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Fifth Business: The Deptford Trilogy, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Robertson Davies
- Narrated by Marc Vietor
Fifth Business: The Deptford Trilogy, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 2 mins)

By Robertson Davies

Narrated By Marc Vietor

Overall
(77)
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(69)
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(67)

This first novel in The Deptford Trilogy introduces Ramsay, a man who returns from World War I decorated with the Victoria Cross but who is destined to be caught in a no man's land where memory, history, and myth collide. As we hear Ramsey tell his story, we begin to realize that, from childhood, he has influenced those around him in a perhaps mystical, perhaps pernicious way.
Vinity says: "Been waiting for this"
"Not sure what all the fuss was about"

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

Was an ok story... it gets rave reviews on here but i found it just ok... am i missing something? lol

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Insurgent: Divergent, Book 2

UNABRIDGED
- by Veronica Roth
- Narrated by Emma Galvin
Insurgent: Divergent, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 22 mins)

By Veronica Roth

Narrated By Emma Galvin

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2891)
Performance
(2548)
Story
(2586)

One choice can transform you - or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves - and herself - while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.
Shannon says: "Stellar... seriously... have you read this yet?"
"Love the Series..."

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Would you listen to Insurgent again? Why?

I love this series... Book 1 was much better but enjoyed this as well. Look forward to Book 3

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Area 51: The Reply

UNABRIDGED
- by Robert Doherty , Bob Mayer
- Narrated by Jeffrey Kafer
Area 51: The Reply

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 25 mins)

By Robert Doherty, Bob Mayer

Narrated By Jeffrey Kafer

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(91)
Performance
(86)
Story
(85)

When scientist Lisa Duncan and Special Forces officer Mike Turcotte uncovered the stunning truth about Area 51--a "training area" on Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada--they opened up a Pandora's box kept hidden from the American public for 50 years.
Alex says: "Keeps getting better"
"Blahhhh"

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What disappointed you about Area 51: The Reply?

Rather boring and frankly a little over the top for me. I personally only continued to read because i wanted to know what the story was behind Area 51, otherwise, i wouldnt have finished it.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A Town Like Alice

UNABRIDGED
- by Nevil Shute
- Narrated by Neil Hunt
A Town Like Alice

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 25 mins)

By Nevil Shute

Narrated By Neil Hunt

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(80)
Performance
(70)
Story
(68)

Eight hundred women and children begin a 1,200-mile journey on foot across Japanese-occupied Malaya. At journey’s end, only 30 will still be alive. This is the story of one woman, of her ordeal, and of how she was saved by the sacrifice of an Australian soldier. It is a story of rare individual courage in the face of certain death, and hope in the face of despair.
Deborah says: "A Story of Courage and Commitment"
"Kept me entertained for the most part"

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Is there anything you would change about this book?

Fairly good book. Got a little boring at times but overall, not bad.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Slumdog Millionaire

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- by Vikas Swarup
- Narrated by Christopher Simpson
Slumdog Millionaire

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 49 mins)

By Vikas Swarup

Narrated By Christopher Simpson

Overall
(452)
Performance
(181)
Story
(181)

Vikas Swarup's spectacular debut novel, the inspiration for the award-winning film, opens in a jail cell in Mumbai, where Ram Mohammad Thomas is being held after correctly answering all 12 questions on India's biggest quiz show, Who Will Win a Billion? It is hard to believe that a poor orphan who has never gone to school could win such a contest. But through a series of exhilarating tales, Ram explains to his lawyer how episodes in his life gave him the answer to each question.
Karen says: ""Absolutely, 100 Per cent, Correct!""
"Great Book"

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What made the experience of listening to Slumdog Millionaire the most enjoyable?

