Natty Bee

Predictable & Boring

Revisado: 04-22-24

Would probably make it as a Hallmark Channel movie.
And I totally agree about all the “she said “, “he said”, “they said”, “the mailman said”, “the grocery clerk said”. Said, said, said………..!! Oi! The story was mediocre and annoying with every word “said” used.
Not once did I believe the premise. Poor choices made by characters. The adults should have known better.
Can’t return cuz it was a 2 fer. Don’t let the positive reviews fool you.
BTW I rarely leave bad reviews.

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The Scorpions Tale

Revisado: 11-21-23

I’m really enjoying this Nora Kelly series. I like the historical background and settings.
Apparently this is a spin off of another book series. I like the female protagonists of these books. What I don’t appreciate is this Pendergast character swooping in at the last minute to save the day. Reminds me of the old school detective television shows of my youth. When the mystery was solved suddenly by pulling the solution out of their backside.
Are we to expect this Pendergast to show up to save our heroines in future books?
Seems like a lazy and unimaginative way to write.

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Good dogs & Good people

Revisado: 11-05-23

Man’s and women’s best friend in a wonderful collection of tales. Clever and not too sugary.
There is even one story about a cat.

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NOT stupid!

Revisado: 08-01-23

I’ve just finished reading the reviews on this book. I can’t understand why someone would give the book 1 star! And be so ignorant to say how “stupid “ a boy like Stevie could be because he didn’t understand the meaning of some words. I’m so angry. I thought the world had progressed past this impression of learning difficulties. Also how we handle grief in our own way.
I proudly give this book 5 stars for showing how someone can make it through to the other side of losing a person they love.
Grief is not particular about who it touches and how it touches them. Losing someone or something will happen to all of us someday. This book helped me understand that even more.

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Delightful!

Revisado: 07-20-23

There’s not much more I can add that wasn’t said in other reviews. Except if you are totally smitten with dogs like I am, you won’t be disappointed with this book.

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A story of a fulfilling life

Revisado: 07-02-23

I love stories about the struggles of living in the wilderness. So different from my own life. But similar in that all lives have struggles and successes. It is just the surroundings that differ. But still the bravery and persistence to go on in the face of such hurdles and to love it in spite of it, is inspiring.
Barbara Caruso is magnificent. Ever since listening to her read Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking, I have looked for her name as narrator of books.
This was a good story.

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The Demon Skin

Revisado: 06-21-23

Sometimes I listen to my audible books at bedtime. But the fast pace and excitement of this story hindered my sleep. But I listened during the day and finished in a day. Good story. I especially like the time frame of the books having grown up in the 60’s. The connection to the Vietnam war resurrected some sad feelings. It’s hard for younger people to understand what went on back then. The reminiscing by the two main characters brings to light how harrowing an experience they had. Hope there is more sequels to come.

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Excellent listen

Revisado: 03-29-23

An interesting twist on the story of the ill fated Donner party. Loved the story and the narrator. I seriously don’t understand all the negative reviews. I’m definitely looking forward to more of these characters in a sequel.

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Too Melodramatic

Revisado: 02-22-23

I love dog stories. I enjoyed W. Bruce Cameron’s previous books, A Dog’s Purpose and A Dog’s Journey. A Dog’s Way Home was ok but I do agree with others that Ann Marie Lee’s voice is really annoying. Took me several times to get through this book because of her narration.
As for the story…..too much like an action movie with too many close calls. And please how many characters can one dog conveniently run into that she’s known before? And in the Rocky Mountains?
What else can I add......there is a dog in the story. That helps a bit.

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Fun and thrilling

Revisado: 01-02-23

I’m always drawn to time travel stories. In order to enjoy them one must suspend all logic. So I suppose that’s why some people wouldn’t like to read/listen to them. But that’s what makes them fun.
I especially liked the setting that the story takes place. Having grown up in Southern California I recognized many references to the area. And envied the main character for experiencing LA as it once was. Before the onslaught of migration from eastern cities.
Suspend logic and enjoy a good story.

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