings
  • 235 titles in library
  • 8 purchased in 2013
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  • The Hunger Games

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 14 mins)
    • By Suzanne Collins
    • Narrated By Carolyn McCormick
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (28107)
    Performance
    (19765)
    Story
    (20061)

    Could you survive on your own, in the wild, with everyone out to make sure you don't live to see the morning? In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by 12 outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18 to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.

    Teddy says: "The Book Deserves The Hype"
    "An Incredible Read!"
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story is well imagined and easily conceivable. I fell in love with Catnis, Peeta and Gale. The story had me completely entranced from beginning to end without any dull points. I can't wait to read more from this author.

    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
  • Vampire Empire - The Greyfriar

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 39 mins)
    • By Clay Griffith, Susan Griffith
    • Narrated By James Marsters
    Overall
    (195)
    Performance
    (186)
    Story
    (186)

    1870. A time known as The Great Killing. The vampire clans arose and slaughtered humanity with unprecedented carnage in the northern parts of the world. Millions perished; millions were turned into herd animals. The great industrialized civilizations of the world were left in ruin. A remnant fled south to the safety of the ever present heat which was intolerable to vampires. There, blending with the local peoples, they rebuilt their societies founded on human ingenuity, steam and iron.

    Diana says: "The Greyfriar Rocks!"
    "Yet another tale of Vampires"
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    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    Not really. It wasn't terrible but I wasn't great either.


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

    Te back story of the princess, her family and life could have been a bit more exciting


    How could the performance have been better?

    Perfomance was fine, the story could have been better


    If this book were a movie would you go see it?

    Nope


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • 14

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 38 mins)
    • By Peter Clines
    • Narrated By Ray Porter
    Overall
    (6259)
    Performance
    (5660)
    Story
    (5640)

    There are some odd things about Nate’s new apartment. Of course, he has other things on his mind. He hates his job. He has no money in the bank. No girlfriend. No plans for the future. So while his new home isn’t perfect, it’s livable. The rent is low, the property managers are friendly, and the odd little mysteries don’t nag at him too much. At least, not until he meets Mandy, his neighbor across the hall, and notices something unusual about her apartment. And Xela’s apartment. And Tim’s. And Veek’s.

    Magpie says: "Super solid listen!!"
    "Still waiting"
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    What did you like best about 14? What did you like least?

    The character interactions and the narrator were high points of this story. The dynamic between residents of the apartment was fun to observe. The author did a great job of building a sens elf suspense with regard to the building's secrets.


    If you’ve listened to books by Peter Clines before, how does this one compare?

    Yes! I'm a fan of the Desert Spear series. Desert Spea r series is spectacular. This book merely wet my whistle for the next great read.


    What do you think the narrator could have done better?

    I have no complaints. I


    If this book were a movie would you go see it?

    Sure...to compare and contrast the movie to the book


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Warded Man

    • UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 14 mins)
    • By Peter V. Brett
    • Narrated By Pete Bradbury
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1419)
    Performance
    (835)
    Story
    (839)

    Peter V. Brett has won accolades from critics, fans and fellow authors alike for this riveting debut novel. The Warded Man features a world where demons stalk the night, hunting humans who have long forgotten the magic of their ancestors. But all is not lost, as some hold out hope that a savior will release humanity from the demons' terrifying reign.

    Meloney says: "Brilliant"
    "Wonderful!!!!"
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    What made the experience of listening to The Warded Man the most enjoyable?

    The story was a complete original. I was totally immersed In the story and it's characters. This is a token, or two, very well spent.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Hero

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 17 mins)
    • By Perry Moore
    • Narrated By Michael Urie
    Overall
    (643)
    Performance
    (408)
    Story
    (413)

    In the story comic book legend Stan Lee calls "spellbinding" and "totally original," Thom Creed has secrets. For one, like his father, he has super powers. Also, he's been asked to join the League—the very organization of superheroes that spurned his dad. Then there’s the secret Thom can barely face himself: he's gay. But becoming a member of the League opens up a new world to Thom. There, he connects with a misfit group of aspiring heroes, including Scarlett, Typhoid Larry, and Ruth, a wise old broad who can see the future. Like Thom, these heroes have things to hide....

    Robert says: "Give it a listen!"
    "Cute"
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    Where does Hero rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    This was a cute story. Some characters you'll recognize from already established lore, but with different names. Superman reimagined as 'Justice', and Wonder Woman as 'Warrior Woman


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Hero?

    When father and son join together to fight the bad guys


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

    The intimate moment between the main character and 'Snake'


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Zone One: A Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 57 mins)
    • By Colson Whitehead
    • Narrated By Beresford Bennett
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (164)
    Performance
    (142)
    Story
    (142)

    In this wry take on the post-apocalyptic horror novel, a pandemic has devastated the planet. The plague has sorted humanity into two types: the uninfected and the infected, the living and the living dead. Now the plague is receding, and Americans are busy rebuild­ing civilization under orders from the provisional govern­ment based in Buffalo. Their top mission: the resettlement of Manhattan.

    Dionne says: "It's amazing that this even got published!"
    "It's amazing that this even got published!"
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    What disappointed you about Zone One?

    Ever hold a conversation with someone that you felt wanted you to think of them as being super smart. well this book was written by that person. It was so difficult to follow, mostly because I needed a dictionary to get an understanding of every word. And, I'm no idiot. The verbiage was overly complex. So much so, that I at times found myself laughing aloud at how ridiculously difficult the phrases were to understand.


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

    I would have written it so that even people with


    Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Beresford Bennett?

    My nine year old reads with a more natural flow than the narrator of this book.


    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • Skin Trade: Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Book 17

    • UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 25 mins)
    • By Laurell K. Hamilton
    • Narrated By Kimberly Alexis
    Overall
    (553)
    Performance
    (230)
    Story
    (236)

    When a vampire serial killer sends Anita Blake a grisly souvenir from Las Vegas, she has to warn Sin City's local authorities what they're dealing with. Only it's worse than she thought. Ten officers and one executioner have been slain - paranormal style. Anita heads to Vegas, where's she's joined by three other federal marshals, including the ruthless Edward. It's a good thing he always has her back, because when she gets close to the bodies, Anita senses "tiger" too strongly to ignore it.

    Evelyn says: "Finally, Anita's back!"
    "18 Hours I'll never get back"
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    This book made shake my head in disbelief, constantly. Hamilton takes an entire 6 hours to bring Anita blake from her home town to Las Vegas. It's hard to believe that this was read by an editor and still went to print. If she can get this published, then I need to quit my day job and become a writer, myself!

    0 of 2 people found this review helpful

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