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“I thought reviewing a book required reading it, and I thought reading a book required, well, reading. Audio books may be a nice way to pass the time on a road trip or to ease the worker's commute, but for even a semi-serious discussion about "books" it seems laughable, if not annoying. Perhaps such a taboo is slowly finding acceptance in certain techno-centric circles like those of the podcasters, but coming from a literary or scholastic perspective I am finding it very hard to take seriously. I only write this to encourage you, the proprietor of a book-review podcast, to consider reading, really reading. Or to reframe the podcast, call it an audiobook review, and to avoid using the verb "read" when you have done no such thing. I love audio books, but the experience is much different, less nuanced, and I am less available and less accountable to the text when I am listening. A few of the comments you made, in reference to an audiobook you'd "read," were inaccurate, and if you are to be treading the delicate ground of critiquing another's work, any inaccuracies only discredit your other, possibly valid opinions. The necessity of such a distinction is an interesting phenomenon sprouting from the age of the ipod, and please consider changing the framework, or at least the language used, when conducting your reviews. All that said, I appreciated some of your insights.”
Sethbra via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/12
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“Luke's book reviews tell it like it is and are very honest and frank. You may not agree with everything he says but does review the books from a variety of angles.
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MarkieSee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/14
“I'm a big reader, but not much of a sci fi reader. I really enjoy the way Luke breaks down the novels he reads and the fact that he simply reads on his own schedule then posts the reviews. He's got a very welcoming manner about him and I've started reading more sci fi because of this podcast -...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
09/17/13
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