tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post1712384336646674214..comments2024-03-18T21:35:14.053-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: City of Women by David R. Gillham (audio)JoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72344911883615116382012-11-26T20:27:55.900-05:002012-11-26T20:27:55.900-05:00Lisa - Audio is definitely the way to go with this...Lisa - Audio is definitely the way to go with this one!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-19479231814106978212012-11-25T22:48:50.517-05:002012-11-25T22:48:50.517-05:00Goodness, I've been hearing nothing but good t...Goodness, I've been hearing nothing but good things about this one but you've by far and away said it in a way that has convinced me to read another book about World War II. And by "read" it would appear I should mean "listen to."Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-54860866797951095602012-11-19T18:01:01.320-05:002012-11-19T18:01:01.320-05:00Fay - That sounds fascinating... off to check Netf...Fay - That sounds fascinating... off to check Netflix. Thanks for telling me about it.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-29135099115158755182012-11-18T17:50:40.860-05:002012-11-18T17:50:40.860-05:00This review reminds me of the German film, A Woman...This review reminds me of the German film, <i>A Woman in Berlin</i>, based on the anonymous 1954 memoir of a woman who survived the Soviet occupation of WWII. It is a difficult film to watch, but a well-made one. Not, as you say of this book, a good film choice for spreading cheer during the holiday season. Man's Inhumanity to Woman accounts for a large part of the theme. Many Germans were outraged by the memoir and its story of survival through collaboration with the enemy.Fayhttp://www.readramble.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-59182548704015375962012-11-18T11:23:20.470-05:002012-11-18T11:23:20.470-05:00Staci - You are most definitely in for a gripping ...Staci - You are most definitely in for a gripping experience! JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14386616876538969962012-11-18T11:22:33.114-05:002012-11-18T11:22:33.114-05:00Brenda - This is definitely not a feel-good book, ...Brenda - This is definitely not a feel-good book, and I'd recommend avoiding it during the holiday season. Add it to your winter reading list!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66092203710005763852012-11-18T11:21:12.294-05:002012-11-18T11:21:12.294-05:00Beth F - I can't get over how well-matched the...Beth F - I can't get over how well-matched the narrators voice was to the narrative. Whar an outstanding production!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-1856755414228886492012-11-18T11:20:25.434-05:002012-11-18T11:20:25.434-05:00Anbolyn - It did take a long time to get into the ...Anbolyn - It did take a long time to get into the book, even on audio. There is almost a detached feeling to the narrative, but the audio is very powerful! JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-89540052641182658602012-11-18T11:19:01.836-05:002012-11-18T11:19:01.836-05:00Kathy - You won't be sorry! AUdio is definitel...Kathy - You won't be sorry! AUdio is definitely the way to go with this book.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28345548318640664102012-11-18T11:13:42.021-05:002012-11-18T11:13:42.021-05:00I bought the book when it was a Kindle sale for 2....I bought the book when it was a Kindle sale for 2.99 but now I wish I would've bought the audible version!! Still, I think I'm for some thought provoking reading!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-86072948694785991232012-11-17T12:33:16.908-05:002012-11-17T12:33:16.908-05:00definitely looks interesting. going on my wish li...definitely looks interesting. going on my wish listMrs. Fryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017425815067633696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73933424889874001572012-11-17T07:44:12.674-05:002012-11-17T07:44:12.674-05:00Audio, definitely. I loved this one.Audio, definitely. I loved this one.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66367025832440540452012-11-16T22:14:03.672-05:002012-11-16T22:14:03.672-05:00I tried to read this a few months ago and couldn&#...I tried to read this a few months ago and couldn't connect with the narrative. It sounds like I should try listening to it instead!Anbolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080054175904900094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-67151794163470859942012-11-16T20:59:40.515-05:002012-11-16T20:59:40.515-05:00I have this in print and on audio - you've con...I have this in print and on audio - you've convinced me to go with the audio version.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82285301673177356442012-11-16T20:18:39.959-05:002012-11-16T20:18:39.959-05:00Sandy - Yes, definitely memorable. The narration w...Sandy - Yes, definitely memorable. The narration was really the high point for me. It added so much to the overall feeling. Bertish's voice was harsh, raw, or angry in all the right places... and absolutely perfect for the story. I marvel at the perfection of this pairing!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-91719560141323298712012-11-16T19:17:24.901-05:002012-11-16T19:17:24.901-05:00This one definitely was a pleasurable read...it le...This one definitely was a pleasurable read...it left me jittery and anxious and maybe even a little disgusted. But it was tense and intense. Hard to say I loved it but it was memorable. Which is a little confusing! I also wasn't as blown away by the narrator as you, but she was good. Very harsh, but appropriate for the characters.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87413541280124033772012-11-16T18:14:54.338-05:002012-11-16T18:14:54.338-05:00Kathleen - I started listening to audiobooks just ...Kathleen - I started listening to audiobooks just over 10 years ago when I was spending hours in the car each day. They were a lifesaver! Thankfully, I spend much less time driving now, but the audiobook habit has continued.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-77047653730801932192012-11-16T18:11:05.604-05:002012-11-16T18:11:05.604-05:00Rhapsodyinbooks - Audio is definitely the way to g...Rhapsodyinbooks - Audio is definitely the way to go with this one!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-80930209201300466822012-11-16T16:20:13.118-05:002012-11-16T16:20:13.118-05:00I've just started getting into audiobooks for ...I've just started getting into audiobooks for my long commute. This one will definitely be added to the list!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72003640408112401442012-11-16T08:38:45.196-05:002012-11-16T08:38:45.196-05:00I haven't been motivated to read the book but ...I haven't been motivated to read the book but it sounds like the audio might be just the thing to pull me in!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.com