tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post6986014282522733712..comments2024-01-03T09:11:01.150-05:00Comments on Coffee and a Book Chick: The Gods of Gotham, by Lyndsay Faye (Audio Review)Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-9901425002409342112014-03-08T07:58:00.364-05:002014-03-08T07:58:00.364-05:00I was happy to read this review. I have struggled...I was happy to read this review. I have struggled, struggled, struggled with this horrible narration of an interesting story. As an "audible-phile", I think some books would have been better if I had read myself, and this is at the top of the list. Flat, monotone and almost whiny, Boyer (a perfectly fine narrator) did not have the voice/accent to fit with the time period at all. If I hear "copper star" in that voice again, I will scream. What a waste! Anyway, glad to sound off with someone sho agrees. Some that the narration made huge impacts: The Goldfinch, Bloody Jack (YA series), The White Woman on the Green Bicycle, Flavia de Luce series, Gone Girl, Freedom (J. Franzen) and the Three Pines mysteries (L. Penny). Terrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-56753852238087112432012-09-10T11:36:09.749-04:002012-09-10T11:36:09.749-04:00I read several reviews of this book when it first ...I read several reviews of this book when it first appeared on book blogs. Although initially interested, the last few reviews I read considerably dampened my interest. Silly me. Your review reminded me why I was originallyexcited about this book. <br />I'm sorry the audio version didn't somewhat ruined a positive reading experience for you. I'm still a devoted paper-page-turner(!)so I wasn't muc bothered by the flat, boring narrator except to be disappointed for you. I am looking forward to reading about the creation of the NYPD and NYC in the mid-1800s along with some intriguing characters.<br /><br />I thoroughly enjoyed your review and can't thank you enough for restoring my interest in this book and reminding me to think more clearly when reading reviews!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-87055805381107676442012-09-09T18:13:11.390-04:002012-09-09T18:13:11.390-04:00I'm sorry the narration wasn't what you wi...I'm sorry the narration wasn't what you wish it would be. You are a much better listener than I am. I'm not sure I've ever persisted with an audio book if I didn't like the narration. That is generally when I turn it off and go find the book. <br /><br />The story sounds intriguing though and so I'm glad you stuck with it. Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-17706137201780883012012-09-06T11:35:03.981-04:002012-09-06T11:35:03.981-04:00I would definitely suggest reading the printed ver...I would definitely suggest reading the printed version versus listening to it, although I am in the minority with my listening experience. I do plan to pick up the sequel to it when it is released!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-68987369859076633822012-09-05T22:38:22.064-04:002012-09-05T22:38:22.064-04:00I've been hearing so many good things about th...I've been hearing so many good things about this book! For some reason, the title turns me off, but considering the rave reviews, I hope to see it soon.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-51001692556859832262012-09-05T21:22:29.320-04:002012-09-05T21:22:29.320-04:00You're a doll, thanks! :) I've been trying...You're a doll, thanks! :) I've been trying to just post the pictures of the books in the format that I have, makes it a bit more "me" on the site, I think. Let me know what you think of the book if you end up getting to it, I know your TBR stack is tipping over :)Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-79674929366249503342012-09-05T21:21:26.854-04:002012-09-05T21:21:26.854-04:00Definitely take a look at the other reviews on the...Definitely take a look at the other reviews on the Audible.com site; I'm in the minority with my feelings on it, so you might really enjoy the narration. Let me know what you think if you do end up listening to it!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-34361771879430557322012-09-05T21:20:34.692-04:002012-09-05T21:20:34.692-04:00I really enjoyed the story, but it was hard for me...I really enjoyed the story, but it was hard for me to look past the narration of it, unfortunately, and I feel horrible sharing that since the narrator is clearly an established voice for several outstanding books. This just wasn't a good match for me in my very selective listening preferences, but it definitely was a hit for other audio reviewers!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-1407983804439923852012-09-05T21:18:38.425-04:002012-09-05T21:18:38.425-04:00That's the first I've heard that 11/22/63 ...That's the first I've heard that <b><i>11/22/63</i></b> was a tough one to listen to, I kept hearing that it was awesome! Glad you ended up finishing it by reading it, that's how I experienced that story and I loved it. I'm looking forward to the sequel for <b><i>The Gods of Gotham</i></b>, but I'll be picking up the print version of it next time!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-14982531205738788842012-09-05T21:16:58.085-04:002012-09-05T21:16:58.085-04:00I feel bad that it didn't work for me but I re...I feel bad that it didn't work for me but I really do believe there was a missed opportunity with how the narration was delivered. You and I are definitely in the minority, though! I'm glad I'm in good company with ya :)Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-49035019317071971512012-09-05T21:15:52.988-04:002012-09-05T21:15:52.988-04:00The story was wonderful, I'm looking forward t...The story was wonderful, I'm looking forward to the sequel!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-70144162177730125622012-09-05T21:15:27.007-04:002012-09-05T21:15:27.007-04:00You know, I think Sean West who narrated Maggie St...You know, I think Sean West who narrated Maggie Stiefvater's <b><i>The Scorpio Races</i></b> may have been an excellent choice for this book. Not sure, but I would have voted for him to narrate this one any day!