Patricia

Wonderful short reviews of many countries and food

Revisado: 05-17-23

The narrators do a great job of recreating Tony’s character. If you’re traveling and want to know about local culture, travel and food it’s a fun and informative listen. You can stop and start anytime.

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Disappointing and uninteresting

Revisado: 06-14-17

I was really looking forward to listening to this book as I have listened to bios of Steve Jobs, Keith Richards, Elon Musk and more. They were all concentrated on the men's personalities and were great. This was very disappointing and frankly - boring. I did not finish it.

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Imaginative. Can't wait to get the next one!

Revisado: 06-03-17

I'm a bookseller but have a long commute so I listen to a lot of books. I saw this one on the shelf and knew I had to have the audiobook. The premise of Amos Decker's condition makes this very interesting. Heartbreak, perseverance and twist and turns make this very enjoyable. Easy to listen to as there are not an over abundance of characters. I really can't wait to get the next one!

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Long but holds your attention

Revisado: 05-15-17

I had no idea about Ann Rule's relationship with Ted Bundy. The irony of the most well-known true crime writers having known Ted Bundy personally, continuing through the end of his life is well, ironic.
The book is very long but it is so well written with intimate details, that it keeps you listening. I did find myself checking how much longer till it was over because I couldn't see what more there was to tell, but there was always more.
Ann Rule is at the top of her game with this book, which is also the definitive bio of Ted Bundy. I would guess that no one has more insight into his life and the two sides of his horrific personality.

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Wanted to read for years - disappointing

Revisado: 11-18-16

I thought this was going to be all about small town life, but Perry starts with some stories that don't connect - I was really disappointed. I have no idea when he started with the actual book because I quit reading it as it didn't make sense. I got the other books and hope they live up to their descriptions.

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VERY ENTERTAINING and highly recommended

Revisado: 10-15-16

I bought this based on a few reviews. I usually listen to non-fiction when I drive but thought I would try this book.
It is just great - well written, fully developed characters, unexpected twists and turns. All played out against people who are famous and/or kind of famous - from pro football and tennis to rock and ballet.
"Lizard" the narrator is an excellent choice.
You'll be hooked from the first chapter!

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Very disappointing on all fronts

Revisado: 09-25-16

I am a bookseller and always listen to books while I am driving. I like to read or listen to at least one book by each author who has a series and this was my first Scottoline. I expected it to be good based on her popularity. No way.
The plot was thin, without any doubt as to the nature of the real murderer's realm. It took at least 80% of the book to focus on investigating other suspects.
I kept waiting because I knew at one point the heroine would be in danger. It was obvious it was coming and she was presented as too clueless to see what was going to happen.
AND, the narrator was annoying. When the female lawyers were at odds or troubled and they "spoke", she made them sound whiney instead of the competent lawyers they are supposed to be. If they were male, it would have been a real argument instead of a teenage girl fight. No more Scottoline for me.

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Pure Amy - Profane, Provocative and Entertaining

Revisado: 08-22-16

A friend said she wasn't going to listen or read this book because it would be all about sex and vulgarity and there is more to life than that. She is right and Amy Schumer gives you insight into her life as a little rich girl whose family lost it all, her father's battle with MS and parts of her life we never knew. It's also raunchy, controversial and pure Amy. You wouldn't expect any less. Very funny and surprisingly touching.

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Excellent beginning then mediocre

Revisado: 08-04-16

After I listened to the first quarter of the book I bought a copy for my son to read. By the time I sent it to him I had finished the book. I thought it was still a good story but it bogs down in the middle with too many descriptions of fires. They all seem to run together. The parts where he talks about the physicality of the job and equipment are interesting. I would recommend it for someone who is interested in the subject.

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Disappointing

Revisado: 08-04-16

I have read one other Anna Pigeon book and it was very good. I liked the background on the park as well as the story. This book gives us very little of Anna or the description of Acadia. It concentrates on the other characters for 80% of the book.

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