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Mary

WESTERLO, NY, United States | Member Since 2012

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  • Best American Humorous Short Stories

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 44 mins)
    • By Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Caroline M.S. Kirkland, and others
    • Narrated By Stephanye Dussud
    Overall
    (16)
    Performance
    (15)
    Story
    (12)

    Eighteen of the very best American short stories, each a classic in its own right. Stories include "The Little Frenchman and his Water Lots", by George Pope Morris; "The Angel of the Odd", by Edgar Allan Poe; "The Schoolmasters’s Progress", by Caroline M.S. Kirkland; "The Watkinson Evening", by Eliza Leslie; "Titbottom’s Spectacles", by George William Curtis; "My Double and "How He Undid Me", by Edward Everett Hale; "A Visit to the Asylum for Aged and Decayed Punsters", by Oliver Wendell; and more.

    George says: "Unamused"
    "good story selection well read"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    a good tast in stories by classic writers. fun and with the color of the early 20th century. a small peak at the peaple and culture of the writers time. helps to open the mind.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Best American Humorous Short Stories?

    "the deakin and the wideo" fun story with a lot of perid color


    Which scene was your favorite?

    the ladeys at the sowing circle.


    Who was the most memorable character of Best American Humorous Short Stories and why?

    strong caracters are the stringth of this groupe of writers.


    Any additional comments?

    the colections of clasic short stories is a good intrduction to a verry supurb grupe of writers and there times

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Ascendant Sun: A Novel of the Skolian Empire

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 51 mins)
    • By Catherine Asaro
    • Narrated By Anna Fields
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (155)
    Performance
    (37)
    Story
    (38)

    Kelric returns to Skolian space, only to find the Empire in control of the Allied forces of Earth, thanks to the upheaval of the Radiance War. With little more than the clothes on his back and with his family imprisoned by the Allieds, Kelric is forced to take work on a merchant vessel. But when that vessel enters Euban space, Kelric finds his worst nightmare realized.

    Don says: "Another Good Asaro Book"
    "kept me on the edge of my seat threw the hole book"
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    Where does Ascendant Sun rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    for refreshing suspence. one of the best .


    What did you like best about this story?

    how the action was contenues with out being overpowering. It kept me up most of the night reading it threw.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    when he finaly got to turn off the KEY. He had to go therw so much to get there. with descriptive violance.


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

    his slowly dyeing threw out. then the joy of the recovery.


    Any additional comments?

    truley thoughtful suspence. with out overt vilance. shocking but not over don.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Bel Canto

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 24 mins)
    • By Ann Patchett
    • Narrated By Anna Fields
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1357)
    Performance
    (568)
    Story
    (568)

    Somewhere in South America at the home of the country's vice president, a lavish birthday party is being held in honor of Mr. Hosokawa, a powerful Japanese businessman. Roxanne Coss, opera's most revered soprano, has mesmerized the guests with her singing. It is a perfect evening, until a band of terrorists breaks in, taking the entire party hostage.

    A User says: "Surprisingly engrossing"
    "Butiful twist in the story"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Bel Canto to be better than the print version?

    did not read. the audio was exalent performance and story. all in one sitting


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Bel Canto?

    when the boy began to sing.joy when he died. very sad


    Which scene was your favorite?

    when the boy sang his song for the hole grupe (both sides) and they gave him such an ovation.


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

    yes! very much


    Any additional comments?

    the joy of music demenstrated by the reactions of both grupes to a grate voice.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Stars, Like Dust

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 26 mins)
    • By Isaac Asimov
    • Narrated By Stephen Thorne
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (271)
    Performance
    (115)
    Story
    (117)

    Biron Farrell was young and naïve, but he was growing up fast. A radiation bomb planted in his dorm room changed him from an innocent student at the University of Earth to a marked man, fleeing desperately from an unknown assassin. He soon discovers that, many light-years away, his father has been murdered. Stunned, grief-stricken, and outraged, Biron is determined to uncover the reasons behind his father's death.

    Scifi says: "Classic 1950's boyhood scifi"
    "well read, well writen"
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    yes. anyone who likes ASIMOV will like this. serebeal with quiet humer


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

    knows when to infosize


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

    old is new


    Any additional comments?

    Asilmov is fun juest fun

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Farmer in the Sky

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 34 mins)
    • By Robert A. Heinlein
    • Narrated By Nick Podehl
    Overall
    (53)
    Performance
    (50)
    Story
    (50)

    Farmer In The Sky is a 1953 science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein about a teenage boy who emigrates with his family to Jupiter's moon Ganymede, which is in the process of being terraformed. A condensed version of the novel was published in serial form in 1950 in Boys' Life magazine (August, September, October, November), under the title "Satellite Scout".

    Katherine says: "A Heinlein Juvenile"
    "the reader must be new. looses the story"
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    Would you try another book from Robert A. Heinlein and/or Nick Podehl?

    Heinlein, Yes! Nick Podehl, NO!


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Farmer in the Sky?

    the aftermath of the line up of the planets


    Would you be willing to try another one of Nick Podehl’s performances?

    No. not until he has more training


    Do you think Farmer in the Sky needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

    No. Heinlein is gon.


    Any additional comments?

    Scott Brick performed this book outstandinly. He is one of the best. I have to be more careful about verifying readers from one foremat to another.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Cornell Ornithology Lab, Ithaca, New York, Part II: Audio Journeys Goes Behind the Scenes

    • UNABRIDGED (28 mins)
    • By Patricia L. Lawrence
    • Narrated By Patricia L. Lawrence
    Overall
    (1)
    Performance
    (1)
    Story
    (1)

    Audio Journeys exploration of The Cornell Lab, one of the largest nature research and conservation organizations in the world, continues behind the scenes with researchers and biologists.

