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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Elizabeth is Missing in Books
Jul 27, 2017
Informative but far too long
Listened on Audible.
While I loved the concept of raising awareness for dementia sufferers and how frustrating it can be to lose oneself, listening to this gave me a bit of a headache as it was far too long. This is definitely better as a book and not for Audible - you lose track of the Maud's meandering. And while it is based on the tragic circumstances of her sister's disappearance - I actually ended up losing focus over who she was actually talking about after a while. A good effort.
While I loved the concept of raising awareness for dementia sufferers and how frustrating it can be to lose oneself, listening to this gave me a bit of a headache as it was far too long. This is definitely better as a book and not for Audible - you lose track of the Maud's meandering. And while it is based on the tragic circumstances of her sister's disappearance - I actually ended up losing focus over who she was actually talking about after a while. A good effort.
House Full: Indian Cinema and the Active Audience
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India is the largest producer and consumer of feature films in the world, far outstripping Hollywood...
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China's Cinema of Class: Audiences and Narratives
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China's commercial film industry can be used as a map to understand how class is interwoven into the...
SpazzyKatie (1 KP) rated Sometimes I Lie in Books
Aug 19, 2018
I listened to this on audible and I'm thinking I missed something in the listening. It just didn't grab me and I left it more confused than when I started. I'm willing to give it another chance and read the physical book.
Liliannar (58 KP) rated The Bell Jar in Books
May 29, 2018
I listened to this book on Audible and the narration was amazing. The story itself seemed to jump, but that appears to be by design. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book, even when it was a bit difficult to listen to. Highly recommended.
Connie (244 KP) rated The Girl with All the Gifts in Books
Jun 10, 2018
Audible makes this a better book!
I found this to be a truly enjoyable experience with Audible on my side. I am an avid reader, but something about Finty's voice and her ability to paint characters with just tonality is mesmerizing.
This is a unique spin on the typical zombie apocalypse story, and I have to say it's done exceedingly well. I loved the idea of Melanie being raised as she was, and even though the end of the book could be predicted, the perspective of the child and the changes that some characters made caused me to be particularly thrilled with this book. Off to find the movie now!!
This is a unique spin on the typical zombie apocalypse story, and I have to say it's done exceedingly well. I loved the idea of Melanie being raised as she was, and even though the end of the book could be predicted, the perspective of the child and the changes that some characters made caused me to be particularly thrilled with this book. Off to find the movie now!!
BeardyJim (611 KP) rated Soulless (Parasol Protectorate #1) in Books
Oct 25, 2021
Excellent narration (on audible) (2 more)
Very funny
Brilliant characters
Steampunk vamp & werewolf fun
Gail Carriger's Parasol Protectorate series is absolutely brilliant, and this is the first in the series, following the soulless protagonist Alexia Tarrabotti on her adventures with vampires and werewolves in Victorian Britain, with twists and turns aplenty.
I listened to this via Audible, and really enjoyed it... So I'd urge anyone to pick up these books (either physical, or audiobook), as it's extremely enjoyable.
The style of writing is excellent, and Carriger has a wicked sense of humour.
I now need to start the Finishing School series!
I listened to this via Audible, and really enjoyed it... So I'd urge anyone to pick up these books (either physical, or audiobook), as it's extremely enjoyable.
The style of writing is excellent, and Carriger has a wicked sense of humour.
I now need to start the Finishing School series!
Everyday Media Culture in Africa: Audiences and Users
Wendy Willems and Winston Mano
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African audiences and users are rapidly gaining in importance and increasingly targeted by global...