Wasnt sure about this book... heard lots about it but remember not really being interested in the movie. The book was wonderful!!~ even the narrator did a fab job. Highly recommended.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Divergent

UNABRIDGED
- by Veronica Roth
- Narrated by Emma Galvin
Divergent

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 11 mins)

By Veronica Roth

Narrated By Emma Galvin

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(4849)
Performance
(4195)
Story
(4229)

In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue - Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is - she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.
Grant says: "It's not for me. Loved it anyway."
"Great Book"

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

Loved this book... well written and always kept me fully interested. Excited for the next book. Narrator was very good... Great job!~

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Gold Coast

UNABRIDGED
- by Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by Christian Rummel
The Gold Coast

UNABRIDGED (21 hrs and 5 mins)

By Nelson DeMille

Narrated By Christian Rummel

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1057)
Performance
(276)
Story
(271)

Welcome to the fabled Gold Coast, that stretch on the North Shore of Long Island that once held the greatest concentration of wealth and power in America. Here two men are destined for an explosive collision: John Sutter, Wall Street lawyer, holding fast to a fading aristocratic legacy; and Frank Bellarosa, the Mafia don who seizes his piece of the staid and unprepared Gold Coast like a latter-day barbarian chief and draws Sutter and his regally beautiful wife, Susan, into his violent world.
Jack C says: "Unexpectedly Great!"
"Definately not his best"

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

I was shocked that Nelson actually thinks this is his best work... i totally disagree. The actual book doesnt even take off till almost 3/4 of the way through. Wayyyyy too much info on the characters instead of getting on with the story. By the time the story actually starting getting good, it was over. Was not impressed...

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Last Hunter - Descent: Antarktos Saga, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by R. C. Bray
The Last Hunter - Descent: Antarktos Saga, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 24 mins)

By Jeremy Robinson

Narrated By R. C. Bray

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(62)
Performance
(58)
Story
(57)

"I've been told that the entire continent of Antarctica groaned at the moment of my birth. The howl tore across glaciers, over mountains and deep into the ice. Everyone says so. Except for my father; all he heard was Mother's sobs. Not of pain, but of joy, so he says. Other than that, the only verifiable fact about the day I was born is that an iceberg the size of Los Angeles broke free from the ice shelf a few miles off the coast."
Gary Dean says: "Ready to sit on the edge of your chair???"
"Great read but nothing riveting"

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Would you try another book from Jeremy Robinson and/or R. C. Bray?

I enjoyed the story,.... nothing too exceptional though. Ive never read Jeremy Robinson but i might try another book.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Final Empire: Mistborn Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by Michael Kramer
The Final Empire: Mistborn Book 1

UNABRIDGED (24 hrs and 45 mins)

By Brandon Sanderson

Narrated By Michael Kramer

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(5052)
Performance
(2634)
Story
(2661)

For a thousand years the ash fell and no flowers bloomed. For a thousand years the Skaa slaved in misery and lived in fear. For a thousand years the Lord Ruler, the "Sliver of Infinity," reigned with absolute power and ultimate terror, divinely invincible. Then, when hope was so long lost that not even its memory remained, a terribly scarred, heart-broken half-Skaa rediscovered it in the depths of the Lord Ruler's most hellish prison.
Lore says: "Book 1 of a great series that is not to be missed!"
"Great story"

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Would you listen to The Final Empire again? Why?

Love the older times ... the books are written and reenacted so well. Great read

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Perfect Chemistry

UNABRIDGED
- by Simone Elkeles
- Narrated by Roxanne Hernandez , Blas Kisic
Perfect Chemistry

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 45 mins)

By Simone Elkeles

Narrated By Roxanne Hernandez, Blas Kisic

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(179)
Performance
(135)
Story
(137)

When Brittany Ellis walks into chemistry class on the first day of senior year, she has no clue that her carefully created perfect life is about to unravel before her eyes. She's forced to be lab partners with Alex Fuentes, a gang member from the other side of town, and he is about to threaten everything she's worked so hard for her flawless reputation, her relationship with her boyfriend, and the secret that her home life is anything but perfect.
Leslie says: "Perfect Chemisty has perfect chemistry."
"Enjoying... but not 5 star work~!"

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Is there anything you would change about this book?

I found the book good but its hard to rate something like this after reading Bryce Courtney or Tolken... entertaining but not riveting.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful