tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post5229823162182816776..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Room by Emma Donoghue (audio)JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-6888316668108352082011-08-18T13:14:16.551-04:002011-08-18T13:14:16.551-04:00Anothercookiecrumbles - Can see how this would be ...Anothercookiecrumbles - Can see how this would be a book you'd want to own! Hope you get a chance to listen to an audio snippet.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-647360627107152202011-08-17T18:18:27.179-04:002011-08-17T18:18:27.179-04:00I loved the print copy of this book when i borrowe...I loved the print copy of this book when i borrowed it form the library last year... so much so that I went and bought myself a copy!! <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed it too.. must check out the audio version.anothercookiecrumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295036544621940335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-88190002341998760462011-08-11T07:38:25.429-04:002011-08-11T07:38:25.429-04:00Carol - Hmm. I wonder how you would have reacted t...Carol - Hmm. I wonder how you would have reacted to the audio. By the end of the first disk, I was positive that I would not have continued had I been reading! For some reason, the narration really made this work for me...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16064930633983867562011-08-10T15:42:32.564-04:002011-08-10T15:42:32.564-04:00I was not impressed with Room. I wonder if my reac...I was not impressed with Room. I wonder if my reaction would have been different if I had listened to the audio instead of reading it as an ebook.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28503770214427123072011-08-09T21:17:39.203-04:002011-08-09T21:17:39.203-04:00Les - I'm still surprised by how much I enjoye...Les - I'm still surprised by how much I enjoyed this given my initial resistance. You don't need to listen to the whole book, but just click on the audible link for a sample. Jack's voice was amazing!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-40078520506851474782011-08-09T17:39:18.425-04:002011-08-09T17:39:18.425-04:00Hmmm, I loved the book and may just have to give t...Hmmm, I loved the book and may just have to give the audio a listen, just to see what Jack sounds like!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34133128955257092662011-08-01T21:59:48.304-04:002011-08-01T21:59:48.304-04:00Kathleen - I think this is definitely one to liste...Kathleen - I think this is definitely one to listen to... even a combination listen/read like I did works!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23043006352198630352011-08-01T00:48:00.552-04:002011-08-01T00:48:00.552-04:00I don't usually enjoy enjoy audiobooks but thi...I don't usually enjoy enjoy audiobooks but this one does sound like I would enjoy it more on audio than in printed format. I've resisted reading this one for many reasons but I have it on my shelves and will definitely get around to it one way or the other.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-19409662768565501202011-07-28T07:35:32.721-04:002011-07-28T07:35:32.721-04:00Amy - I think the audio version definitely added a...Amy - I think the audio version definitely added another dimension to my experience.<br /><br />Staci - This may just be the one for you:-)<br /><br />Marie - I hope you decide to give the audio a chance. I never thought this would work for me...my most surprising audio experience yet!<br /><br />Stacybuckeye - No, go ahead and read it. But listen to the sample on audible.com so you have Jack's voice in your headJoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48977550691089231312011-07-26T22:43:38.743-04:002011-07-26T22:43:38.743-04:00I won the book, but now you have me wanting to fin...I won the book, but now you have me wanting to find the audio instead!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87942673430244188722011-07-26T21:11:01.141-04:002011-07-26T21:11:01.141-04:00I have a feeling that this is one audio that I mig...I have a feeling that this is one audio that I might actually enjoy! Thanks for your thoughts on this one!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-75431267134927303082011-07-26T20:13:06.260-04:002011-07-26T20:13:06.260-04:00I'm glad you enjoyed it. The audio version int...I'm glad you enjoyed it. The audio version intrigues me, especially that it was read by a child. Neat.Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89826366098829970082011-07-26T13:33:01.385-04:002011-07-26T13:33:01.385-04:00I'm so glad you listened to this and enjoyed i...I'm so glad you listened to this and enjoyed it. I think you nailed it perfectly when you said this isn't a disturbing book because it's filtered through Jack's level of understanding. I was so amazed and impressed by Emma Donoghue's ability to write so convincingly from a 5-year old's point of view and keep the story interesting.<br /><br />(I'm going to give a listen to the audio version.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-75942050804991622592011-07-25T17:14:20.746-04:002011-07-25T17:14:20.746-04:00mummazappa - Glad to hear you enjoyed this, too. I...mummazappa - Glad to hear you enjoyed this, too. I know she has written at least a couple of other books. I wonder how they compare to Room.<br /><br />Ti - I agree this would have been a much more difficult book to write from Ma's perspective. I saw an article about A Stolen Life by Jaycee Lee Dugard in the paper this weekend. She was the victim of a similar crime, and Room was mentioned in the review. I'm kind of curious about it now. It took me almost a whole CD to get used to Jack's voice, but once I did I loved it. Can certainly understand how you might not be taken with it though.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89672489766024575872011-07-25T16:22:53.621-04:002011-07-25T16:22:53.621-04:00I did not care for this book at all, but I listene...I did not care for this book at all, but I listened to the sample and to me, his voice is even more contrived on audio than it was for me in print. <br /><br />For me, I just think it would have been more difficult (challenging) to write it from Ma's perspective.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-47604212622706967092011-07-25T02:55:18.587-04:002011-07-25T02:55:18.587-04:00I read the print version of this book and absolute...I read the print version of this book and absolutely loved it, I think the author did a brilliant job of narrating the voice of a 5 year old boy. There were times I couldn't help but think of my own son while reading it and had my heart in my throat for him at times! I would love to read more of her work.Danielle Zappavignahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10493099952285137131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23284096139191810472011-07-24T21:55:19.136-04:002011-07-24T21:55:19.136-04:00Hillary - Can't believe I resisted reading thi...Hillary - Can't believe I resisted reading this for so long. It will probably end up my favorite audio of the year!<br /><br />Harvee - If you like audiobooks at all, listen to the audible.com sample. It was amazing.<br /><br />Darlene - I knew it was something special when I was looking forward to visiting the dentist!! So glad I won the audio or I might never have listened!<br /><br />Sandy - I think reading the 5 year old voice would have been tough for me. By the time I picked up the actual book, Jack's voice was firmly in my head so it wasn't a problem.<br /><br />Rhapsodyinbooks - This is definitely one of those books where listening can make a huge difference. If I started out reading, I'm quite sure I wouldn't have finished.<br /><br />DS - Oh, yes... I'll admit to sitting in the driveway listening until the end of a chapter, etc. Listen to the sample of Jack's voice at audible.com and see what you think.<br /><br />Diane - I give you credit for sticking with the print version! Don't know if I could've endured, but it clearly would have been my loss.<br /><br />Reviewsbylola - Funny how many of us had basically the same concerns! I'm glad we were able to overcome them and read/listen to this amazing novel.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8810527659351873012011-07-24T18:28:15.840-04:002011-07-24T18:28:15.840-04:00I loved this book, but was a bit skeptical before ...I loved this book, but was a bit skeptical before reading it too. I am a little surprised that the audio worked so well for you, because I guess the 5 year old narration would freak me out a little bit. I suppose that's silly, since I had the same concern about the book and it turned out not to be an issue!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-52511136630400182222011-07-24T16:04:49.598-04:002011-07-24T16:04:49.598-04:00Wow, glad to hear the audio was a huge success for...Wow, glad to hear the audio was a huge success for you. I read the arc, and almost gave up trying to read jack's thoughts for the first 50 pages until, I got use to it. In the end I thought it was very good.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-19648299269523060552011-07-24T14:52:00.609-04:002011-07-24T14:52:00.609-04:00I had no desire to read this one, either. But afte...I had no desire to read this one, either. But after your review and the comments of others, it may have to be my next audio...<br />Loved your description of how hooked you became. But did you park the car in your driveway and listen before bringing the groceries/dry cleaning/whatever? I've done that. ;)dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68886698282304407162011-07-24T11:44:14.735-04:002011-07-24T11:44:14.735-04:00I agree that the audio made a huge difference. I ...I agree that the audio made a huge difference. I read a little in the book too just to see how I reacted, and it just didn't have the impact of the audio!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-68685258092707292832011-07-24T11:26:54.490-04:002011-07-24T11:26:54.490-04:00Yes I loved this book, and if I hadn't won the...Yes I loved this book, and if I hadn't won the printed book, I would have listened to the audio. Honestly, the five year old narration in print did not wear me out, at least once I got started, but it did some people. It really is a shame if people don't read this because they think it will be too depressing.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17636038424673174282011-07-24T10:14:53.848-04:002011-07-24T10:14:53.848-04:00Good to know and I'm glad the experience was a...Good to know and I'm glad the experience was a positive one for you! When customers at the library approach the counter with it they are usually unsure about it. I'll be passing on your experience...any story that had you looking forward to a drive to the dentist must be good!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-90659157027023130692011-07-24T09:51:26.575-04:002011-07-24T09:51:26.575-04:00I've seen this book around and in the bookstor...I've seen this book around and in the bookstore. I might give it a try based on your reaction.Harveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490108303790217277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-40306916393276143062011-07-24T09:11:37.183-04:002011-07-24T09:11:37.183-04:00I read Room last year and I LOVED it. I am glad yo...I read Room last year and I LOVED it. I am glad you liked it too. It took some getting used to reading his voice but after a while it seemed natural. This is one of my favorite books of all times.Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01944837526757443284noreply@blogger.com