tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post8981204899888332594..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: The Angel's Game - Carlos Ruiz Zafon (audio)Sandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-60540250323325572252009-11-25T09:38:44.693-05:002009-11-25T09:38:44.693-05:00I love British accents too. Another reason for me...I love British accents too. Another reason for me to get this audio!Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-61341669527112402932009-11-15T14:20:34.875-05:002009-11-15T14:20:34.875-05:00Sigh, and I still haven't read either. I meant...Sigh, and I still haven't read either. I meant to for RIP, but you know how it goes... Someday!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-62702316725442346862009-11-13T04:10:56.858-05:002009-11-13T04:10:56.858-05:00Great review, Sandy! I haven't both the books ...Great review, Sandy! I haven't both the books but hope to catch up one of these days. :DAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-55318257682872094072009-11-12T17:42:08.732-05:002009-11-12T17:42:08.732-05:00I loved The Game and will have to give this one a ...I loved The Game and will have to give this one a try after I finally get around the reading The Shadow of the Wind.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-81620603143055357862009-11-12T16:23:55.795-05:002009-11-12T16:23:55.795-05:00wonderful review, Sandy! I loved Shadow of the Win...wonderful review, Sandy! I loved Shadow of the Wind and was really looking forward to this book until I found out it was a sequel. As much as I love series books, I prefer those for just my mystery books.<br /><br />Anyway, I do want to read this one though. I have heard a lot of mixed reviews but I think he is a good writer and who doesn't love a good atmospheric novel!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-29033568076657126382009-11-11T15:16:21.622-05:002009-11-11T15:16:21.622-05:00Excellent and thorough review! I had such great an...Excellent and thorough review! I had such great anticipation of the book before it was released but I put it aside after I have received the shipment. I found my desire to read this eclipsed by the cravings of other book. It's on the read-your-own-pile list and I'll see if I can get around it before the end of the year! :)Matthttp://mattviews.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-39754707805602104452009-11-11T10:06:13.330-05:002009-11-11T10:06:13.330-05:00I think that you might be right - I'll try the...I think that you might be right - I'll try the audio book and see if it has a better atmosphere. <br /><br />I'm sorry that you don't understand my taste in books - I didn't think I was that complicated!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-47178544019271151012009-11-11T06:18:41.415-05:002009-11-11T06:18:41.415-05:00Kathleen - It is like The Game in that it messes w...Kathleen - It is like The Game in that it messes with your mind. It makes you ask what is real, and what is an illusion!<br /><br />Anna - if you are on the fence, try Shadow of the Wind first. That will hook you!<br /><br />Tasha - it definitely is an acquired skill. But at this point, I almost prefer audios to the real thing, for several reasons. First I can multi-task with them, and second, I am much less intimidated by a big thick book when it is in the form of discs!<br /><br />Amy - I know, the reviews were all over the place. And I was a little hesitant to start it, but kinda got on a roll after SOTW. I couldn't resist.<br /><br />Cookie - your take on the ending was interesting. See, the ending blew me away. It wasn't completely tied up, but I was moved multiple times. You definitely weren't the only one that struggled with it though, based on some of the reviews.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-46109487389123108982009-11-11T02:01:16.645-05:002009-11-11T02:01:16.645-05:00Like you, I loved Shadow of the Wind. There was ju...Like you, I loved Shadow of the Wind. There was just something magical about it. However, although mine wasn't on audio, I didn't think much of this book at all. <br /><br />The ending was loose-ended and disjointed, the plot suddenly fell through, and I was just left with an unsatisfied feeling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-5903400111557301602009-11-11T00:04:02.051-05:002009-11-11T00:04:02.051-05:00Fantastic review Sandy! I wondered about this boo...Fantastic review Sandy! I wondered about this book because I have seen many reviews that were not favorable.<br />This sounds like a book worth reading whether one ends up liking it or not. It's quite a story!<br /><br />Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-87922445974928929852009-11-10T23:40:49.605-05:002009-11-10T23:40:49.605-05:00Hm, sounds very atmospheric and interesting. I...Hm, sounds very atmospheric and interesting. I'm not sure I would be able to handle it audio form; I have trouble paying attention to voices. ;PHeidenkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494625457587427781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-696547290175334462009-11-10T23:28:53.291-05:002009-11-10T23:28:53.291-05:00I'm a sucker for a British accent, so I'd ...I'm a sucker for a British accent, so I'd probably enjoy it. ;)<br /><br />I'm still on the fence when it comes to this author.<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-37077618758813245972009-11-10T23:03:57.531-05:002009-11-10T23:03:57.531-05:00I loved The Game with Michael Douglas so if this i...I loved The Game with Michael Douglas so if this is anything like that movie, I know I would love it. Great review...the kind that makes me want to add it to the TBR pile which is now many piles!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-65433315490691938942009-11-10T21:30:56.469-05:002009-11-10T21:30:56.469-05:00Kathy - I will admit, I was spinning in circles. ...Kathy - I will admit, I was spinning in circles. I've gotten pretty good at catching on quickly with an audio, but the hard read would definitely allow look-backs!