Russ Reihart

Very dryly presented, but good material.

Reviewed: 01-22-16

What made the experience of listening to The Sociopath Next Door the most enjoyable?

The subject material and research that went into was interesting, especially if you have interest exploring the absolutely flawed way people are capable of thinking and how surprisingly prominent sociopathy is in society.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

The reading was extremely dry, flat and lacked any kind of variance. I realize the subject material was serious and needed to presented in a certain way, but long listens were difficult because I would get worn out by the monotonous sound of the narrators voice.

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What did I just listen to?

Reviewed: 01-21-16

What disappointed you about The Chimes?

I am not really even sure I understood it, at all. I almost always struggle with audiobooks read in English accents. All the "characters" tend to sound the same to me.

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Creative use of vulgar language, if you like that?

Reviewed: 01-20-16

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

I would not recommend this book to a friend, unless they were an absolute diehard fan of CT. He rants a lot, in the vein of say Adam Carolla, but it's just not as interesting or introspective as Adam.

What about Corey Taylor’s performance did you like?

Corey definitely has an easy voice to listen to with a smooth delivery of the topic. I'd be interested in hearing him voice something that he didn't write, as his VO skills are strong.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

I imagine a movie based on this book would be a remake of a Jackass style movie, so no probably not.

Any additional comments?

What happened to the editing near the end? It's like they paid for a set amount of editing and once the amount of time purchased was up, they just stopped. Toward the end you hear Corey make mistakes, repeat lines, etc. All things that should have been edited out of the final copy. Weird.

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Abel's plan works and is presented perfectly.

Reviewed: 01-20-16

Where does The Wild Diet rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is definitely a top 10 book for me. Abel is very easy to listen to and he presents his information, which could easy be a bland topic, in a very flavorful way!

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Not like he preaches, but still very good!

Reviewed: 01-20-16

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

Compared to audiobooks on the subject of spiritual strengthening and advancement, it's the best one I have heard. I cant compare it to every book, because books on different topics don't really compare well.

What did you like best about this story?

I like how David Platt gets his points across with such passion. He really puts everything he believes into the things he says and writes.

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

No, and I would say this is more of a reading than a performance. The subject matter doesn't really lend to a performance. I wish he would have read it a little more like he preaches, though.

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I enjoyed this as much as the movie!

Reviewed: 01-20-16

If you could sum up Star Wars: The Force Awakens in three words, what would they be?

It makes me laugh that you're asking me to sum the book up in the 3 words, but there's a 15 word minimum. But, here goes; Fun, Exciting, Adventurous.

What did you like best about this story?

The story is good because it is fresh and not predictable. The constant evolution of the Star Wars saga and creation of characters and storylines is mesmerizing, as usual.

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

I have not heard any of his other performances, so I have nothing to compare it to, but I was very impressed with this narrator and would listen to more of his stuff without hesitation.

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

My tagline would be, "This book was made into a film first, but here is my feeble shot at doing something I could never do better than the original". Another funny question.

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A very well researched and presented case!

Reviewed: 11-30-15

What made the experience of listening to Murder in the Stacks the most enjoyable?

Having been associated with Penn State University for most of my life, both as a student and as an employee, it was very interesting to learn more about the subject. I had heard the story of the woman who was murdered in the library, but never new the details that were brought forth so well in this book. Before listening to the book, I had read it about a year before and Eddie Frierson's performance brought the story to life even more. Eddie's characterizations kept the audio version very interesting and entertaining.

What other book might you compare Murder in the Stacks to and why?

Ann Rhule's book "The Stranger Beside Me" about the life of serial killer Ted Bundy. Ann's book is also very well researched, because it is the story of her very own experience with Ted. The research put into Murder In The Stacks makes you feel as though the author had the same personal experience with the people he has written about.

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

I have not had the pleasure to listen to any of Eddie's other work, but I will say that since hearing his portrayal in this book, I am looking at other titles he has narrated and am considering listening to some of those as well.

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

I think the title of the book itself would be a fitting movie tagline. It spells everything out perfectly.

Any additional comments?

I think everyone with interests in Penn State University should consume this book, because this story should be heard and known. Also, anyone who is interested in Pennsylvania history or true crime stories would enjoy this book.

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It was not at all what I expected.

Reviewed: 11-02-15

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

I would not, and it's mostly because of how the story is told. I thought it was too linear and simplistically written.

If you’ve listened to books by Chad Williams and David Thomas before, how does this one compare?

To my knowledge, this is their only book. So, I have not read anything else to be able to compare it.

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

I liked the fact that the author performed the narration. I felt at times like he was rushing his words, though and I also think he managed to mispronounce a couple of words, which I found odd since he would have originally written them.

Was Seal of God worth the listening time?

Because I had an interest in hearing what the author had to say, yes. If I didn't know anything about Chad and wasn't interested in his story, then I probably wouldn't think it was worth the time.

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One of my favorite books on the subject.

Reviewed: 11-02-15

Would you consider the audio edition of The Big Fat Surprise to be better than the print version?

I didn't read the print version, so I can't really say.

What did you like best about this story?

Nina definitely "did her homework" on the research and presented the findings in a way that anyone could understand.

Which character – as performed by Erin Bennett – was your favorite?

This book doesn't really have characters.

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

No. It's a lot of information to "digest" (pun intended) in one sitting. Or even in long sittings, for that matter.

Any additional comments?

This book provides the blueprint for how everyone should approach their way of eating.

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An Interesting look at one man's exploration.

Reviewed: 03-31-15

If you could sum up The Accidental Buddhist in three words, what would they be?

If I could sum up this book in three words, they would be funny, interesting and inspiring. The author's skeptical, yet sincere view is witty and entertaining. The subject matter is interesting and is presented in an organized and logical way. The book is inspiring, because it has lead me to also explore further some of the approaches presented here.

What other book might you compare The Accidental Buddhist to and why?

I really haven't read any books that would compared to it.

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

No, I haven't. I only had one gripe about his reading and that was for his gross mispronunciation of "Yuengling", when referencing Yuengling beer in the story. Thank goodness it only occurred once.

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

Yes, many laughs. Nothing to cry about, though.

Any additional comments?

Having known the author personally for many years, I just find it to be a shame that he himself didn't narrate the book. His inflection and wit would have come across much stronger, had it been his own performance. But, for most other people that wouldn't matter at all.

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