A. Yates
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Spare
- By: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
- Narrated by: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
- Length: 15 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 72,449
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 66,818
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Story5 out of 5 stars 66,610
It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must be thinking and feeling—and how their lives would play out from that point on.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Gutterball!
- By Jimmyjoejangles on 01-10-23
- Spare
- By: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
- Narrated by: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
Well told take
Reviewed: 01-20-23
Lots of insight into how royalty works and more wonderful it was told by someone who lived it. He’s a great narrator to boot. Will read again.
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Hold the Line
- The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America's Soul
- By: Michael Fanone, John Shiffman
- Narrated by: Michael Fanone
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 989
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 917
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Story5 out of 5 stars 917
When Michael Fanone self-deployed to the Capitol on January 6, 2021, he had no idea his life was about to change. When he got to the front of the line, he urged his fellow officers to hold it against the growing crowd of insurrectionists—until he found himself pulled into the mob, tased until he had a heart attack, and viciously beaten with a Blue Lives Matter flag as shouts to kill him rang out. Now, Fanone is ready to tell the full story of that infamous day, along with exploring our country’s most critical issues as someone who has had firsthand experience with many of them.
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4 out of 5 stars
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This man was born to be a police officer.
- By M. Graham on 10-12-22
- Hold the Line
- The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America's Soul
- By: Michael Fanone, John Shiffman
- Narrated by: Michael Fanone
A must read
Reviewed: 12-08-22
A first hand account by an officer who was there. Eye-opening. Give this a listen.
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The Ultimatum
- The Guardian, Book 1
- By: Karen Robards
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,293
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,050
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,048
Growing up, Bianca St. Ives knew she was different from all her friends. Instead of playing hopscotch or combing her dolls' hair, she studied martial arts with sensei masters and dismantled explosives with special-ops retirees. Her father prepped her well to carry on the family business. Now a striking beauty with fierce skills, the prodigy has surpassed the master.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Cliffhanger!!!
- By Jan M on 03-25-18
- The Ultimatum
- The Guardian, Book 1
- By: Karen Robards
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Nail biter
Reviewed: 03-29-21
Great story full of suspense and thrilling! I highly recommend it to all of my fellow suspense-thriller lovers.
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Code Name Hélène
- A Novel
- By: Ariel Lawhon
- Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik, Peter Ganim
- Length: 17 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7,071
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,370
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6,341
It is 1936, and Nancy Wake is an intrepid Australian expat living in Paris who has bluffed her way into a reporting job for Hearst newspaper when she meets the wealthy French industrialist Henri Fiocca. No sooner does Henri sweep Nancy off her feet and convince her to become Mrs. Fiocca than the Germans invade France and she takes yet another name: a code name. As Lucienne Carlier, Nancy smuggles people and documents across the border and earns a new nickname from the Gestapo for her remarkable ability to evade capture: The White Mouse.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Mixed Feelings
- By carpsmarsh on 02-14-21
- Code Name Hélène
- A Novel
- By: Ariel Lawhon
- Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik, Peter Ganim
WW II BUFFS
Reviewed: 04-20-20
This is a MUST READ for women and WW II buffs. A fantastic read and ride. Highly recommend 👍🏼
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The Nightingale
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Polly Stone
- Length: 17 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 109,182
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 99,250
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Story5 out of 5 stars 99,027
With courage, grace, and powerful insight, bestselling author Kristin Hannah captures the epic panorama of World War II and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the women's war. The Nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France—a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women. It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime.
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5 out of 5 stars
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HEARTBREAKINGLY POIGNANT AND INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL
- By PatrioticMimi on 02-17-15
- The Nightingale
- By: Kristin Hannah
- Narrated by: Polly Stone
Incredible journey
Reviewed: 02-18-16
This is a fantastic, raw, emotional, loving tale woven by many tales. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Touched my heart.
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The Goldfinch
- By: Donna Tartt
- Narrated by: David Pittu
- Length: 32 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 41,839
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 37,721
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 37,676
Theo Decker, a 13-year-old New Yorker, miraculously survives an accident that kills his mother. Abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. Bewildered by his strange new home on Park Avenue, disturbed by schoolmates who don't know how to talk to him, and tormented above all by a longing for his mother, he clings to the one thing that reminds him of her: a small, mysteriously captivating painting that ultimately draws Theo into a wealthy and insular art community.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Boy, am I in the minority on this one.