    Mary says: "good for bird watchers"
    "good for bird watchers"
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    Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

    I like birds and learned from this audio so yes


    What other book might you compare Cornell Ornithology Lab, Ithaca, New York, Part II to and why?

    havent had books on this topic


    Would you listen to another book narrated by Patricia L. Lawrence?

    perhaps on radio yes.


    Was Cornell Ornithology Lab, Ithaca, New York, Part II worth the listening time?

    yes


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • James Herriot's Treasury for Children: Warm and Joyful Animal Tales

    • UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 31 mins)
    • By James Herriot
    • Narrated By Jim Dale
    Overall
    (58)
    Performance
    (34)
    Story
    (35)

    James Herriot's Treasury for Children collects all of the beloved veterinarian's delightful tales for young listeners. From the springtime frolic of "Oscar, Cat-About-Town" to the yuletide warmth of "The Christmas Day Kitten", these stories are perennial favorites, and this new complete edition will make a wonderful gift for all listeners, great and small.

    Mary says: "heart worming for the animals, people, place"
    "heart worming for the animals, people, place"
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    If you could sum up James Herriot's Treasury for Children in three words, what would they be?

    worm, good fealings


    What other book might you compare James Herriot's Treasury for Children to and why?

    all of the books writen by James Herriot. he gives such an "UP" to even the worst of times.


    What about Jim Dale’s performance did you like?

    Jim Dale is one of the best.


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

    the christmass kiten.


    Any additional comments?

    being a life long fan of James Herriot storys on TV and Audio i must admet Christopher Timothy is my favorit reader. he played James on the BBC TV series and did most of the books. which I wish you would get.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Dragondrums: Harper Hall Trilogy, Volume 3

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 1 min)
    • By Anne McCaffrey
    • Narrated By Sally Darling
    Overall
    (536)
    Performance
    (249)
    Story
    (253)

    When the voice of Piemur, an apprentice at Harper Hall, changes, he has to leave the companionship of Master Shonagar behind. But his disappointment is soon replaced by a new challenge. He is to enter the service of the Master Harper himself as a rider of dragons. Soon, he embarks on a dangerous mission to the Southern Hold. The future of Pern hangs on his success.

    Eileen says: "Dragon Dreams"
    "a scamp becomes a man"
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    Where does Dragondrums rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    among the McCaffrey's Pern books! this is one that joins the strams of story together


    What did you like best about this story?

    what he had to do to save his fire liserd.


    Which character – as performed by Sally Darling – was your favorite?

    pimur, he has so many fasets in his personality


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

    first time Yes. the many times sence in a more thought maner.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Dragonsinger: Harper Hall Trilogy, Volume 2

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 2 mins)
    • By Anne McCaffrey
    • Narrated By Sally Darling
    Overall
    (698)
    Performance
    (313)
    Story
    (326)

    Menolly has returned home and entered the Harper Hall. But her entry into the Hall proves the beginning of more troubles, and the Master Harper gives her a difficult time because she is a girl. As Menolly begins to despair, she finds help in the shape of nine bright allies.

    Charlie says: "Good story, average reader"
    "the trial of making a home"
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    What made the experience of listening to Dragonsinger the most enjoyable?

    watching the girl go from fear to self comfadence


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    silvana the head woman at the harper hall. she brings the story together


    Which scene was your favorite?

    the girl directing the corus during thread fall. and the sole shaking fealing when it was over. Been there don that. to be part of that only hapens onec in a life.


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

    yes! the first times. more slowly in the many times sence.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Dragonsong: Harper Hall Trilogy, Volume 1

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 15 mins)
    • By Anne McCaffrey
    • Narrated By Sally Darling
    Overall
    (918)
    Performance
    (411)
    Story
    (427)

    Dragonsong is the spellbinding tale of Menolly of Half Circle Hold, a brave young girl who flees her seaside village and discovers the legendary fire lizards of Pern. All her life, Menolly has longed to learn the ancient secrets of the Harpers, the master musicians of Harper Hall. When her stern father denies her the chance to make her dream come true, Menolly runs away from home. Hiding in a cave by the sea, she finds nine magical fire lizards who join her on a breathtaking journey to Harper Hall.

    Euryleia says: "One of my favorites"
    "the coming of age of a singer."
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    yes! the "harper trilage" three of the best in the pern books


    What other book might you compare Dragonsong: Harper Hall Trilogy, Volume 1 to and why?

    Kipling's "kim"


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

    the strenth of the verios caracters.


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

    the first time yes. in the many times sence i can slow down and obsorbe the neuonces


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • In the Best Families

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 36 mins)
    • By Rex Stout
    • Narrated By Michael Prichard
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (103)
    Performance
    (53)
    Story
    (52)

    Nero Wolfe and his capable assistant, Archie, help a rich old lady uncover the mysterious source of her husband's money. The case leads them unexpectedly to the country's most dangerous man. And if the sleuths want to live, they'll have to consider an alien idea: run and hide. That will be no small feat for the wide Mr. Wolfe.

    Dennis Schenkel says: "Nero Wolfe never fails"
    "one of rex stouts best"
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    If you could sum up In the Best Families in three words, what would they be?

    many new turns


    What was one of the most memorable moments of In the Best Families?

    at the end when nero condems the killer for how he treated the dog.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    the way they set up the head crok


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

    very much yes


    Any additional comments?

    I am very fond of rex stout, this is the best yet

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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