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J. Kidd

Jacquie

New Zealand | Listener Since 2007

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  • The Thorn Birds | [Colleen McCullough]
    The Thorn Birds
    UNABRIDGED

    The Thorn Birds

    • UNABRIDGED (22 hrs and 23 mins)
    • By Colleen McCullough
    • Narrated By Mary Woods
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (454)
    Performance
    (150)
    Story
    (151)

    The Thorn Birds is a robust, romantic saga of a singular family, the Clearys. It begins in the early part of the 20th century, when Paddy Cleary moves his wife, Fiona, and their 7 children to Drogheda, the vast Australian sheep station owned by his autocratic and childless older sister. It ends more than half a century later, when the only survivor of the third generation, the brilliant actress Justine O'Neill, embarks on a course of life and love halfway around the world from her roots.

    Anne says: "disappointing"
    "frustrating"
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    I read this book in print form many years ago and loved it. The awful Australian accents, mispronounciations of common words, and Father Ralph's nasal, plummy tones have made the audiobook an exercise in frustration.

    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
  • Daughters of Fire | [Barbara Erskine]
    Daughters of Fire
    UNABRIDGED

    Daughters of Fire

    • UNABRIDGED (25 hrs and 42 mins)
    • By Barbara Erskine
    • Narrated By Barbara Erskine
    Overall
    (116)
    Performance
    (10)
    Story
    (10)

    As the Romans invade Britannia, the princess of the great tribe of the Brigantes watches the enemies of her people come ever closer. In the present day, historian Viv Lloyd Rees has immersed herself in the legends surrounding the Celtic queen.

    Kathy says: "Too much work"
    "fantastic!"
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    I hadn't read Barbara Erskine before, but chose this book because I'd listened to Davina Porter. It was a great choice - I've loved every moment. Davina is a wonderful reader!

    16 of 20 people found this review helpful
  • Creating Your World the Way You Really Want it to Be | [Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Deepak Chopra]
    Creating Your World the Way You Really Want it to Be
    ORIGINAL

    Creating Your World the Way You Really Want it to Be

    • ORIGINAL (4 hrs and 46 mins)
    • By Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Deepak Chopra
    • Narrated By Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Deepak Chopra
    Overall
    (188)
    Performance
    (42)
    Story
    (41)

    In this truly inspirational audiobook, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer and Deepak Chopra, M.D., two of the most highly respected authors and teachers in the self-help/transformational field, tell you how you can create your world the way you really want it to be....

    John says: "A waste of time and money"
    "not enough Chopra!"
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    This audio is promoted as a dialogue - It's not, though! Wayne Dwyer monopolises the content, is repetitive and self-promoting. And the prologue is long, boring, AND repeated in the content. When Deepak does get to speak, Wayne recaptures centre stage very quickly. In future I will only purchase the books the Deepak Chopra authors alone. He has a great deal more to offer.
    This book has really irritated me, but I gave it 2 stars because some of the content is very thought provoking.

    7 of 8 people found this review helpful

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