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J. C. Ledbetter

Denver, CO | Member Since 2004

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  • The Moonstone | [Wilkie Collins]
    The Moonstone
    UNABRIDGED

    The Moonstone

    • UNABRIDGED (20 hrs and 32 mins)
    • By Wilkie Collins
    • Narrated By Patrick Tull
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (459)
    Performance
    (212)
    Story
    (215)

    No, the "Moonstone" isn't a celestial relic, it's a gigantic yellow diamond of unearthly beauty that was given to Rachel Verinder as a present on her 18th birthday - and stolen that very night! Betteredge, one of the most beloved butlers in English literature, is the focus of this seminal detective novel, which examines how one family's life is turned upside-down by the theft. And find out why the answers to all of life's problems can be found in the pages of Robinson Crusoe.

    Catherine says: "One of the best readings ever"
    "Great Victorian mystery, but be warned, it is long"
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    This is a wonderful mystery, but just like his contemporary Charles Dickens, Mr. Collins writes a very long novel. Some may find this wearisome and should stick to 20th Century Pulp Fiction. Those willing to commit the time (nearly 21 hours in listening time) will find the effort worthwhile and the various readers add a dimension that make the length more than tolerable (my favorites are Gabriel Betteredge and Miss Clack)!

    12 of 12 people found this review helpful
  • The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time | [Mark Haddon]
    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
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    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 6 mins)
    • By Mark Haddon
    • Narrated By Jeff Woodman
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2877)
    Performance
    (717)
    Story
    (723)

    Fifteen-year-old Christopher Boone has Asperger's Syndrome, a condition similar to autism. He doesn't like to be touched or meet new people, he cannot make small talk, and he hates the colors brown and yellow. He is a math whiz with a very logical brain who loves solving puzzles that have definite answers.

    Robert says: "Endearing. Pathos, humor, reality, and insight."
    "Insight into a mysterious condition"
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    Although fiction, this story gives true insight into the life and thinking of a adolescent with high functioning autism. Mr. Haddon does a nice job of illustrating some of the core features of this disorder. I strongly recommend this reading to teachers and health care providers, in particular, who provide services to children with autism. It makes great reading for anyone, regardless.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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