Dreamer
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Going Postal
- By: Terry Pratchett
- Narrated by: Stephen Briggs
- Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5,959
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,755
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4,763
Arch-swindler Moist von Lipwig never believed his crimes were hanging offenses, until he found himself with a noose around his neck, dropping through a trap door, and falling into...a government job? Getting the moribund Postal Service up and running again, however, may be an impossible task. Worse, the new Postmaster could swear the mail is talking to him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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New readers start here....Buy this book!
- By Tim on 08-07-09
- Going Postal
- By: Terry Pratchett
- Narrated by: Stephen Briggs
Delightfully-told story full of interesting characters
Reviewed: 06-03-22
I’ve listened to this audiobook at least 20 times. While I always enjoy Terry Pratchett’s work, I especially enjoy it narrated by someone who fully grasps his quirky sense of humor, pauses appropriately for the well-turned phrase, and inhabits the characters with such abandon that you feel like you can see them jump to life in front of you.
Funny, thoughtful, and a good romp through Ankh-Morpork. Highly recommended.
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A Terrible Thing to Waste
- Environmental Racism and Its Assault on the American Mind
- By: Harriet A. Washington
- Narrated by: Ron Butler
- Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 134
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 113
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Story5 out of 5 stars 112
In 1994, The Bell Curve and its controversial thesis catapulted the topic of genetic racial differences in IQ to the forefront of a renewed and heated debate. Now, in A Terrible Thing to Waste, award-winning science writer Harriet A. Washington adds her incisive analysis to the fray, arguing that IQ is a biased and flawed metric, but that it is useful for tracking cognitive damage. Featuring extensive scientific research and Washington's sharp, lively reporting, A Terrible Thing to Waste is sure to outrage, transform the conversation, and inspire debate.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Wish this was read by a black WOMAN
- By Dreamer on 12-03-20
- A Terrible Thing to Waste
- Environmental Racism and Its Assault on the American Mind
- By: Harriet A. Washington
- Narrated by: Ron Butler
Wish this was read by a black WOMAN
Reviewed: 12-03-20
I found this really jarring to listen to. Ron Butler is an excellent narrator, but this is written by a black WOMAN. This isn't a piece of fiction where the narrator needs to assume multiple voices of multiple genders to tell a story.
I was only able to make it through the first hour or so - hearing a male voice speaking a woman's story was too jarring. I am now reading the paper copy and attempting to return the audiobook.
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Gracefully Grayson
- By: Ami Polonsky
- Narrated by: Emily Beresford
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 38
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 38
Grayson Sender has been holding onto a secret for what seems like forever: "He" is a girl on the inside, stuck in the wrong gender's body. The weight of this secret is crushing, but sharing it would mean facing ridicule, scorn, rejection, or worse. Despite the risks, Grayson's true self itches to break free. Will new strength from an unexpected friendship and a caring teacher's wisdom be enough to help Grayson step into the spotlight she was born to inhabit?
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3 out of 5 stars
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Narrator doesn’t work
- By Dreamer on 10-22-19
- Gracefully Grayson
- By: Ami Polonsky
- Narrated by: Emily Beresford
Narrator doesn’t work
Reviewed: 10-22-19
My 11-year-old was assigned this book for school. I previewed the paper version, and really enjoyed it. In an effort to help him get the book read in time, we tried the Audible version to listen to in the car and in the evenings at home. Unfortunately, the narrator just doesn’t work well with the story. It’s jarring to listen to, and interrupts the flow of the book. A smoother voice without the fall at the end of every word and phrase would sound better.
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Pawn of Prophecy
- The Belgariad, Book 1
- By: David Eddings
- Narrated by: Cameron Beierle
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,199
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,924
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,942
Long ago, so the Storyteller claimed, the evil god Torak sought dominion and drove men and Gods to war. But Belgrath the Sorcerer led men to reclaim the Orb that protected the West. So long as it lay at Riva, the prophecy went, men would be safe. That was only a story, and Garion did not believe in magic dooms, even though the man without a shadow had haunted him for years.
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4 out of 5 stars
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My literary "comfort food"
- By Michael on 07-27-09
- Pawn of Prophecy
- The Belgariad, Book 1
- By: David Eddings
- Narrated by: Cameron Beierle
Poor voice actor ruined a great story
Reviewed: 05-24-18
I love this series, I own all of the books, including for the following series, and the companion books Belgarath and Polgara. I’ve read each one over 20 times, probably upwards of 100 for certain books. I was really excited to share these favorite stories with my kids. I purchased the audiobook without listening to the sample. Big mistake.
Imagine my disappointment when a monotonous voice came through the speakers. It turned an exciting adventure tale into a dull recitation of facts that would do an 18th century dry dusty tutor proud. We didn’t even make it through the first chapter before I had to turn it off so I wouldn’t fall asleep while driving!
Don’t waste your credit.
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Children of Time
- By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
- Narrated by: Mel Hudson
- Length: 16 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 39,975
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 36,404
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 36,333
Adrian Tchaikovksy's critically acclaimed stand-alone novel Children of Time is the epic story of humanity's battle for survival on a terraformed planet. Who will inherit this new Earth? The last remnants of the human race left a dying Earth, desperate to find a new home among the stars. Following in the footsteps of their ancestors, they discover the greatest treasure of the past age - a world terraformed and prepared for human life. But all is not right in this new Eden.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A very pleasant surprise
- By Simon on 06-17-17
- Children of Time
- By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
- Narrated by: Mel Hudson
Fascinating world building
Reviewed: 02-23-18
This story was a fascinating dual telling of two very different storylines that eventually, inevitably collide. The story does slow a bit at points while the author explains the chemistry, biology, and social structures on the two storylines, but it’s worth it for the texture it adds to the world building.
The reader has a wonderfully flexible speaking voice with a native British accent that is able to delve into Australian and reasonable Indian and American accents to help differentiate characters.
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