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Evaluación: - A mind opener!
This book should be required reading in all high schools-and by all Americans! What a mind opener!

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Evaluación: - I'm glad I bought this book.
When considering this book (based on its mention in a magazine article), I read a review that was somewhat negative and implied that the book was poorly written. I almost did not buy the book. I have only just begun to read it and can already tell that it will be hard to put down. The descriptions of the foreign lands (Tanzania and Pakistan so far) are vivid, with just enough everyday detail so the reader feels present with the author. It is hard to imagine living in a culture so different from what is familiar. Mortenson's culture shock occurred when he came to school in Minnesota at age 14. This book reads quickly even though it is generously sprinkled with names and locations that are hard to pronounce. It appears to be an inspirational book, though perhaps not a motivational one. At least, so far, I am not signing on to work in one of these exotic places.

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Evaluación: - Don't waste your time!
This is the most self-indulgent book I've ever read. I absolutely suffered through it. Please don't waste your time or money on this book. Mortenson, one of the co-authors, refers to himself in the third person through-out the book. He gives himself high praise and accolades for what he has done (which is indeed wonderful). At one point he even quotes someone else as saying he will get the Nobel Peace Prize! This guy is beyond full of himself. He uses the word "peace" in the title as a hook. In a nutshell: the guy fails to make it to the summit of K2, gets lost, stumbles upon a poor village, starts a foundation, builds schools in Pakistan. Done. Now go find yourself a truly good book to read by someone who isn't so full of himself.

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Evaluación: - Incredible task and wonderful accomplishment
Greg is an honest man and fully commited with his promises. I admire him for not wasting the money given by Jean Hoerni at the beginning of his quest and specially for his capacity of understanding and respecting different cultures. He reminds me so much the initial spirit and state of mind of USAID in the early sixties, when it was called by President Kennedy, Alliance for the Progress, and Third World Countries were fully considered as partners of the almighthy North American country.
After reading this book I am wondering how many languages and dialects he has learned in Pakistan and Afghanistan? I met so many so-called experts on International Development who never bother to learn key words and phrases in local languages spoken in the areas where they were working! In contrast, one of the key elements of success for Greg is his willingness to listen and learn from locals before trying to teach and transfer foreign technologies. In this respect, the lesson given by his mentor ... Leer Más

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Evaluación: - Loved it
this was an eye opening story... went out and bought a world map just to expand my mind a bit more in relation to the area in general, as i was a bit lacking in info. i would recommend to anybody

Evaluación: - Whatever happened?
I confess. My favorite character in Twilight was Edward. I honestly could never understand what the fuss was about Bella. Sure, she may have been smart, but she had no interests, no hobbies, doesn't do sports, and is not creative. She has absolutely no interesting quality whatsoever. How dull can one person be? Those boys may have been attracted to her but I doubt if any of them would have gone for a second date. She would have bored the living daylights out of them! In Eclipse, Bella is even more horrified of any normal social interaction than ever before, sulkier, and ungrateful.

However, what really turned me off was the fact that the Edward I so liked in Twilight seems to have disappeared. Edward used to have a personality, and a sense of humor which are totally lacking in Eclipse. Where is the boy who blocked Bella's car to let Tyler ask her out, just to see her face while he laughed? Where is the endearing boy who was such a tease and got such a kick our of discovering ... Leer Más

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Evaluación: - Loved It
Saw Twilight and New Moon. Read Eclipse very quickly!!!This is the first book I'vd read and I am hooked. May go back and read the first two. I am reading Breaking Dawn- Can't wait to see the movies.Cute story for the teens.

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Evaluación: - Great Book to read again and again.
Amazing. Great story, good quality writing. The first time I read it for the compelling story the second time for the quality writing.

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Evaluación: - Not as good as New Moon
This book was like a roller coaster. It had its good parts followed by not so good parts. Each chapter was either a hill or a valley so to speak.

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Evaluación: - ECLIPSE
BOOK WAS ORDERED, SHIPPED AND DELIVERED IN A VERY TIMELY MANNER. BOOK IN EXCELLENT SHAPE ON ARRIVAL.

Evaluación: - Dracula Kindle Version Review
Dracula is one of my all time favorite vampire novels and I have thoroughly enjoyed having it everywhere I go with my kindle. Thank you amazon.com for making it available to me by kindle.

