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A decent story with good narration

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-06-24

I tuned out a lot of this, just wasn't invested in the characters. The ending was pretty good and there are enough unanswered questions to make the next book appealing, but I'd have to be a lot more engaged by then to pick up the third.

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Mediocre story, odd narration choices

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-24-23

I think the story was a good idea but the writing was a little weak. The main character wasn't believable and the side characters seemed like they were just archetypes that facilitated the plot without much developement. The author told a decent story and people seem to like it, so what do I know.

Ray Porter obviously made an accent decision in his preparation and the producer/publisher obviously supported it, but it puzzles me like it has other reviewers. Once again, he's a successful performer in his element, so it's hard to criticize something just because I don't understand or enjoy it. I might listen to the next book in the series, but it would definitely have to hold my interest pretty keenly to get me to book three.

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With the Wait

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-29-22

I had a hard time getting through the last few Vampire Chronicles books to make it here, but I was interested enough in the Mayfair Witches to finally arrive at the crossover point. This installment did not fail to impress.

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Authors write, narrators read

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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-15-22

Sometimes when the author does the narration, you really capture the nuances of the characters they had in mind that may not translate to the written word. Sometimes, however, the author should just let someone with a little more life to their voice read the audio book. This is the latter.

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A little boring

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-29-22

There were so many times where I thought, "I get it, let's move on," when the scene would just linger. Some plot points just seemed like a mouthpiece for the author's opinions.

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Difficult to stay focused

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-07-22

I can't say if it was the story or the narrator, but I had to continuously rewind and replay because I just want listening to it. I've never had such a hard time finishing a two hour book!

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Absolutely Beautiful

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-25-22

This is by far the best Audible "Included" title I've listened to yet. I highly recommend it.

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Good performance, weak story

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-03-22

I really liked the production value, and the story itself was original, but the writing was basic, heavy-handed, and obvious. Some key points could have been covered up better and some loopholes were ridiculously exposed, but if you like being spoon-fed, this one's free.

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The Greatest Modern Fairy Tale

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-13-21

I can't believe the negative reviews that claim the ending is boring or random. So much work and planning went into wrapping up all the mysteries and questions, I think it's the most satisfying ending to a beloved story that anyone could hope for. I read this when I was young and I cried for the last two chapters, and listening to the audio book near the age of 40, I still feel that this is a work of delicate perfection.

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Liking these less and less

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-29-21

Despite a lack of likable characters, there's an interesting plot. I'm not sure if I'll continue after this.

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