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Not worth listening to

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

Reviewed: 05-09-19

The story is too slow. The actress's child's voice was too irritating to finish listening to the book.

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OMG Dragging through trying to make it till the en

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

Reviewed: 02-14-18

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

All about demons and angels and new age people with magical powers...sounds interesting, but actually drags on and on with no remedy in sight...trying to suffer through....I'm on Chapter 24 of 26...wondering if there will be any relief at the end.

What was most disappointing about Nora Roberts’s story?

Not an interesting story.

Which scene was your favorite?

The very limited romantic scene at the beginning of the book.

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

Disappointment...I have suffered through the last 10 chapters waiting for something interesting...but now at chapter 24 of 26 and don't think its going to happen.

Any additional comments?

I have read several other Nora Roberts books and this one was a huge disappointment.

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Great Storywriter but too long

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

Reviewed: 01-23-18

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

Of course Stephen King is a brilliant story writer, but this book is too long to be enjoyable. Few people have 40 plus hours to listen to audio. It takes so long to get through this book that its easy to get lost in the story, forget the earlier characters and chapters-this creates a disjointed listening experience.

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

This is another fabulous Stephen King book. More detailed than other books because it is over 40 hour long.

Do you think It needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

I haven't finished the book and probably will not so cannot comment on the need for a follow up.

Any additional comments?

I prefer a book that I can absorb in a week or two-I can't do that with an audio book over 40 hours long.

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A little slow at times

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

Reviewed: 10-16-17

Excellent performance. Cassandra acted out numerous rolls both male and female and did so flawlessly. That being said I do prefer audiobooks that have actors and actresses for their relevant rolls

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Halfway through– cannot finish

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

Reviewed: 06-26-16

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

No excitement, No compelling reason to continue listening.

What was most disappointing about John Grisham’s story?

The whole thing is just one depressing drawn out melancholy story about hey man's demise from his teenage years.

What about Craig Wasson’s performance did you like?

Performance was very adequate. I think he did well with what he has to work with.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Innocent Man?

This entire book it Is about how depressing and unfair Life can be. I listen to books to be entertained, not to make my life depressing.

Any additional comments?

Such a disappointment. I am an avid John Grisham fan. This is nothing like his legal thrillers. This is an exhaustive drawn out death.

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Hokey? Is that a word? Apropos if it is for this

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

Reviewed: 06-19-16

What would have made Skinny Dip better?

The whole thing is completely far fetched and hence a comedy

Has Skinny Dip turned you off from other books in this genre?

No.

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

He IS the story...he is the only reason I tolerated this book to its equally disappointing end. He was a great narrator for this book and I will look for him again (with another author)

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

Disbelief that the author would think ANYONE would buy this plot even for a second.

Any additional comments?

Although the plot is pretty bad, the author is very funny with his sarcasm.

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Excruciatingly Slow and Boring

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

Reviewed: 05-28-16

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Someone who likes excruciatingly slow acting with no action in the plot.

What could the authors have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Maybe there is a story to this. I don't know. I'm on chapter 8 out of 80 chapters and so far in the several hours that I've listened to there was about 10 minutes of anything interesting and about 4 minutes of slightly sexual excitement-no excitement is a stretch. If there is a story to this, please get to the point and shorten this by about 80%

Which scene was your favorite?

There is only a few minutes of anything that is not completely boring...and that was the pg-rated sex innuendos.

What character would you cut from 1Q84?

All

Any additional comments?

Almost an hour of describing a tea cup, difference between tea and coffee, talking about nothing in particular to a taxi driver, a butterfly...what is this-someone's idea of seeing how much a reader will tolerate. I will not do like others and listen for 30 hours before giving up...Im giving up now. The reason I gave the performance a good rating is because the actress is presenting the way the author obviously wanted...with more excruciating drawn out pronunciations of every syllable.

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I will listen to this many more times

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

Reviewed: 03-19-16

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

Absolutely recommend. An excellent story with equally captivating acting. This is one of the top favorites!

What did you like best about this story?

Although the story is great, I loved that the acting made me feel as if I was right there in the story.

Which scene was your favorite?

The court trial kept me glued to the speaker...I just couldn't take a break until it was done

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

No. I would not want to. This a book to savor...listening to each chapter, letting it all sink in, and loving each chapter thoroughly.

Any additional comments?

This is a MUST LISTEN TO for every age!

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Disappointing

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

Reviewed: 03-19-16

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

I usually love Balducci. He is a talented writer. I believe I could have read this book until the end if I was reading it. Cannot recommend the audible version.

Would you ever listen to anything by David Baldacci again?

Not with this actor/actress. The woman's voice and tonality was difficult to tolerate. I don't like the overly angry narration. A good actor/actress can evoke emotion without having to rely on 'angry tone' for the entire narration!

How could the performance have been better?

Use different actor/actress.

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

Possibly, depending on who was acting in the production.

Any additional comments?

I am going to hope that this is an exception to the rule of Balducci's usually excellent quality books.

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Different but Terrific

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

Reviewed: 11-20-15

What made the experience of listening to Rogue Lawyer the most enjoyable?

Always around the corner another set of circumstances adding intrigue...the the experience of listening to the talented actor to made the book come 'ALIVE' so vividly was terrific.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Always waiting for the next set of switches, the sarcastic and humorous portrayals..didn't want the book to end.

Which scene was your favorite?

I was very much on the edge of my seat when the child was kidnapped

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

Mostly I smiled...I loved the witty, sometimes sarcastic, always entertaining framing of prose...

Any additional comments?

Very different to me from previous Grisham law stories, but in many ways...Now my Favorite...I look forward to the next Rogue Lawyer novel!

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