Patricia

I had been interested in Ringwald as a writer

Reviewed: 12-31-12

and wasn't disappointed. She really did a nice job in developing her characters. Her story was only too relatable, and unfolded realistically. Her narration was well involved in the story, and totally believable.

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riveting

Reviewed: 11-19-12

I listened to this story while travelling from northern Alberta to northern Mexico. The 4 days went by quickly while I got to know and sympathise with the characters. They were well developed and the listener could make out the characters immediately thanks to the excellent narration of Tom Hollander. The intricate dynamics between the characters was also easy and interesting to follow. Themes of poverty, intergenerational despair, abuse, mental illness, the complications of bullying, and stories behind closed doors intertwine towards a dramatic ending. It is a story that helps one to realize that things are not the way the seem to be. However, it is a story from England, so the English accent is a bit to adjust to, as well as references to things British.

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It was captivating!!

Reviewed: 10-02-12

Would you listen to Room again? Why?

I wouldn't listen to it again because I never listen to or read stories twice.

What other book might you compare Room to and why?

it was truly unique, in a very good way.

Which scene was your favorite?

When it was realized that "getting some" was Jack breast feeding

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

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Any additional comments?

I listen to audiobooks when I am exercising, so really need the books to be captivating so that I am motivated to go exercise. This book was wonderfully performed and the colloquial English that Jack spoke was totally believable and understandable. It really held my attention and concentration.

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An epic novel

Reviewed: 09-26-12

Would you consider the audio edition of The Kitchen House to be better than the print version?

I think so

Would you recommend The Kitchen House to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes, it was very interesting and captivating

What does Orlagh Cassidy and Bahni Turpin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

great characterization

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

I listen when I am exercising and it made me look forward to exercising

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Marjorie Morningstar

Reviewed: 07-14-12

What made the experience of listening to Marjorie Morningstar the most enjoyable?

The narration is superb. The narrator distinguishes many different voices consistently which makes the ease of following the story and identifying with the characters, flawless. All the characters are interesting and quirky. The story is engaging.

What other book might you compare Marjorie Morningstar to and why?

Anna Karenina because they are both period pieces and follow the journey of a girl into womanhood.

Which character – as performed by Gabra Zackman – was your favorite?

. I liked Marjorie's mother

Who was the most memorable character of Marjorie Morningstar and why?

The uncle, but I never did understand what his name was.

Any additional comments?

I use audio books when I am exercising. It is the only time I allow myself to listen to the story, so it needs to be interesting, engaging and witty to make me look forward to exercising. This book does the trick for me.

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