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Valerie

Quemado, NM, United States | Member Since 2011

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  • We Have Always Lived in the Castle | [Shirley Jackson]
    We Have Always Lived in the Castle
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    We Have Always Lived in the Castle

    • UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 32 mins)
    • By Shirley Jackson
    • Narrated By Bernadette Dunne
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (223)
    Performance
    (160)
    Story
    (159)

    Six years after four family members died of arsenic poisoning, the three remaining Blackwoods—elder, agoraphobic sister Constance; wheelchair-bound Uncle Julian; and 18-year-old Mary Katherine, or, Merricat—live together in pleasant isolation. Merricat has developed an idiosyncratic system of rules and protective magic to guard the estate against intrusions from hostile villagers. But one day a stranger arrives—cousin Charles, with his eye on the Blackwood fortune.

    Mark says: "Gripping Gothic Experience"
    "Magnificently Dark"
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    If you could sum up We Have Always Lived in the Castle in three words, what would they be?

    Another Jackson original.


    What did you like best about this story?

    Jackson keeps the reader wondering what the dark, family secret was, causing the reader to become more engrossed in the story.


    What about Bernadette Dunne’s performance did you like?

    Dunne's performance added the personality for each character.


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

    I was particularly moved when we found out that the entire family had been poisoned by Cat.


    Any additional comments?

    Jackson is a master of creepy.

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • 14 | [Peter Clines]
    14
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    14

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 38 mins)
    • By Peter Clines
    • Narrated By Ray Porter
    Overall
    (6753)
    Performance
    (6116)
    Story
    (6101)

    There are some odd things about Nate’s new apartment. Of course, he has other things on his mind. He hates his job. He has no money in the bank. No girlfriend. No plans for the future. So while his new home isn’t perfect, it’s livable. The rent is low, the property managers are friendly, and the odd little mysteries don’t nag at him too much. At least, not until he meets Mandy, his neighbor across the hall, and notices something unusual about her apartment. And Xela’s apartment. And Tim’s. And Veek’s.

    Magpie says: "Super solid listen!!"
    "Right up there with King and Koontz."
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Great characters and a very original storyline


    What other book might you compare 14 to and why?

    Kind of like the stand because a group of unlikely people bond to fight evil


    Which scene was your favorite?

    I enjoyed the scene when they ride the bikes and first encounter the roach people


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

    I was shocked that Andrew was the wicked one


    Any additional comments?

    Great listen. Can't wait for the next one

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Reunion in Death: In Death, Book 14 | [J. D. Robb]
    Reunion in Death: In Death, Book 14
    UNABRIDGED

    Reunion in Death: In Death, Book 14

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 29 mins)
    • By J. D. Robb
    • Narrated By Susan Ericksen
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (629)
    Performance
    (343)
    Story
    (345)

    At exactly 7:30 p.m., Walter Pettibone arrived home to over 100 friends and family shouting, "surprise!" It was his birthday. Although he had known about the planned event for weeks, the real surprise was yet to come. At 8:45 p.m., a woman with emerald eyes and red hair handed him a glass of champagne. One sip of birthday bubbly, and he was dead.

    Harry says: "Great story w/disappointing changes in characters"
    "Another hit for JD Robb"
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    Would you listen to Reunion in Death again? Why?

    I love this series. This story was clever and I love how the different characters stories were woven together in the story.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Reunion in Death?

    Peabody's parents were a great addition to the Dallas/Roarke "family"


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

    I can't imagine any other voice doing this series. Susan Erickson has expertly personified all the characters.


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

    I laughed and cried while listening to this story


    Any additional comments?

    One of Robb's best.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • One for the Money: A Stephanie Plum Novel, Book 1 | [Janet Evanovich]
    One for the Money: A Stephanie Plum Novel, Book 1
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    One for the Money: A Stephanie Plum Novel, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 32 mins)
    • By Janet Evanovich
    • Narrated By C. J. Critt
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1581)
    Performance
    (1369)
    Story
    (1365)

    You’ve lost your job as a department store lingerie buyer, your car’s been repossessed, and most of your furniture and small appliances have been sold off to pay last month’s rent. Now the rent is due again. And you live in New Jersey. What do you do? If you’re Stephanie Plum, you become a bounty hunter. But not just a nickel-and-dime bounty hunter; you go after the big money. That means a cop gone bad. And not just any cop. She goes after Joe Morelli, a disgraced former vice cop who is also the man that took her virginity....

    A User says: "NOT THE GREATEST."
    "Very entertaining"
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    Would you listen to One for the Money again? Why?

    I would listen again, in fact this is my second listen. The characters are believable and the action varies from suspenseful to humorous smoothly.


    What did you like best about this story?

    I love the characters.


    What about C. J. Critt’s performance did you like?

    CJ has great voice for all of the characters and I love the way she portrayed each of them.


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

    One for the money, well worth the money.


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful

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