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The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
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Yay! I finally completed my first audiobook. This isn't exactly a great feat seeing as this story is only about 1 hour and 20 minutes, but it was the perfect length for my walk and recent time constraints.
This was such a pleasurable read and worthy of the short amount of time needed to complete. This story is quite different from the movie, but I found it preferable. Even though I am more of a visual learner, the audio version gave me a chance to truly appreciate the writing skills of Fitzgerald and his impressive vocabulary upon hearing it spoken.
Benjamin Button was born in 1860 in Maryland. When he is born, he is a wrinkled and bearded 70 year-old man, approximately 5'8" and fully capable of speaking and walking. His father is ashamed and the family situation is difficult at first. However, as the years pass, Benjamin's body and mind "age" in reverse.
Fitzgerald imbues this story with humor and masterfully examines the concept of aging. At times the story is sad, especially considering Benjamin's early relationship with his father and his relationship with his own son as he descends into adolescence and childhood.
I highly recommend!
This was such a pleasurable read and worthy of the short amount of time needed to complete. This story is quite different from the movie, but I found it preferable. Even though I am more of a visual learner, the audio version gave me a chance to truly appreciate the writing skills of Fitzgerald and his impressive vocabulary upon hearing it spoken.
Benjamin Button was born in 1860 in Maryland. When he is born, he is a wrinkled and bearded 70 year-old man, approximately 5'8" and fully capable of speaking and walking. His father is ashamed and the family situation is difficult at first. However, as the years pass, Benjamin's body and mind "age" in reverse.
Fitzgerald imbues this story with humor and masterfully examines the concept of aging. At times the story is sad, especially considering Benjamin's early relationship with his father and his relationship with his own son as he descends into adolescence and childhood.
I highly recommend!
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Oct 28, 2016 07:25PM
Thank you, Maddie! Such a cute profile pic :)
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Sounds like the perfect audio! I love your review, Amanda. Excellent <3
Thanks, Deanna!! I hope you get a chance to read or listen to this story. The premise is bizarre but creates a humorous mental image yet is very poignant.
nice review ! Coincidentally.. I too had this as my first audio book.. It's a very nice story !
Thanks, Praveen! That's really cool that this was your first audiobook also!! I'd started a few others, but for now I think I'll stick with listening to some of the shorter ones.
Thanks, Stephanie :) Can't wait to hear your thoughts!
So, did you find being read to the same as reading? Personally, I will never listen to audio as it's not reading.
For me it was very different because I feel I may miss a little or my mind starts wondering a bit. I've tried listening unsuccessfully a few times, but I think it gets easier the more I listen. This format lends itself better, in my opinion, to nonfiction and shorter stories. I'm certain I'll continue to prefer reading, but I've been pressed for time and I think this will help me continue learning.
Kirin wrote: "Either my mind wanders or I fall asleep. "Yep! It's why we read to our kids at bedtime, isn't it?
Thanks, Kirin! I started this one at first lying in bed and only got 15minutes in and fell asleep. I think I'm going to stick to listening while walking or driving.
Amanda wrote: "Thanks, Kirin! I started this one at first lying in bed and only got 15minutes in and fell asleep. I think I'm going to stick to listening while walking or driving."I know people who listen while doing housework. I think they choose lighter or more plot driven novels for that.
I definitely think those are much better suited for audio. I usually clean to music to get me motivated, but I may have to give that a try.
Fab review, Amanda!Like most people I've seen the movie. What a fabulous concept. Full marks to Mr. Fitzgerald!
Thanks, Kevin! I liked the movie also and need to watch it again to refamiliarize myself. The love story is quite different and less romanticized in the novel. I hope you have a chance to read it sometime.
You've just inspired me to download this! "Fast Girl" was my first audiobook - started yesterday and finished today!
Great, Angel :) I hope you enjoy the story as much as I did! Congrats on finishing your first audiobook!! How did you enjoy Fast Girl and the audio experience?
