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Hell Is Empty
- A Walt Longmire Mystery
- By: Craig Johnson
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins
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Spur Award-winner Craig Johnson has garnered critical acclaim for his Walt Longmire mysteries. In this riveting seventh entry, Wyoming’s Absaroka County sheriff, Walt Longmire, is pushed beyond his limits. When three hardened convicts escape FBI custody in a mountain blizzard, an armed psychopath leads them up Big Horn Mountain. As Longmire struggles to track their treacherous ascent, he’ll need all the help he can get from the tribal spirits of the towering summit.
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Hang in there if you love Walt
- By Anne on 01-16-16
- Hell Is Empty
- A Walt Longmire Mystery
- By: Craig Johnson
- Narrated by: George Guidall
A Likttle Too Much Psycho-Indian References
Reviewed: 04-07-17
What did you love best about Hell Is Empty?
Walt Longmeyer's tenacity
What was one of the most memorable moments of Hell Is Empty?
When Walt finally gets the bad guy.
What about George Guidall’s performance did you like?
George, as always, did a magnificent job. Rather than just reading, he acts.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Hallucinations in the Snow. Walt battles his own demons.
Any additional comments?
I prefer a little more reality as opposed to the supernatural turn . This was still a good read, but i would like less hallucinations.
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Requiem
- Delirium Trilogy, Book 3
- By: Lauren Oliver
- Narrated by: Sarah Drew
- Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
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This exciting finale to Lauren Olive's New York Times best-selling Delirium trilogy is a riveting blend of nonstop action and forbidden romance in a dystopian United States. Now an active member of the resistance, Lena has transformed. The nascent rebellion that was underway in Pandemonium has ignited into an all-out revolution in Requiem, and Lena is at the center of the fight. After rescuing Julian from a death sentence, Lena and her friends fled to the Wilds. But the Wilds are no longer a safe haven.
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Where there is love there is freedom...
- By Katherine on 03-09-13
- Requiem
- Delirium Trilogy, Book 3
- By: Lauren Oliver
- Narrated by: Sarah Drew
Surprisingly Gifted Writer
Reviewed: 04-07-17
What did you love best about Requiem?
I loved the ending resolution of the trilogy. I also loved the beautiful and consise imagery the author sort of tosses in between the story line.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Laina
Which character – as performed by Sarah Drew – was your favorite?
Laina
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The ending
Any additional comments?
One does not expect a beautifully written text when dealing with science fiction. This author has great talent. Also, the reader did an exquisite job on all the parts.
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With Love from the Inside
- By: Angela Pisel
- Narrated by: Carol Monda, Andi Arndt
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
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Grace Bradshaw knows the exact minute she will die. On death row for murdering her infant son, her last breath will be taken on February 15 at 12:01 a.m. Eleven years, five months, and 27 days separate her from the last time she heard her precious daughter's voice and the final moment she'd heard anyone call her mom. Out of appeals, she can focus on only one thing - reconnecting with her daughter and making sure she knows the truth.
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Powerful story.
- By D. Levy on 09-16-16
- With Love from the Inside
- By: Angela Pisel
- Narrated by: Carol Monda, Andi Arndt
Sad, but Uplifting
Reviewed: 02-19-17
What made the experience of listening to With Love from the Inside the most enjoyable?
The story line itself
What was one of the most memorable moments of With Love from the Inside?
The meeting of mother and daughter
Which scene was your favorite?
The meeting of mother and daughter
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
not really
Any additional comments?
I liked how the book goes from one voice to another, chapter by chapter. This made it less confusing than some other books i have listened to.
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Wonder
- By: R. J. Palacio
- Narrated by: Diana Steele, Nick Podehl, Kate Rudd
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
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August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid - but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face.
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I'M THE OLD MOLDY CHEESE
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 05-28-17
- Wonder
- By: R. J. Palacio
- Narrated by: Diana Steele, Nick Podehl, Kate Rudd
Refreshingly Honest
Reviewed: 01-16-17
Would you listen to Wonder again? Why?
Yes. I enjoyed every aspect of it and did listen to many parts over again
What other book might you compare Wonder to and why?
To Catch a Mockingbird. Because it is told by a child who sees life through unblemished eyes.
What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I loved the inuendos of the voices. I especially liked Auggie's soft voice. It portrayed his sensitive soul.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
It was a book I was reluctant to stop listening to
Any additional comments?
I applaud the author on his fine tuned understanding of people. He had a unique, straight forward way of presenting them. I loved the father who could always laugh with his son.
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In the Country We Love
- My Family Divided
- By: Diane Guerrero, Michelle Burford
- Narrated by: Diane Guerrero
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
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Diane Guerrero, the television actress from the megahit Orange Is the New Black and Jane the Virgin, was just 14 years old on the day her parents were detained and deported while she was at school. Born in the US, Guerrero was able to remain in the country and continue her education, depending on the kindness of family friends who took her in and helped her build a life and a successful acting career for herself, without the support system of her family.
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Moves very slowly
- By Laura S. on 07-23-16
- In the Country We Love
- My Family Divided
- By: Diane Guerrero, Michelle Burford
- Narrated by: Diane Guerrero
Engaging and Interesting
Reviewed: 11-21-16
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
Yes. It brought out the insanity of burocracy and how the individual can be forgotten.
Would you be willing to try another book from Diane Guerrero and Michelle Burford ? Why or why not?
No. this was interesting, but not interesting enough to lead me to more of their works.
What does Diane Guerrero bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Her expressions, laughter, and her own interpretations .
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
Probably not.
Any additional comments?
