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Lori

Hollywood, FL, United States

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  • 16 ratings
  • 207 titles in library
  • 11 purchased in 2013
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  • The Virgin Suicides | [Jeffrey Eugenides]
    The Virgin Suicides
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    The Virgin Suicides

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 32 mins)
    • By Jeffrey Eugenides
    • Narrated By Nick Landrum
    Overall
    (386)
    Performance
    (157)
    Story
    (159)

    This nationally best-selling novel from Pulitzer Prize-winner Jeffrey Eugenides was adapted into an acclaimed film by Academy Award-winner Sofia Coppola. A haunting yet wickedly funny tale, The Virgin Suicides has captivated countless readers with its intoxicating portrait of lost innocence. A brilliant fusion of dark humor and tragedy, it is an atmospheric, allegorical masterpiece about five oppressed, suicidal sisters and the boys who dream of rescuing them.

    Robert says: "Heartbreaking - but Wonderful!"
    "Interesting but plotless"
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    This book was interesting, but really didn't go anywhere. I too loved Middlesex and while this book has an interesting premise, it doesn't go much beyond that. You know the ending by the title, and I kept waiting for a surprise. The surprise is, there is no surprise. Didn't hate it, and don't consider it a waste of time, but I was disappointed.

    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  • Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea | [Barbara Demick]
    Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea
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    Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 29 mins)
    • By Barbara Demick
    • Narrated By Karen White
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1265)
    Performance
    (716)
    Story
    (712)

    Barbara Demick's Nothing to Envy follows the lives of six North Koreans over fifteen years - a chaotic period that saw the death of Kim Il-sung and the unchallenged rise to power of his son, Kim Jong-il, and the devastation of a far-ranging famine that killed one-fifth of the population. Taking us into a landscape never before seen, Demick brings to life what it means to be an average Korean citizen, living under the most repressive totalitarian regime today.

    Gohar says: "The man who wants to be GOD"
    "Makes you thankful for all you have!"
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    This book is amazing - holds your interest throughout - I found myself bringing it up to talk to others about almost everyday.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • A Son of the Circus | [John Irving]
    A Son of the Circus
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    A Son of the Circus

    • UNABRIDGED (26 hrs and 50 mins)
    • By John Irving
    • Narrated By David Colacci
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (384)
    Performance
    (126)
    Story
    (132)

    Born a Parsi in Bombay, sent to university and medical school in Vienna, Dr. Farrokh Daruwalla is a 59-year-old orthopedic surgeon and a Canadian citizen who lives in Toronto. Once, 20 years ago, Dr. Daruwalla was the examining physician of two murder victims in Goa, India. Now, 20 years later, he will be reacquainted with the murderer.

    connie says: "If you liked "Q+A"..."
    "Interesting but gets a little silly."
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    Interesting bits about circus life, India, transvestites, etc, but gets a little silly towards the end.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Death Match | [Lincoln Child]
    Death Match
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    Death Match

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 52 mins)
    • By Lincoln Child
    • Narrated By Barret Whitener
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (672)
    Performance
    (153)
    Story
    (155)

    The Thorpes were the perfect couple: young, attractive, and ideally matched. But the veil of perfection can mask many secrets. When the Thorpes are found dead in their tasteful Flagstaff living room, having committed double-suicide, alarms go off in the executive offices of Eden, Incorporated, the worldwide matchmaking phenomenon that uses its astonishing artificial intelligence to create supercouples and guarantee its customers just one thing: lifelong happiness.

    Rodney says: "Sounds like something from the WWF, but no..."
    "Entertaining"
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    I'm not going to say that it all makes perfectly good sense, but it is entertaining throughout. When I tried to describe the plot to friends, it seemed like a silly book, but I listen to relax, workout, fall asleep, and do chores around the house, so don't want or need anything too complicated.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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