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Unfamiliar Fishes by Sarah Vowell
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Mar 30, 11

4 of 5 stars
bookshelves: 2011, audiobook
Read in March, 2011

I made the mistake of listening to this instead of reading it for myself. I enjoyed the book quite a bit, but her voice made it difficult to listen for long periods.

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message 1: by Kristen (new) - rated it 3 stars
May 12, 2011 11:11am

Kristen Interesting - I tried to read it and it didn't hold my attention. I've borrowed the audiobook instead, which seems much more compelling thus far.


message 2: by Joan (new)
Jun 28, 2011 07:02am

Joan Sarah Vowell has such a distinctive voice that even though I'm reading the book, I still hear it in my head in her voice!


message 3: by Shaun (new) - added it
Aug 09, 2011 12:35am

Shaun I absolutely love Sarahs voice. I listened to The Wordy Shipmates audiobook again on my 8 hour drive home from Chicago. I love her! I wish she did more pieces on This American Life.


message 4: by Lauryl (new) - added it
Mar 10, 2012 08:33pm

Lauryl Oh, I really like Sarah Vowell's voice!
I agree with the previous poster who said that whenever they read her work, they hear her voice in their head. Maybe that's because I came to know her work because of This American Life, though.


message 5: by Marilee (new) - rated it 4 stars
Mar 06, 2013 03:36am

Marilee I enjoy Sarah's reading too, especially her dead on inflections and timing, but understand that he voice is distinctive and may not be everyone's cuppa.


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