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  • The Agony and the Ecstasy: A Biographical Novel of Michelangelo | [Irving Stone]
    The Agony and the Ecstasy: A Biographical Novel of Michelangelo
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    The Agony and the Ecstasy: A Biographical Novel of Michelangelo

    • UNABRIDGED (33 hrs and 59 mins)
    • By Irving Stone
    • Narrated By Arthur Morey
    Overall
    (66)
    Performance
    (50)
    Story
    (52)

    This is Irving Stone's powerful and passionate biographical novel of Michelangelo. His time: the turbulent Renaissance, the years of poisoning princes, warring popes, the all-powerful Medici family, the fanatic monk Savonarola. His loves: the frail and lovely daughter of Lorenzo de Medici; the ardent mistress of Marco Aldovrandi; and his last love - his greatest love - the beautiful, unhappy Vittoria Colonna.

    Richard says: "Don't go to Italy without reading this!"
    "Great Story"
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    What made the experience of listening to The Agony and the Ecstasy the most enjoyable?

    This is one of the best books I have ever had the pleasure to read.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Of course, my favorite character is Michaelangelo.


    Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Arthur Morey?

    Sorry, but most anyone could have read this better. This guy simply drones.


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

    This book takes many, many sittings!


    Any additional comments?

    I read this book over thirty years ago and loved it. I enjoy listening to books while I run, and I decided to choose this one. Because the story is so powerful, it did not disappoint me, but it is a shame that the narrator is not any better.

    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • The Art of Racing in the Rain | [Garth Stein]
    The Art of Racing in the Rain
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    The Art of Racing in the Rain

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 56 mins)
    • By Garth Stein
    • Narrated By Christopher Evan Welch
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (4423)
    Performance
    (2463)
    Story
    (2457)

    Why we think it’s a great listen: If you’ve ever loved a dog - or even patted a dog - this book, told from the perspective of man’s best friend, will tug at your heartstrings...and won’t let go until long after Welch performs the last word. Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively and by listening very closely to the words of his master.

    Lora says: "Enzo (because he's so wize) for president."
    "Absoluely Wonderful"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of The Art of Racing in the Rain to be better than the print version?

    Yes.


    What did you like best about this story?

    I fell in love with the characters -- especially Enzo.


    What does Christopher Evan Welch bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    The reading is fantastic -- quite dramatic.


    If you could take any character from The Art of Racing in the Rain out to dinner, who would it be and why?

    It would have to be Enzo, at the very, very end of the story. I would have some pointed questions for him, but I also wouldn't mind taking out the twins, just so I could give them a piece of my mind.


    Any additional comments?

    Very few adjectives are necessary ... It is precious.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Cutting for Stone: A Novel | [Abraham Verghese]
    Cutting for Stone: A Novel
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    Cutting for Stone: A Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (23 hrs and 58 mins)
    • By Abraham Verghese
    • Narrated By Sunil Malhotra
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (4005)
    Performance
    (1449)
    Story
    (1454)

    Marion and Shiva Stone are twin brothers born of a secret union between a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon at a mission hospital in Addis Ababa. Orphaned by their mother's death in childbirth and their father's disappearance, bound together by a preternatural connection and a shared fascination with medicine, the twins come of age as Ethiopia hovers on the brink of revolution. Yet it will be love, not politics - their passion for the same woman - that will tear them apart.

    Robert says: "An Epic Medical Novel"
    "This is mediocre ... couldn't make it to the end."
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    What did you like best about Cutting for Stone? What did you like least?

    This is not a memorable book.


    What do you think your next listen will be?

    The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo


    What about Sunil Malhotra’s performance did you like?

    It was okay.


    Could you see Cutting for Stone being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

    If it becomes a series, I will not watch it.


    Any additional comments?

    To me, this is just an okay book.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • A Dog's Purpose: A Novel for Humans | [W. Bruce Cameron]
    A Dog's Purpose: A Novel for Humans
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    A Dog's Purpose: A Novel for Humans

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 9 mins)
    • By W. Bruce Cameron
    • Narrated By George K. Wilson
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1659)
    Performance
    (1009)
    Story
    (1007)

    After a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey is surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden-haired puppy. Bailey's search for his new life's meaning leads him into the loving arms of eight-year-old Ethan. During their countless adventures, Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog. But this life as a beloved family pet is not the end of Bailey's journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders, will he ever find his purpose?

    Blythe says: "Best dog book ever!"
    "Sentimental and Sweet"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of A Dog's Purpose to be better than the print version?

    The narrator is excellent.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    The characters are all endearing, but -- of course -- Bailey is my favorite.


    What does George K. Wilson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    The narrator brings just enough drama; yet, he does not interfere with the rhythm of the story.


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

    Parts of this book made me laugh and others made me cry. It is a delightful book.


    Any additional comments?

    Too many novels these days are full of sappy scenes. Authors too often are of the opinion that nothing good should ever happen to the characters. This book is different. It leaves a person with an uplifted feeling.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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