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The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse
- By: Louise Erdrich
- Narrated by: Anna Fields
- Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 694
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 487
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 484
For more than a half century, Father Damien Modeste has served his beloved people, the Ojibwe, on the remote reservation of Little No Horse. Now, nearing the end of his life, Father Damien dreads the discovery of his physical identity, for he is a woman who has lived as a man. To complicate his fears, his quiet life changes when a troubled colleague comes to the reservation to investigate the life of the perplexing, difficult, possibly false saint Sister Leopolda.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This is Pulitzer material, folks
- By Malcolm on 02-03-05
- The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse
- By: Louise Erdrich
- Narrated by: Anna Fields
Beautiful story telling
Reviewed: 11-04-24
A beautifully written, meandering story with a vibrant cast of characters ( that at times, were hard to keep track of ) Not a page turner, but a expertly woven story of people and place.
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A Little Life
- A Novel
- By: Hanya Yanagihara
- Narrated by: Oliver Wyman
- Length: 32 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 16,403
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 14,891
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14,879
This transcendent story follows four college friends who move to New York City, buoyed by ambition: Willem, an aspiring actor; JB, an artist; Malcolm, an architect; and, at the center, Jude, a withdrawn, brilliant attorney haunted by an unspeakable past. Through decades of shared and separate lives, Jude’s suffering - and its impact on those who love him - raises questions about the limits of human endurance, the possibility for redemption, and the meaning of friendship.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I had to call in SAD to work
- By Angela on 10-17-15
- A Little Life
- A Novel
- By: Hanya Yanagihara
- Narrated by: Oliver Wyman
Way too long
Reviewed: 02-17-20
Excellent narration but the book is too depressing to be so long. And what’s with the ending?
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Americanah
- By: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
- Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,817
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 12,385
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 12,347
As teenagers, Ifemelu and Obinze fall in love in a Nigeria under military dictatorship. The self-assured Ifemelu departs for America, where Obinze hopes to join her, but post-9/11 America will not let him in, and he plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, after so long apart and so many changes, will they find the courage to meet again, face to face?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dazzling, Romantic, and Witty
- By Anna-Bo-Banana on 04-28-14
- Americanah
- By: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
narration not good and a bit all over the place
Reviewed: 09-27-19
The narrator ruined this book for me - whiney, screechy white American voice was horrible while the African voice was rich and beautiful. It was just too much of a contrast and really hard on the ears. Also there were times when I thought the plot was all over the place - maybe not the best book for an audio book.
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Americanah
- By: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
- Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,934
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,593
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,555
As teenagers, Ifemelu and Obinze fall in love in a Nigeria under military dictatorship. The self-assured Ifemelu departs for America, where Obinze hopes to join her, but post-9/11 America will not let him in, and he plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, after so long apart and so many changes, will they find the courage to meet again, face to face?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dazzling, Romantic, and Witty
- By Anna-Bo-Banana on 04-28-14
- Americanah
- By: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
narration not good and a bit all over the place
Reviewed: 09-27-19
The narrator ruined this book for me - whiney, screechy white American voice was horrible while the African voice was rich and beautiful. It was just too much of a contrast and really hard on the ears. Also there were times when I thought the plot was all over the place - maybe not the best book for an audio book.
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Alter
- By: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,014
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,777
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2,768
Stranded in the Amazon rainforest, a lost man fights for survival and discovers that the root of evil doesn’t just reside in the world’s darkest corners, but inside the hearts of all mankind. Dr. Gregory Zekser is on a mission to visit the furthest reaches of the Amazon, providing medical aid to recently contacted tribes. As a general practitioner and food pantry director, his life in Massachusetts can be chaotic, but serving people is what he does best, and he doesn’t mind sacrificing his personal life to help others, at home or halfway around the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An amazing glimpse into the dark heart of humanity
- By Alex on 02-12-19
- Alter
- By: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
Definitely not a medical thriller but still good
Reviewed: 07-18-19
This is a first time read for me of Jeremy Robinson's work and at many points in the story I was too captivated to stop listening. I am not a science fiction fan and there were elements in this story that were a bit far fetched, but that had nothing to do with the writing. I do think that Audible has defined the book incorrectly - it definitely is not a medical thriller.
Luke Daniels is a very good narrator - his command of different voices - both male and female is superb. I look forward to listening to him again.