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Evaluación: - Boring, Wordy, Repetitive
I'm not a thriller fan and don't think I've ever watched the dracula movie all the way through so it's not surprising that I don't like this book. I'm just 80% through with this book and every page is an effort. I try to read one chapter every day (about 10 pages), but it's very easy to put down before I get to the end of the chapter. It is wordy, repetitive, boring. I hate the half-page sentences and page-long paragraphs. On the plus side, it does have a story that follows logically and doesn't have daisies blooming in January. My perception is that the theme is good vs. evil although I'm aware that there are other views. The book is sprinkled liberally throughout with bits of wisdom, and it contains numerous Biblical references. The good guys are bound by a sense of duty. Count Dracula is evil personified. I think editing it and cutting half of it out would improve it a great deal. However, it is a classic and has lasted more than a century so who am I to judge.

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Evaluación: - its not twilight people :)
Very original. I wasnt expecting it to be good but hey it was. Hey guys its not Twilight. There is no such thing as vegeterian vamps in this book :)

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Evaluación: - Free book. No table of contents. So what not like you are skipping ahead or going back...
This is a book that you have to read all the way through. There is no going back in case you missed something. So if you missed something six chapters ago you better book mark each chapter so you can get back to it. Good luck.

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Evaluación: - Fascinating
After reading this book, I can understand why it remains popular. I was captivated almost immediately by the story. Although written over a century ago, it is not "outdated". I found this fascinating since it was written by someone who lived during the period as opposed to "historical" novels that attempt to create the atmosphere of a time they never experienced. I highly recommend this book.

Evaluación: - A Good Read But ...
Robert Crais has done better. One problem I have with his books is strictly a book layout/style point. I have a very hard time reading entire chapters in italic print. I forgot I'd have to deal with that before I bought this book. Afraid I won't be buying any more of his books if that style continues.

Overall, I did enjoy the story.

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Evaluación: - Love This Series!
I'm really enjoying the Elvis Cole/Joe Pike novels. This is the best one I've read todate. I've read all the other novels by Mr Crais that doesn't feature Elvis and Joe, so I decided to give this series a try and I'm glad I did. I've enjoyed them all. "Demolition Angel" was my first Crais novel and I've been a fan every since. He's definitely on my list of favorite authors.

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Evaluación: - The Very Best Cole/Pike Book
I own all of the Crais Elvis Cole books, and have read them all at least twice (except "The First Rule" which just came out).

For depth of plot, character development, action and suspense, this is hands-down the best of them all.

*** Small Spoiler ***

Am I the only one who thinks Elvis should have dumped that schlub Lucy and gone with Samantha? She's the shyzz...

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Evaluación: - L. A. Requiem (Elvis Cole Novels)
The murder of Joe Pike's ex-girlfriend, Karen Garcia, leads Elvis Cole and Joe into dangerous waters as they search for a possible serial killer.

Elvis's girlfriend Lucie doesn't care for the lifestyle he keeps and there's a female detective with a crush on him.

This is an entertaining story with a solid plot. The killer's identity eluded me all through the story and I enjoyed that.

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Evaluación: - What a Book!!!!!
I have just now read the final words. I closed the book slowly, running my hands all over it, before I held it tightly to my heart for a few moments. I do that after great reads. One of the best Detective titles I`ve red. Oh, man, man, MAN.... what a book!

No reader can ask for anything more, but if you`re an exception, you must read these ones:

The Mysterious Affair at Styles
The Secret Adversary: A Tommy and Tuppence Mystery!

Evaluación: - The Doppler Effect...
...applied to the star rating of books. In brief, the Doppler effect addresses the perceived frequency of waves, such as a fire truck's siren, by taking into account the actual frequency, and the relative speeds of the source of the sound, and the observer. So too with books; your opinion is so often determined by your particular circumstances, perhaps rushing towards the source, or enjoying the lengthening perspective that life in its fullness can provide. Unlike so many of the now familiar 1-star reviews, written by students forced to read the book as an assignment, I first read this book, of my own free will, more or less, when I was in Vietnam, some 40 plus years ago. When you are living in a bunker, the whining of the rich, and their self-induced troubles, does not go down well, and if Amazon had existed then, the best I could have mustered would have been a 2-star rating.

But a friend chided me into undertaking a second read. And I found a finely crafted novel, yes, concerning ... Leer Más

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Evaluación: - Great Gatsby
I have yet to receive this purchase. I find this to be unacceptable. I purchased it over a month ago, and no longer need the book for my class has already read it in its entirety.

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Evaluación: - The Roaring Twenties
4 stars means: It was a great book and I would recommend it to almost anyone.

