Two Stories About Dreams: The Hunter and the Dame and the Fairy Trap Narration and Music: The voice of Chris Sharpes is exceptionally pleasing. His accent is perfect for the time period of the stories. He has just a hint of a female voice that is heard in the reading of the second story that […]
Audiobook Review: Happiness As A Second Language
by admin on October 24, 2013
Happiness As A Second Language: A Guidebook to Achieving Lasting, Permanent Happiness by Valerie Alexander (Non-Fiction) Narration: Valerie Alexander, the author, narrates this book. Her performance is clear, strong, and inviting. Her voice is easy to listen to, and her pacing is excellent. There is a sincerity to the narration that adds credibility; in other words, […]
Audiobook Review: Hollywood Stories
by admin on May 18, 2013
Hollywood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes About the Stars and Legends of the Movies by Stephen Schochet (Nonfiction/Humorous) Narration: Chaz Allen is a good choice as narrator for this book because his voice possess that “ever-ready-with-a-joke” panache. Sometimes, his reading is a little too fast, and at other times, it’s just right. When it’s too fast, […]
Audiobook Review: Battle of the Two Talmuds
by admin on March 14, 2013
Battle of the Two Talmuds – Judaism’s Struggle with Power, Glory, & Guilt by Leon H. Charney and Saul Mayzlish (Nonfiction/Religion) Narrator: George Guidall I consider George Guidall to be one of the best narrators available, and I am usually pleased with his performances. However, his narration of this non-fiction is too fast. The good […]
Proof of Heaven Audiobook Review
by admin on January 24, 2013
Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife by Eben Alexander, M.D. (Nonfiction/Religion) I know that many audiobook listeners groan at the thought of authors reading their own work. However, there is no need for concern in this case. Dr. Eben Alexander’s narration is perfect for this story: his story. His performance is well-paced, […]