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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is a simple story. The plot was barely there, and I wouldn't necessarily call it a romance. This short story just shows the length a mom would go to take care of her child. She seen the opportunity, thought about it and went for it. Nothing in this plot line was surprising. Michael Eliot could have included more conflict with Oz's father when he was a whistleblower and with Faris when she found out the truth about her impersonating an employee. It ended happily, which was cute, but there could have been more. I do think Keith Powers, Coco Jones and Queen Latifa saved this audiobook along with the additional background noises that gave a pictureless movie vibe.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Honestly so cute, loved the kid too and that almost made me not read it. Glad I read it and I had fun.
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Technically Speaking by Michael Elliot
Narrated by Coco Jones, Keith Powers, Queen Latifah, William Stanford Davis, and more
Standalone Short Romance With Sound Effects
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When I saw that Technically Speaking by Michael Elliot was produced by Queen Latifah, free in Audible Plus, and featured an all-star cast, I grabbed it immediately. At just 1.5 hours, it was a quick listen. I love these Audible Originals that deliver cute, fun, dialogue-heavy romances with immersive sound effects.
LaVeesha is a single mom raising a young autistic son who desperately needs an expensive private school. She works in the commissary of a tech company while studying for a tech degree, but despite being a genius in her field, no one will hire her until she finishes school. The company hosts an annual contest for new tech projects with a $10,000 prize, money that could change her life, but as a commissary worker, she isn’t eligible to enter.
When an unexpected opportunity arises to present her app under a false identity, Vee seizes the chance. She begins working closely with the CEO, navigating the risks of deception while showcasing her talent. My favorite part of the story was actually the app she developed and the impact it had on the company. However, the romance felt rushed. It barely developed before jumping straight to “I love you.” That was disappointing because the story had so much potential. But at this short length, there just wasn’t enough time to fully build the relationship.
I would have loved if Technically Speaking had been at least twice as long, allowing more depth to the romance and expanding on the autism storyline, which was another highlight.
The Narration
This full-cast production features some major names, and the performances were fantastic. However, the sound effects occasionally overpowered the dialogue. I usually listen on speaker while doing chores, showering, or getting ready, but I think this one is better with headphones. Otherwise, some of the effects drown out the narration. I also had to slow my usual 1.4 to 1.5 speed down to 1.2, and I could have gone even slower for clarity.
Rating: 4 Stars, Narration 4.5, No Heat
Technically Speaking by Michael Elliot
AUDIBLE
Narrated by Coco Jones, Keith Powers, Queen Latifah, William Stanford Davis, and more
Standalone Short Romance With Sound Effects
affiliate links
When I saw that Technically Speaking by Michael Elliot was produced by Queen Latifah, free in Audible Plus, and featured an all-star cast, I grabbed it immediately. At just 1.5 hours, it was a quick listen. I love these Audible Originals that deliver cute, fun, dialogue-heavy romances with immersive sound effects.
LaVeesha is a single mom raising a young autistic son who desperately needs an expensive private school. She works in the commissary of a tech company while studying for a tech degree, but despite being a genius in her field, no one will hire her until she finishes school. The company hosts an annual contest for new tech projects with a $10,000 prize, money that could change her life, but as a commissary worker, she isn’t eligible to enter.
When an unexpected opportunity arises to present her app under a false identity, Vee seizes the chance. She begins working closely with the CEO, navigating the risks of deception while showcasing her talent. My favorite part of the story was actually the app she developed and the impact it had on the company. However, the romance felt rushed. It barely developed before jumping straight to “I love you.” That was disappointing because the story had so much potential. But at this short length, there just wasn’t enough time to fully build the relationship.
I would have loved if Technically Speaking had been at least twice as long, allowing more depth to the romance and expanding on the autism storyline, which was another highlight.
The Narration
This full-cast production features some major names, and the performances were fantastic. However, the sound effects occasionally overpowered the dialogue. I usually listen on speaker while doing chores, showering, or getting ready, but I think this one is better with headphones. Otherwise, some of the effects drown out the narration. I also had to slow my usual 1.4 to 1.5 speed down to 1.2, and I could have gone even slower for clarity.
Rating: 4 Stars, Narration 4.5, No Heat
Technically Speaking by Michael Elliot
AUDIBLE
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes