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Enjoy listening to many different types of books. I like to listen while I am in the car and working.

Greenfield, IN, United States | Member Since 2011

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13 reviews
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96 purchased in 2013

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You're Good Enough, You're Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like You!

UNABRIDGED
- by Al Franken
- Narrated by Al Franken
You're Good Enough, You're Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like You!

UNABRIDGED (49 mins)

By Al Franken

Narrated By Al Franken

Overall
(81)
Performance
(9)
Story
(8)

From Stuart Smalley come calming visualizations that will take you to a safe and healing place...except for a few wrong turns along the way. Al Franken brought Stuart Smalley to prominence on Saturday Night Live, and although Stuart's not perfect (and that's okay), he offers a healing journey through the Dysfunctional Forest and other guided visualizations.
Jennifer says: "Whoops -- I am misleading you"
"Very Funny but get old after a few minutes"

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Story

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes, but not something you want to listen too for more than a few minutes at a time, its get a little old quickly.

Would you be willing to try another book from Al Franken? Why or why not?

Yes, most of his other books are very funny and actually have facts and information

What three words best describe Al Franken’s performance?

Funny, Intelligent, Satire

Did You're Good Enough, You're Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like You! inspire you to do anything?

Laugh

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The Enemy

UNABRIDGED
- by Lee Child
- Narrated by Dick Hill
The Enemy

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 9 mins)

By Lee Child

Narrated By Dick Hill

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1292)
Performance
(670)
Story
(664)

New Year's Day, 1990. The Berlin Wall is coming down. The world is changing. And in a North Carolina "hot-sheets" motel, a two-star general is found dead. His briefcase is missing. Nobody knows what was in it. Within minutes Jack Reacher has his orders: Control the situation. But this situation can't be controlled.
Corinne says: "Made me really admire Reacher"
"Not as good as the others"

Overall
Performance
Story

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

Dick Hill make this worth reading. I didn't like the story so much but the reader kept me going. I figured out the plot long before Reacher did and that was dissapointing

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Obvious plot

What does Dick Hill bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Dick Hill is the only voice for Jack Reacher!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Life in hiding

Any additional comments?

Too predictable this time, I hope the next one is better.

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Without Fail

UNABRIDGED
- by Lee Child
- Narrated by Dick Hill
Without Fail

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 55 mins)

By Lee Child

Narrated By Dick Hill

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1426)
Performance
(859)
Story
(846)

Jack Reacher is approached by a Secret Service agent who needs a favor. "I want to hire you to assassinate the Vice President of the United States," she asks. She is the newly appointed head of the VP's security detail and wants Reacher to try to penetrate her team's shield. He has the skills and the stealth and no one knows him. How else can she be sure her protection is truly effective?
Ed says: "A little different than previous Reacher novels"
"Another great Reacher adventure"

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Story

What made the experience of listening to Without Fail the most enjoyable?

I didn't know who to trust in this one. Felt like Reacher was always a step behind and on the wrong path all the time. About 75% into it I started seeing that Reacher was getting mad which is never good for the bad guy. Just like Michael Jordan, never make him mad!
I really want vengeance just like Reacher did and you are really stress for him through the final showdown.

What other book might you compare Without Fail to and why?

Just like all the other Reacher book. Good adventure throughout.

What about Dick Hill’s performance did you like?

Dick Hill "is" Jack Reacher.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A fathers sins

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed this book just like all the rest. I felt like it started a little slow at first and was more difficult to get into than some of the others, but once you saw the plot forming it was hard to put down.

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Running Blind: Jack Reacher, Book 4

UNABRIDGED
- by Lee Child
- Narrated by Jonathan McClain
Running Blind: Jack Reacher, Book 4

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 45 mins)

By Lee Child

Narrated By Jonathan McClain

Overall
(327)
Performance
(285)
Story
(281)

Across the country women are being murdered by a killer who leaves no evidence, no fatal wounds, no signs of struggle, and no clues to a motive. They are, truly, perfect crimes. In fact, the only thing that links the victims is the man they all knew: Jack Reacher.
John says: "Could have been much better"
"Not bad but not the best Reacher book so far"

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Performance
Story

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

Yes, easier to follow the characters and picture them mentally

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

Yes

What aspect of Jonathan McClain’s performance would you have changed?

