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Title: And Bernice Bobs Her Hair

Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Narrator: Mike Vendetti

Format: Unabridged

Length: 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-10-12

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Genres: Classics, American Literature

Publisher's Summary:

It's the 1920s, and Bernice, a teenager, visits her cousin, also a teenager, but far more wise in the ways of the world. It's summer, with dances at the country club, and Bernice is a bit of a burden to her cousin Marjorie, until Marjorie shares a few secrets with Bernice. With Bernice as the belle of the ball, Marjorie takes a few steps of her own.

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Title: The Ice Palace

Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Narrator: Mike Vendetti

Format: Unabridged

Length: 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-10-12

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Classics, American Literature

Publisher's Summary:

In the 1920s, life in the South was far different from life in the North, as Sally Carol Happer finds out when she travels north, toward St. Paul, Minnesota, to visit her fiancé and attend the annual Ice Festival. Talk about a clash of cultures! There may not be enough money in the cold and not-so-hospitable North to keep Sally Carol there.

Members Reviews:

Where Do You Belong?

Sally Carrol Happer is a girl from Georgia who plans to marry Yankee Harry Bellamy, to the great consternation of her friends. She travels north to visit Harry and his family and friends for a month, plans to live there â until one eye-opening event makes her realize where she really wants to be. This is by far one of my most favorite Fitzgerald short stories.

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Title: The Eyes of the Panther

Author: Ambrose Bierce

Narrator: John Michaels

Format: Unabridged

Length: 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-25-12

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Genres: Classics, American Literature

Publisher's Summary:

The eyes of a panther, or the mind of a terrified woman. Which is more powerful? Ambrose Bierce leaves you wondering and thinking in this powerful short story.

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Title: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Narrator: John W. Michaels

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-24-12

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Classics, American Literature

Publisher's Summary:

F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic short story of a man born in his 70s who ages backward as those around him age in the normal direction. Both humorous and heartbreaking at times, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" was the basis for the David Fincher movie of the same name, though the movie differs in several key ways from Fitzgerald's original story.

Members Reviews:

Great short story

The story: I am familiar with the movie adaptation which I really enjoyed, so I dived into this audiobook with some idea of the main plot and with the purpose to discover the differences. Not surprisingly the main difference is that the movie version focuses and romanticizes Benjamin and Hildegarde's relationship a lot more (Daisy in the movie). C'est l'Hollywood. Even knowing the main plot I found myself entertained and touched by the idea of this story. No matter where you start old or young you seem to end up the same way, it's fascinating and it makes you think. I like books that make you think. The story is short and to the point, there was not a time where I felt it was dragging out and my attention wandered.

The audiobook: I found Michael's voice is very strong and pleasant, there was a distinct echo to the recording but after the first 20 minutes I did not noticed it. The pacing of the reading was perfect, not to fast or slow. There is no need for a lot of voice variations since there aren't many characters that need to be voiced, but I thought Michael's did a good job with young Benjamin Button as well.

The Narration Gets in the Way of the Story

Im a little at a loss here. Im not too keen on writing negative reviews, but I know it has to happen. How can I consider myself an honest blogger otherwise? Still, Im nicer than Id like to think I am. I dont want to be a bitch or upset anyone. I like it when things are smooth sailing. That being said, this is going to be an experiment in writing a negative review without being mean.

I requested this audio edition of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button from the Solid Gold Reviewer program at Audiobook Jukebox. Its a story Ive had on my TBR for quite a while and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to get it under my belt. I hate that I was so disappointed by this audiobook, but since I am the one who requested it, I feel I should give my opinion. I think its only fair to say that my experience with the narration itself took a lot away from the story. I dont feel that I can be fair to the book itself, so most of this will deal instead with the narration. I have already checked out an e-book copy so I can re-read the book with fresh eyes and give it a fair review.

Im going to do something a little different and thats answer questions. I, being completely anal retentive, have a review guide that I use in case Im at a loss and I need a little push to get my thoughts flowing. With audiobook narration, I ask myself these simple questions: Does the narrator embody the characters? Are the voices and accents appropriate and consistent? Does the narrator make me feel as if the events in the book are occurring as Im listening? Does the narrator pay good attention to punctuation, emphasis, and flow? When I ask myself those questions its easier to determine if my like or dislike of a narrator are due to the story-telling practices or my own personal taste.

Lets start with characters.

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Title: Short Stories by O. Henry

Author: O. Henry

Narrator: Emma Hignett

Format: Abridged

Length: 1 hr and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-25-12

Publisher: Saland Publishing

Genres: Classics, American Literature

Publisher's Summary:

This audiobook contains four short stories by O. Henry, including "A Retrieved Reformation", "The Cop and the Anthem", "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Ransom of Red Chief".

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Title: A Watcher by the Dead

Author: Ambrose Bierce

Narrator: John Michaels

Format: Unabridged

Length: 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-18-12

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, American Literature

Publisher's Summary:

A dare and a wager to spend the night locked up in a room with a corpse: What could go wrong? Be prepared to be surprised.

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Title: The Suitable Surroundings

Author: Ambrose Bierce

Narrator: John Michaels

Format: Unabridged

Length: 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-08-12

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Classics, American Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Given "The Suitable Surroundings", can a person be scared to death? The answer is yes, according to Ambrose Bierce: Skepticism must occasionally apologize to truth. Once again Ambrose Bierce weaves a tale that, even under present-day conditions, is indeed frightening.

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Title: One of the Missing

Subtitle: The Short Life of a Forward Observer

Author: Ambrose Bierce

Narrator: Deaver Brown

Format: Unabridged

Length: 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-18-12

Publisher: Simply Media

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, American Literature

Publisher's Summary:

A moving story about an observer sent to enemy lines in the Civil War, who moves too far forward and find himself caught in the vise of war. As in so many of his classic tales of the destructive nature of war, in "One of the Missing" Bierce paints an unflinching portrait of the damages solidiering can inflict upon a man - both physically and emotionally.

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Title: One Kind of Officer

Author: Ambrose Bierce

Narrator: John Michaels

Format: Unabridged

Length: 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-02-12

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Genres: Classics, American Literature

Publisher's Summary:

What does one do when issued an order by a superior that is contradictory to what one believes to be right? In this short fictional story from the American Civil War, the protagonist is faced with that very situation. When given an insulting and ridiculous order by his commanding general, he carries the order out. Then, when questioned by a subordinate, he passes it on to him in the same manner.

Friendly fire in a fog is just as deadly as fire from the enemy.

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Title: One Officer, One Man

Author: Ambrose Bierce

Narrator: John Michaels

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-02-12

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Genres: Classics, American Literature

Publisher's Summary:

As the American Civil War rages, an officer who longs for the glory of battle has been assigned to staff duties away from the battlefield. Now a captain, he is assigned to a combat unit and faces battle for the first time. He finds there is no glory, only controlled terror for those engaged in war.