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Oceana

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  • The Time Traveler's Wife

    • UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 43 mins)
    • By Audrey Niffenegger
    • Narrated By Fred Berman, Phoebe Strole
    Overall
    (3892)
    Performance
    (1282)
    Story
    (1301)

    Clare and Henry have known each other since Clare was six and Henry was 36. They were married when Clare was 23 and Henry was 31. Impossible but true, because Henry is one of the first people diagnosed with Chrono-Displacement Disorder: periodically his genetic clock resets and he finds himself misplaced in time, pulled to moments of emotional gravity from his life, past and future. His disappearances are spontaneous, his experiences unpredictable, alternately harrowing and amusing.

    Scott says: "Epic Drama & Love Story through Time Travel"
    "Wish I Loved It"
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    First of all, Phoebe Strole should make a career out of reading audio books. She is pitch perfect.

    I am a HUGE space time continuum fan, and I really wanted to love this story...but I didn't.

    My main issues are these: 1) I understand that Henry had no control over where and when he went, but I found all the jumping around tiresome after a while. 2) I wish the author would have chosen EITHER bi-locating or time traveling for Henry. There was no sense to what was happening. 3) *Spoiler alert* Having Henry come back at after he had been killed just didn't make any sense at all.

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Never Go Back: A Jack Reacher Novel, Book 18

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 43 mins)
    • By Lee Child
    • Narrated By Dick Hill
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1269)
    Performance
    (1135)
    Story
    (1127)

    Former military cop Jack Reacher makes it all the way from snowbound South Dakota to his destination in northeastern Virginia, near Washington, D.C.: the headquarters of his old unit, the 110th MP. The old stone building is the closest thing to a home he ever had. Reacher is there to meet - in person - the new commanding officer, Major Susan Turner, so far just a warm, intriguing voice on the phone. But it isn’t Turner behind the CO’s desk. And Reacher is hit with two pieces of shocking news, one with serious criminal consequences, and one too personal to even think about.

    gregg says: "Where has Lee Child gone?"
    "My favorite Reacher story yet"
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    Story

    I'm not a big review writer, but I'll say that this story is solid and captivating, like most of the Reacher series.

    This my favorite in the series because the story itself was fascinating, one of the protagonists is a strong and intelligent woman (she's in it throughout the entire story), and there's not as much violence as there is in many of the books. The main female character held Reacher back a bit, like a woman would, which I personally liked. It gave the story more depth, in addition to the usual intrigue.

    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
  • Dead Witch Walking

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 14 mins)
    • By Kim Harrison
    • Narrated By Marguerite Gavin
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2467)
    Performance
    (1596)
    Story
    (1591)

    Rachel Morgan is a runner with the Inderland Runner Services, apprehending law-breakers throughout Cincinnati. She's also a witch, one of the many Inderlanders who revealed themselves after a genetically engineered virus wiped out 50 percent of humanity. Witches, warlocks, vampires, werewolves: the creatures of dreams and nightmares have lived beside humans for centuries, hiding their powers. But now they've stopped hiding, and nothing will be the same.

    Patti says: "wildly entertaining"
    "Not all it's cracked up to be"
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    Performance
    Story

    Honestly. I have no idea what people see in this book. The main character isn't even likeable. In fact, she's down right irritating.

    I only finished it hoping I would find some redeeming value.

    No such luck.

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Archangel's Consort: Guild Hunter, Book #3

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 21 mins)
    • By Nalini Singh
    • Narrated By Justine Eyre
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (698)
    Performance
    (546)
    Story
    (540)

    Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux and her lover, the lethally beautiful archangel Raphael, have returned home to New York only to face an uncompromising new evil. A vampire has attacked a girls' school---the assault one of sheer, vicious madness---and it is only the first act. Rampant bloodlust takes vampire after vampire, threatening to make the streets run with blood.

    Selin says: "Ended way too soon"
    "I Couldn't Finish It"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    It's rare that I put a fictional book down. Even if the story or character development aren't great, I usually still want to see how the story ends.

