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Monty

West Sacramento, ca, United States | Member Since 2003

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  • 11 purchased in 2013
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  • The Technologists: A Novel | [Matthew Pearl]
    The Technologists: A Novel
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    The Technologists: A Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 19 mins)
    • By Matthew Pearl
    • Narrated By Stephen Hoye
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (125)
    Performance
    (103)
    Story
    (101)

    The Civil War may be over but a new war has begun, one between the past and the present, tradition and technology. On a former marshy wasteland, the daring Massachusetts Institute of Technology is rising, its mission to harness science for the benefit of all and to open the doors of opportunity to everyone of merit. But in Boston Harbor a fiery cataclysm throws commerce into chaos, as ships’ instruments spin inexplicably out of control. Soon after, another mysterious catastrophe devastates the heart of the city.

    Roger says: "Boston under siege by madman!"
    "Good story"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    I enjoyed the story and the history it portrays. The narration uses a fairly passive voice throughout, for all characters, which detracts from the story.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Two Graves | [Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child]
    Two Graves
    UNABRIDGED

    Two Graves

    • UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 22 mins)
    • By Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
    • Narrated By Rene Auberjonois
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1250)
    Performance
    (1065)
    Story
    (1070)

    After his wife, Helen, is brazenly abducted before his eyes, Special Agent Pendergast furiously pursues the kidnappers, chasing them across the country and into Mexico. But then, things go terribly, tragically wrong; the kidnappers escape; and a shattered Pendergast retreats to his New York apartment and shuts out the world. But when a string of bizarre murders erupts across several Manhattan hotels, NYPD Lieutenant D'Agosta asks his friend Pendergast for help.

    Katherine says: "Not their best work"
    "Long and cliche'"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    I've listened to all of the Pendergast stories and Rene Auberjonois does a good job reading this one, but the writing of Pendergast stories is going downhill, IMO. Too full of of old cliches' (what is "living rock?")

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Outlaw Demon Wails | [Kim Harrison]
    The Outlaw Demon Wails
    UNABRIDGED

    The Outlaw Demon Wails

    • UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 28 mins)
    • By Kim Harrison
    • Narrated By Gigi Bermingham
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1475)
    Performance
    (709)
    Story
    (711)

    To save the lives of her friends, Rachel did the unthinkable: she willingly trafficked in forbidden demon magic. And now her sins are coming home to haunt her. As Rachel searches for the truth behind a terrifying murder, an even greater menace threatens, for the demon Algaliarept will stop at nothing to claim her, and the discovery of a shocking family secret throws Rachel's entire life into question.

    Patti says: "Buy the Hardback instead"
    "We loved the earlier books"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    The new narrator should have listened to the previous books so the pronunciations were the same at least. The story and characters are still good, though.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • 14 | [Peter Clines]
    14
    UNABRIDGED

    14

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 38 mins)
    • By Peter Clines
    • Narrated By Ray Porter
    Overall
    (6753)
    Performance
    (6116)
    Story
    (6101)

    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!!"
    "Had a hard time putting it down."
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    I stayed up late listening and was sorry when it ended. I liked the characters and descriptions of things as the mystery of the building unwound. A continuation of the story in another book would be great.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • A Dirty Job | [Christopher Moore]
    A Dirty Job
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    A Dirty Job

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 49 mins)
    • By Christopher Moore
    • Narrated By Fisher Stevens
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (3679)
    Performance
    (1001)
    Story
    (1007)

    People start dropping dead around Charlie, giant ravens perch on his building, and it seems that everywhere he goes, a dark presence whispers to him from under the streets. Strange names start appearing on his nightstand notepad, and before he knows it, those people end up dead, too. Yup, it seems that Charlie Asher has been recruited for a new job, an unpleasant but utterly necessary one: Death.

    Janie says: "Great Listen!"
    "Laughed out loud"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    Liked the book, don't take it seriously - there is no great meaning of life here but parts made me laugh out loud during my commute.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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