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The Tainted Cup
- A Novel
- By: Robert Jackson Bennett
- Narrated by: Andrew Fallaize
- Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 927
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 865
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 865
In Daretana’s greatest mansion, a high imperial officer lies dead—killed, to all appearances, when a tree erupted from his body. Even here at the Empire’s borders, where contagions abound and the blood of the leviathans works strange magical changes, it’s a death both terrifying and impossible. Assigned to investigate is Ana Dolabra, a detective whose reputation for brilliance is matched only by her eccentricities. Rumor has it that she wears a blindfold at all times, and that she can solve impossible cases without even stepping outside the walls of her home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Really fun fantasy whodunnit
- By Jay Turton on 03-11-24
- The Tainted Cup
- A Novel
- By: Robert Jackson Bennett
- Narrated by: Andrew Fallaize
Did I just read a 7th grade creative writing assignment?
Reviewed: 05-03-24
Comparing this book to Holmes & Watson is sacrilege. The entire book is spent figuring out one, very predictable plot line with zero character development. I honestly don't know how this book has such a high rating because I've read a lot of detective series', mysteries and thrillers and this has to be one of the most boring books I've ever read. I kept expecting something interesting to happen but then it just ended exactly as you'd expect. Creating a weird fantasy world with an enormous amount of made-up jargon makes it unnecessarily confusing; not interesting. The narrator did a much better job than the author.
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The Daughter of Doctor Moreau
- By: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
- Narrated by: Gisela Chípe
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 559
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 490
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Story4 out of 5 stars 490
Carlota Moreau: A young woman growing up on a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatán peninsula. The only daughter of a researcher who is either a genius or a madman. Montgomery Laughton: A melancholic overseer with a tragic past and a propensity for alcohol. An outcast who assists Dr. Moreau with his experiments, which are financed by the Lizaldes, owners of magnificent haciendas and plentiful coffers. The hybrids: The fruits of the doctor’s labor, destined to blindly obey their creator and remain in the shadows.
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2 out of 5 stars
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High hopes dashed
- By Darryl on 07-21-22
- The Daughter of Doctor Moreau
- By: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
- Narrated by: Gisela Chípe
Meh it's repetitive
Reviewed: 02-09-23
I'll assume the story was trying to focus on the worth of a living creature because it doesn't have any other plot or compelling story. The characters have the same conversations over and over and over. This book could have been half the length and said the same things. the story wasn't as interesting or sci-fi as I had hoped. Narrator's talents for accents was impressive however.
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The Sandman: Act III
- By: Neil Gaiman, Dirk Maggs
- Narrated by: Neil Gaiman, James McAvoy, K.J. Apa, and others
- Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 9,552
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 8,583
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Story5 out of 5 stars 8,545
In Act III, we follow Morpheus on a grand journey to take care of family business. He visits with his son Orpheus (Regé-Jean Page), an act that brings with it profound consequences. Accompanied by Delirium (Kristen Schaal), he tracks down their estranged brother, Destruction (David Harewood), the only member of the Endless ever to abandon their post. And at an inn at the intersection of all worlds, a group of travelers are forced together by a storm that threatens to destroy reality itself, with grave repercussions for Morpheus and the rest of the Endless.
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1 out of 5 stars
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A collection of short stories
- By Chuck on 10-17-22
Meh. This felt pointless.
Reviewed: 09-30-22
I really enjoyed parts 1 & 2 but this 3rd section fell flat. The stories didn't seem to have a point or moving purpose. Plus the loud, over dramatic sound effects like talking while chewing were awful. Blah end to a great series.
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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
- A Novel
- By: Rachel Joyce
- Narrated by: Jim Broadbent
- Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11,214
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9,983
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,977
Meet Harold Fry, recently retired. He lives in a small English village with his wife, Maureen, who seems irritated by almost everything he does, even down to how he butters his toast. Little differentiates one day from the next. Then one morning the mail arrives, and within the stack of quotidian minutiae is a letter addressed to Harold in a shaky scrawl from a woman he hasn’t seen or heard from in twenty years. Queenie Hennessy is in hospice and is writing to say goodbye.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful Walkabout
- By FanB14 on 07-01-13
- The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
- A Novel
- By: Rachel Joyce
- Narrated by: Jim Broadbent
Beautiful Story
Reviewed: 09-27-22
audible description doesn't do this book justice. I didn't think I would like it but it ended up being one of my absolute favorites. This book captures the struggle and enlightenment of a solo journey, what it means to truly love someone and acceptence can happen at any age.
