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Trish (4 KP) rated One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories in Books
Feb 8, 2018
I'm not normally a short story reader. I chose this because I thought it would be a funny read that would work well as an audiobook. plus, I was swayed by the "guest" readers on the audiobook.
Not only did it make me laugh but it made me think! Some of the stories were very thought-provoking, which surprised me. I enjoyed it. A few of the stories dragged on and on. My favorites were those that came abruptly to an end. They made me laugh and pause to think, instead of spelling it all out.
I was not. B.J.Novak fan from television really so I wasn't predisposed to like this book. It was just enjoyable.
Not only did it make me laugh but it made me think! Some of the stories were very thought-provoking, which surprised me. I enjoyed it. A few of the stories dragged on and on. My favorites were those that came abruptly to an end. They made me laugh and pause to think, instead of spelling it all out.
I was not. B.J.Novak fan from television really so I wasn't predisposed to like this book. It was just enjoyable.
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Go Set A Watchman in Books
Jul 10, 2018
I never thought that an audiobook could be overacted... I was wrong. I would strongly suggest skipping the audiobook and just read the book.
The book itself was interesting. I work at a bookstore so it was fun to open up early and see the excitement that everyone had in getting this book. Personally, I am not a huge fan of this book. It was decent but not amazing.
I would recommend this book to those who want to understand how an editor and a new direction can change a mediocre book to something spectacular. You can definitely tell that this was a first draft & I'm glad that was changed into something beautiful.
The book itself was interesting. I work at a bookstore so it was fun to open up early and see the excitement that everyone had in getting this book. Personally, I am not a huge fan of this book. It was decent but not amazing.
I would recommend this book to those who want to understand how an editor and a new direction can change a mediocre book to something spectacular. You can definitely tell that this was a first draft & I'm glad that was changed into something beautiful.
fantasyformysanity (128 KP) rated The Girl on the Train in Books
Feb 13, 2020
Erika (17788 KP) rated The Pigeon Tunnel: Stories from My Life in Books
Dec 31, 2017
I definitely recommend listening to the audiobook version, as it's narrated by Le Carre himself. I really liked knowing the history behind the writer, and to see where a lot of his inspiration came from. It was broken up into a series of short stories/essays, which made it flow really well, in my opinion.
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Dec 8, 2019
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Stardust in Books
Jul 10, 2018
This was a really fun read. I have been wanting to read this book for quite some time but I never found the time. I finally decided to buy the audiobook and boy was I impressed. Neil Gaiman reads the book to you and it was quite a lot of fun.
I always worry when I have the author reading the audiobook. It's either going to be amazing or torturous. Neil did a great job at doing the voices and helping you imagine what each character would sound like.
The plot was cute and sweet. I loved the adult fairy tale aspect of it. I loved the characters and I loved the unique aspects in the book.
If you're looking for a fun read, this is it.
I always worry when I have the author reading the audiobook. It's either going to be amazing or torturous. Neil did a great job at doing the voices and helping you imagine what each character would sound like.
The plot was cute and sweet. I loved the adult fairy tale aspect of it. I loved the characters and I loved the unique aspects in the book.
If you're looking for a fun read, this is it.
Eleanor (1463 KP) rated Daisy Jones & the Six in Books
Jan 2, 2020
Superb as an Audio-book
A brilliantly narrated audiobook with a full cast creating an immersive experience. Listening to this came across as you would expect a very well produced radio documentary into the history of a significant band.
Following the rise and the split of a 70s band, we get multiple POVs from band members and those around them recounting the history of the band. It was all very believable, almost too much to the point that it was rather predictable because it so easily could be true. I’m not sure this would have done much for me if I’d read the book but it would of certainly of been a unique reading experience; I was easily caught up in the audiobook.
Following the rise and the split of a 70s band, we get multiple POVs from band members and those around them recounting the history of the band. It was all very believable, almost too much to the point that it was rather predictable because it so easily could be true. I’m not sure this would have done much for me if I’d read the book but it would of certainly of been a unique reading experience; I was easily caught up in the audiobook.
Tishara Corcoran (1 KP) rated Renegades in Books
Oct 16, 2018
Micky Barnard (542 KP) rated Educated in Books
Jan 26, 2019
Brutal reality
This was an all absorbing read. I was surprised at how grim some of the content was but it only painted the truth of Tara’s life and experiences. The journey Tara had from uneducated to educated was something quite inspirational. I think this is going to be quite memorable.
Great narration on the audiobook.
Great narration on the audiobook.
Rachel P (2 KP) rated The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves in Books
Jan 4, 2018
I loved loved loved this book! Wow!
I listened to the audiobook continuously from start to finish with barely any breaks! Each chapter examines a different patient and/or situation Stephen Grosz has seen as a practicing psychoanalyst. Some stories are relatable, some are insightful, and some are sad. I can't wait to recommend this book to everyone I know!
I listened to the audiobook continuously from start to finish with barely any breaks! Each chapter examines a different patient and/or situation Stephen Grosz has seen as a practicing psychoanalyst. Some stories are relatable, some are insightful, and some are sad. I can't wait to recommend this book to everyone I know!