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Uncultured
- A Memoir
- By: Daniella Mestyanek Young
- Narrated by: Daniella Mestyanek Young
- Length: 13 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 729
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 690
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Story5 out of 5 stars 689
Behind the tall, foreboding gates of a commune in Brazil, Daniella Mestyanek Young was raised in the religious cult The Children of God, also known as The Family, as the daughter of high-ranking members. Her great-grandmother donated land for one of The Family’s first communes in Texas. Her mother, at thirteen, was forced to marry the leader and served as his secretary for many years. Beholden to The Family’s strict rules, Daniella suffers physical, emotional, and sexual abuse—masked as godly discipline and divine love—and is forbidden from getting a traditional education.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Do not recommend the second half
- By Anonymous Reader on 10-02-22
- Uncultured
- A Memoir
- By: Daniella Mestyanek Young
- Narrated by: Daniella Mestyanek Young
intense and powerful
Reviewed: 01-26-25
I first learned about Daniella on TikTok, where she gives very insightful and well educated views on feminism/the sociopolitical climate of modern America. So I decided to listen to her book and was not disappointed.
I found her life story to be power full and inspiring. As a woman who has also spent a lifetime deconstructing religion, I will always hold this story near and dear to my heart.
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The Woods Are Watching
- The Woods Are Watching, Book 1
- By: Patrick Dunn
- Narrated by: Adam Knox
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
In this chilling psychological thriller, the Dunn family's peaceful retreat to a cabin in the woods quickly spirals into a nightmare. When their son, Dublin, mysteriously vanishes, Patrick and Tami are plunged into a desperate search for answers. But the forest hides dark secrets, and as strange figures and eerie lights appear, the family begins to unravel.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Easy to stay engaged with this book.
- By Holly S on 11-18-24
- The Woods Are Watching
- The Woods Are Watching, Book 1
- By: Patrick Dunn
- Narrated by: Adam Knox
Easy to stay engaged with this book.
Reviewed: 11-18-24
I liked the descriptive writing style which made it easy to stay engaged in this novel. It kept my interest throughout the book. The ending was not anticipated which I really enjoyed! I would definitely recommend this book for an exciting read!! I would say more but I don’t want to give away any spoilers.
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Doctor Sleep
- A Novel
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Will Patton
- Length: 18 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 39,053
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35,470
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 35,389
Stephen King returns to the characters and territory of one of his most popular novels ever, The Shining, in this instantly riveting novel about the now middle-aged Dan Torrance (the boy protagonist of The Shining) and the very special 12-year-old girl he must save from a tribe of murderous paranormals. This is an epic war between good and evil, a gory, glorious story that will thrill the millions of hyper-devoted fans of The Shining and wildly satisfy anyone new to the territory of this icon in the King canon.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Because the Past Defines the Present
- By Cynthia on 09-28-13
- Doctor Sleep
- A Novel
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Will Patton
Great Listen
Reviewed: 08-23-21
I really enjoyed this book and definitely recommend it as one of Steven King’s better books ❤️
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Sabriel
- By: Garth Nix
- Narrated by: Tim Curry
- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,414
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,140
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,133
Ever since she was a tiny child, Sabriel has lived outside the walls of the Old Kingdom, away from the random power of Free Magic, and away from the Dead who won't stay dead. But now her father, the Mage Abhorsen, is missing, and to find him Sabriel must cross back into that world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Enraptured
- By T. HICKS on 06-20-09
Fantastic Story For All Ages
Reviewed: 08-12-19
I loved this story. It was very intense and kept your interest throughout the book! Tim Curry's narration was exceptional! I definitely recommend this book!
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Undercurrents
- An Anthology of What Lies Beneath
- By: Lisa Mangum - editor, Chris Barili, Jody Lynn Nye, and others
- Narrated by: Charles Kahlenberg, Carla Harkness
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6
Fear is primal. Instinctive. Unavoidable. And right now, there is something you fear - and you can feel it. Creeping up behind you. Lurking in the darkness that lives under your bed, or in your closet. A nameless dread. In Undercurrents: An Anthology of What Lies Beneath, 23 talented authors, including New York Times best sellers Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta, and Jody Lynn Nye, have stood on the shores of their psyches and looked out over the ocean of possibility and wondered "What lies beneath?"
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Aquatic Short Stories
- By Holly S on 08-12-19
- Undercurrents
- An Anthology of What Lies Beneath
- By: Lisa Mangum - editor, Chris Barili, Jody Lynn Nye, L. D. Colter, Mary Pletsch, Joy Dawn Johnson, Lauren A. Lang, Chris Mandeville, Terry Madden, Robert J. McCarter, Kristin Luna, Jessica Guernsey, Rebecca Moesta, Gregory D. Little, Kevin J. Anderson
- Narrated by: Charles Kahlenberg, Carla Harkness
Great Aquatic Short Stories
Reviewed: 08-12-19
I loved the diversity of short stories contained in this collection! My favorite story was "Teens Teach Tech" by Terry Madden, I listened to this story twice. I thought that Charles Kahlenberg was a great narrator but I was not as happy with Carla Harkness, I felt her narration reading was too slow and lacked in a dramatization. Overall, there were some excellent stories and some that were not so great, but I have found this to be true with any short story collection that I have purchased. I do recommend this book to anyone thinking about buying it, I really enjoyed listening to it!
