I pretty much agree with SF's comments though I tend to prefer bows between 32 and 34 inches inches in general. Their overall feel lends itself nicely to my shooting style.

Something else to consider that was not mentioned but is directly related to people's perceptions of a short axle to axle length bow is the bow's mass weight.

A very intelligent person once said that probably the best combination of attributes for a stable bow is a longer axle to axle length, long brace height and a heavy mass weight. This is very true and if that is all there is to it then we would all be shooting 42 inch, 9 inch brace height 5 lb (bare bow) bows. But the most stable shooting platform isn't always the most practical in the hunting woods. So, if I had to give up just one of those attributes then it would be axle to axle length. You can still shoot a 33 inch axle to axle length bow that weighs 4ish lbs and has a larger brace height. It will still be relatively forgiving and yet more practical for alot of hunting situations.