He's OK, but Dick Hill is the best voice for Reacher.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Action/Thriller

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Apt Pupil

UNABRIDGED
- by Stephen King
- Narrated by Frank Muller
Apt Pupil

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 16 mins)

By Stephen King

Narrated By Frank Muller

Overall
(314)
Performance
(164)
Story
(165)

Todd Bowden is an apt pupil. Good grades, good family, a paper route. But he is about to meet a different kind of teacher: Mr. Dussander. Todd knows all about Dussander's darl past. The torture. The death. The decades-old manhunt Dussander has escaped to this day. Yet Todd doesn't want to turn him in. Todd wants to know more. Much more. He is about to learn the real meaning of power - and the seductive lure of evil.
Parusski says: "Not for the squeamish!!"
"Evil never goes away and is contagious"

Overall
Performance
Story

If you could sum up Apt Pupil in three words, what would they be?

OK book, not the best but it is an interesting story

What did you like best about this story?

The old Man

Would you listen to another book narrated by Frank Muller?

Yes

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Evil never sleeps

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The Regulators

ABRIDGED
- by Stephen King
- Narrated by Kate Nelligan
The Regulators

ABRIDGED (9 hrs and 1 min)

By Stephen King

Narrated By Kate Nelligan

Overall
(146)
Performance
(72)
Story
(73)

There's a place in Wentworth, Ohio, where summer is in full swing. It's called Poplar Street. Up until now it's been a nice place to live. The idling red van around the corner is about to change all that. Let the battle against evil begin.
Brian says: "Didn't realized this was abridged - don't buy it"
"Not one of the best King books"

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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I enjoyed the book OK, but it was hard to really buy into. It seems like the story was a stretch and not well developed. I got through it but it didn't leave me wondering about the story or characters. This is probably one of my least favorite Bachman books that I have read so far. Rage is probably the best so far but it is not available anymore because of all the crazy people out there that like to blame books and movies for their stupid behavior.

Would you be willing to try another book from Stephen King? Why or why not?

Yes, I usually enjoy all Stephen King books as they have very well developed characters and background that never translate well to film due to time constraints and viewers lack of attention. Any Stephen King book translated to a movie would require at least a four to 8 hour movie to give it justice. People to to read books more instead of waiting for the movies. The movies are actually much better if you have read the books first.

What about Kate Nelligan’s performance did you like?

Not bad, but didn't get me into it as much as other readers, but it could be that the story just wasn't as good at other books.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

maybe, but I doubt it due to the reasons I've listed above.

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The Face

UNABRIDGED
- by Dean Koontz
- Narrated by Dylan Baker
The Face

UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 36 mins)

By Dean Koontz

Narrated By Dylan Baker

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1188)
Performance
(135)
Story
(145)

He's Hollywood's most dazzling star, who is worshiped by millions and hated by one twisted soul. His existence is under siege as a series of terrifying, enigmatic "messages" breaches the security systems of his Bel Air estate. The boxes arrive mysteriously, one by one, at Channing Manheim's compound. Manheim's security chief, ex-cop Ethan Truman, is used to looking beneath the surface of things. But until he entered the orbit of a Hollywood icon, he had no idea just how slippery reality could be.
A User says: "A deluge of adjectives and metaphors"
"Great book!"

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Story

Where does The Face rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of my favorites, I enjoyed the characters in this book and how it leaves you wondering about some of the characters and if they are more than they appear.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Face?

The ending, it leaves some things to ponder about the Face and if there is far more to him than meets the eye.

Which character – as performed by Dylan Baker – was your favorite?