<br /><br />S. Krishna - It isn't an easy one to describe. It took me awhile to attempt the review. I bet yours was wonderful however. In fact, I'm going to go find it!<br /><br />Alyce - this was my fear as well. I knew SOTW would be hard to beat. But I think this book is different enough that it shouldn't be a problem!<br /><br />Jill - if dark and violent is not your thing, then yes, it might be best to walk away. I was walking through the last part of the book, and my freaking legs were shaking. <br /><br />Book Bird Dog - yeah, dead bodies everywhere. Quite a difference from SOTW!<br /><br />Ti - that was the first thing I thought of in the middle of the screwing...The Game. Like "what just happened???" or "Where am I?". <br /><br />Carrie - I hope you decide to give it a try!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-9706450767364502312009-11-10T19:06:38.378-05:002009-11-10T19:06:38.378-05:00I've been on the fence about this one - and I&...I've been on the fence about this one - and I'm still on the fence! Guess I'll listen to Shadow of the Wind and then decide. :)Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-58404938918888505502009-11-10T18:51:18.844-05:002009-11-10T18:51:18.844-05:00I agree with most everything you said..it was a go...I agree with most everything you said..it was a good mind screw. I can't imagine listening to it on disc though. It would be hard for my brain to follow. <br /><br />Oh! You reminded me how wonderful that Michael Douglas movie was. The Game was awesome. Good comparison.Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-90686996402536892282009-11-10T17:20:46.920-05:002009-11-10T17:20:46.920-05:00I loved reading the Shadow of the Wind and am curi...I loved reading the Shadow of the Wind and am curious about the high body count in The Angel's Game. <br />sounds very intense.Book Bird Doghttp://bookbirddog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-44178894782316933602009-11-10T14:18:56.651-05:002009-11-10T14:18:56.651-05:00I don't think I could do the dark, sinister an...I don't think I could do the dark, sinister and violent, and twists and turns. I picked this up a couple of times, but ended up giving it away.rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-76013198928498173922009-11-10T12:09:11.011-05:002009-11-10T12:09:11.011-05:00I will have to give this one a try. I hadn't ...I will have to give this one a try. I hadn't decided whether or not to read it, because I wasn't sure if it would live up to Shadow of the Wind. (I actually checked The Angel's Game out from the library and then turned it back in - just couldn't make up my mind.)<br /><br />Maybe after the new year sometime I will read this book. I like books that have those kinds of elements like The Game (although usually I don't gravitate towards the violent aspect of it - I love the twists and turns).Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-25784279784226767082009-11-10T10:27:49.271-05:002009-11-10T10:27:49.271-05:00Great, great review. I feel like you put into word...Great, great review. I feel like you put into words what I couldn't about this book!S. Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268527069548216054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-4384879951086727322009-11-10T09:30:21.115-05:002009-11-10T09:30:21.115-05:00With all of the twists and turns, I think I'll...With all of the twists and turns, I think I'll be better off reading the print version of this one. Great review.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-29260774586420620152009-11-10T09:14:47.286-05:002009-11-10T09:14:47.286-05:00Melody - yeah, I heard the mixed reviews as well. ...Melody - yeah, I heard the mixed reviews as well. Frances even had to reshelve it! It had slower moments, but I'm glad I persevered!<br /><br />JoAnn - You wouldn't have to read SOFW first, but it helps just a bit. I hope you like it!<br /><br />Jackie - you might try the audio, it is fabulous. Atmosphere out the wazoo. I've been following you for nearly a year, and I still don't think I could pick a book I would know for sure you would like! You are an enigma!<br /><br />DesLily - it WAS a totally different books, with really the only thing in common is the cross-over characters and the location. Still loved it though!<br /><br />Beth - I know, I so loved that first narrator. Still, this guy is good - he can hold his own. My only advice is to push through a couple of slow parts in the beginning (it is pretty easy to do with audio) because the payoff is big.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-16180941676371641472009-11-10T08:29:49.121-05:002009-11-10T08:29:49.121-05:00I basically skipped your review (fear of spoilers)...I basically skipped your review (fear of spoilers) but I did catch that there is a different narrator (boo, hiss). I will be listening soon I hope. Shadow of the Wind was fabulous.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-90612370161517790942009-11-10T08:10:18.719-05:002009-11-10T08:10:18.719-05:00I've read both books and loved shadow of the w...I've read both books and loved shadow of the wind and found Angels Game to be a mystery of a different sort all together.. I did like both books in the end thoughDesLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582481597658080464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-74547456114177826602009-11-10T07:35:03.360-05:002009-11-10T07:35:03.360-05:00I'm afraid I have to disagree with your first ...I'm afraid I have to disagree with your first sentence (sorry our book tastes don't seem to be matching in the past few days - I hope they meet up again soon!) It has been a long time since I read Shadow of the Wind, but I couldn't finish it - I got bored.<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear that the narrator wasn't as good, but pleased that you enjoyed it anyway.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.com