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Relic
- Pendergast, Book 1
- By: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
- Narrated by: David Colacci
- Length: 13 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 12,995
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10,561
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10,582
Just days before a massive exhibition opens at the popular New York Museum of Natural History, visitors are being savagely murdered in the museum's dark hallways and secret rooms. Autopsies indicate that the killer cannot be human.... But the museum's directors plan to go ahead with a big bash to celebrate the new exhibition, in spite of the murders.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Non-Perishable
- By Snoodely on 05-26-10
- Relic
- Pendergast, Book 1
- By: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
- Narrated by: David Colacci
not quite there
Reviewed: 04-20-19
This book seems so dated and really not the most compelling plot. A bit disappointed indeed.
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Tear Me Apart
- By: J. T. Ellison
- Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky, Rebekkah Ross, Jacques Roy, and others
- Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,646
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,361
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,356
Competitive skier Mindy Wright is a superstar in the making until a spectacular downhill crash threatens not just her racing career but her life. During surgery, doctors discover she’s suffering from a severe form of leukemia, and a stem cell transplant is her only hope. But when her parents are tested, a frightening truth emerges. Mindy is not their daughter.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Did I listen to the same book?
- By genevieve pageau on 03-28-19
- Tear Me Apart
- By: J. T. Ellison
- Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky, Rebekkah Ross, Jacques Roy, Caitlin Davies, Amy McFadden, Pete Simonelli
Did I miss something?
Reviewed: 03-29-19
Wow, not sure how this book got so many great reviews, but this was the most predictable storyline ever. Honestly, it started out interesting so the story did have my attention in the beginning, but then the story just dragged to it's eventual predictable ending. Also I couldn't tell the difference between the narrators - they all just added to the confusion and disappointment and why so many. I am so disappointed after all the wonderful reviews - thought I was getting a good one but save your credit.
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Something in the Water
- A Novel
- By: Catherine Steadman
- Narrated by: Catherine Steadman
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 47,547
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 43,327
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Story4 out of 5 stars 43,192
Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with big plans. Passionately in love, they embark on a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of Bora Bora, where they enjoy the sun, the sand, and each other. Then, while scuba diving in the crystal blue sea, they find something in the water....
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1 out of 5 stars
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No Thrill Here
- By Sara on 06-08-18
- Something in the Water
- A Novel
- By: Catherine Steadman
- Narrated by: Catherine Steadman
Should have read the reviews to see how bad it is
Reviewed: 06-23-18
This book is written ok and the beginning pulls you in but plot is so full of holes it was ridiculous. I have no idea how this book is a 4.4 with 2730 reviews. Wish I had not wasted my money on it.
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I Hate Everyone But You
- A Novel
- By: Gaby Dunn, Allison Raskin
- Narrated by: Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn
- Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 591
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 551
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Story4 out of 5 stars 552
A series of texts and emails sent between two best friends, Ava and Gen, as they head off to their first semesters of college on opposite sides of the country. From first loves to weird roommates, heartbreak, self-discovery, coming out, and mental health, the two best friends will document every moment to each other. But as each changes and grows into her new life, will their friendship be able to survive the distance?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best friend sweetness
- By Callie on 01-11-18
- I Hate Everyone But You
- A Novel
- By: Gaby Dunn, Allison Raskin
- Narrated by: Allison Raskin, Gaby Dunn
Didn't quite do it for me
Reviewed: 04-27-18
Is there anything you would change about this book?
I think some of the narration was a bit too loud.
What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?
Most interesting - it's a coming of age story that is nicely done. Least interesting - I am not a fan of the text / email technique.
What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?
I liked both the the voices, but I felt that at times both were weirdly loud.
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
Probably not. It really lacked a plot.
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Shadow of the Lions
- A Novel
- By: Christopher Swann
- Narrated by: James Anderson Foster
- Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,257
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,144
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,145
It has been almost 10 years since Matthias graduated from the elite Blackburne School, where his roommate and best friend, Fritz, fled into the woods, never to be heard from again, in the middle of their senior year. Fritz vanished just after an argument over Matthias' breaking of the school's honor code, and Matthias has long been haunted by the idea that his betrayal led to his friend's disappearance. When he is offered the opportunity to return to Blackburne as an English teacher, he sees it as a chance to put his life back together.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the finest books I've heard on Audible!
- By Kathi on 08-07-17
- Shadow of the Lions
- A Novel
- By: Christopher Swann
- Narrated by: James Anderson Foster
Just OK
Reviewed: 04-22-18
Is there anything you would change about this book?
It needed a bit more excitement.
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
Not quite believable
What three words best describe James Anderson Foster’s voice?
good, ok, entertaining?? Nothing really stood out with the narration - it was ok, just like the book
Did Shadow of the Lions inspire you to do anything?
Not really
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