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- Rebecca Azizov
- 02-28-18
nice
the concept of the book was nice ... i can say i like it quite much 3 short cute stories
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- Mark Mackey
- 03-03-18
Short Western Tales - Friend of the Devil review
What made the experience of listening to Short Western Tales - Friend of the Devil the most enjoyable?
The writing.
What did you like best about this story?
Everything. It really was an interesting book of short stories.
What does Chris Abell bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The ability to differentiate between the various voices.
Any additional comments?
Interesting overall.
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- ODed01
- 03-02-18
At the movies.
My first western audiobook, felt like I'm watching an Hollywood movie.
The performance where amazing truly Hollywood perfection.
I only wish it was longer but it was enjoyable.
If you want to feel at the Wild West this book will do it for you, everything is included, law man, Texas rangers, bars horses and a perfect descriptions, not to mention each person voice and accent, really was done beautifully only wish it was longer, I guess the author wanted it to be as long as a movie and he sure got it right.
If you like westerns you'll like this book, it's done just right.
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- Believer50
- 03-02-18
Good Western
"I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request, via Audiobook Boom, and have voluntarily left this review."
I always like a good western and this one did not disappoint. It was only a little more than 2 hours. But it gave a good story and kept me entertained. The narrator was good.
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- Rayc
- 02-27-18
An Interesting Western
3 shorts that build into 1 tale, A well crafted tale.
I really liked this book and look forward to reading more from this author.
Good strong narration
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