Monthly Archives: March 2008

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

March 26, 2008 – 5:50 am

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell: A Novel
Author: Susanna Clarke
Reader: Simon Prebble
Short Review: A gorgeously read version of a Hugo Award winning modern epic I absolutely love. Clarke’s novel is part Harry Potter, part Tolkein, part comedy of manners, and part historical fiction of the Napoleonic Wars. It’s long, detailed, engaging, and [...]

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The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale

March 21, 2008 – 11:32 pm

The Goose Girl

Author: Shannon Hale

Reader: Full Cast Audio

Short Review: A magical fairy tale brought to life by an amazing cast of readers. This modern retelling of a Grimm’s tale follows Ani, Princess of Kildenree, as she finds her own inner strength and true path in life. It is officially listed for Grades 6-9, but I am here to tell you that it is a fine choice for any adult interested in getting swept along by a well told tale of magic and strength.

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Spook Country by William Gibson

March 19, 2008 – 9:27 pm

Spook Country

Author: William Gibson
Reader: Robertson Dean

Short Review: A good listen. Likable characters and diverse perspectives carry us through a story set in the here. The author who coined the term cyberspace delivers a carefully wrought tale of high tech intrigue. Robertson Dean reads well – not a performance I would gush about, but it gets the job done without any mannerisms that I found annoying. He faded into the background in the telling – and in my book that is just fine.

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Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx

March 12, 2008 – 8:07 pm

Brokeback Mountain

Author: Annie Proulx

Reader: Campbell Scott

Short Review: A ground-breaking story about the nature of love and sexuality, beautifully-read by one of my favorite audio book narrators.

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Mostly Harmless by Douglas Adams

March 8, 2008 – 8:28 am

Mostly Harmless
Author: Douglas Adams
Reader: Martin Freeman
Short Review: A good reading of my least favorite book in the series.
Long Review: The disappearance of Fenchurch, the appearance of Random, the multiple Trillians–it’s all too much, and too dark to fit well into the series. Adams himself was open about his disappointment in the tone [...]

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So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish by Douglas Adams

March 8, 2008 – 7:47 am

So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
Author: Douglas Adams
Reader: Martin Freeman
Short Review: Another decent reading of a book I love, which suffers by comparison to the Stephen Frye reading of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
Long Review: Er, fourth verse, same as the second? Thankfully, no.
I love this series, as I [...]

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Life, the Universe, and Everything by Douglas Adams

March 8, 2008 – 7:15 am

Life, the Universe and Everything
Author: Douglas Adams
Reader: Martin Freeman
Short Review: Another decent reading of a book I love, which suffers by comparison to the Stephen Frye reading of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
Long Review: My opinions on this audiobook are, sensibly, quite similar to my opinions on The Restaurant at the End of [...]

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The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams

March 5, 2008 – 5:41 am

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
Author: Douglas Adams
Reader: Martin Freeman
Short Review: A decent reading of a book I love, which suffers by comparison to the Stephen Frye reading of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
Long Review: I love this series, as I mentioned in my review of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to [...]

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