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Scott

loves books. writes music. writes stories. loves movies, and talks aloud to his dog.

Culver City, CA, United States | Member Since 2009

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  • One of a Kind: The Story of Stuey 'The Kid' Ungar, the World's Greatest Poker Player | [Nolan Dalla, Peter Alson]
    One of a Kind: The Story of Stuey 'The Kid' Ungar, the World's Greatest Poker Player
    UNABRIDGED

    One of a Kind: The Story of Stuey 'The Kid' Ungar, the World's Greatest Poker Player

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 52 mins)
    • By Nolan Dalla, Peter Alson
    • Narrated By Joe Barrett
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (60)
    Performance
    (22)
    Story
    (22)

    Stuey Ungar dropped out of high school to become an underground card-table sensation, eventually taking out every top gin-rummy player on the east coast. Bankrolled by the Genovese crime family, Ungar went on to win the World Series of Poker a record three times. Then his luck began to run out.

    Kasper says: "Truly One Of A Kind..."
    "emotionally devastating and well read"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    The Stu Ungar story is engaging and compelling from the get-go. I will look for other books read by Joe Barrett - he did an amazing job. Surprisingly the callous, cliched-heart of Vegas is shattered when you hear of players and friends who tried to help Stu Ungar. Over and over it's a desperate emotional roller coaster - the life of a gifted man who went through one bad beat after another. In substance and tragedy It's Goodfellas meets Casino, meets Raging Bull.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Book Thief | [Markus Zusak]
    The Book Thief
    UNABRIDGED

    The Book Thief

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 56 mins)
    • By Markus Zusak
    • Narrated By Allan Corduner
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2597)
    Performance
    (1232)
    Story
    (1232)

    It's just a small story really, about, among other things, a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak's groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can't resist: books.

    Sandra says: "Will steal you!"
    "not just for kids"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    well written and full of great quotes - "There's only one thing worse than a boy who hates a girl...A boy who loves a girl" Read by Allan Corduner in a most playful, dramatic, and entertaining tone the listener will not be disappointed. This Markus Zusak can write.... This reviewer only wishes for more.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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