August 31, 2012

Audiobook Reviews (11)

Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman (Narrated by Johnny Heller)


I was pleasantly surprised to step out of my comfort zone and listen to something so different and thought-provoking as this novel. Told from the perspective of a teenager with cerebral palsy, a teen who has never uttered a word or controlled any of his movements, this a powerful story that will make you step into a mind you never thought you'd glimpse. The narrator's voice fit perfectly with Shawn's character and made the short listen enjoyable and compelling.

Book:  ★★
Narrator:  ★★★★
Recommended audio? Very much so.

Seraphina by Rachel Hartman (Narrated by Mandy Williams and Justine Eyre)

While this was a book that failed to meet some of my expectations, specially in the romance department, I did enjoy the world-building and the fresh take on dragons. Most of all though, I enjoyed the audio. I love accents, and the narrators accent made the high fantasy part of it even more alive. Seraphina's wonderful voice was very well represented by the main narrator, and I would recommend this audio to all high fantasy readers/listeners. The other narrator plays Seraphina's mom and does it just okay.
Book:  ★★★
Narrator 1:  ★★
Narrator 2: ★★
Recommended audio? Yes
(Amazon)

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky (Narrated by Noah Galvin) 

A gem of a book gorgeously narrated in a gem of an audiobook. You've gotta love Charlie and his unique voice and innocence. The narrator made Charlie come to life and even his naivety came through brilliantly. One of the best audios I've listened to this year! (I couldn't help it, I used the movie poster image. So excited!)
Book: 
Narrator:  ★★★★
Recommended audio? OMG, yes.
(Amazon)


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1 comment:

  1. Thanks for these! I actually needed a recommendation. Going to spend several hours stuck in the car this weekend :(

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