    The author is repetitive, the story is not flushed out, you jump from scene to scene without enough context. It's just poorly written.

    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs)
    • By Jenna Miscavige Hill
    • Narrated By Sandy Rustin
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (520)
    Performance
    (472)
    Story
    (471)

    Jenna Miscavige Hill, niece of Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige, was raised as a Scientologist but left the controversial religion in 2005. In Beyond Belief, she shares her true story of life inside the upper ranks of the sect, details her experiences as a member Sea Org - the church's highest ministry - speaks of her "disconnection" from family outside of the organization, and tells the story of her ultimate escape.

    Tim says: "The Despicable Truth Behind Scientology"
    "Brave Woman, Brave Story!"
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    I was hesitant to read this book because Scientology really messed up someone close to me. I didn't want to ready anything about this dangerous organization, but my instincts said to do it, and I'm glad I did!

    I wanted to put this book down a few times because what happened to Ms. Hill, and others in the story, was beyond absurd and disturbing. It pissed me off because I knew I couldn't do anything about it. But then I couldn't put the book down because I wanted to witness her evolution and what it would take for her to break free.

    The intelligence, courage and strength Ms. Hill showed in the end was incredibly inspiring. I am certain this book will help many who have experienced pain, suffering and damage from Scientology. Hopefully it will educate others so that they don't find themselves prey to this organizations and others like it.

    17 of 19 people found this review helpful
  • Steve Jobs

    • UNABRIDGED (25 hrs and 19 mins)
    • By Walter Isaacson
    • Narrated By Dylan Baker
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (9794)
    Performance
    (8426)
    Story
    (8387)

    Based on more than 40 interviews with Jobs conducted over two years—as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues—Walter Isaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing.

    Chris says: "Good Biography, Fine narrator"
    "Brilliant People Operate Different The Rest"
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    What was one of the most memorable moments of Steve Jobs?

    It was fascinating to hear how Steve Jobs and team(s) transformed the industries he did.

    Jobs was obviously a brilliant and turbulent man. Personally, I could have done without so much drama about Job's difficult personality.

    Anyone who has known brilliant creative people know that they are often difficult, moody, reclusive, etc. It's not easy being around them, but it is those difficulties that often fuel the creativity, or at least are part of the equation. The prolific musician or poet may often have bouts with melancholy and even depression.

    It's not to say that being mean to people is excusable, but why Isaacson felt the need to write so much about it is an example of what's wrong with media today.

    I know Isaacson said he was trying to give a complete picture of Jobs, but it was apparent that he didn't like jobs and therefore made it hard for the reader to have empathy for Jobs.

    It would have been a more powerful story, I think, if Isaacson would have come at Job's personality with more curiosity and empathy that criticism.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Laws of Thinking: 20 Secrets to Using the Divine Power of Your Mind to Manifest Prosperity

    • ABRIDGED (4 hrs and 40 mins)
    • By Bishop E. Bernard Jordan
    • Narrated By Bishop E. Bernard Jordan
    Overall
    (23)
    Performance
    (6)
    Story
    (7)

    Bishop Jordan has written a stellar work that is guaranteed to free the mentally enslaved, acquit the wrongfully charged, and bring healing to the sick. The Laws of Thinking is not a work for the shallow-minded person. It is demanding and challenging. It was written with a very clear aim: to provoke spiritual thought. And his final goal is to help you organize your thoughts into a system that will ensure positive results in your life.

    Randy says: "Powerful Book"
    "Fundamental Truths are Spoken"
    Overall

    I enjoyed this book and feel that Bishop Jordan's teachings are truthful and profound. However, I found the book fairly difficult to listen to. He is by no means a natural narrator. Still, if you can get past his missed inflections and lack of dramatic intonation, you'll find yourself thinking about these laws. Also, don't let his quotes from the bible and talk of God and The Son detour you, this book has many brilliant jewels even if you don't speak the traditional Christian language.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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