"Painfully bland"
It didn't sound like a bad story line, but I didn't listen to it for very long. The low voice of non-animated woman's voice was too frustrating, and it was hard to tell which character was speaking.
"Perfect for a 4th grader following along!"
Although I can see why many people would find this reading slow, it is perfect for our purposes. I found the writing to be a reason for difficult reading. I tried to help my son read it in places, and I felt very frustrated by its flow. I decided to come to Audible and played several different samples for my son. I laughed when he chose this one. It is the perfect speed for him to follow the words with the narrator, which eases my conscience since it is a main purpose of him reading it.
You've made a painful and necessary task more bearable. Thank you!