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-1841617219818361252012-09-05T21:13:54.368-04:002012-09-05T21:13:54.368-04:00Yes, incorrect pronunciation, misplaced intonation...Yes, incorrect pronunciation, misplaced intonations, it can create a very different world than the intent! Drives me nuts!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-51950749008285634572012-09-05T21:13:00.264-04:002012-09-05T21:13:00.264-04:00It did have a perfect feel for the atmosphere; I&#...It did have a perfect feel for the atmosphere; I'm definitely looking forward to the sequel!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-3897474410962943642012-09-05T21:12:22.310-04:002012-09-05T21:12:22.310-04:00I think the audio format worked well for the "...I think the audio format worked well for the "flash" dialogue, but I can imagine how it may have been tougher in print! And I was also in the distinct minority for audio reviewers; most loved the narration on the Audible.com site, but I am definitely flying solo with my perspective, so I know how you feel! :)Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-63948773010508932002012-09-05T21:10:51.272-04:002012-09-05T21:10:51.272-04:00I haven't listened to Steven Boyer before and ...I haven't listened to Steven Boyer before and I'm glad you posted your comment because I would have probably shied away from selecting another audio if he was the narrator. I can see him being perfect for other, perhaps more contemporary works, so I'll definitely check out the other options!<br /><br />I do so wish there was more of an accented flavor to it, and you're right, it came off much too polished for such a dark tale!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-8260431916896208362012-09-05T21:05:56.330-04:002012-09-05T21:05:56.330-04:00Diane, can you check and let me know if it's w...Diane, can you check and let me know if it's working now? I wasn't sure what that meant as a "no reply" so I just Googled it and I *think* I have it fixed now. I'll comment on your site so we can test it out, thanks!Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-5633261722085719442012-09-05T21:05:11.981-04:002012-09-05T21:05:11.981-04:00Natalie, first, I ADORE how you posted the book co...Natalie, first, I ADORE how you posted the book cover on the IPOD. That looks cool and in brilliant!<br /><br />I have yet to read this one but have t in the TBR.Sheila (Bookjourney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05354184020340930630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-73414745089416037152012-09-05T20:49:58.821-04:002012-09-05T20:49:58.821-04:00Interesting! I've been waiting for the audiob...Interesting! I've been waiting for the audiobook at the library for the longest time because this seemed like the perfect book to listen to rather than read. I may just change that request now!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912114716426828436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-32642268149033757672012-09-05T20:42:39.992-04:002012-09-05T20:42:39.992-04:00Natalie -- are you aware you are a "no reply ...Natalie -- are you aware you are a "no reply blogger". I was too and didn't realize it until Trish told me. I can never respond to your comments by email -:( You can go to blog settings / comments and change that if you wish.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-74626985415743645292012-09-05T19:39:22.200-04:002012-09-05T19:39:22.200-04:00I am glad that I went with the print version of th...I am glad that I went with the print version of this one, because the bad narration would have made me just shut it off and I would have missed a great story. It was one of the better books I read this past year, and I am so glad that you enjoyed it too! The author had a way of keeping everything really tight and suspenseful. Great review today!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-20586607520791399102012-09-05T11:27:32.326-04:002012-09-05T11:27:32.326-04:00I read this book and I LOVED it! But I have had p...I read this book and I LOVED it! But I have had probs in the past with certain audio versions of books. Many loved the audio version of 11/22/63 ... I hated it. I was so annoyed with the narration that I had to read the last half of the book to finish it.Annie @ButteryBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04139657911995429165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-47260772805081677512012-09-04T22:16:20.114-04:002012-09-04T22:16:20.114-04:00Natalie you nailed this review - especially with r...Natalie you nailed this review - especially with regard to the audio version! I also listened to the gods of gotham and found the "flash" slang to be so very interesting....the rest of the audio version was definitely flat ~ so flat it kept putting me to sleep. I finally had to get the actual print version to finish this one and that rarely happens, if ever. Thanks for such an eloquent and specific review - I never could put the words to what I thought so I'm glad to have read your review! You must have been inside my head!Stacy at The Novel Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11438410877723922583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-76400277908981245402012-09-04T21:26:49.744-04:002012-09-04T21:26:49.744-04:00Definitely one book I want to read -- glad you see...Definitely one book I want to read -- glad you seemed to enjoy it.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-29249400769720408742012-09-04T19:06:25.754-04:002012-09-04T19:06:25.754-04:00Well pooh. I actually just commented on another b...Well pooh. I actually just commented on another blog today that maybe because of the jargon, the audio would be the better choice of media. I've found that jargon is easier to handle when you hear it. Plus, Irish accents! Perfect for narration. Totally a missed opportunity here.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com