This novel best epitomizes the 1920s in New York and the U.S. as a whole. Although it starts moderately slow, as a lot of 'classics' sometimes do, at least to the modern reader, it is a engaging read with genuinely interesting and extremely complex characters.

On the characters: Few novels manage to create this depth of personality in such a large number of characters over so few pages. You come to, if not like, at least be interested in the fate of everyone in the novel. Although there are very few people you could honestly root for this becomes part of the fun of the book.

The party scene is a seminal moment in fiction. It is one of the best captured moments through so few words.

The prose is not fluffy but well crafted and meaningful. Fitzgerald manages to illuminate deeper issues in the plot through brilliant diction and subtle analogies.

This and The ... Leer Más

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Evaluación: - What a book!!
This class novel was mandatory reading material sophomore and senior year of High School, but I continued to read this book through out college in my leisure time bc I love it so much.

Such a good story

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Evaluación: - I liked IT! :)
i bought it new. but i could have just checked out the book at the library while i needed it instead of paying for it :(

Evaluación: - In the Great Green Room
Some classics are past their "Best By" date (see my review of the original Curious George: The Original Curious George). Others, like Goodnight Moon, continue to offer new parents and their young children an opportunity to enjoy some quiet contemplative time together. Many read Goodnight Moon as part of a bedtime ritual; the familiar items and cadence are sweet and soothing. The New Yorker once called it a "hypnotic bedtime litany." If you need a book to settle down a young child to sleep, this is it.


Nice detail: look for the tiny mouse moving all over the room as the book progresses. The brightness of each page also gradually decreases. (Kudos to illustrator Clement G. Hurd for his huge contribution to children's literature.)


For interested parents, a bizarre (and sad) story by Joshua Prager of the Wall Street Journal about the nine-year-old who was the beneficiary of Margaret Wise Brown's will, and how it all went south. See Comment below for link.

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Evaluación: - SOO BORING,GREY & WHITE PICS-GOODBYE MONEY!!!
This book is not visually stimulating nor is there any real prose. VERRRRRY BORING and non sensical in a way that doesn't entertain like a Dr Seuss would. So disappointing after reading all the good reviews...if you really must throw away your money, send it my way.

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Evaluación: - Why is this Book so Highly Recommended?
Goodnight Moon is a short poem meant to be read to a child before going to bed. It begins by naming all the things in a room, from "two little kittens and a pair of mittens" to "a comb and a brush and a bowl full of mush." Following this, "good night" wishes are granted to everything previously named.

The illustrations match the book's purpose wonderfully. For example, a bright green room greets the child at book's start and then gets progressively darker.

Goodnight Moon is not the only bed-time storybook, but it is one of the most highly recommended for a good reason. The book prepares a child for bed in the best way possible: it gives him the comforting reassurance that everything is in its place and all is well--in his room and in the world outside

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Evaluación: - a true classic
I don't think anyone can go wrong with ordering this book. It is a true classic that every child needs read to them during their early developmental years.

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Evaluación: - classic
I loved this book as a kid and just bought it for my sister's upcoming baby.

Evaluación: - My nine month old loves this book
I love the size of the book. Its not super big but its not way to small. Its a perfect size. The size brings out the pictures in the book. Would recomend this to any one with kids.

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Evaluación: - This is truly the miniature version.
Lovely book. Fabulous story. Great pictures. DON'T buy this version though. You really will need glasses to read it.

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Evaluación: - Crisp, colorful classic keeps charming and educating
This charming concept book introduces counting and the concept of life stages of a butterfly.The caterpillar, which is very hungry, eats through several different fruits. The pop ups of the fruits have holes punched in, so, there is sensory manipulation for the little ones, in addition to the depiction of fruits on the several pop up pages,inviting them the explore the idea of numbers. Sense of progression is there, as the eating-through happens during several days, and also at the end the caterpillar eats through junk food in a huge amount, and feels bad.Slight touch of humor, and also opportunity for parents to explain a little bit about good nutrition. But at the and there is cocoon stage, and of course transformation in a beautiful butterfly.This maybe not so correct among most the butterflies, but happens seldom, (more among mots), still, there is a kind of butterfly which goes through this stage, so, the science is not totally incorrect, just doesn't apply to the majority of butterflies.the scientific ... Leer Más

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Evaluación: - Thank You, Mr. Eric !

