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Carlos Bello

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Not every classic is for everybody

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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
Story
2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-20-24

Audiobook Comments:

- The volume of the audiobook was very low, requiring me to turn up my car speaker all the way.
- The narrator had a faint voice at times, making it hard to understand.
- The editing of the audiobook was poor; every new chapter started milliseconds after the last word of the previous chapter.

Here’s a summary of the things I disliked about Madame Bovary:

Slow Pace: The novel’s pacing feels tedious, making it difficult to stay engaged.

Dull Plot: The story lacks excitement or significant action, leading to boredom.

Lack of Insight into Characters: The characters, particularly Charles, don’t express their emotions or thoughts deeply, which limits reader connection.

Neglect of Berthe: Emma’s daughter is largely ignored, with little concern for her well-being throughout the story.

Absence of Regret: Emma doesn’t express regret during her final hours, making her death feel unimpactful.

Unrealistic Lack of Consequences: Emma avoids pregnancy despite multiple affairs, which feels implausible for the era.

Lack of Gossip: Emma and her affairs that lasted years are rarely discussed by others despite living in a small town, which feels unrealistic.

Missing Resolution with the Letter: The fate of Rodolphe's letter is unclear after Emma reads it, creating a narrative inconsistency.

Sympathy Deficit: It’s hard to feel empathy for any of the characters, making it challenging to engage with their stories.

Inappropriateness for School Assignments: It’s surprising that schools assign this book to teenagers, as there are many other engaging options that could foster a love for literature.

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Everyone needs to understand why the country wasn’t prepared for a pandemic

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-22-21

I usually don’t feel any interest of books that get adapted into movies. However, I will be anxiously waiting for this movie. Unfortunately I know 98% of the people I will recommend this book will never buy it, yet I believe that percentage will be much higher if I recommend a movie. The characters in this book need to be recognized and praise for their courage and ingenuity.

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I'm definitely revisiting this book over and over.

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-26-21

I didn't know about Adam until a friend recommended this book. Now I feel sorry I didn't know about him before; such powerfull writer

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Most entertaining 64 audiobook hours!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-17-20

Can't believe I had never took the time to check out these stories. It annoys me to remember the boring books I was forced to read back in school. If I had met Sherlock Holmes at an early age I am sure I would had become an avid reader at a younger age.
These stories have been with me for the past 5 weeks. I'll miss the voice of Stephen Fry, yet I can't wait to start checking out the movies and TV series.

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Captivating story

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5 out of 5 stars
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Reviewed: 10-01-19

Class A narrator. He pushes the limits of science fiction just enough to make you wonder.

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As engaging as the DaVinci code

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-14-19

Dan Brown has this talent to create these plots that dwell between reality and fiction. I had a really good time learning so much about Spain and technology in general.

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Captivating from chapter 1

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-12-19

Great narrators. Great story line. Great twist at the end. Highly recomended for anyone that likes thrillers

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Not a mystery novel

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1 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-17-18

If you were looking for a mystery novel. This is not it. Hated the ending.

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Curious Audiobook By Ian Leslie cover art

Inspiring, smart, objective

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-01-18

One of those books that inspires you to know more about anything. To be curious. To ask questions. While reading this book I have stop 6 times to read other books that they mentioned throughout the chapters.

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"Best book ever written"

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-21-18

Narrator on part one was excellent. I love how they describe was going to happen on each chapter by the name of title. Sancho Panza is up to now my favorite book character.

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