The boy

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The Faces' relationship with his son

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Tripwire: Jack Reacher, Book 3

UNABRIDGED
- by Lee Child
- Narrated by Jonathan McClain
Tripwire: Jack Reacher, Book 3

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 24 mins)

By Lee Child

Narrated By Jonathan McClain

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(389)
Performance
(341)
Story
(351)

Reacher's anonymity in Florida is shattered by an investigator who's come looking for him. But hours after his arrival, the stranger is murdered. Retracing the PI's trail back to New York, Reacher's compelled to find out who was looking for him and why. He never expected the reasons to be so personal - and twisted.
Johnnie Walker says: "Buyer beware!"
"another great adventure for Jack"

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Performance
Story

Where does Tripwire rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Not a good as the first book in the series but still very enjoyable. I think Dick was a better reader in the first book but I got used to Jonathan in time but think Dick was a little better.

What other book might you compare Tripwire to and why?

Sigma Force series by James Rollins

Did Jonathan McClain do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Yes, but I enjoyed Dick in the first book a little better but Jonathan was very good as well. I'd give Dick a 9 and Jonathan an 8 on a scale of ten.

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

I enjoyed it a great deal and had a hard time stopping.

Any additional comments?

highly recommended

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Killing Floor

UNABRIDGED
- by Lee Child
- Narrated by Dick Hill
Killing Floor

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 23 mins)

By Lee Child

Narrated By Dick Hill

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(3974)
Performance
(2198)
Story
(2171)

All is not well in Margrave, Georgia. The sleepy, forgotten town hasn't seen a crime in decades, but within the span of three days it witnesses events that leave everyone stunned. An unidentified man is found beaten and shot to death on a lonely country road.
Lawerence says: "Started 5* later 2*s- why?"
"Great Book!"

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Story

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

This was my first Reacher novel and I loved it! I had a hard time putting it down and really enjoyed it all the way through. Lost of action and suspense, VERY enjoyable. I'm looking forward to reading the rest in the series.

What other book might you compare Killing Floor to and why?

I really enjoyed the Singma Force series by James Rollins and felt the action and suspense in this series so far is even better.

What about Dick Hill’s performance did you like?

Perfect Voice and reading style

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Non-Stop action and suspense

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a good action thriller

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Quitters, Inc.

UNABRIDGED
- by Stephen King
- Narrated by Eric Roberts
Quitters, Inc.

UNABRIDGED (43 mins)

By Stephen King

Narrated By Eric Roberts

Overall
(102)
Performance
(49)
Story
(50)

Dick Morrison's life has become a nightmare of addictions, filling his days with overeating, overworking, and smoking way too much. When an old friend tells him about a surefire way to quit, he's more than willing to give it a shot. But what Dick doesn't know is that Quitters, Inc. demands a high price from anyone who strays from their rigid rules-like a few volts of electricity for the nearest and dearest... or maybe a missing thumb?
Gia says: "Love the story, hated the narration."
"Excellent!"

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Performance
Story

What made the experience of listening to Quitters, Inc. the most enjoyable?

This is a great short story. It wpould probably work if it were legal.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The CEO

Which character – as performed by Eric Roberts – was your favorite?

CEO

If you could rename Quitters, Inc., what would you call it?

How bad to you want to quit?

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Cross Country

UNABRIDGED
- by James Patterson
- Narrated by Peter J. Fernandez , Dion Graham
Cross Country

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 26 mins)

By James Patterson

Narrated By Peter J. Fernandez, Dion Graham

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(601)
Performance
(143)
Story
(144)

When the home of Alex Cross's oldest friend, Ellie Cox, is turned into the worst murder scene Alex has ever seen, the destruction leads him to believe that he's chasing a horrible new breed of killer. As Alex and his girlfriend, Brianna Stone, become entangled in the deadly Nigerian underworld of Washington D.C., what they discover is shocking: a stunningly organized gang of lethal teenagers headed by a powerful, diabolical man--the African warlord known as the Tiger.
Lisa says: "Not the same read"
"Excellent story"

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

I would highly recommend this book, it really makes you sad knowing that the things that happen in this book about Africa and refugee camp really does happen every day all over the world.

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

Non stop action from beginning to end. You think Alex is going to be killed about every single chapter.

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