tarrytopia
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Skin
- By: Donna Jo Napoli
- Narrated by: Whitney Dykhouse
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story3 out of 5 stars 6
My lips are white. Sixteen-year-old Sep stares into the bathroom mirror. It’s not some weird lipstick (she never wears lipstick). Her lips are just - white. In a panic, she digs up an old lipstick and smears it on her colorless lips. But soon, more and more white spots begin to bloom, spreading their chalky tendrils across her olive brown skin. Does she have a disease? Is she turning into some kind of freak?
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1 out of 5 stars
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Too Explicit
- By tarrytopia on 02-19-19
- Skin
- By: Donna Jo Napoli
- Narrated by: Whitney Dykhouse
Too Explicit
Reviewed: 02-19-19
DId not finish - Way too much descriptive sexual content for YA in my opinion. Unfortunate since the author is a VERY talented writer.
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American Street
- By: Ibi Zoboi
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 799
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 712
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 715
On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie - a good life. But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola's mother is detained by US immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins - Chantal, Donna, and Princess - the grittiness of Detroit's West Side, a new school, and a surprising romance all on her own.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A lot to unpack
- By AudioBookHoe on 07-18-17
- American Street
- By: Ibi Zoboi
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
Not what I expected
Reviewed: 09-01-18
Based on the description, I expected the commonplace criticisms of ICE agents. The author seems more interested in pulling back the curtain on intercity life in Detroit. Subjects like police shootings, voodoo and lesbianism are handled with a refreshing subtlety that appeals to the intellect and challenges the traditional American perspective on immigration.
WELL DONE!
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Complicated
- By: Kristen Ashley
- Narrated by: Lance Greenfield, Erin Mallon
- Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,300
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,571
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,570
When small-town Nebraska sheriff Hixon Drake meets Greta Dare, the connection couldn't be stronger, but the timing couldn't be worse. Dealing with the fallout of a divorce he never wanted and setting up a new home for his kids, Hix becomes that guy, that one he never wanted to be, and puts a stop to things before they can even start. Protecting his kids and himself is his only priority. Greta, on the other hand, has found the place for her and the brother she adores that's perfect for them - a sleepy little town in Nebraska.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Mixture of Romance, Mystery, & Mayhem
- By Olivia on 05-02-17
- Complicated
- By: Kristen Ashley
- Narrated by: Lance Greenfield, Erin Mallon
Sex and profanity
Reviewed: 08-06-17
Would you try another book from Kristen Ashley and/or Lance Greenfield and Erin Mallon ?
Not from Ashley.
What could Kristen Ashley have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
Develop the characters a little before dropping them in bed.
Any additional comments?
If you need to drop F-bombs like a seventh grader who just learned the word, you are probably trying to compensate for weak writing.
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The Ladies' Room
- By: Carolyn Brown
- Narrated by: Donna Postel
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,170
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,418
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,418
Secrets told in the church ladies' room are supposed to stay in the ladies' room. But that doesn't mean that what Trudy overhears there during her great-aunt Gertrude's funeral won't change the rest of her life. Trudy has a daughter in the middle of a major rebellion, a two-timing husband who has been cheating for their entire married life, and a mother with Alzheimer's residing in the local nursing home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!
- By Nancy lee on 12-27-16
- The Ladies' Room
- By: Carolyn Brown
- Narrated by: Donna Postel
Too cliche
Reviewed: 07-11-17
This was just ok for me. The characters are stereotypical: middle-aged woman realizing she is last to know about cheating husband, handsome, unbelievably sensitive neighbor nobody noticed in high school, vapid daughter (Cheyenne from Reba) who suddenly awakens and realizes her mom is a genius. The portrayal of an aging parent with dementia was quite well-done. I also give kudos for being clean.
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Daisy Chain
- Defiance Texas Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Mary E. DeMuth
- Narrated by: Reneé Raudman
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 24
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 15
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 15
Mary DeMuth, an acclaimed author and advocate who has been featured in Christianity Today, CNN, and The Washington Post, brings a uniquely empathetic voice to her storytelling. In Daisy Chain, DeMuth draws on her understanding of brokenness and redemption to craft an achingly beautiful coming-of-age story that delves into human frailty and God's surprising redemption.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Can't wait for the book!
