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The Goldfinch
- By: Donna Tartt
- Narrated by: David Pittu
- Length: 32 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Aged 13, Theo Decker, son of a devoted mother and a reckless, largely absent father, survives an accident that otherwise tears his life apart. Alone and rudderless in New York, he is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. He is tormented by an unbearable longing for his mother, and down the years clings to one thing that reminds him of her: a small, strangely captivating painting that ultimately draws him into the criminal underworld.
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The Goldfinch
- By Sharron on 01-04-14
- The Goldfinch
- By: Donna Tartt
- Narrated by: David Pittu
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Reviewed: 11-06-16
Almost ok until the last few chapters - but after forgiving tons of inappropriate philosophising the terminal torrent with the author inserting herself into her three main characters to indulge is just too much - if M's reactions in Holland had been quicker it might have been bearable.
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The Wind in the Willows
- By: Kenneth Grahame
- Narrated by: Terry Jones
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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"...there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." So says Rat, as he welcomes the lonely Mole to the community of the River. Whether messing about in boats, touring in Toad's motorcar, or simply relaxing at home, Mole, Rat, Otter, Toad, and Badger demonstrate the honorable human characteristics of kindness, patience, and tolerance toward all that have made this classic tale beloved by generations since it was first published in 1908.
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Wonderful book, wonderful reading
- By Jonathan on 07-11-05
- The Wind in the Willows
- By: Kenneth Grahame
- Narrated by: Terry Jones
Classic - Careful
Reviewed: 10-23-03
While the book is a classic that no one will fail to enjoy it might be worth listening to a preview to check if the reading is comprehensible to you. I struggled with the readers accent and so did other listners. Perhaps downloading a different format will improve things.
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Masterthinker
- By: Dr. Edward de Bono
- Narrated by: Dr. Edward de Bono
- Length: 59 mins
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Analyze. Assess. Explore. Create...If the decisions you make are important, this is the most important self-improvement program you will ever take. You'll learn how to improve your thinking, shape events - not react to them, enhance your creativity and leadership ability, and more.
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Should have read the small print
- By Paul on 10-23-03
- Masterthinker
- By: Dr. Edward de Bono
- Narrated by: Dr. Edward de Bono
Should have read the small print
Reviewed: 10-23-03
De Bono is brilliant - but carefully read the description to check if this is what you are looking for. It is not read by the author and is certainly not one of his inspirational lectures - rather a workshop presented by third parties.
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Aesop's Fables
- By: Aesop
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
- Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
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A collection of the best-loved of Aesop's fables including: "The Fox and the Grapes", "The Hare and the Tortoise," and "The Town Mouse & the Country Mouse."
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Wooden
- By Paul on 10-23-03
- Aesop's Fables
- By: Aesop
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
Wooden
Reviewed: 10-23-03
Be warned that while there is nothing wrong with the stories the reader's delivery is a trifle wooden. So much so that it is difficult to listen to for a prolonged period - the kids hated it for this reason also.
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