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Absorbing on every level

Revisado: 04-21-25

Bohjalian is a master storyteller with a fluent voice. The protagonist, Libby Steadman, is an unforgettable character. The historical issues are relevant today and no less important. Penning's lively narration enhances.

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Please find another narrator

Revisado: 06-04-24

After enjoying the first two volumes of this series and looking forward to number three, I was astonished that this narration could survive quality control. It is possibly the worst narration of any audiobook I've ever bought. Some of the voices Mr. Newman summonses make me laugh out loud, and you can be sure that was not intended. I'm still a fan of the story, so I'll probably go for volume four, but I will think twice about it.

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Fine narration, intriguing concept

Revisado: 05-28-24

This espionage novel is few others in the mainstream. The narrator's voice is compelling, so you slog on, even though the plot/story is (Purposefully?) bland, making the point that espionage is not quite what Bond or Ludlum portray. A bit like Le Carre, but not as dense.

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Outstanding

Revisado: 11-29-23

War, art, love, philosophy. All the great elements even together in a charming story. Helprin is one of the greats .

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Sweet and romantic

Revisado: 11-09-23

The concept is valid and clever. Strong enough to keep your interest. It’s mild entertainment and overall a good experience.

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Unanswered questions

Revisado: 11-05-23

Although detailed about the early years, this story is short on answers to the ultimate questions and leaves much to be desired. Still, it raises a a few troubling questions about how things unfolded. Unfortunately, no answers. In the end, the reader knows little more than headline info.

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Problematic By Design

Revisado: 10-20-22

Of course, the story and the characters have some problems. Don't expect an uplifting narrative about "soaring" happiness. Speaking of that word, it is appears in almost all of the professional reviews. What a cliche! Great Circle is a memorable story well told. Wonderful descriptive prose, especially of the sea and the ice. It's a long, satisfying read (or listen). As for the Audible version, the narration is superb. In the end, I can't feel warmly for Marian. She is self-centered, unloving, wooden, and depressed, leaving a trail of detritus wherever she goes. But we know she's wounded and to be forgiven. It's notable that Ms. Shipstead has put together such a character who, despite her shortcomings, is still quite likable in her isolation. I liked Hadley more, however, even though she has the lesser role. There's pervasive emphasis on gender transformation or confusion, which seems gratuitous and stiff.

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Wonderful!

Revisado: 06-07-22

Mr. Rozzo deserves high praise for this gem. While Everybody stands alone as a superb biography, it is much more. It is a deep and wide chronicle of the lives of a family surrounded by greatness, with Dennis yearning to be great himself and Brooke longing to flourish. Both nearly drown in a sea of notoriety and excess but remarkably survive. Rosso’s empathetic lens is unblinking but compassionate. Likewise, Jason Culp’s narration is in tune and unpretentious.

It's lovely that Rozzo tells the astounding story of Dennis Hopper and Brooke Heyward so well. Hopper was a lightning rod of his generation, on par with Kesey, Stone, Warhol, Ginsberg, and Mailer. But unfortunately, self-destructive excesses, madness, and addiction made it difficult to appreciate him. It's a great story well worth the telling.

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Great performance!

Revisado: 10-21-21

Hawkins shapes her characters so well, despite a lackluster plot line. What sets this one apart is the extraordinary talent of the narrator Rosamund Pike. Her work alone is worth the price.

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Dream Team

Revisado: 01-01-21

Connelly, Welliver, Bosch, and Haller. Who else would you need? This one ranks as one of the better detective tales.

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