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C. Duarte

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  • Instructions | [Neil Gaiman]
    Instructions
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    Instructions

    • UNABRIDGED (4 mins)
    • By Neil Gaiman
    • Narrated By Neil Gaiman
    Overall
    (54)
    Performance
    (33)
    Story
    (34)

    Trust dreams, trust your heart, and trust your story. A renowned storyteller whose words have transported readers to magical realms guides a traveler safely through lands unknown and yet strangely familiar...and home again.

    Marie says: "And they say life doesn't come with instructions!"
    "Lessons for the thoughtful"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    If you could sum up Instructions in three words, what would they be?

    Interesting Philosophical Sweet


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Best to just listen to this one it's very short...


    What does Neil Gaiman bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

    His wonderful voice that brings the story alive...


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

    Not exactly.


    Any additional comments?

    Great very short story to listen to while relaxing.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • What Were You Thinking?: $600-Per-Hour Legal Advice on Relationships, Marriage, and Divorce | [Mark Barondess]
    What Were You Thinking?: $600-Per-Hour Legal Advice on Relationships, Marriage, and Divorce
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    What Were You Thinking?: $600-Per-Hour Legal Advice on Relationships, Marriage, and Divorce

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 33 mins)
    • By Mark Barondess
    • Narrated By Mark Barondess
    Overall
    (69)
    Performance
    (18)
    Story
    (15)

    Wouldn't it be nice if you could sit down with an attorney who normally charges $600 per hour and receive expert legal advice on what is no doubt one of the biggest decisions you will ever make in your life?

    Becky says: "What the book is really about"
    "Good advice. Somewhat harsh as the truth often is."
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    Story
    Where does What Were You Thinking? rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

    Middle


    What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

    Victoria's Secret purchases being brought up in a divorce..lol


    Which character ??? as performed by Mark Barondess ??? was your favorite?

    Not sure I had a favorite character.


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

    Both


    Any additional comments?

    Good advice but be warned it's brutally honest.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Borrowers Afield | [Mary Norton]
    The Borrowers Afield
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    The Borrowers Afield

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 50 mins)
    • By Mary Norton
    • Narrated By Rowena Cooper
    Overall
    (38)
    Performance
    (20)
    Story
    (19)

    The end of the story of The Borrowers was, as it turned out, by no means the end of Pod, Homily and their daughter Arrietty. They escaped to the fields where their cousins lived, but it was a long and dangerous journey. It was up the azalea bank, through the privet hedge and across the orchard, and they were hiding from humans and being attached by insects. But at last they found a new home and adapted themselves superbly to mid-field conditions.

    Garret says: "Borrowers"
    "Great Series!"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    Any additional comments?

    There is an animated movie done by Studio Ghibli based on part of this series.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Borrowers Afloat | [Mary Norton]
    The Borrowers Afloat
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    The Borrowers Afloat

    • UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 48 mins)
    • By Mary Norton
    • Narrated By Rowena Cooper
    Overall
    (26)
    Performance
    (15)
    Story
    (16)

    The Borrowers are homeless again. The gamekeeper's cottage, their latest refuge, is being closed up. Luckily their friend Spiller comes to the rescue and introduces them to a new home by the river, in a kettle!

    C. Duarte says: "Looked into these after hearing of the Movie."
    "Looked into these after hearing of the Movie."
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    Any additional comments?

    I heard about the movie produced by Studio Ghibli and decided to give this series a try.
    I was not disappointed! :) This is a very cute family friendly series!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Borrowers | [Mary Norton]
    The Borrowers
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    The Borrowers

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 4 mins)
    • By Mary Norton
    • Narrated By Rowena Cooper
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (130)
    Performance
    (75)
    Story
    (76)

    Pod, Homily, and Arrietty are a family of tiny people who live beneath the floor, behind the grandfather clock in the old rectory. They own nothing - everything they have is borrowed from the "human beans", who don't even know they exist.

    Carol says: "Exciting, Whimsical, and Well-Read"
    "Cute Stories!"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    What made the experience of listening to The Borrowers the most enjoyable?

    It reminds me of a cartoon show I watched as a small child called


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

    When the roof came off their


    What about Rowena Cooper???s performance did you like?

    She reads in a very animated way that is enjoyable but not too over the top.


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

    Ha ha..Funny!! I wouldn't DARE make a film of this book, because Studio Ghibli is in the process of doing so and I can't imagine being able to compete with Hayao Miyazaki.
    A few Studio Ghibli Movies are: Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle and Kiki's Delivery Service in case yould like to look them up for reference. :)


    Any additional comments?

    Great book! Looking forward to seeing it adapted as a movie in the future!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Neil Gaiman Audio Collection | [Neil Gaiman]
    The Neil Gaiman Audio Collection
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    The Neil Gaiman Audio Collection

    • UNABRIDGED (48 mins)
    • By Neil Gaiman
    • Narrated By Neil Gaiman
    Overall
    (264)
    Performance
    (64)
    Story
    (64)

    Four of beloved author Neil Gaiman's delightfully scary, strange, and hilarious children's tales read by the author, now available unabridged.

    T says: "Great story and he is an excellent narrator, too"
    "I love that Neil Gaimen reads this himself!!!"
    Overall
    Performance
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    If you could sum up The Neil Gaiman Audio Collection in three words, what would they be?

    This is a wonderful collection of children's short stories, read by the author, who has a delightfully entertaining yet soothing voice.


    What other book might you compare The Neil Gaiman Audio Collection to and why?

    I must admit I find it hard to compare Neil Gaiman's books to anything else; As they seem to have a distinctive style or flavor, if you will.
    But, I would say that he hints at lighthearted:


    Which scene was your favorite?

    The interview @ the end which was done by his daughter.


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

    I laughed out loud at


    Any additional comments?

    A wonderful bit of Children's Literature!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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