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I really tried, but istening to this book is impossible. I want to appreciate the voices, the story, but I can't get past the format. Like wading through footnotes. Is it possible to ignore the format when you READ it? About to throw in the towel and get a refund.

Steve I can't see enjoyment in an audio version of this, unless the the attributions are somewaht excised and the voices are clearly distinguishable from ea…moreI can't see enjoyment in an audio version of this, unless the the attributions are somewaht excised and the voices are clearly distinguishable from each other. Otherwise, reading it in physical form was fine if you are following the story flow...a bookmark is very handy here.(less)

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