S. Liskey

good thriller/suspenser

Reviewed: 06-22-24

A good suspense novel to escape into. I was intrigued the whole time.
Going to check out more from L. Luna. Narration was good, too.

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Wonderful look at motherhood from a Jungian angle

Reviewed: 11-09-22

I put off getting this, since I am not a mother, but I wanted to check it out in support of Lisa Marchiano, who founded the "This Jungian Life" podcast with her fellow analysts. The podcast has been wonderful spiritual comfort food for me since the inception of the pandemic, and I can't recommend it highly enough for anyone remotely interested in Jungian thought.

I enjoyed this book, and would recommend it even to non-mothers. Lisa's deep well of knowledge of archetypal patterns from fairy tales will strike a spark for almost anyone, and may help people understand their own mothers better.

A drawback for me on this was the narration - I simply would rather have had another narrator for this book.

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Loved this book

Reviewed: 08-19-22

This is a wonderful book. I enjoyed the narration, and appreciated the intelligence, wit and sauciness of this story. It's refreshing to read a book featuring occult shenanigans from an author who has spent some time immersed in contemplation of it, rather than grabbing at surface assumptions. I love her unsentimental viewpoint.

This is a great GenX spiritual journey, and it sparks me like much of the great music of this (occult in itself, skipped over and hidden in plain sight) The mordant wit of PJ Harvey - the erotic and pagan poetry of Bjork. Many of this author's fears and fascinations rhyme with what I experienced in this generation, although it's in sync with bohemian exploration through the recent decades. I am not trying to pigeonhole the author, but her cultural references hit every time with me in a way that Jo Nesbo often does, and I realize the joy I feel hearing a brilliant voice from someone close to such similar experiences and touchstones.

It also reminds me a bit of the wonderful raw honesty in Viv Albertine's recent memoirs.
It's fun, erotic, eerie, passionate, and in many cases subtle (again, refreshing.) Wise in a fun way.

I would recommend it those who enjoy a book that integrates a modern bohemian look at self-discovery - kinks, emotional dark zones, horror, helpful substances, and all. Not for those who don't like horror, darkness, or sex in their books. Strongly character-driven, great feminine viewpoint.

I have found a new author to place among my favorites!

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You don't have to be a fan to enjoy this book!

Reviewed: 11-19-21

I am not done with this book, but I already adore it. As a Gen X woman, I savor this deep dive inside female creative friendship starting from a young age (within my generation.) These rad women did not waste time "talking about it" they just plunged in, in the best DIY punk tradition. I saw their shows a few times when I was in college, and was in awe of their power and fearlessness. Geniuses at regurgitating female stereotypes, shining a feminist light, but with fart jokes. Equal opportunity humanity. I liked hearing them distinguish themselves in the book from the riot girrls - they were not in their heads with theory (as I was.) And this was nothing against riot girrls - that's just not what they were. I admire in them what I did with other punk I saw live at that age - the sheer lack of inhibition - the raw conduit of expression with no filter. They were badass feminists in their way of being. I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys biography - you don't have to be a Lunachicks fan (though you may become one.) I am inspired to see women of GenX who are currently powerful and creative. They are going back on tour now, and all have had successes independently. They are women who carved their own way on their own terms. I am currently a fan of Gina Volpe's music from the last few years, and would strongly recommend anyone check that out on Spotify. Some of my favorite music of the last couple years! Another bonus of this audiobook is that it's read by the Lunachicks themselves. A little raw, very real, like punk rock.

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Amazing insightful sci fi

Reviewed: 05-17-19

Loved this collection. Wonderful reflective stories, some of which I am sure will be retold as arrival was.

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please offer more of this author's books

Reviewed: 07-20-17

I read this because I caught an NPR review of it. It's been a while since I have listened to a book so well written and well-narrated. I thought of Paul Bowles crossed with Patricia Highsmith. The narrator was superb. I would like to hear all of this author read by this narrator.

The only reason I did not give it a 5 is that the story itself was not as powerful as I felt it might be - but getting there was very engaging. To me, an ideal summer read - a compelling story with actual characters. This story is dark - but not near the pitch black of Paul Bowles. I enjoy this author's comfort with portraying the point of view of locals and the visitors/intruders from outside this island, as well as a refugee.

This one captured me.

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Whiny and Neurotic

Reviewed: 11-15-16

What disappointed you about The Woman in Cabin 10?

The whole thing is written and narrated in a melodramatic way that almost caused me to stop listening...in hindsight, I should have.

Would you be willing to try another one of Imogen Church’s performances?

yes, although the whining on this one turned me off.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

disappointment

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would have enjoyed it more with better narration

Reviewed: 01-16-16

Any additional comments?

As others have mentioned, the male voice impersonations were gratingly awful. I almost gave up because of it. I think I may have really enjoyed this if there had been a more effective narrator. She was find with little girl parts, but needed to ease off trying to sound like a man. A serious voice would have sufficed. If I had noticed that in the sample, I would have skipped this one.

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expected better

Reviewed: 11-21-15

Would you try another book from Stephen King and/or the narrators?

I have bought many books from S. King, and might again. Disappointed in much of his work in past 20 years though

What was most disappointing about Stephen King’s story?

the stories drag

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Too Long

Reviewed: 05-03-15

What would have made Ghost Story better?

If he had cut the novel by half the size and focused it much more.

Would you recommend Ghost Story to your friends? Why or why not?

No. There are some interesting passages, but overall it drags and drags, repetitive and filled with stuffing of little intrigue.

How could the performance have been better?

I hated the voices for the older women. If Stella was supposed to be a glamorous woman, she sounded here like a goony grandma.

What character would you cut from Ghost Story?

Cut it down by several. The film was on a good path as to what was the most compelling part of the story.

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