This is a good one!

I enjoyed Elisabeth Rodgers narration once again...she does an excellent job with voices and inflections. I liked the story but would have wished for a more romantic ending. They'd lead up to it but then mess it up. It's good to be a strong woman, but Kendra had almost any sort of issue with compliments thinking everyone wanted to use her. She was mostly always angry. I would have liked for her to be a bit more accepting and not so defensive, maybe even softer. I think they could have had the same plot and outcome even then. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the story. Good plot, good surprises, twists and turns with a happy ending. It would be interesting to know if there are people who can do what Kendra could do with her 5 senses. Pretty amazing. I wish there was a sequel to finish or continue with Kendra & Leach's story.

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Couldnt finish

Would you try another book from Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen and/or Elisabeth Rodgers?

No

Would you ever listen to anything by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen again?

No

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The narrator was fine

What character would you cut from Close Your Eyes?

The lead female

Any additional comments?

The personality of the lead female character was awful. She was rude, arrogant and unliked by all and i felt she deserved the opinion of others. I could not finish the book because i could not stand to listen to her any more.

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Loved it!

Wonderful performance and the story was excellent! Highly recommend you give it a listen! Worth the credit = )

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So....so

Would you try another book from Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen and/or Elisabeth Rodgers?

i don't know

What was most disappointing about Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen ’s story?

This book is nothing to write home about. For one thing the murder plot gets repetitive & boring real fast & any avid reader, movie buff or TV guru could quickly figure out why the murders are happening & what the main plot is although nothing comes to light until the end. So to begin with so there is no challenge there. The main female character seems to have a lot of extraordinary talents but can’t seem to handle them when under real pressure. She is in constant self analysis & blame of herself & those around her to a point of becoming nauseating & repetitious. Even after nearly getting killed several times in this book she still plunders on in a cloud of resistance, confusion & inability to stop. (?) She waffles from always believing she is right, getting testy, to having a huge chip on her shoulder. The story line becomes too long & drawn out with the story based on mainly conversational which to me lacks a balanced with what could have been some interesting background narrative. And the relationship between the main female character & the FBI sounds just way too loose, unorganized & unbelievable.
The narrator was pretty good although I could still hear the female tone in the numerous male voices. So in a case where there is a lot of conversation I would prefer a male & female narrator.

What three words best describe Elisabeth Rodgers’s performance?

She was overworked.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No

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Waiting to be caught up

What disappointed you about Close Your Eyes?

This book started out really interesting but just didn't quite hold me. I kept waiting to be caught up in the story where I didn't want it to end but that never happened. It's not a bad write if you like a long drawn out mystery.

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Not Good, sorry!

What disappointed you about Close Your Eyes?

Rather amateurish, both in writing and in narrator's performance. The story plot was interesting however, the dialogue of the characters lacks dept and maturity. The narration did not help the lack of maturity.

Would you ever listen to anything by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen again?

Sorry, not unless it makes the best seller's list.

What didn’t you like about Elisabeth Rodgers’s performance?

Immature inflection.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Sorry, not really!

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Not a good voice to listen to

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

I would have enjoyed it more without the voice...next time I will buy a regular kindle version.

Would you recommend Close Your Eyes to your friends? Why or why not?

Not the audible.

What didn’t you like about Elisabeth Rodgers’s performance?

Her voice "changes" grated on me...just personal preference.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment

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pretty fun...not spectacular but good

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes, the story had a few mysteries to unfold so it made it fun

Did Close Your Eyes inspire you to do anything?

Have a job I really love and feel good at

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Main character is a little annoying

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I did like the story line but the main character had a little bit of a persecution complex. Everyone is trying to "use" her because of her "gift". They want to make her be part of the investigation. She’s not too likable despite her overcoming a disability. I did like hearing the observation skills on things that everyone else would have probably overlooked. I’m not sure I would buy another book about this character.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Another murder mystery

Which scene was your favorite?

Main character describing what was out of place in the victim's apt

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Not sure. It would depend on who plays the main person

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Not the best Johansen novel

What was most disappointing about Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen ’s story?

This is a very slow book. The narrator did a good job with the story but I believe this is one of the weakest books written by the Johansens.

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