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Tony

CanberraAustralia | Member Since 2007

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14 reviews
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245 titles in library
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Sourcery: Discworld, Book 5

UNABRIDGED
- by Terry Pratchett
- Narrated by Nigel Planer
Sourcery: Discworld, Book 5

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 53 mins)

By Terry Pratchett

Narrated By Nigel Planer

Overall
(93)
Performance
(50)
Story
(50)

A "sourcerer" is born in Discworld - a wizard so powerful that he makes all other magicians look like a bunch of fools in pointy hats. Now, suddenly, Discworld is brought to the brink of an all-out thaumaturgical war. The only hope for peace is Rincewind, the failed magician who has a risky plan to save the world. He enlists the help of several odd new characters, including Conina the barbarian hairdresser, Nijel the Destroyer, and a yuppie genie who sees lamps as a growth industry.
Tony says: "Sourcery (Unabridged)"
"Sourcery (Unabridged)"

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Certainly one of Terry Pratchett's best novels. I laughted all thru the listening (the narrator helped a lot here). It does not depend on a detailed knowledge of Pratchett's characters to enjoy. Some of his other books are best enjoyed once you are familiar with them.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Pillars of the Earth

UNABRIDGED
- by Ken Follett
- Narrated by John Lee
The Pillars of the Earth

UNABRIDGED (41 hrs)

By Ken Follett

Narrated By John Lee

Overall
(151)
Performance
(100)
Story
(92)

The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of Philip, prior of Kingsbridge, a devout and resourceful monk driven to build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has known... of Tom, the mason who becomes his architect - a man divided in his soul... of the beautiful, elusive Lady Aliena, haunted by a secret shame... and of a struggle between good and evil that will turn church against state, and brother against brother.
Alan says: "Very very surprised"
"First Class"

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What other book might you compare The Pillars of the Earth to and why?

It is difficult to find a book that compaes to this.It could be compared to a pseudo history like Tyrant by Manfredi.There is enough history to be interesting but enough fiction to allow characters to be well developed.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Strip: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Thomas Perry
- Narrated by Michael Kramer
Strip: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 26 mins)

By Thomas Perry

Narrated By Michael Kramer

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(177)
Performance
(60)
Story
(56)

An aging but formidable strip-club owner, Claudiu "Manco" Kapak, has been robbed by a masked gunman as he placed his cash receipts in a bank's night-deposit box. Enraged, he sends his half-dozen security men out to find a suspect who is spending lots of cash and is new enough to Los Angeles not to know he was robbing a gangster.
Bearyez says: "Great book overall"
"A good read"

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Would you consider the audio edition of Strip to be better than the print version?

I don't find audio better or worse than print - just different. I grew up listening to radio plays and that is what I compare an audio book to.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

This is not a true thriller it is an interesting tale from various peoples view point.

What about Michael Kramer’s performance did you like?

Kramer's characters are easy to identify and seem to match the verbal images well.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Suspect

UNABRIDGED
- by Robert Crais
- Narrated by MacLeod Andrews
Suspect

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 30 mins)

By Robert Crais

Narrated By MacLeod Andrews

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1559)
Performance
(1388)
Story
(1383)

LAPD cop Scott James is not doing so well, not since a shocking nighttime assault by unidentified men killed his partner, Stephanie, nearly killed him, and left him enraged, ashamed, and ready to explode. He is unfit for duty - until he meets his new partner. Maggie is not doing so well, either. The German shepherd survived three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan sniffing explosives before she lost her handler to an IED and sniper attack, and her PTSD is as bad as Scott’s. They are each other’s last chance.
Jacqueline says: "Gripping Page Turner!!"
"Novel Story"

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

The main character gives this book a slight edge on normal detective novels.

Which scene was your favorite?

The conversations from the dog's view point add a lot to the story telling

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

Yes

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Doomsday Book

UNABRIDGED
- by Connie Willis
- Narrated by Jenny Sterlin
Doomsday Book

UNABRIDGED (26 hrs and 30 mins)

By Connie Willis

Narrated By Jenny Sterlin

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1519)
Performance
(894)
Story
(907)

For Oxford student Kivrin, traveling back to the 14th century is more than the culmination of her studies - it's the chance for a wonderful adventure. For Dunworthy, her mentor, it is cause for intense worry about the thousands of things that could go wrong.
Paul says: "Don't let the bad reviews stop you!"
"A great read (listen)"

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

One of my favourite scifi books; but it is perhaps better describes as an historical novel.