What else could one say but beautiful,amazing,great,
I really think each comment is such a small thing in front of
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pop-Up Book";
this Book is simply adorable, my children are really crazy about it,
they simply love this whimsical caterpillar,they're always telling me
they would like to have it as very best friend,
together with Pisi The Cat!
My deepest gratitude to You Mr. Eric Carle for Your marvelous Art!

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Evaluación: - A classic!
It is hard to know what to say that hasn't been said before about a classic like this. Beautiful illustrations in a fun layout that still entertains adults while making little ones want to turn each page to see what that caterpillar might have eaten next -- and all the while they are learning how to count! Brilliant!! This is a gift choice that I always return to when one of my friend's babies becomes a toddler! I'd recommend this as a gift for children age 2 through 4 (but it is a classic, so you may want to get it earlier or check with the mom or dad to see if they already have it!)

Evaluación: - Changed My Life
So many great things have already been written about this book...and rightly so....so i won't go into detail. I will just say this....i was going through a very bad spell in my life and this book single-handedly helped pull me out of it and started me on a beautiful journey of self-discovery. Thanks to this book i am no longer the negative unhappy person i am as i have learnt a lot to let go of things that happened in the past and to not let it affect every decision, every relationship or every step i make or take in the present moment.

An absolute gem of a book!

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Evaluación: - One of my favorite books ever
I have had ths book for several years and yet continue to pick it up and read it again and again. The references on illness and the thinking that causes the illness I have found to be pretty dead on. Change your thinking change your life. Louise's story is powerful and empowering.

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Evaluación: - good book
I ordered this book & got it very quickly. Fast service & I love the book.

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Evaluación: - .5 Stars
I wish you could give zero stars but I would actually give it half a star because if the book did anything it made me understand the person who purchased this for me (I will use the name Anna) and their point of view. In Anna's own words, by following Hay's belief system which is the basic mind over matter concept on steroids with a sprinkle of plutonium grade narcissism thrown in, she has serious problems feeling empathy. Empathy for others being something I would not trade for a completely healthy body.

I was given the book when I called Anna to tell her that my medical situation had changed and I was back to a pre-cancerous stage. This is after many years of remission gained through a variety of Western and Eastern Medicine. I had just found out and was making arrangements for the necessary procedures and panicked and looked for support... in the wrong place. I figured I was entitled to a few days of "oh no" before I put on my boot-straps and moved forward. Instead, Anna, demanded to know why ... Leer Más

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Evaluación: - You Can Heal Your Life
A great book for all of those who are dealing with painful experiences from the past and want to be set free to enjoy their lives to the fullest! Great book as a gift!You Can Heal Your Life, The Movie, Expanded Version: 90-minute DVD, plus 4 hours of additional interviews and an Interactive Affirmations Tool!You Can Heal Your Life (DVD Study Guide)

Evaluación: - Read it 3 times!!
I'm an avid King fan and this is by far my favorite book. I read it as a teenager and reread it a couple of years ago rediscovering this "apocalyptic" tale.

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Evaluación: - Good, but other SK is better
For the record I read the unabridged version so I am not commenting on the other version that was a slightly different story. I liked the book for the most part. However, it is like reading two different books. The first half is very scientific and feels like a SK book. The second half feels someone else wrote it. It is not bad persay, but it just feels like the story goes from a scientific based novel and how humanity would react to something like this to this weird story about good versus evil that just does not flow well. I would still recommend it and if you can find it on TV or DVD watch the movie version The Stand. It helps clarify a few parts, but also shows how the flow of the second half of the book is. It was written and produced by SK. Look for him in a few cameo spots. He looks different without his glasses.

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Evaluación: - ONE OF THE GREATEST BOOKS OF ALL-TIME!
The Stand can stand alone as a testament through time. The engrossing novel has it all and then some: absorbing characters, a creepy setting and dreamscape, the baddest villain imaginable, all plot-driven by the master himself. It's one of those stories that people should definitely read. Another one readers should like is Final Outcome: An Apocalyptic Mystery Thriller.

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Evaluación: - A good extension of a very good book.
I'm not sure I understand all of the negative reviews that come at this book from a length angle-- hey, it's a LONG FREAKING BOOK, didn't you notice that when you bought it??? I thought the added description was great, that is, after all, why I bought this extended version.

I am not a rabid King devotee (I've only read about 4 of his books), but I really enjoyed the book when I read it about ten years ago-- enough to buy the author's-- this second-- version. I though this version did a great job expanding the characters and DEFINITELY a good job explaining Trashcan Man (otherwise I was pretty much just "huh" about his character).

