Esther's comments (member since Feb 09, 2009)

Esther's comments from the I Listen to Podiobooks group.

A Dancing Bear has a lot of internal dialogue but once I got my mind round the heavy sarcasm and thick Ozzie accent it was one of the best books I've listened to. (Not for the easily offended or faint of heart)

I listen to a lot of audiobooks while work and have several items on my checklist.

1. Audio quality - I'm not fussy but if it hurts my ears I'm not listening. Sibilant Ss, popping Ps and suddenly loud music do not make me happy.
2. Voice - This is very personal and hardly something the creator can control but if I like your voice you can read me the phone directory (Yes, Patrick McLean, I mean you) but if your tone and cadence irritate me I'm gone.

Other than that there are just the usual personal quantifiers of a book's quality. I like a wide range of genres and I have no problem with bad language and sex as long as it is well marked - I sometimes listen with my children - and part of the plot, not just added for the shock effect.

I work from home and listening alot. It stops me being distracted by the outside world (and the fridge!)
I can't listening if I'm reading/writing emails but other than that I seem to be using a different part of my brain.

I also listening while doing household chores - I hate them so much I need something to distract me.

And Ron, I also enjoyed Shadowmagic.