The Unbidden Truth by Kate Wilhelm. Nine CD's read by my favorite narrator, Anna Fields.
This one has been playing in my sewing room. I think I finished it in about a week or so, as I've had extra time to spend in there lately. A good listen, although the plot could be a bit hard to follow if you're not paying attention. Or perhaps because there was a scratch in the cd, so I had to forward past it and maybe missed something important in that section.
When I first started listening, I thought the story was a little familiar and that maybe I'd listened to this before. Now, however, I see on the cover this is "A Barbara Holloway Novel". Apparently, this is a series, so I guess I've listened to another one featuring these characters.
I give this audio book a 4-star rating. Anything read by Anna Fields is always enjoyable.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Book #7 (Audio)
Oh My Stars by Lorna Ladnvik. Twelve CDs read by Teres Byrne, approx. 15 hours. I am linking to the paperback version for the purpose of reading other reviews.
I have had this book playing in the car for many, many weeks. It is an enjoyable, easy to follow story with a good reader. I rarely had to rewind to remember what was happening. This was the first time I've heard a book by this narrator. She did a good job with the voices and I could usually tell who was talking even before the "said Violet" at the end of a sentence or paragraph. I sometimes wished I had more time in the car so I could have listened in bigger chunks.
I am giving this book a 4-star rating. I was tempted to add another half-a-star to that, but I feel like an Olympic judge who has to leave room for even better books to come this year. I will seek out further books by this author and also look for ones with Teres Byrne as the reader.
I have had this book playing in the car for many, many weeks. It is an enjoyable, easy to follow story with a good reader. I rarely had to rewind to remember what was happening. This was the first time I've heard a book by this narrator. She did a good job with the voices and I could usually tell who was talking even before the "said Violet" at the end of a sentence or paragraph. I sometimes wished I had more time in the car so I could have listened in bigger chunks.
I am giving this book a 4-star rating. I was tempted to add another half-a-star to that, but I feel like an Olympic judge who has to leave room for even better books to come this year. I will seek out further books by this author and also look for ones with Teres Byrne as the reader.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Book #6
Knit Two, A Friday Night Knitting Club novel by Kate Jacobs.
I started this book with high hopes. I remember loving the first book, The Friday Night Knitting Club. Shortly into the story, however, I knew this sequel wasn't going to do justice to the original. I slogged through it anyway, hoping it'd get better, but it never did. If anything, it continued to get worse, right through to the last page. The final wrap up seemed like a "Gee, the publisher only wants 300 pages and I'm already on page 296! How can I end this thing quickly without having to do too much rewriting?" moment.
I clicked on amazon.com and am surprised by all the 4 and 5 star ratings. I'm going with a 2.5 star rating and that's probably more than it deserves. My real recommendation is don't waste your time on this book, but if you do, don't be suckered into buying it. Get it from the library.
I started this book with high hopes. I remember loving the first book, The Friday Night Knitting Club. Shortly into the story, however, I knew this sequel wasn't going to do justice to the original. I slogged through it anyway, hoping it'd get better, but it never did. If anything, it continued to get worse, right through to the last page. The final wrap up seemed like a "Gee, the publisher only wants 300 pages and I'm already on page 296! How can I end this thing quickly without having to do too much rewriting?" moment.
I clicked on amazon.com and am surprised by all the 4 and 5 star ratings. I'm going with a 2.5 star rating and that's probably more than it deserves. My real recommendation is don't waste your time on this book, but if you do, don't be suckered into buying it. Get it from the library.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Book #5 (Audio)
This book was an audio - 15 CDs.
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah. Read by Susan Ericksen.
I really enjoyed this audio book. I must have if I kept listening for 15 CDs worth. The ending was sad, but nicely handled. I don't believe I've listened to anything by this reader before. She did a nice job of changing voices. The change was subtle, but discernible.
I went back and forth between a 4 and 4.5 star rating. Finally, I'm settling on 4-stars, as the ending bordered on banal. Add a half a star if you enjoy chick-lit.
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah. Read by Susan Ericksen.
I really enjoyed this audio book. I must have if I kept listening for 15 CDs worth. The ending was sad, but nicely handled. I don't believe I've listened to anything by this reader before. She did a nice job of changing voices. The change was subtle, but discernible.
I went back and forth between a 4 and 4.5 star rating. Finally, I'm settling on 4-stars, as the ending bordered on banal. Add a half a star if you enjoy chick-lit.
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