I guess the reason I stick with a 4 star rating is that I thought the ending just didn't measure up. I know, I know (she says, ducking hurled rotten veggies from those of you who gave the book a 5) but it just felt, well, appended, somehow. I don't mean the part of the ending where (SPOILER!!! SPOILER COMING!!!!!) Stuart and Fran go off to start lives of their ... Leer Más

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Evaluación: - Not a strong 3 star either!
NUTSHELL: I was not VERY impressed with this book. It was VERY LONG (now see why shorter versions are available). It was not bad, but to me it never really seemed to pick up! In all honesty, I might have been easier on this book had I not heard so many people claim it was King's masterpiece. Not a bad book, but not very exciting in my opinion. 5 outta 10


MORE DETAIL (no spoilers): I have heard time and time again that "The Stand" was when Stephen King peeked..etc, etc. I do not think that it was bad, but I really do not see what all the hype was about. The characters are unforgettable like in most King books, but once I really thought the ball was going to start moving it never really built up momentum. I might be being a little hard on this book because I had heard it talked up sooo much. Every once in a while I come across a movie, song, or book that everyone loves, but I just dont get.. :/ Unfortunately, the Stand was one of those for me.

Evaluación: - A treasure
I wanted to read Jane Eyre since a long time but couldn't make myself do it. Firstly, because I find classics really difficult to read. Secondly, it's too long. The 490 pages copy I have has very small font and everything is kind of crowded with the next chapter starting on the same page the previous one ends.

So when I picked up the book to read I was expecting a very difficult read. But the first 100 pages were a breeze.
*contains spoilers*
Jane Eyre is an orphan who is living with her aunt, who is not a very compassionate woman, nor are her cousins. She suffers a lot in that house. Jane is a spirited girl, she believes she should be treated fairly and even knows there is injustice in the way her Aunt and her cousins treat her. She also believes in speaking her mind.

The Aunt gets tired of her and sends her to an orphanage school at the age of 10 where she spends the next 8 years of her life.' I loved the life she described in the school. This section I found very similar to ... Leer Más

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Evaluación: - Classic Must Read
This is one of my all time favorite books. A must read for anyone who enjoys this period.

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Evaluación: - Flawed
It seems that the basic purpose of the character Jane Eyre is to suffer nobly and then eventually succeed. Both elements are highly problematic as presented. Her noble suffering acts to undermine her actual character, making someone that reacts the same to most of the challenges--stoic, determined, largely silent, resigned. This required attitude makes her too much of a blank slate, too reactive, with insufficient personal details to be memorable or seem like a complex psychological portrait. One gathers that Bronte was trying to subvert common norms in representation of woman, by making Jane a lot plainer and less accomplished than was the usual style. She may have made a major improvement in this, and as discussed below there are some interesting elements to all this, but the basic result undercuts the character's agency too much. Jane can work as a symbol, she does not work as a person, and the novel is too deeply linked to her consciousness for that to be a passable loss.

As well there are major pacing ... Leer Más

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Evaluación: - Tragic, beautiful, and romantic, a classic!
I love this book! It's one of my all-time favorites. It resonated so well with me when I first read it as a teenager. How to be true to yourself, independent, and make the best of your life no matter the circumstances. And of course, the romance between Mr. Rochester and Jane was so beautiful. I wanted someone to love me like that one day!

I love how she was able to stand up for herself to Mrs. Reed her cruel aunt, the evil Mr. Brocklehurst, her self-righteous and controlling cousin St. John, and even her beloved Mr. Rochester when he would have her go against her moral fiber.


It was wonderful to learn more about Charlotte and her life and how much shows up in her novel. It made this reread even better!

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Evaluación: - I really enjoyed the story
This is the first time that I have been through this story. I'm sorry it took so long for me to get to it. Susan Ericksen narrates the audio book and the listening experience was something I looked forward to on my daily commute. The narrator had an excellent speaking voice and sounded just like what I would have expected from Jane Eyre. Her characterizations of the other characters were not as dramatic as I would have liked, though she did a good job with the `master'. I'm getting used to good characterizations since it makes it easier to follow who is speaking. Overall, I would rate the audio book at 4.5 stars instead of 5 due to the characterization issue.

The story itself is wonderful. The main characters are very likeable despite their flaws. It's fun to see the main characters be rather homely instead of amazingly good looking as is common in many novels. It is a beautiful love story and shows strong integrity in Jane. In these days it is good to see this type of values in the heroines and heroes ... Leer Más