This was an eye opener for me. I cannot see any government agency just abandoning a child. I would have thought they would have card for her somehow.
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The Highwayman
- A Longmire Story
- By: Craig Johnson
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
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When Wyoming highway patrolman Rosey Wayman is transferred to the beautiful and imposing landscape of the Wind River Canyon, an area the troopers refer to as no-man's-land because of the lack of radio communication, she starts receiving "officer needs assistance" calls. The problem? They're coming from Bobby Womack, a legendary Arapaho patrolman who met a fiery death in the canyon almost a half century ago.
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LISTENED TWICE! AMAZING TALE! ADDICTIVE SERIES!
- By Daniel Wms on 05-17-16
- The Highwayman
- A Longmire Story
- By: Craig Johnson
- Narrated by: George Guidall
The Best of the Best
Reviewed: 11-21-16
If you could sum up The Highwayman in three words, what would they be?
adventure, mystery,pathos
What other book might you compare The Highwayman to and why?
I can only compare it to other books in this series.
What does George Guidall bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I think it is his expression of the material that brings the characters, particularly Walt, to life. He doesn't just read; he acts.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Bordering Insanity
Any additional comments?
This was the best book of the series that I have read, so far. Loved it!
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Maisie Dobbs
- By: Jacqueline Winspear
- Narrated by: Rita Barrington
- Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
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Maisie Dobbs isn't just any young housemaid. Through her own natural intelligence - and the patronage of her benevolent employers - she works her way into college at Cambridge. After the War I and her service as a nurse, Maisie hangs out her shingle back at home: M. DOBBS, TRADE AND PERSONAL INVESTIGATIONS. But her very first assignment soon reveals a much deeper, darker web of secrets, which will force Maisie to revisit the horrors of the Great War and the love she left behind.
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A delightful discovery
- By Lori on 08-07-09
- Maisie Dobbs
- By: Jacqueline Winspear
- Narrated by: Rita Barrington
Woman Detective Story
Reviewed: 11-08-16
What made the experience of listening to Maisie Dobbs the most enjoyable?
The author's characterizations.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Maisie Dobbs?
The culminating scene where the Commander is revealed as a mentally disturbed man.
Have you listened to any of Rita Barrington’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
A poor girl rises through the ranks and comes out on top.
Any additional comments?
I enjoyed this book. I especially liked the portrayal of a girl overcoming social class inhibitors. The story line is enjoyable.
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The Eaton
- By: John K. Addis
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays
- Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
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Spanning over 100 years of mid-Michigan history, The Eaton tells the story of Sam Spicer, a young entrepreneur who purchases the dilapidated Michigan Central Railroad Depot in Eaton Rapids with the dream of opening a hot new martini bar. But when he and his friends discover an abandoned underground hotel directly beneath the property, they must discover what happened to the original guests—before their own time runs out.
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Flashbacks within flashbacks within cliches
- By James E Bauer on 06-01-16
- The Eaton
- By: John K. Addis
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays
Creepy, Gripping,and Bloody
Reviewed: 11-08-16
Would you listen to The Eaton again? Why?
No. The story was the thing. Once you know the story there is no point in going over it.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Sarah. She had the brains to survive and the guts to persevere.
What does Jeff Hays bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Drama
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No, Neither one. It was more like a horrible fascination.
Any additional comments?
This is a good story. I think the author drug it out too long and made it impossible for the characters to survive. I also would have been happier if there were fewer F words. They are useless in giving the reader an idea of what the charactyer is feeling.
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The Screwtape Letters
- By: C. S. Lewis
- Narrated by: Ralph Cosham
- Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins
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A masterpiece of satire, this classic has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below". At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the worldly-wise old Devil to his nephew, Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man.
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Haunting Satire
- By Matthew on 07-26-10
- The Screwtape Letters
- By: C. S. Lewis
- Narrated by: Ralph Cosham
Reader Needs to Use Feeling
Reviewed: 09-22-16
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Not really
What other book might you compare The Screwtape Letters to and why?
This is one of a kind.
What three words best describe Ralph Cosham’s voice?
Dull, dreary, lifeless. (Sorry)
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
I wouldn't make a film of this book.
Any additional comments?
I know this is a classic, but couldn't it be read with a little more feeling? I would have liked it better if the reader had been a little more dramatic.
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Whistling Past the Graveyard
- By: Susan Crandall
- Narrated by: Amy Rubinate
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
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In the summer of 1963, nine-year-old spitfire Starla Claudelle runs away from her strict grandmother's Mississippi home. Starla hasn't seen her momma since she was three - that's when Lulu left for Nashville to become a famous singer. If she can get to Nashville and find her momma, then all that she promised will come true: Lulu will be a star. Daddy will come to live in Nashville, too. And her family will be whole and perfect.
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Thank You Baby Jesus!
- By tooonce72 on 11-20-13
- Whistling Past the Graveyard
- By: Susan Crandall
- Narrated by: Amy Rubinate
Great Portrayal of a Good Hearted Girl
Reviewed: 09-22-16
Where does Whistling Past the Graveyard rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It is one of the best. Maybe even #1.
What other book might you compare Whistling Past the Graveyard to and why?
Fried Green Tomatoes. Because it shows southern life in a realistic way and promotes compassion for others.
What about Amy Rubinate’s performance did you like?
I loved her child like innocence in the reading of Starla.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, but I might have if I could have.
Any additional comments?
I think the author must have good memories of her childhood because she wrote with such understanding of a child's thinking. I also liked the fact that Starla was a champion for equal rights and fair play for everyone. This was a good example of a morally good person.
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