- By Anonymous User on 08-08-09
- Daisy Chain
- Defiance Texas Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Mary E. DeMuth
- Narrated by: Reneé Raudman
Painful
Reviewed: 06-20-17
Hours and hours of misery only to find out that the author won't say who did it? NOT FOR ME!
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Free Fall
- A John Ceepak Mystery, Book 8
- By: Chris Grabenstein
- Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,124
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 990
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 984
“I didn’t do it!” is something cops hear all the time. But when the plea comes from a close friend who’s fallen on hard times, it’s tougher to ignore, especially for young Officer Danny Boyle. It’s the start of another action-packed summer for the wisecracking Boyle and straight-arrow cop (now chief of detectives) John Ceepak down the Jersey Shore as they do their best to help Danny’s friend, a young nurse who claims she has been falsely accused of aggravated assault by a prestigious Sea Haven doctor.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Just another great Ceepak book
- By John S. Johnston on 05-04-13
- Free Fall
- A John Ceepak Mystery, Book 8
- By: Chris Grabenstein
- Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
Not 'Cepak' Quality
Reviewed: 06-01-13
Would you be willing to try another book from Chris Grabenstein? Why or why not?
Yes, other than Mad Mouse, I like Chris Grabenstein's other books, even those written for younger audiences.
What aspect of Jeff Woodman’s performance would you have changed?
The drunken father voice was a little theatrical, but all others were well-done.
Any additional comments?
It might be time to retire the series due to the limits created by the naming convention. At some point, it just seems awkward and contrived.
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Wonders Never Cease
- By: Tim Downs
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 20
When a car accident leaves a famous movie star in a coma, nurse Kemp McAvoy thinks he has found his ticket to the life he's always wanted. As a med school dropout who was on his way to becoming an anesthesiologist, Kemp has the knowledge to carry off the crazy plan he concocts: adjust the star's medication each night and pretend to be a heavenly visitor giving her messages.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved this book!
- By Susan P on 09-22-12
- Wonders Never Cease
- By: Tim Downs
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
Could be a fun family film
Reviewed: 05-05-13
Which scene was your favorite?
The Americana line scene was a perfect use of irony.
Who was the most memorable character of Wonders Never Cease and why?
Kemp was a little too self-centered to believe, but I still enjoyed getting into his narcissistic mind and watching him trip over his own ego.
Any additional comments?
This could be a great family film. The book reads like a movie. The book narration is outstanding.
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River Rising
- By: Athol Dickson
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 22
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9
Welcome to Pilotville, Louisiana, 1927, an isolated outpost on the Mississippi River - a stilt village bounded by swampland, accessible only by boat, an island of brotherly love in a sea of racism. Meet Hale Poser, a stranger who's come looking for his roots. He's a humble man, a righteous man, a miracle man. In the swamp beyond the cypress and the tupelo, and veiled by Spanish moss, lies a lingering evil. For years it slept in dreadful isolation. Now comes Hale Poser, and it will sleep no more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thought-provoking
- By tarrytopia on 01-01-09
- River Rising
- By: Athol Dickson
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
Thought-provoking
Reviewed: 01-01-09
I love books that keep me thinking long after I have finished them. This one ranks in my top ten favorite books of all time. If you enjoy pondering questions like "what constitutes a miracle, and what is mere coincidence?" or "why are some people born in affluence and others poverty?" this is a great read. This is Christian literature with deep theological themes. The characters are very original and the conflicts between blacks and whites defy old stereotypes. Even as a white woman, I was able to identify with the black male character and gained new understanding for his struggles. Don't expect a predictable ending. If you seek to understand the symbolism in this story, you will find the ending quite satisfying. This is a book about the hope that is offered when we truly yield to the love of Christ. I recommend it to anyone interested in such hope.
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