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nina

MILLEDGEVILLE, GA, United States

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15 reviews
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83 titles in library
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The War of the Worlds

UNABRIDGED
- by H. G. Wells
- Narrated by Daniel Avrahams , Steven Davis
The War of the Worlds

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 38 mins)

By H. G. Wells

Narrated By Daniel Avrahams, Steven Davis

Overall
(14)
Performance
(12)
Story
(11)

War of the Worlds by Herbert George Wells (H.G. Wells) was published in 1898 at a time when he wrote a series of novels related to a number of historical events of the time. The most important of these was the unification and militarization of Germany. The story, written in a semi-documentary style, is told in the first person by an unnamed observer. It tells of the events, which happen mostly in London and the county of Surrey, England, when a number of vessels manned by aliens are fired from Mars and land on Earth.
Jennifer says: "An ensemble reading, by readers who care"
"Great listen"

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Performance
Story

What made the experience of listening to The War of the Worlds the most enjoyable?

I have always wanted to read this book

Who was your favorite character and why?

No favorite

Which character – as performed by Daniel Avrahams and Steven Davis – was your favorite?

No favorite

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

Yes. I loved the way and the reason the Martians died.

Any additional comments?

I have heard the stories of how people thought this was real when it was first read on the radio, and they committed suicide. How strange things have been in the past

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sh-t My Dad Says

UNABRIDGED
- by Justin Halpern
- Narrated by Sean Schemmel
Sh-t My Dad Says

UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 9 mins)

By Justin Halpern

Narrated By Sean Schemmel

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1599)
Performance
(667)
Story
(668)

After being dumped by his longtime girlfriend, 28-year-old Justin Halpern found himself living at home with his 73-year-old dad. Sam Halpern, who is “like Socrates, but angrier, and with worse hair,” has never minced words, and when Justin moved back home, he began to record all the ridiculous things his dad said to him.
Michael says: "Really Funny! Should Be Up for an Audie Award"
"Pretty good stuff"

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Story

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

Yes, The book sounds like everyones dad. This guy was pretty smart

Who was your favorite character and why?

The star of the book- my dad

What about Sean Schemmel’s performance did you like?

very enthusiastic

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

The only extreme reaction was the use of fu*k every other word

Any additional comments?

I think the book would have been just as good and even as funny without every other word being fu*k! I was expecting sh*t but was quiet shocked at fu*k 1 million times

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Between, Georgia

UNABRIDGED
- by Joshilyn Jackson
- Narrated by Joshilyn Jackson
Between, Georgia

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 13 mins)

By Joshilyn Jackson

Narrated By Joshilyn Jackson

Overall
(465)
Performance
(204)
Story
(201)

Nonny Frett understands the meanings of "rock" and "hard place" better than any woman ever born. She's got two mothers, "one deaf-blind and the other four baby steps from flat crazy". She's got two men: her husband, who's easing out the back door; and her best friend, who's laying siege to her heart in her front yard. She has a job that holds her in the city, and she's addicted to a little girl who's stuck deep in the country.
Stachowski says: "amusing story, good listen"
"Very enjoyable"

Overall
Performance
Story

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

This was a pleasure to listen to

Who was your favorite character and why?

Bernice reminded me of myself

What about Joshilyn Jackson’s performance did you like?

very enthusiastic

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

It made me laugh and cry. I loved it

Any additional comments?

I live close to Between Georgia. I know these people or some just like them anyway.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

UNABRIDGED
- by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Narrated by B. J. Harrison
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 4 mins)

By F. Scott Fitzgerald

Narrated By B. J. Harrison

Overall
(104)
Performance
(94)
Story
(95)

Benjamin Button was literally born an old man. He lived a backwards life, for his body grew younger as the years passed him by. Come and listen to the original, unabridged story by F. Scott Fitzgerald which inspired the movie.
Cherie V. says: "Good story despite terrible narration"
"Strange stuff"

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Story

Would you try another book from F. Scott Fitzgerald and/or B. J. Harrison?

I don't think so

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

The ending, beginning and the middle was strange

Did B. J. Harrison do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

I guess

Could you see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

It already has. Brad Pitt played the lead

Any additional comments?

Strange stuff

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Edgar Allan Poe - The Complete Short Stories

UNABRIDGED
- by Edgar Allan Poe
- Narrated by Bob Thomley
Edgar Allan Poe - The Complete Short Stories

UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 34 mins)

By Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated By Bob Thomley

Overall
(233)
Performance
(195)
Story
(201)

All of Edgar Allan Poe’s great short stories in one 16-hour collection.
Michael says: "Edgar Allan Poe"
"Wow."

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Performance
Story

Would you listen to Edgar Allan Poe - The Complete Short Stories again? Why?

Yes, many times

What other book might you compare Edgar Allan Poe - The Complete Short Stories to and why?

Poe was the Stephen King of his time.

What about Bob Thomley’s performance did you like?

He put much feeling into all the characters

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No but I could not stop in the middle of a story

Any additional comments?

Man what a sick mind this man had to come up with these stories.

