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The joy of commuting
Aug. 28th, 2007 12:59 pmI've been listening to audio books as a part of my commute for quite some time now. I got hooked from the Harry Potter audio books (which are fabulous and if you haven't heard Jim Dale perform any of these, you are missing something beautiful) and have continued collecting various books that I find at Half Price Books or elsewhere. They really do make my 45 minute commute much more enjoyable.
Right now I am listening to Catch-22 performed by Jay Saunders. I read Catch-22 in high school; I even wrote a semester report about Yossarian, but I never understood this book before now. I don't think I had the level of maturity needed back then to really get the humor. Saunders is a huge help here, he does a terrific job of acting throughout the book. His characterizations aren't as beautifully differentiated as Jim Dale's, but he clearly understands the author, and he communicates that understanding to the listener.
If you see me driving around Houston laughing out loud, this is why.
Right now I am listening to Catch-22 performed by Jay Saunders. I read Catch-22 in high school; I even wrote a semester report about Yossarian, but I never understood this book before now. I don't think I had the level of maturity needed back then to really get the humor. Saunders is a huge help here, he does a terrific job of acting throughout the book. His characterizations aren't as beautifully differentiated as Jim Dale's, but he clearly understands the author, and he communicates that understanding to the listener.
If you see me driving around Houston laughing out loud, this is why.
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