I hadn't tried an audiobook before starting this blog. Initially I mused..."Why listen when you can read?" However, I came upon a time where I had a few roadtrips on the calendar and other bloggers made me oh so curious. I decided to give it a try. I've been experimenting for about five months now and have come to the following conclusions:
- If you can't read anyway, audiobooks are a viable option. I would never choose an audiobook when I can read though.
- It doesn't really matter if the book is good if you don't like the narrator.
- I do zone out sometimes and have to go back a bit, but it doesn't happen often. I thought it would happen all the time. Nope.
- If a book sounds extremely good, I'll pass on the audio and read it instead.
- Listening to some audiobooks take a LONG time. I get antsy. I like short and sweet better. BUT abridged versions are a no go.
- You can still use your imagination similar to reading books. Audiobooks do not take that away. However, it is a more passive experience. It's like watching TV when you are cooking dinner. Well for me anyway.
- I like listening to "classics" on audo over more recent books.
- I love it when the narrator sounds like the character (or how I think the character should sound) but sometimes (most times) sound effects are annoying.
- Books that change characters frequently are difficult to listen to.
- I prefer female narrators over male narrators (sorry guys).
- Audiobooks make me a more patient driver.