3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Help

UNABRIDGED
- by Kathryn Stockett
- Narrated by Jenna Lamia , Bahni Turpin , Octavia Spencer , Cassandra Campbell
The Help

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 19 mins)

By Kathryn Stockett

Narrated By Jenna Lamia, Bahni Turpin, Octavia Spencer, and others

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(24174)
Performance
(10886)
Story
(10910)

Why we think it’s a great listen: The most celebrated performance in all of Audible’s history, The Help has nearly 2,000 5-star reviews from your fellow listeners. We hear the print book’s not bad, either. In pitch-perfect voices, Kathryn Stockett creates three extraordinary women whose determination to start a movement of their own forever changes a town, and the way women - mothers, daughters, caregivers, friends - view one another.
Jan says: "What a great surprise!"
"I love this book"

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Performance
Story

Would you listen to The Help again? Why?

Yes. It is so good. So enlightning.

Who was your favorite character and why?

They were all my favorite, but Minnie took the cake or should I say the pie.

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

Minnie

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

The way things were.

Any additional comments?

I loved the book and the movie but the book was much better.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Picture of Dorian Gray

UNABRIDGED
- by Oscar Wilde
- Narrated by Alec Sand
The Picture of Dorian Gray

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 37 mins)

By Oscar Wilde

Narrated By Alec Sand

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(35)
Performance
(20)
Story
(20)

A young man commits all types of sin, but only his portrait shows the ravages of his life. Oscar Wilde’s Faustian classic. Gothic horror at it's best.
Donna says: "Disappointed"
"Great listen"

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Performance
Story

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

I have always wanted to read this book

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Picture of Dorian Gray?

The way it ends

Which character – as performed by Alec Sand – was your favorite?

Dorian

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

not that much

Any additional comments?

Enjoyed very much. Will listen to it again in the future.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Me Talk Pretty One Day

ABRIDGED
- by David Sedaris
- Narrated by David Sedaris
Me Talk Pretty One Day

ABRIDGED (5 hrs and 51 mins)

By David Sedaris

Narrated By David Sedaris

Overall
(3006)
Performance
(779)
Story
(777)

David Sedaris' collection of essays - including live recordings! - tells a most unconventional life story. With every clever turn of a phrase, Sedaris brings a view and a voice like no other to every unforgettable encounter. You can also listen to Sedaris in an interview with Terry Gross on Fresh Air.
T. Chambless says: "Sedaris is great!"
"Too Funny!"

Overall
Performance
Story

What made the experience of listening to Me Talk Pretty One Day the most enjoyable?

I love Sedaris. He is very funny

Who was your favorite character and why?

The entire book was my favorite

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

His voice is so funny that you can almost see his expressions

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

I laughed the entire book

Any additional comments?

Great listen. I want more books by sedaris

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Forrest Gump

UNABRIDGED
- by Winston Groom
- Narrated by Mark Hammer
Forrest Gump

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 9 mins)

By Winston Groom

Narrated By Mark Hammer

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(46)
Performance
(37)
Story
(38)

"Bein' a idiot is no box of chocolates," but "at least I ain't led no hum-drum life," says Forrest Gump, the lovable, surprisingly savvy hero of this wonderful comic tale. When the University of Alabama's football team drafts Forrest and makes him a star, that's only the beginning! He flunks out - and goes on to be a Vietnam war hero, a world-class Ping-Pong player, a wrestler, and a business tycoon. He compares battle scars with Lyndon Johnson, discovers the truth about Richard Nixon, and suffers the ups and downs of true love.
BiJae says: "A wonderful story, perfectly narrated"
"The best book I have every listened to"

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Performance
Story

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

Yes. I watched the movie many times. The book is better

What was one of the most memorable moments of Forrest Gump?

when Forrest went to outer space with the monkey

Have you listened to any of Mark Hammer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

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

Yes. I could not believe this was the same book that made the movie.

Any additional comments?

I will have to listen to the book again to make sure I didn't miss anything

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Seriously...I'm Kidding

UNABRIDGED
- by Ellen DeGeneres
- Narrated by Ellen DeGeneres
Seriously...I'm Kidding

UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 7 mins)

By Ellen DeGeneres

Narrated By Ellen DeGeneres

Overall
(601)
Performance
(537)
Story
(532)

"I've experienced a whole lot the last few years and I have a lot to share. So I hope that you'll take a moment to sit back, relax and enjoy the words I've put together for you in this book. I think you'll find I've left no stone unturned, no door unopened, no window unbroken, no rug unvacuumed, no ivories untickled. What I'm saying is, let us begin, shall we?" (Ellen DeGeneres)
Julie says: "Not so much."
"I love Ellen"

Overall
Performance
Story

Would you listen to Seriously...I'm Kidding again? Why?

Yes, Ellen is funny

Who was your favorite character and why?

No favorite. Just Ellen

Which character – as performed by Ellen DeGeneres – was your favorite?

Just Ellen

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

I don't know

Any additional comments?

I love Ellen. She is so funny and a pleasure to listen to

0 of 0 people found this review helpful