What is your opinion of Audio Books?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (34375)
13 responses
@dgobucks226 (34375)
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22 May 18
It allows you to focus on the content more. It can be a more rewarding experience.
@dgobucks226 (34375)
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22 May 18
@LadyDuck Yes, you might actually forget what the narrator says and have to rewind the tape. Regular books overall are a much better experience 
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
21 May 18
I prefer to read an actual book but I know that audio books have their advantages.
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@dgobucks226 (34375)
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22 May 18
Audiobooks are nice to listen to in a car or if you want to do something around the house. Personally, I prefer reading to myself quietly and at my own pace.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
20 May 18
I have to admit I like to hold a book in my hand.
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@dgobucks226 (34375)
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22 May 18
Yes, nothing like the feel and controlling the pace of reading a book.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
20 May 18
I would rather read the old fashioned way. Not sure why but I have never been drawn to audio books.
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@dgobucks226 (34375)
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22 May 18
I agree with you. I guess I like the control of reading at my own pace, lol.
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@just4him (306386)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 May 18
@dgobucks226 I think it would be the same as listening to old time radio programs.
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@dgobucks226 (34375)
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22 May 18
I enjoy reading at my own pace. I might feel rushed keeping up with the audiobook.
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@dgobucks226 (34375)
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24 May 18
@just4him I notice as I get older my attention span is not what it was. or else I losing my hearing. I think it may be the latter, lol.
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@reviewerz (44)
• India
26 May 18
Well to me , audio-visual books will be cool :)
Audio books are definitely good , but visual impacts the memory and the mind and connects it better .
Book reading will be preferred more . But it depends on the individual
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@dgobucks226 (34375)
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26 May 18
Yes I agree. Having a visual can really add something to book reading.
@LadyDuck (458230)
• Switzerland
22 May 18
@dgobucks226 I am distracted by the narrator. There are pages that I like to read slowly, others that I read fast.
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@dgobucks226 (34375)
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22 May 18
@LadyDuck Exactly! Sometimes you need to focus on the book's details. Sometimes I will even reread a part over.
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@dgobucks226 (34375)
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22 May 18
I find real books stimulates my imagination while reading. Sometimes it is also hard to keep up and process the narration.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
21 May 18
I like audiobooks most of the time. It allows me to go do other things as I listen.
Sometimes they're annoying. If the narrator isn't spot on it can really be unenjoyable, too.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
22 May 18
@dgobucks226 I love multi tasking. Or multi slacking lol
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@dgobucks226 (34375)
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24 May 18
@FayeHazel If we only had as many arms as an octopus
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@dgobucks226 (34375)
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22 May 18
Yes, that would be a big plus with audiobooks, you can multitask.
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@Lignitecityabishek96 (7110)
• Cuddalore, India
20 May 18
I am definitely not a fan of audiobooks.
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@dgobucks226 (34375)
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22 May 18
I can understand that. I prefer the control of reading a book at my own pace. I would find a narrator disturbing.
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@dgobucks226 (34375)
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25 May 18
@porwest Yes, right. Others mentioned that same point Sometimes I have to go back and reread a section to make sure I did not misinterpret something.
Sometimes I have to go back and reread a section to make sure I did not misinterpret something.1 person likes this
@porwest (78761)
• United States
25 May 18
@dgobucks226 Plus, I find it hard to really get as deeply into the narrative as when I read it for whatever reason.
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@things4gotten (477)
• United States
21 May 18
I would prefer reading the old fashioned way but I don't mind turning to audio books occasionally, especially when I am in the middle of other things or want to be knowledgeable about a book and its contents but don't want to devote the time to sit down and read. They especially saved me a lot of time in highschool and college and were great for filling the silence on road trips when I didn't want to listen to the radio.
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