- By Bon Ami on 11-04-13
- The Goldfinch
- By: Donna Tartt
- Narrated by: David Pittu
Fantastic story
Reviewed: 09-03-15
Highly recommend. Great all around. Refreshing and entertaining too. Twists and turns throughout. Great for art lovers.
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Alex's Wake
- A Voyage of Betrayal and Journey of Remembrance
- By: Martin Goldsmith
- Narrated by: Martin Goldsmith
- Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 16
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 14
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Story4 out of 5 stars 16
Alex's Wake is a tale of two parallel journeys undertaken seven decades apart. In the spring of 1939, Alex and Helmut Goldschmidt were two of more than 900 Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany aboard the St. Louis, the saddest ship afloat ( New York Times).
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5 out of 5 stars
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READ IT! READ IT ! READ IT!
- By Meggan (Tom) on 07-01-14
- Alex's Wake
- A Voyage of Betrayal and Journey of Remembrance
- By: Martin Goldsmith
- Narrated by: Martin Goldsmith
Heart gripping
Reviewed: 02-09-15
Being a classical musician I have enjoyed the voice of Martin Goldsmith for years. I never knew of his family history and it was quite enjoyable to hear it firsthand. Thank you for sharing your story Mr. Goldsmith.
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The Secret Servant
- Gabriel Allon, Book 7
- By: Daniel Silva
- Narrated by: Phil Gigante
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,588
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,005
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,986
Gabriel is summoned once more by his masters to undertake what appears to be a routine assignment: travel to Amsterdam to purge the archives of a murdered Dutch terrorism analyst who also happened to be an asset of Israeli intelligence. But once in Amsterdam, Gabriel soon discovers a conspiracy of terror festering in the city's Islamic underground.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the very best
- By Dan on 08-11-08
- The Secret Servant
- Gabriel Allon, Book 7
- By: Daniel Silva
- Narrated by: Phil Gigante
What a page turner!
Reviewed: 08-24-12
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Exciting thriller with plot twists and engaging themes.
Which character – as performed by Phil Gigante – was your favorite?
Abrahim
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It kept me engaged and excited and wondering what was next. It made me think of the state of our world today.
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Duma Key
- A Novel
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: John Slattery
- Length: 21 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,448
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15,776
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15,734
A terrible accident takes Edgar Freemantle's right arm and scrambles his memory and his mind, leaving him with little but rage as he begins the ordeal of rehabilitation. When his marriage suddenly ends, Edgar begins to wish he hadn't survived his injuries. He wants out. His psychologist suggests a new life distant from the Twin Cities, along with something else.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Play the Book and Let the Book Play You
- By OldDog on 11-09-09
- Duma Key
- A Novel
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: John Slattery
Great story line
Reviewed: 07-29-12
Would you listen to Duma Key again? Why?
Yes. To catch all of the strands I didn't catch the first time. He did go down some bunny trails in this one, but still great characters.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Duma Key?
Realizing the power of Edgar's paintings on real-life subjects.
What does John Slattery bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Great voice and characterizations without being overly dramatic. I liked his style.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes.
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All the Hippies Are Dead
- By: Keith Henning
- Narrated by: Roy Wells
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story3 out of 5 stars 1
Alex Bushnell's life was bland, carefree, and safe, working for a medium-sized San Francisco newspaper, until one night it went all wrong. A chance meeting with a girl at a party, a single night of excess, and suddenly Alex's life spiraled out of control. Hooked on heroin and a girl he can't shake, Alex battles to find himself and the life he so quickly lost. All The Hippes Are Dead is a drug-fueled, sex-crazed coming-of-age novel like no other, placing Henning firmly in the cult-classic district of the literary map.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic narrator, VERY explicit
- By A. Yates on 07-10-12
- All the Hippies Are Dead
- By: Keith Henning
- Narrated by: Roy Wells
Fantastic narrator, VERY explicit
Reviewed: 07-10-12
Would you consider the audio edition of All the Hippies Are Dead to be better than the print version?
Yes
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
Instead of reciting a bunch of events strung together to "report" the character's experience relying on pointed explicit language to carry the weight of "suspense", I wish the author would have adopted a more colorful or seductive style to tell the story rather than recite recollections of riveting events.
What does Roy Wells bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The tempo and tambre of his voice along with the cigarette lighting throughout the great story telling.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes
Any additional comments?
The "language" used to describe a frank description of a dark underworld we rarely hear about written "clinically" like a "Grey's Anatomy of Heroine addiction" was a drag to a good story line. (wishing author had a more seductive or colorful delivery). The narrator saved it and kept me engaged. The story was more recited (in printed writing style) than told.
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