Comments on: Cutting for Stone – Book Review

By: devourerofbooks

devourerofbooks — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:10:55 +0000

If you notice, I said ‘particularly if you listen for 30 to 40 minutes at a time.’ With a longer time to listen it would certainly be better, but I still think that for this book I’d rather read the print version so I could flip back and forth. I agree that the audio book was very well done (good production, narration, etc.).

By: onostuff

onostuff — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:08:29 +0000

I have to strongly disagree with “I just don’t think this is a book that works well with audio…”. This is a wonderful story and one of the best read audio books I’ve listened to in a while. (and I’ve listened to quite a few audio books) Suni Malhotra’s reading was spot on. This is a very long book, and we tended to listen to it on longer driving trips. Filled with culture and history I new very little about, it was a wonderful listen.

By: S. Krishna

S. Krishna — Wed, 20 May 2009 03:55:45 +0000

You've been reading some great books lately! I have this book (print version) sitting on my shelf and hope to get to it soon. Thanks for the review! S. Krishna’s last blog post..Hello Goodbye – Emily Chenoweth

By: Melissa - Shhh I'm Reading

Melissa - Shhh I'm Reading — Fri, 15 May 2009 18:11:08 +0000

Thanks for the review! I just added this one to my WL at the library on audio, but now I think I will get the print version instead. Melissa - Shhh I'm Reading’s last blog post..Review: Dry by Augusten Burroughs

By: Teddy

Teddy — Fri, 15 May 2009 06:04:48 +0000

Great review Jenn. This one is on my TBR and I will make sure to read the book, not listen to the audiobook. Teddy’s last blog post..Winner: Best Intentions by Emily Listfield

By: J.S. Peyton

J.S. Peyton — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:04:04 +0000

I'm trying desperately to hold out for the paperback version, but I don't alway succeed at that. I hope you get more out of the print version of this! J.S. Peyton’s last blog post..On Location With The 19th Wife, and a Teaser

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:15:07 +0000

You’re right – some books are better as audio than others. I’ve got this book and hopefully it’ll be easier to follow.

By: Marie

Marie — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:30:20 +0000

I read this a while back and it's going to be one of my top five books of 2009 no doubt- probably 1 or 2. I fall asleep listening to audio books so I can't say anything about that, but it was an amazing piece of work. I hope everyone who's even remotely interested will pick it up in whatever format, and give it a chance. It's a looooong book but so worth it! Marie’s last blog post..Interview with Laila Lalami, author of Secret Son

By: Rebecca @ The Book Lady's Blog

Rebecca @ The Book Lady's Blog — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:21:27 +0000

As a book, this was very easy to follow, but I can see how it wouldn’t work well on audio. So much of what I loved about it had to do with the writing and the way the words washed over me—I think you should definitely read it in a couple months when you can get the full experience.

By: SuziQoregon

SuziQoregon — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:03:41 +0000

I just finished part two as the train arrived at my stop for work this morning (page 180). I'm loving this book and really wish I could stay home all day and read it instead of being at work. You're right that it's hard to describe without sounding stupid. I went through that yesterday when I was trying to recommend it to someone. I agree that there are some books that just don't lend themselves well to audio. I'm glad I have the print version. SuziQoregon’s last blog post..Audiobook - The Last Camel Died at Noon by Elizabeth Peters