many great moments

Most people listening to iPods are not also laughing out loud, but you may do if you get this audiobook! It has the wit, the incongruity and the twists of plot typical of Nick Hornby. Perhaps some of the central section is a bit long, but overall the narration by three readers works well and it is an enjoyable listen as well as a shrewd observation of elements of our world.

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Hornby at his best!

I've read most of Hornby's other books and thought I'd get this download for my commute to work. Have to say that I've never been happier in the traffic. It's insightful, interesting, nostalgic and incredibly witty. If you like to be entertained, you'll love this book.

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A bit predictable but enjoyable anyway

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

I listened to he book driving to and from work and so enjoyed the story to a certain extent, not sure I would have been captivated on holiday for example though

Would you be willing to try another book from Nick Hornby? Why or why not?

Yes if the story had a little more depth

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favourite?

I liked tucker crowe

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

I wouldn't rush to the cinema unfortunately

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Top form

I thought this was one of Nick Hornby's best and the audio book is well performed and well paced.
Nick's ongoing exploration of the male psyche is undertaken this time from a womans perspective. The premise of the story is that her live in partner is one of a selct group of similar obsessives who worship a reclusive ex rock star. When he releases a new album she dares criticise it on the web but, to her surprise, finds that the one person who agrees with her views is the rock star himself. A relationship is born.
The themes in Hornby's work often revolve around the male need to immerse themselves and over analyse. This comes out in various ways as diverse as record collecting, football supporting and, in this case, an ego driven need to be "experts" and completists.
Nick's insights are often painfully accurate.

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What's with the accent?!

The story is ok, if cliched. I didn't mind that especially, but the female and child accents attempted by the male American reader was frankly weird and awful. I assume it was an attempt at English but the effect is a weird-sounding, monotonous South African. Really very odd. Spoilt it for me!

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An ideal audio book

This was one of my first listens on audible and I was very pleased with my choice. I had a great time listening to this bok in the gym, whilst commuting and even doing chores at home. Time flew.. The narration is absolutely fantastic. If you like Nick Hornby, you will love listening to this book.

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A great story for music fans - and their partners!

What made the experience of listening to Juliet, Naked the most enjoyable?

The different voices for each character

What other book might you compare Juliet, Naked to, and why?

High Fidelity

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favourite?

Annie

Any additional comments?

I found the music at the end of each chapter annoying, and also the American narrator's British accents were not great.

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Lighten the Load

I write this on the eve of the election and in the sure and certain knowledge that whichever party wins the most seats there are difficult times ahead. Against that background I recommend this book as a welcome ray of sunshine; a small, human tale of middle age frustrations; male obsessions and the ability to change for the better.

The book is funny, heart-warming and very well read (especially by Jennifer Wiltsie). If you enjoyed 'One Day' or 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen' or most Richard Curtis comedies then this is well worth getting.

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A really good listen.

I really enjoyed listening to this and didn't want to put it down.

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Enjoyed

Greet story, one a lot of mid age men can Aline with. Hornsby hits home again

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