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

yes

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
To Say Nothing of the Dog: Or How We Found the Bishop's Bird Stump at Last

UNABRIDGED
- by Connie Willis
- Narrated by Steven Crossley
To Say Nothing of the Dog: Or How We Found the Bishop's Bird Stump at Last

UNABRIDGED (20 hrs and 58 mins)

By Connie Willis

Narrated By Steven Crossley

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1413)
Performance
(685)
Story
(685)

In this Hugo-winner from Connie Willis, when too many jumps back to 1940 leave 21st century Oxford history student Ned Henry exhausted, a relaxing trip to Victorian England seems the perfect solution. But complexities like recalcitrant rowboats, missing cats, and love at first sight make Ned's holiday anything but restful - to say nothing of the way hideous pieces of Victorian art can jeopardize the entire course of history.
V. Boy says: "Sci-fi Comdey of Manners"
"Not as good as here others"

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What did you like best about To Say Nothing of the Dog? What did you like least?

A cute story with a great ending but not as good as the Doomsday Book

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Topper

UNABRIDGED
- by Thorne Smith
- Narrated by Barrett Whitener
Topper

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 23 mins)

By Thorne Smith

Narrated By Barrett Whitener

Overall
(102)
Performance
(80)
Story
(80)

Topper is a hilarious, ribald comedy about a mild-mannered bank manager and two capricious ghosts, George and Marion Kerby, who make it their mission to rescue Topper from the drab "summer of suburban Sundays" that is his life.
Gary says: "Delighful ride in a haunted car"
"Light hearted"

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Would you try another book from Thorne Smith and/or Barrett Whitener?

The is a light hearted romance story with a bit of a twist. Easy listening

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Who Guards a Prince

UNABRIDGED
- by Reginald Hill
- Narrated by Ian Redford
Who Guards a Prince

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 7 mins)

By Reginald Hill

Narrated By Ian Redford

Overall
(16)
Performance
(2)
Story
(2)

Who would sever a tongue from a living mouth? Or kill a pathetic, homeless old man? Or frighten a young doctor into silence? The questions are piling up, and Doug McHarg can't stop asking them - especially when he's warned off by both his boss in the local police and by Scotland Yard. The pattern that emerges is of a powerful organisation with links to the throne and the White House. And all that stands against them is McHarg: a discontented copper with nothing to lose.
Christine says: "Unable to play book"
"A great read"

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A clever little crime thriller - well worth the read

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Cryptonomicon

UNABRIDGED
- by Neal Stephenson
- Narrated by William Dufris
Cryptonomicon

UNABRIDGED (42 hrs and 53 mins)

By Neal Stephenson

Narrated By William Dufris

Overall
(1249)
Performance
(679)
Story
(682)

Neal Stephenson hacks into the secret histories of nations and the private obsessions of men, decrypting with dazzling virtuosity the forces that shaped this century.
flaos says: "Finally Audible"
"Interesting if long"

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If you you know little about WWII history this covers a lot of the cryptograhy from the period. The background to the fictional characters is mostly correct. The book has a lot of humour mixed with grim reality. I enjoyed it as a listen but felt it is perhaps a little too long.

It is not Stephenson's best book

4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Dragonsong: Harper Hall Trilogy, Volume 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Anne McCaffrey
- Narrated by Sally Darling
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"
"Not my sort of book"

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Too little action for a fanasty novel imho

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Salmon of Doubt: Hitchhiking the Galaxy One Last Time

UNABRIDGED
- by Douglas Adams
- Narrated by Simon Jones , Christopher Cerf , Richard Dawkins , Stephen Fry
The Salmon of Doubt: Hitchhiking the Galaxy One Last Time

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 7 mins)

By Douglas Adams

Narrated By Simon Jones, Christopher Cerf, Richard Dawkins, and others

Overall
(367)
Performance
(119)
Story
(121)

Rescued from his beloved Macintosh, The Salmon of Doubt provides us with the opportunity to linger and frolic one last time in the uniquely entertaining and richly informative mind of Douglas Adams. For the millions of readers who expressed their grief and shock at his untimely death, this is a treasure; his final book and our last chance to see new work from an acknowledged comic genius.
ambrose says: "enjoyable but not well described"
"Well worth the money"

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Even though this is only snipits of stories it is well worth listening to

2 of 3 people found this review helpful