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Is this Reacher?

Revisado: 08-29-24

I read a review that said they liked this episode because Reacher had evolved (code word for went liberal). They use that word to make it sound like the new ideas are better. They are not. As a retired soldier, I cannot support deserters and do not believe for a second that a real soldier with Reacher's experience would either. I will continue the series because I have loved every other episode until this one. It wasn't just the character change, but the storyline was too slow and convoluted to the point of confusion - even at the end. I wish I had skipped this one. I will try the next and see how it goes.

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Not bad, not great, very original

Revisado: 05-13-23

I like the story, it was an easy listen and something to take my mind off the road when I was traveling. There were some unrealistic parts of the story, but I read fiction to be entertained, not necessarily educated, so it worked out well for me.

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Nice travel log, but not a biking story

Revisado: 03-17-23

This is a nice book about traveling to new places and new experiences, but I was looking for a book about biking. In this book, biking is just a side note.

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I loved the TV show, even more so the movie, and now I love these books

Revisado: 11-28-22

I love the narration, the characters are true to form, and so far I am really enjoying the continuing saga of fire fly.

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At least a third too long

Revisado: 06-20-20

This is an excellent story and a great narration. HOWEVER, way to much time is spent exploring every aspect, of every trauma, of every character, especially anything to do with sex, in graphic detail. I got to the point halfway through the book where I dreaded when a character would say something like, "I have only a couple of minutes but there is something I have to tell you." Inevitably, the next hour of the book on tape would explore this revelation - turning an interesting and important point into a boring treatise. Also, the book contains too much political stuff with the hero being a flaming liberal (as are all the good people in the book) and all the bad folks are far right, bigoted conservatives. The reason I gave the book three stars is because the real story of the book, i.e., a journalist fighting the good fight, is worth suffering through the other bull pucky. Did I say great narrator?

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A lot more than just war stories

Revisado: 07-08-19

This book is a lot more than just war stories as the author delves into the history and politics of the "Helicopter War." Those background stories tie the combat stories together and give the book more depth and meaning. The stories are not only the adventures of the author but also of those he knew and served with - some of them tragic. Well written and researched, Hard to put down.

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Best Correia since Monster Hunter

Revisado: 01-13-19

I was a big fan of Correia until he started the team authored books, then I stopped reading/listening and waited. Now with his book Tom Stranger, I am back. This book is hilarious. I loved the characters, the humor, and the politics. Now I'm back to wanting more. (I still want more Monster Hunter but this is a great fix...until).

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Rating by a pilot and cop

Revisado: 10-25-17

I love the Longmire series and I love the narration style of George Guidall. This book, however, struck a chord with me. The story feels real and the technicalities of the flying are dead on. A couple of times Guidall spoke "aviation" in a way that didn't sound like an aviator was saying it (pronunciation). It was not distracting, however - even to a pilot. This is a great story, just the right length, and well worth your time...aviator or not.

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I learned a lot from Grandma

Revisado: 07-03-16

The best books build characters we come to love or hate and give us the reasons why. In this book two characters are beautifully developed...Grandma Gatewood and the Appalachian Trail. I came to love them both.

The story is well written and wonderfully descriptive. The main characters (the trail and Grandma) are both fully developed through description, adventure and the history that made them who they were.

Well worth the listen.

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This is not good as an audio book

Revisado: 06-18-16

I found this audiobook difficult because there are so many exercises and illustrations that are needed to make sense of the techniques. It is more of a workbook than a listen. However, the information is valuable for every runner, so just get the real book.

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