A tad predictable

What did you like most about The Rock 'n' Roll Diaries, Part 1: Making It?

The production value is superb, with fitting score to enhance the read rather than being random transition elements. Jamie Scallion is top notch as a reader.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

The story is very straightforward, and quite predictable, at for this Part 1. Also, if the main characters are given commendable subtlety and very individual charm, the 'bad guys' (Burt's parents, Simon Cowell... I mean, Sir Wilson Cloom) lack a little bit of finesse in their writing, maybe? You'd expect them to kick a dog on the street and start with an evil laughter.

What does Jamie Scallion bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Jamie Scallion's delivery of his book is excellent; he gives his characters a different voice without changing his (smartly avoiding the 'cringe factor' of the male reader's attempt at a female voice), and his accent is spot on for these characters (well, he wrote them).

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Could easily have.

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amazing audiobook

I can honestly say I have never enjoyed an audiobook as much as this one.  When I was contacted about reviewing Making It (The Rock 'n' Roll Diaries) I had not heard anything about the book or the author, after doing some quick research, quick because one glance at the synopsis had me wanting to read the book, I quickly replied with a big YES PLEASE.  From the minute I began listening to Making It (The Rock 'n' Roll Diaries) I was hooked.  Making It is the perfect audiobook, with an excellent narrator, background noises (traffic, typing, rustling bushes), and even music to go with the songs being written and played by the band.  There is so much about this audiobook that I am going to split my review into different sections in order to give each component its best review.  The additional bonus of having background noises only enhanced the story that much more.

The Story
The story has a way of instantly drawing you in.  Each member of the band has their own sections in the chapters so we get to hear all sides of the story and how they feel about each other.  We get to see how four completely different lads can somehow make a band work.  Granted it's all in aid of Bert getting the girl he wants, but it soon ends up being about working together against the odds. having belief in yourself and your ability, and the hard truth about the real world.  Jamie Scallion has done an amazing job of showing the reality of a dream and how hard you have to work to achieve it. When the book was coming to an end I almost threw my iPod, but thankfully there was a 'Bonus Song' which took us off one cliff, and put us down on another. I need to find out what happens next right now!!!!!!!!

The Narrator
The narrator of Making It (The Rock 'n' Roll Diaries) is Jamie Scallion himself, and he really makes it come alive.  He portrays the personalities of each band member to perfection, and I quickly found myself making a list of who I liked and didn't like.  Jamie has a way of drawing the listener in and making it vary hard for them to stop.

The Songs
This book needs its own soundtrack.  The songs played throughout the book need to be full length and downloadable on iTunes.  They are so catchy and addictive, once they stop you have them stuck in your head for hours afterwards.  There needs to be a petition or something to get this in action.

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Just an amazing piece of work...

What did you like most about The Rock 'n' Roll Diaries, Part 1: Making It?

Great sound, great storyline, credible characters and brilliant songs.....what's not to like?

What other book might you compare The Rock 'n' Roll Diaries, Part 1: Making It to, and why?

The Commitments just did covers, the Rockateers are the real deal!

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The first time Egg played Satellites was a turning point.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

LOL.....the plot is pacy and the fact that there are multiple points of view in the script gives loads of emotional moments. You need to listen to the whole thing.

Any additional comments?

Deserves a huge audience.....

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