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Movie really brought the book to life and made it.

Overall
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-13-15

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I bought this book since I loved the movie, but I have to say it was a little deflating.

Would you recommend Something Borrowed to your friends? Why or why not?

I'd recommend the movie, the actors really brought the book to life. The book just seemed more hum-drum.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

It was fine, but a bit whiney at times.

Could you see Something Borrowed being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Well yeah it already is..

Any additional comments?

Don't buy this book just because you liked the movie.

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Haven't even finished this whiney annoying story

Overall
1 out of 5 stars
Performance
1 out of 5 stars
Story
1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-13-15

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

A better narration could have made this easier to listen to, and a more productive story line.

What was most disappointing about Emily Giffin’s story?

The first 5 chapters were practically the same information as the last book. Super annoying and super repetitive.

How could the performance have been better?

It's almost like the narrator doesn't even like Darcy (the main character) as she makes her as whiney as possible. Her inflections could be better for the other characters also.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Boredom and frustration.

Any additional comments?

Do not buy this book if you are interested in listening to anything more than incessant superficial complaining.

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The China Study Audiobook By T. Colin Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell cover art

Intense listening skills required!

Overall
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-09-14

Would you listen to The China Study again? Why?

Yes definitely. I don't feel like I could take in all the information in one go! It gets dry at some points, but I feel that it would be important to still make the effort to pay attention.

What did you like best about this story?

The content and explanations are quite good.

Have you listened to any of Stefan Rudnicki’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Nope. But he seems to do a decent job.

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

Well other than you pretty much decide you probably should turn vegan..

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Not as good as expected

Overall
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-26-14

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I'd cut out a bunch of his random stories. Many of them were quite dull and appeared to have little significance.

Would you be willing to try another book from William Shatner and David Fisher ? Why or why not?

Very possibly not. William Shatner appeared quite full of himself, and even though he was telling the stories, the way he talked about himself made him sound a bit self involved. He often felt the need to dispute horrible things people had said or felt against him, giving the impression that there was something causing it to begin with,

Would you listen to another book narrated by William Shatner?

Maybe. The audio for this book would be loud one minute then become very very quiet, that I could not understand what was said even when the volume was up full blast. I have the feeling it was the way Shatner spoke, however you'd think someone producing this could have easily fixed the problem.

Did Up Till Now inspire you to do anything?

No

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Could only be a hollywood life

Overall
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Story
5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-14-14

Where does Scar Tissue rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Up near the top for sure. The narrator is fantastic & the book has got a great mix of highs, lows, funny bits, sad bits and so on that make it really easy to keep listening.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the stories behind the music. What was going on in their lives when they were doing which shows. Anthony Keidis very unconventional childhood is interesting, as is his continued functioning as a musician to such a high level, whilst leading such a dysfunctional long time drug interest!

Have you listened to any of Rider Strong’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Never, but this one was fantastic!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

No idea, but I would love them to make a film!

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Put me to sleep every time

Overall
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-01-14

What would have made Chronicles better?

I'm just not sure that it was written that well, or perhaps the abridged version made it seem that way. Perhaps a different reader may have made it more catching.

Would you be willing to try another book from Bob Dylan? Why or why not?

Perhaps not. I really had difficulty getting into this book.

Did Sean Penn do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

His voice is very sexy but as a reader it was not very catching and had more the effect of a relaxation tape. I would end up just zoning right out.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Honestly i had a hard time remembering actually what went on in this book, since i pretty much fell asleep most times I listened to it.

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Good journey story. Not for the faint hearted.

Overall
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-28-14

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would, but with a few warnings. I liked the journey part of the story. However I felt there was quite a bit of dysfunctional grieving, explicit references to sex, and a terrible story about killing a horse that I could not listen to.

If you’ve listened to books by Cheryl Strayed before, how does this one compare?

I've not read any of her other books.

Which scene was your favorite?

I enjoyed her stories of other hikers along the trail.

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

A few laughs here and there. Definitely cried! Was pretty traumatised by the horse story, I had to skip ahead.

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The Fault in Our Stars Audiobook By John Green cover art

Definitely a story for teenagers

Overall
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-27-14

Would you try another book from John Green and/or Kate Rudd?

Probably neither

Would you be willing to try another book from John Green? Why or why not?

I felt the book was typical of many teenagers that I know, over analytical, using big descriptive words about basic things to make themselves sound important. I did enjoy it in the end, but for large parts I felt disinterested & easily tuned out.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

I think so.

Was The Fault in Our Stars worth the listening time?

Well I felt myself tuning out quite a bit, and was just keen to get it finished and out of the way rather than enjoying being involved in the book.

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Better for beginner health/fitness interests

Overall
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-11-14

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Probably not. The book was a bit all over the place. The guy Vinnie is obviously a great dude. I'd recommend this book for novices to health and fitness.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

There was no real ending really, since there was no continuing story line. It was multiple little stories all tied in together.

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

He does some personal commentary that's not in the book. He seems to have a lot to say, and would probably be really good to talk to 1-1. But for the book style it can kind of be a bit off topic at times.

Could you see Fitness Confidential being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

I could see it being a great TV reality series with Vinnie training a variety of people from complete novice to amateur athlete.

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Eat and Run Audiobook By Scott Jurek, Steve Friedman cover art

Definitely Eat and Run focussed!

Overall
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-15-14

Would you consider the audio edition of Eat and Run to be better than the print version?

Yup! but I just love audio books better in general!

What other book might you compare Eat and Run to and why?

If you like Eat and Run you would probably really like Born to Run. It's kind of different though since Eat and Run is an autobiography, Born to Run is a number of autobiographical & biographical stories in one.

What three words best describe Quincy Dunn-Baker’s voice?

A bit harsh, took a bit of getting used to.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

If you have 8 hours maybe

Any additional comments?

Great informative book for any runner interested in distance running.

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