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1Q84
- By: Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin - translator, Philip Gabriel - translator
- Narrated by: Allison Hiroto, Marc Vietor, Mark Boyett
- Length: 46 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 10,807
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9,517
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Story4 out of 5 stars 9,492
The year is 1984 and the city is Tokyo.
A young woman named Aomame follows a taxi driver's enigmatic suggestion and begins to notice puzzling discrepancies in the world around her. She has entered, she realizes, a parallel existence, which she calls 1Q84 - "Q" is for "question mark". A world that bears a question....
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5 out of 5 stars
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WOW, WOW, WOW.
- By Amanda on 11-06-11
- 1Q84
- By: Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin - translator, Philip Gabriel - translator
- Narrated by: Allison Hiroto, Marc Vietor, Mark Boyett
Enjoyable but lengthy
Reviewed: 05-07-12
When trying to remember how the various incidents and events of the story were connected, I realized that the book could have been half its length and still surreal and atmospherical. However, it remains an excellent and unique book, definitely recommended, unless you get bored or impatient too quickly.
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Crime and Punishment (Recorded Books Edition)
- By: Fyodor Dostoevsky, Constance Garnett - translator
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 25 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,689
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,767
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,758
Fyodor Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment is universally regarded as one of literature's finest achievements, as the great Russian novelist explores the inner workings of a troubled intellectual. Raskolnikov, a nihilistic young man in the midst of a spiritual crisis, makes the fateful decision to murder a cruel pawnbroker, justifying his actions by relying on science and reason, and creating his own morality system. Dehumanized yet sympathetic, exhausted yet hopeful, Raskolnikov represents the best and worst elements of modern intellectualism. The aftermath of his crime and Petrovich's murder investigation result in an utterly compelling, truly unforgettable cat-and-mouse game. This stunning dramatization of Dostoevsky's magnum opus brings the slums of St. Petersburg and the demons of Raskolnikov's tortured mind vividly to life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Masterful narration of a masterpiece
- By John on 07-30-08
Russian masterpiece
Reviewed: 05-07-12
An excellent study of human nature, at the time of no CSI techniques and punishment in Siberia.
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This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage
- By: Ann Patchett
- Narrated by: Ann Patchett
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 3,538
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 2,923
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 2,936
We are excited to present our members with a gift that is truly unique: an original essay, available exclusively here at Audible, written and voiced by best-selling author – and fellow listener – Ann Patchett. This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage is a very real love story, and one that is much more about the journey than the destination.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Not a Love Story though very practical
- By Terry on 12-13-11
- This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage
- By: Ann Patchett
- Narrated by: Ann Patchett
Fast food...
Reviewed: 05-07-12
Might be most appealing to women, I would dare say. Too much analysis on the subject of unhappy relationships and marriages.
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Getting Even
- By: Woody Allen
- Narrated by: Woody Allen
- Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 628
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 425
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Story4 out of 5 stars 430
Woody Allen's early comic fiction was heavily influenced by the zany, pun-ridden humor of S.J. Perelman. And now, for the first time, Woody Allen narrates one of his early collections of short stories, Getting Even. Listen to Woody Allen revenge himself on such significant subjects as death, obesity, organized crime, the invention of the sandwich, and much more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful, Classic Woody Allen
- By Diane on 05-24-12
- Getting Even
- By: Woody Allen
- Narrated by: Woody Allen
Woody Allen's movies are (usually) better...
Reviewed: 05-07-12
Even though there are excellent paragraphs, overall it was hard to follow and enjoy. Not my type of audiobooks, as it seems.
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I, Claudius
- By: Robert Graves
- Narrated by: Nelson Runger
- Length: 16 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,766
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,764
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,767
Here is one of the best historical novels ever written. Lame, stammering Claudius, once a major embarrassment to the imperial family and now emperor of Rome, writes an eyewitness account of the reign of the first four Caesars: the noble Augustus and his cunning wife, Livia; the reptilian Tiberius; the monstrous Caligula; and finally old Claudius himself. Filled with poisonings, betrayal, and shocking excesses, I Claudius is history that rivals the most exciting contemporary fiction.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Unsurpassed, addictive brilliance
- By Chris on 06-09-09
- I, Claudius
- By: Robert Graves
- Narrated by: Nelson Runger
Educational historical fiction
Reviewed: 05-07-12
Would you listen to I, Claudius again? Why?
So far ago, so up to date
What other book might you compare I, Claudius to and why?
Animal Farm by George Orwell, because it talks about the human nature and the longing for power
Which character – as performed by Nelson Runger – was your favorite?
Claudius himself
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The final unexpected triumph of Claudius, the permanent outsider
Any additional comments?
A peculiar but constructive reading
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The Sense of an Ending
- By: Julian Barnes
- Narrated by: Richard Morant
- Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,078
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 907
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Story4 out of 5 stars 901
Tony Webster and his clique first met Adrian Finn at school. Sex-hungry and book-hungry, they would navigate the girl-less sixth form together, trading in affectations, in-jokes, rumour, and wit. Maybe Adrian was more serious than the others, certainly more intelligent, but they all swore to stay friends for life. Now Tony is retired. He’s had a career and a single marriage, a calm divorce. He’s certainly never tried to hurt anybody. Memory, though, is imperfect. It can always throw up surprises, as a lawyer’s letter is about to prove.
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5 out of 5 stars
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'Something Happened'...
- By Mel on 01-09-12
- The Sense of an Ending
- By: Julian Barnes
- Narrated by: Richard Morant
Typical Booker Prize Winner
Reviewed: 05-07-12
What did you love best about The Sense of an Ending?
Subtle British "Humor"
What did you like best about this story?
Concise and precise language, excellent use and choice of words
What about Richard Morant’s performance did you like?
Rhythm and Pace
Who was the most memorable character of The Sense of an Ending and why?
The narrator - protagonist
Any additional comments?
Worth it overall
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