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A Must-Read for Nature Enthusiasts

Revisado: 11-10-23

The author does a beautiful job describing life in this region in all its beauty, and doesn't spare the reader the perils faced by its inhabitants and visitors. The book highlights the resilience of the natural world and leaves the reader with a sense of hope despite the ever encroaching human footprint edging deeper and deeper into our last wild places.

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Outstanding

Revisado: 04-03-21

Mad respect. That's what I've always had for her vocal prowess, her talent. And after hearing her story, it's what I have for her as a human.

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Excellent, Excellent, Excellent

Revisado: 12-15-19

If you're looking for rhetoric to make your prejudices more comfortable, this book is not for you. You will find yourself stuck listening to one of the most, if not *the* most considered, well-rounded, and compassionate discussions on how we relate - and do not relate to each other. Yes, it's a very hard listen in some parts. But the people in these various accounts don't have the luxury of not having had these experiences. They occurred. And it would serve people well to summon the courage to sit through this entire conversation and engage in the introspection and gentler dialog and community engagement it calls for.

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Thoroughly Enjoyable

Revisado: 12-03-18

One would think that mortality, presidential duty to a nation, ruminating, and making (and righting) mistakes wouldn't be any fun, but in this play, it is! You can't ask for a better cast. Easily one of my favorite Audible purchases.

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Jolly Good!

Revisado: 12-03-18

Everything about this is perfect. If you're a Wodehouse fan, I promise you, you won't be disappointed. Hats off to the author and voiceover artist both!

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A Perfect Snapshot Memoir

Revisado: 09-29-18

What a thing to live in a library. But even life in a library and all the books in the world can't shield you from everything. Bittersweet.

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Beautifully Written and Narrated

Revisado: 06-10-18

This is an epic tale beautifully told, rich in detail, and nestled comfortably in the traditions of J. R. R. Tolkien, Brian Jacques, and George Orwell. The narration is fantastic. Every character (and there are many!) is very well-defined, and I had no difficulty with figuring out which characters were speaking. No easy feat with in so densely populated a book. Tony Cleary is amazing. I particularly love the way he captured the antagonistic relationship between two characters in particular (not wanting to spoil, I won't name names here!),

This being Book 1 makes me happy! I look forward to seeing how this universe expands!

In addition to submitting a general review of my own thoughts on the book itself, I do also want to respond to a one-star review submitted earlier.

Yes, as with Tolkein and Orwell, there are story elements, situations, and political intrigue which are for more advanced readers. Anthropomorphized characters do not always mean that a story is strictly for young children. That being said, I was young when I began reading Animal Farm, but I do not regret having gone into the book expecting one thing and getting quite another.

[SPOILER - although it was originally referenced in the afforementioned one-star review]

The mushroom reference in the book has nothing to do with wistful, irresponsible escapism. In context, it is in reference to a shamanic religious ceremony, and not substance abuse. If older forms of religion predating the Judeo-Christian tradition are shocking to a reader, then the shamanic ceremony in the book will not be in the comfort zone of the more devout members of more modern, post-shamanic religions.

Also, a blanket one-star review over a single story element outside of one's comfort zone does an immense disservice to the voiceover artist.

No more spoilers from me. :) All in all, I myself found the book and performance to be very enjoyable! Have a listen!

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Ochen Horosho!

Revisado: 10-06-17

Ya oochoos! :D This is pretty solid, and I'm not only learning, I'm remembering what I'm learning.

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Perfect End to a Perfect Existential Sci-Fi Series

Revisado: 10-05-17

I never tired - not once - of Ray Porter's voiceovers. You know, there's a very specific sigh that comes from the end of the last book in a series. Given that the series was Bobiverse, the 'what next?' emptiness/endless possibility sensation I was left with was absolutely hilarious. Well played, author. Well played.

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Just Keeps Getting Better

Revisado: 10-02-17

More of the same - and that's a good thing! Both Dennis Taylor and Ray Porter absolutely nail it.

In short, the Bobiverse expands, and so do the complications. You'd think being the savior of the human race would have more perks. Nope! Thoughtful and hilarious are a hard combo to get right, but this series, both in the writing and the reading, does just that.

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