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Great performances, but a fundamentally flawed story adaotation.

Revisado: 07-15-24

Leaves out too much of whats powerful about Orwells warnings. In particularl the revelations of Goldsteins text. We have all the horror and fear and torture in this adaptation but very little is done by way of explaining the mechanics of the oppression that Goldsteins text reveals. The parallels with our own times are essentially left out, the monster reigns in the dark without being called out properly.
This is essentially a dumbed down, clawless, popcorn version, so sad because with the acting talent it could have been great.

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Take the trip with Mike, he's good company.

Revisado: 11-08-22

As a fellow enthusiast of travelling by bicycle and cycle camping I thoroughly enjoyed this very well written account of an epic and at times rather hilarious journey around coastal Britain. Mike is a thoughtful, humble and enthusiastic storyteller and I thoroughly enjoyed his company on the journey.

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A good life forged despite serious adversity

Revisado: 01-19-22

Gary Paulsen sadly passed away late in 2021 but he published this book in January of that same year, he had another book in the pipeline line just about to be published. Prior to the last year of his life
he had already written over 200 books, some of them absolute classic best sellers, survived a childhood of poverty and neglect, worked as a farmland, odd jobs man, a hunter, a circus hand, had learned how to survive alone in the wilderness, had a military career as a missile specialist attaining the rank of sergeant, bred sled dogs, raced in the Iditarod the world's toughest dog sled race, survived two plane crashes, married at least twice, raised kids from both marriages, not a bad innings for an 80+ year old. Somehow I feel something of that level of life force and determination and grit resonating throughout 'Gone to the Woods'. Gary Paulsen thank you.

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More than just a bicycle ride, so much, much more

Revisado: 06-21-20

I go on cycle camping journeys, albeit much, much shorter cycle camping journeys, so I really enjoyed this fantastic and well written account of a round the world bicycle trip. Travel broadens the mind and so too does hearing about someone elses trip.
A very relatable adventurer, Alastair takes us on an immense and at turns funny, rewarding, sad, tragic, heartening, but never dull, four year journey that opens our minds and hearts to the landscapes and people he meets along the way. If you have any sense of adventure, four words alone... Cycling Siberia in Winter... should excite the explorer in you and thats just one of the many different legs of Alastair's epic circumnavigation. Highly reccommended.

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Why books matter...

Revisado: 06-13-20

This book truly is a window into the soul of another. It is a letter from a father to a son trying to explain the dangers of the prejudiced world that he was born into. An eye, mind and heart opening text on how even today the colour of our skin affects our experiences of life. America and the world read this and awaken.

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A review of The Salt Path

Revisado: 11-15-19

Homeless Raynor and Moth take off on a life changing odyssey along Britain's coastal paths to figure out what to do next, oh and at the same time, while trying to cope with a terminal illness.
A rather unexpectedly enjoyable book and a reminder to the rest of us to be kinder to those around us who find themselves in less fortunate circumstances. Thank you Raynor and Moth for sharing your amazing journey, I wish you the best of luck.

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A radiator of warmth and kindess

Revisado: 06-13-18

I read this as a lonely lad sent away to boarding school in the 1980's, James Herriot was a terrific companion.
Rereading this in the world of 2018 it was even better than I remembered it.
Great characters; human and animal, difficult cases, detective work, suspense, romance,comedy, booze and buckets of charm, this wonderful book has it all. Highly recommended.

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How much does a feather weigh on a conscience

Revisado: 06-13-18

A brilliantly crafted whodunnit and a damning indictment of what is described by the author as The Feather Underground.
A great crime investigation which poses many ethical and moral questions that can be applied to any number of situations.
Excellent on so many levels.

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Iron Curtain Shopping Bike

Revisado: 07-17-17

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

A very funny, travel adventure. Reflections on the Soviet Union countries during the Cold War era and that world as it appears today. Worth reading to the very end.

What did you like best about this story?

it was a grand adventure, funny, relatable, educational, poignant and thought provoking.

Which character – as performed by Tim Moore – was your favorite?

It's autobiographical, there can only be The One.

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

That 19yr old East German kid who didn't make it past the border guards and that tree. You will know what I mean when you come to it.

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended. It's not how fast the journey is but what you experience along the way. Another cracker from Tim Moore.

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Honest and poignant and fascinating memoir

Revisado: 06-17-17

What did you love best about Fingers in the Sparkle Jar?

How the writer communicated his wonderful love for animals and the natural world, as well as how this intense love effected him so profoundly. I loved the title Fingers in the Sparkle Jar and really enjoyed how it was written. I was aware Chris Packham was a television wildlife presenter but knew nothing else about him, this book has inspired me to rekindle a proper love of nature in my own life. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful and personal tale.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The biographer

What about Chris Packham’s performance did you like?

His honesty and courage to do so.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Brought tears to my eyes several times

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