Kristine

Tekka lee, lee?

Reviewed: 05-12-16

Would you listen to Kill Switch again? Why?

I never re-listen or re-read books, but I might have to this time. There were so many things that went unexplained. For instance, don't expect to come away knowing what the haunting, memorable exhortation "Tekka lee, lee" means. Either I fell asleep while listening and missed the explanation, or it was omitted.

What did you like best about this story?

Even so, I still enjoyed spending a few days with Joe Leger, one of my favorite action heroes. His strength and irreverent attitude give me hope and make me laugh all at once.

What does Ray Porter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

This man can act and I don't ever need to see his facial expressions or body language to understand exactly the emotions and thoughts he's conveying. The voices he uses for each character are so spot on and consistent from book to book that I know who's talking even before the book verbalizes it. Ray Porter makes the experience!

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Too many words

Reviewed: 05-02-16

Nice effort but author tries too hard to be literate, choosing seven three-syllable words when three two-syllable words will do. Narrator sounds like he's reading a book aloud. ... Hmmm. I guess he actually is, but it's more monotonous than it should be.

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Fantastic performance, good book

Reviewed: 03-07-16

Male/female, old/young, Cajun/Yankee, black/white ... narrator could do it all! Lots of interesting characters to voice but a few too many red herrings for the story. Kept me guessing for sure -- sometimes frustratingly so, though. However, I highly recommend.

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Love it more!

Reviewed: 01-31-15

Looking to earn your binge-reading badge? Pick this up. You won't be able to put it down. Great premise. Love how the details are dribbled out using two viewpoints and two voices. I can often figure out who done what before I'm halfway through, but not this time.

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Figured it out one-quarter the way in

Reviewed: 02-12-14

What disappointed you about Running Blind?

Not believable. Obvious outcome. Stereotypical characters. Lots of plot filler. And Jack wasn't very appealing, doing and saying things that seemed not his style.

What was most disappointing about Lee Child’s story?

Jack finally figured it out but then the author seemed to drag out the telling to fill a few more pages.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Yes. Narration was fine, although it wasn't the reader we're used to for Jack.

What character would you cut from Running Blind?

Just about any of the stupid FBI agents.

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Dogs, cops and suspense. How can you go wrong?

Reviewed: 09-04-13

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I couldn't wait for my next listening session. The plot was helped along by the occasional switches in perspective from the main character, to the dog, to others.

Which character – as performed by MacLeod Andrews – was your favorite?

Loved them all! Especially when the big, gruff cops and soldiers would talk to their dogs in the dogs' language. Maggie's voice also helped me believe I was hearing exactly what that girl was thinking.

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Could not put down my headphones!!!

Reviewed: 09-04-13

What did you love best about Still Missing?

The unique storytelling device of presenting the main character's one-sided conversation with her "shrink" drives this book.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved following Annie's thought processes as she dealt with her life after her abduction while also slowly drawing out the details of the experience. I admired her honesty and self-awareness.

Which character – as performed by Angela Dawe – was your favorite?

Annie's voice was perfect. The pacing was just right for every circumstance. You could totally feel her every emotion from fear to defiance, confusion to sadness, anger to optimism.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

This book moved me to tears several times, but I can't share the details without giving away plot points.

Any additional comments?

I don't give out five stars easily; this book deserves every one for both the story and narration. I'll definitely be looking for this author and narrator in the future.

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Fast forwarded through a bunch of this one

Reviewed: 08-04-13

What disappointed you about Eyes Wide Open?

If you like books that make no sense and take forever to explain themselves, this one is for you. I think I picked it out of the wrong section, or maybe it was filed wrong. It belongs in sci fi or fantasy. So if that's your thing...

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Well written, performed and produced!

Reviewed: 08-04-13

Would you listen to Inferno again? Why?

No, I just never re-read or re-listen to books. But if I did, this would be a good one. The interesting history alone would make it worth it. And the performance had so many nuances that it would almost seem new.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

It definitely kept me interested and surprised! But "edge of my seat"? I don't tink that's possible with the book's pacing and educational elements.

Which character – as performed by Paul Michael – was your favorite?

There were so many intersting voices that that's hard to say. He did a great job distinguishing between the various accents -- Italian, French, German; between men and women; and even secondary characters.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It was no comedy, but I definitely laughed out loud a few times.

Any additional comments?

Have heard all the hype, but this was my first Dan Brown book. I wasn't disappointed.

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Naration ALMOST spoils good story

Reviewed: 08-04-13

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Narrator's inexperience is obvious. Many times it's like she's reading a line for the first time, so it doesn't come out with the right emphasis. Even worse, though, are the attempts at speaking each character with different tones and accents. I muddled through the breathy mother and too-deep male voices only because the story kept me intersted.

What did you like best about this story?

The main character and her relationship with the accused.

Would you be willing to try another one of Tara Platt’s performances?

No.

Do you think Hostile Witness needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

I liked the main character and might read another book about her.

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