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Carolyn Zahnow

save the teens

Member Since 2010

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9 reviews
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99 titles in library
9 purchased in 2013

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Who I Am

UNABRIDGED
- by Pete Townshend
- Narrated by Pete Townshend
Who I Am

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 56 mins)

By Pete Townshend

Narrated By Pete Townshend

Overall
(221)
Performance
(200)
Story
(195)

From the voice of a generation: the most highly anticipated autobiography of the year, and the story of a man who wanted The Who to be called The Hair; wanted to be a sculptor, a journalist, a dancer and a graphic designer; became a musician, composer, librettist, fiction writer, literary editor, sailor; drank too much and nearly died; detached from his body in an airplane, on LSD, and nearly died; planned to write his memoir when he was 21; and published this book at 67.
Cow Poke McGhee says: "Phenomenal"
"Rock stars!"

Overall
Performance
Story

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

No! This book dragged on for way too long. I kept hoping the Townsend would give me some reason to like him but it never happened. Perhaps if someone else had narrated, I would have liked him better.

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

Different narrator.

What three words best describe Pete Townshend’s performance?

Ho-hum, dull, so-so

Was Who I Am worth the listening time?

no!

Any additional comments?

I suppose if you're a huge Who fan, then you'll appreciate this book more than I. I wanted to learn more about Townsend and the band but instead I ended up not liking him as a person at all. Spoiled, cheating, arrogant rock star!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A Prayer for Owen Meany

UNABRIDGED
- by John Irving
- Narrated by Joe Barrett
A Prayer for Owen Meany

UNABRIDGED (27 hrs and 20 mins)

By John Irving

Narrated By Joe Barrett

Overall
(2686)
Performance
(1713)
Story
(1708)

In the summer of 1953, two 11-year-old boys - best friends - are playing in a Little League baseball game in Gravesend, New Hampshire. One of the boys hits a foul ball that kills the other boy's mother. The boy who hits the ball doesn't believe in accidents; Owen Meany believes he is God's instrument. What happens to Owen, after that 1953 foul ball, is extraordinary and terrifying.
Alan says: "Outstanding"
"Very long but interesting"

Overall
Performance
Story

Would you consider the audio edition of A Prayer for Owen Meany to be better than the print version?

Not sure

What did you like best about this story?

The uniqueness of the story.

Which scene was your favorite?

The weekend before the death occurred. It was very relaxed as two old friends got together one last time.

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

A story so bizarre only John Irving could dream it up!

Any additional comments?

I misunderstood some parts of the book due to the long-windedness of the writing. But it was quite visual which I enjoyed.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Sister's Keeper

UNABRIDGED
- by Jodi Picoult
- Narrated by various
My Sister's Keeper

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 37 mins)

By Jodi Picoult

Narrated By various

Overall
(2359)
Performance
(636)
Story
(634)

New York Times best-selling author Jodi Picoult is widely acclaimed for her keen insights into the hearts and minds of real people. Now she tells the emotionally riveting story of a family torn apart by conflicting needs and a passionate love that triumphs over human weakness.
glamazon says: "This One's a Keeper"
"Interesting dilemna!"

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Performance
Story

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

I have recommended this to someone who has leukemia.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Anna - the 13 year old in the story. She is so strong.

Which scene was your favorite?

Probably the one with the dog, Judge, when his owner is about to have a seizure.

If you could take any character from My Sister's Keeper out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Anna because I love the precociousness of teens.

Any additional comments?

The ending really fooled me. Sad, bittersweet but provided comfort in the last sentences. Thank you for that Jodi.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution

UNABRIDGED
- by Michelle Moran
- Narrated by Rosalyn Landor
Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 27 mins)

By Michelle Moran

Narrated By Rosalyn Landor

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(222)
Performance
(171)
Story
(164)

Marie Tussaud has learned the secrets of wax sculpting by working alongside her uncle in their celebrated wax museum, the Salon de Cire. From her popular model of the American ambassador Thomas Jefferson to her tableau of the royal family at dinner, Marie's museum provides Parisians with the very latest news on fashion, gossip, even politics. Her customers hail from every walk of life, and word even arrives that the royals themselves are coming to see their likenesses....
James B. Donahue says: "Couldn't stop listening to this book"
"Great to learn the story of Madame Tussaud"

Overall
Performance
Story

Would you consider the audio edition of Madame Tussaud to be better than the print version?

I don't know.

What did you like best about this story?

The story/history of such a well known lady.

What about Rosalyn Landor’s performance did you like?

Very clear voice.

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

no.