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She Would Be King
- A Novel
- By: Wayétu Moore
- Narrated by: Wayétu Moore
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 888
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 793
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 790
Wayétu Moore’s powerful debut novel, She Would Be King, reimagines the dramatic story of Liberia’s early years through three unforgettable characters who share an uncommon bond. Gbessa, exiled from the West African village of Lai, is starved, bitten by a viper, and left for dead, but still she survives. June Dey, raised on a plantation in Virginia, hides his unusual strength until a confrontation with the overseer forces him to flee. Norman Aragon, the child of a white British colonizer and a Maroon slave from Jamaica, can fade from sight when the earth calls him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful example of magical realism.
- By Danielle on 10-07-18
- She Would Be King
- A Novel
- By: Wayétu Moore
- Narrated by: Wayétu Moore
Loved it!
Reviewed: 03-21-19
I highly recommend this book! The author does a fantastic job with the narration and voices. The story kept me engaged and wanting to hear more.
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Duma Key
- A Novel
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: John Slattery
- Length: 21 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,252
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15,590
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15,548
A terrible accident takes Edgar Freemantle's right arm and scrambles his memory and his mind, leaving him with little but rage as he begins the ordeal of rehabilitation. When his marriage suddenly ends, Edgar begins to wish he hadn't survived his injuries. He wants out. His psychologist suggests a new life distant from the Twin Cities, along with something else.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Play the Book and Let the Book Play You
- By OldDog on 11-09-09
- Duma Key
- A Novel
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: John Slattery
Loved It
Reviewed: 10-11-18
The narrator was fantastic! I am an artist and I listened to this book while I was on the gulf coast which added a lot to the book for me.
It seemed a little slow in the beginning of the book, but like other Steven King books I have read, once the story gets going you can't stop listening.
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The Shining
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Campbell Scott
- Length: 15 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 40,343
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 36,178
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Story5 out of 5 stars 36,114
Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he'll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote...and more sinister. And the only one to notice the strange and terrible forces gathering around the Overlook is Danny Torrance, a uniquely gifted five-year-old.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Don't expect the movie...
- By KJ on 09-17-12
- The Shining
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Campbell Scott
Steven King never disappoints
Reviewed: 06-01-18
The book is much better than the movie, as usually is the case. I love how well Steven King's characters are developed. Being inside the character's minds is truly what makes this such a great book. I could not stop listening and finished it quickly.
The reader did a great job but it took me several chapters to get used to him. I listened to another book he read that I did not like and I think that affected my opinion.
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Zombie War
- By: Jean Booth
- Narrated by: Ashley Amo
- Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance2.5 out of 5 stars 4
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Story2 out of 5 stars 4
As a nurse in the genetics department, Sarah witnesses the mutation of the AIDS vaccine. Instead of a cure, the vaccine turns into a viral curse, spreading rapidly and infecting patients. Now the dead walk the earth, and Sarah is the only hope for a small group of survivors. But zombies aren't the only threat. Winter is on its way, and supplies are running low. Now it's up to Sarah to lead the group to warmer climes so they can survive. When a new threat reveals itself, they must fight for their lives one more time. Will anyone survive?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Average zombie book but a great ending
- By Holly S on 02-02-18
- Zombie War
- By: Jean Booth
- Narrated by: Ashley Amo
Average zombie book but a great ending
Reviewed: 02-02-18
What did you like best about this story?
I thought the ending was thought provoking.
What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?
I felt that the narrator was so so. I could hear some errors.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No extreme reaction. It was an average zombie story.
Any additional comments?
I felt it ended too fast after the plot just began to get good. It could have been longer and it would have been better. I gave 4 stars because I really liked the ending.
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The Dark Tower
- The Dark Tower VII
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 28 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 23,772
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 20,025
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 20,034
All good things must come to an end, Constant Listener, and not even Stephen King can write a story that goes on forever. The tale of Roland Deschain's relentless quest for the Dark Tower has, the author fears, sorely tried the patience of those who have followed it from its earliest chapters. But attend to it a while longer, if it pleases you, for this volume is the last, and often the last things are best.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Divine
- By Colleen A. Segarra on 09-21-04
- The Dark Tower
- The Dark Tower VII
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: George Guidall
loved it
Reviewed: 01-05-18
I did not expect it to end the way it did. This was my favorite book in the series.
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