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The Last Goddess
- A Novel
- By: Kateřina Tučková, Andrew Oakland - translator
- Narrated by: Nina Yndis
- Length: 13 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Story3 out of 5 stars 22
A woman delves into science and superstition, fear and persecution, and the hope and courage of belief in an award-winning and internationally bestselling novel by Kateřina Tučková.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not worth the time spent
- By Judy Kilduff on 09-29-23
- The Last Goddess
- A Novel
- By: Kateřina Tučková, Andrew Oakland - translator
- Narrated by: Nina Yndis
Research project disguised as a novel
Reviewed: 06-03-23
I kept listening because the subject is interesting and I wanted to hear the story that kept being hinted at but never quite amounted to anything. This is more of a graduate thesis than a novel. I agree with other reviewers - save your credit for something else.
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True Biz
- A Novel
- By: Sara Novic
- Narrated by: Lisa Flanagan, Kaleo Griffith
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,198
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,055
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,052
True biz? The students at the River Valley School for the Deaf just want to hook up, pass their history finals, and have politicians, doctors, and their parents stop telling them what to do with their bodies. This revelatory novel plunges listeners into the halls of a residential school for the deaf, where they’ll meet Charlie, a rebellious transfer student who’s never met another deaf person before; Austin, the school’s golden boy, whose world is rocked when his baby sister is born hearing; and February, the hearing headmistress.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A good story with added features both intriguing and informational
- By A Signing Mom on 05-15-22
- True Biz
- A Novel
- By: Sara Novic
- Narrated by: Lisa Flanagan, Kaleo Griffith
Engaging and wonderful, with a so-so ending
Reviewed: 06-06-22
I really liked the story and the characters. I thought the execution of the audio book was outstanding. I was disappointed in the abrupt ending, which not only didn’t resolve any of the plot points, but felt like it was throwing away some beautiful moments of character and relationship development. I would still recommend the book and look forward to reading more from this author.
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The Keeper of Lost Causes
- Department Q, Book 1
- By: Jussi Adler-Olsen
- Narrated by: Erik Davies
- Length: 15 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,681
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 5,071
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,044
Carl Mørck used to be one of Denmark’s best homicide detectives. Then a hail of bullets destroyed the lives of two fellow cops, and Carl - who didn’t draw his weapon - blames himself. So a promotion is the last thing he expects. But Department Q is a department of one, and Carl’s got only a stack of cold cases for company. His colleagues snicker, but Carl may have the last laugh, because one file keeps nagging at him: A liberal politician vanished five years earlier and is presumed dead. But she isn’t dead...yet.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dark, Cold, and Danish
- By Ted on 11-28-12
- The Keeper of Lost Causes
- Department Q, Book 1
- By: Jussi Adler-Olsen
- Narrated by: Erik Davies
Don’t Bother
Reviewed: 05-30-21
Interesting premise that doesn’t quite add up to anything. Nearly every male character is a complete misogynist. The author relies overly heavily on trauma and torture to keep the reader’s interest. Overall not good enough to warrant the 16 hours of listening.
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