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An Anonymous Girl
- By: Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen
- Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik, Julia Whelan
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 18,551
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 16,750
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Story4 out of 5 stars 16,696
Seeking women ages 18-32 to participate in a study on ethics and morality. Generous compensation. Anonymity guaranteed. When Jessica Farris signs up for a psychology study conducted by the mysterious Dr. Shields, she thinks all she’ll have to do is answer a few questions, collect her money, and leave. But as the questions grow more and more intense and invasive and the sessions become outings where Jess is told what to wear and how to act, she begins to feel as though Dr. Shields may know what she’s thinking...and what she’s hiding.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing
- By Frances Hampton on 01-09-19
- An Anonymous Girl
- By: Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen
- Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik, Julia Whelan
Not bad but predictable
Reviewed: 09-07-22
Meh. I read a lot of mystery and thrillers so this wasn't as gripping as I'd hoped. Nice and easy read though as an entry to the genres.
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Quiet
- The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
- By: Susan Cain
- Narrated by: Kathe Mazur
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,149
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17,253
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17,140
At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over working in teams. It is to introverts—Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Steve Wozniak—that we owe many of the great contributions to society.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thought provoking and Uplifting.... A++++++++!!!!!
- By Theodore on 03-12-12
- Quiet
- The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
- By: Susan Cain
- Narrated by: Kathe Mazur
I'm no longer ashamed for being myself
Reviewed: 08-23-22
This book was so informative, kind and inspirational. I've always been shamed for being introverted and let those judgements ruin the best parts about myself. But no more! Here's to a new, happier life of feeling content and confident with my unique perspective. Excellent book.
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Whole Brain Living
- The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life
- By: Jill Bolte Taylor PhD
- Narrated by: Jill Bolte Taylor PhD
- Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 435
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 373
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Story5 out of 5 stars 370
For half a century, we have been trained to believe that our right brain hemisphere is our emotional brain, while our left brain houses our rational thinking. Now neuroscience shows that it's not that simple: In fact, our emotional limbic tissue is evenly divided between our two hemispheres. Consequently, each hemisphere has both an emotional brain and a thinking brain. In this groundbreaking new book, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor presents these four distinct modules of cells as four characters that make up who we are.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Fun look at the brain. Not for Millennials.
- By Samantha on 07-02-21
- Whole Brain Living
- The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life
- By: Jill Bolte Taylor PhD
- Narrated by: Jill Bolte Taylor PhD
Please let this book transform your life
Reviewed: 08-16-22
After an extremely difficult and abusive childhood, I've read hundreds of self help books, listened to thousands of hours of podcasts and been in therapy for years. NOTHING has helped me understand my psychology and behavior better than this book. Thank you thank you THANK YOU Dr. Taylor for sharing with us your experience, knowledge and kindness. It will save the quality of my life and marriage more than you'll ever know. All of my characters (especially 2) hold the deepest respect, admiration and gratitude for you. We are all in this together.
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The Dark Forest
- By: Cixin Liu, Joel Martinsen - translator
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
- Length: 22 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17,517
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15,496
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15,485
This near-future trilogy is the first chance for English-speaking listeners to experience this multiple-award-winning phenomenon from Cixin Liu, China's most beloved science fiction author. In The Dark Forest, Earth is reeling from the revelation of a coming alien invasion - in just four centuries' time. The aliens' human collaborators may have been defeated, but the presence of the sophons, the subatomic particles that allow Trisolaris instant access to all human information, means that Earth's defense plans are totally exposed to the enemy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A New Favorite
- By averageconsumer on 08-14-15
- The Dark Forest
- By: Cixin Liu, Joel Martinsen - translator
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
You've made it this far
Reviewed: 07-01-22
Keep reading! Great story so far even though I struggled through the first one. Totally worth it.
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The Whistler
- By: John Grisham
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 21,219
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 18,987
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 18,870
We expect our judges to be honest and wise. Their integrity and impartiality are the bedrock of the entire judicial system. We trust them to ensure fair trials, to protect the rights of all litigants, to punish those who do wrong, and to oversee the orderly and efficient flow of justice. But what happens when a judge bends the law or takes a bribe? It’s rare, but it happens. Lacy Stoltz is an investigator for the Florida Board on Judicial Conduct. She is a lawyer, not a cop, and it is her job to respond to complaints dealing with judicial misconduct.
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2 out of 5 stars
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It's John Grisham, right?
- By Elle on 10-30-16
- The Whistler
- By: John Grisham
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
Zero Intrigue zero twists
Reviewed: 12-09-21
This was my first time reading a Grisham novel and I am not impressed. Maybe his storytelling was intriguing in the 90s but this book was so boring I almost didn't finish it. Plus the narrators monotone "sexy" whisper was terrible for the main character. She's a lawyer, not a sex line operator. The entire mystery of criminality is told within the first two chapters. This whole story could have been a 1 hour Netflix special. I'll stick to Harry Bosch.
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