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended if you like this time period.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Road

UNABRIDGED
- by Cormac McCarthy
- Narrated by Tom Stechschulte
The Road

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 39 mins)

By Cormac McCarthy

Narrated By Tom Stechschulte

Overall
(4558)
Performance
(1271)
Story
(1287)

America is a barren landscape of smoldering ashes, devoid of life except for those people still struggling to scratch out some type of existence. Amidst this destruction, a father and his young son walk, always toward the coast, but with no real understanding that circumstances will improve once they arrive. Still, they persevere, and their relationship comes to represent goodness in a world of utter devastation.
Charles says: "Oh my goodness"
"Missing details bugged me"

Overall
Performance
Story

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes because it is a story of hope.

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

Describe what caused most of the people to die. Make it a bit clearer who was speaking.

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

The reader's voice was unique which I liked, very friendly. Confusion of who was who.

Did The Road inspire you to do anything?

No

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Room: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Emma Donoghue
- Narrated by Michal Friedman , Ellen Archer , Robert Petkoff , Suzanne Toren
Room: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 52 mins)

By Emma Donoghue

Narrated By Michal Friedman, Ellen Archer, Robert Petkoff, and others

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(4063)
Performance
(1576)
Story
(1566)

To five-year-old Jack, Room is the entire world. It is where he was born and grew up; it's where he lives with his Ma. Room is home to Jack, but to Ma, it is the prison where Old Nick has held her captive for seven years. Through determination, ingenuity, and fierce motherly love, Ma has created a life for Jack. But she knows it's not enough...not for her or for him. She devises a bold escape plan, but what she does not realize is just how unprepared she is for the plan to actually work.
Kathleen says: "A truly memorable read"
"Enjoyable"

Overall
Performance
Story

What did you love best about Room?

The small child telling his story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Room?

the suspense to find out he succeeds in breaking free!

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

no

If you could take any character from Room out to dinner, who would it be and why?

none

Any additional comments?

The attention this book received when it first came deserves every bit of it! Very good story.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Tender Bar: A Memoir

ABRIDGED
- by J.R. Moehringer
- Narrated by J.R. Moehringer
The Tender Bar: A Memoir

ABRIDGED (5 hrs and 22 mins)

By J.R. Moehringer

Narrated By J.R. Moehringer

Overall
(290)
Performance
(59)
Story
(58)

Torn between the stirring example of his mother and the lurid romance of the bar, J.R. tried to forge a self somewhere in the center. But when it was time for J.R. to leave home, the bar became an increasingly seductive sanctuary, a place to return and regroup during his picaresque journeys. Time and again, the bar offered shelter from failure, rejection, heartbreak, and eventually from reality.
Jim E says: "A Good Deal and a Good Deal More"
"Excellent voice!"

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Performance
Story

Is there anything you would change about this book?

It's a memoir so nothing to change.

Would you recommend The Tender Bar to your friends? Why or why not?

Not really. It's not a very unique nor exciting story.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Both of Us: My Life with Farrah

UNABRIDGED
- by Ryan O'Neal , Jodee Blanco , Kent Carroll
- Narrated by Ryan O'Neal
Both of Us: My Life with Farrah

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 39 mins)

By Ryan O'Neal, Jodee Blanco, Kent Carroll

Narrated By Ryan O'Neal

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(29)
Performance
(24)
Story
(25)

Ryan O’Neal and Farrah Fawcett: He was the handsome Academy Award-nominated star of Paper Moon and the classic romance Love Story. She was the beautiful, all-American Charlie’s Angel, whose poster adorned the bedroom walls of teenage boys everywhere. One of the most storied love affairs in Hollywood history, their romance has captivated fans and media alike for more than three decades.
John says: "Very touching story"
"Poor Ryan O'Neal?"

Overall
Performance
Story

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Have someone who knows how to read narrate this book!

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

Terrible!

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Ryan O'Neal?

not sure.

Was Both of Us worth the listening time?

No

Any additional comments?

He glosses over so many events that the listener is not sure what's true. Addiction is a mental disease and one that is often hereditary. I can't believe that neither Ryan nor Farrah didn't have some issues surrounding drugs and/or alcohol.

I do not recommend this book.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy

UNABRIDGED
- by E. L. James
- Narrated by Becca Battoe
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
(11014)
Performance
(8728)
Story
(9333)

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"
"Hot Hot Hot!"

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Story

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

This is my first foray into this type of fiction. I recommend it to my girlfriends as it's a great escape and makes me daydream about what life could be like. I find myself anxious to pick up where I left off which means "is it time to drive somewhere again?" as I listen to books in my car!

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

When the character finally felt belittled and said "that's enough!" so now I must get the second book!

Any additional comments?

I listened to the first part with the original narrator and was surprised to hear a different one when I downloaded the remainder of the book. Becca's deep voice is much more believable than the original one. But how many times must the character say "Oh my!"?

1 of 3 people found this review helpful