Andrew H.

Super Fly, super informative

Revisado: 11-30-24

OdieHenderson, rights with authority and grace, but never sacrifices humor. I laughed out loud at several points during this book. I also learned about dozens of films beyond the usual.SHAFT, SUPER FLY, and COFFY. I feel like I’m going to spend the next year tracking down movies Odie described here with obvious affection. That’s exactly what I want out of a book about movies!

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Definitive

Revisado: 05-08-24

There isn’t much about SCARFACE that you won’t find in this book. Particularly fascinating is the chapter that breaks the movie down scene by scene, which made me want to rewatch the film. Insightful, funny, and thorough.

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There are some issues.

Revisado: 10-19-18

First of all, I paid four dollars for this. It’s definitely worth that. It’s fascinating to hear these old radio broadcasts, and they can be very entertaining.

That said…

This really could have used better curation. There are some repeated episodes, and everything is out of order. Nothing is chronologically placed. That’s very frustrating, because you can’t het a good sense of how the broadcasts evolved over time. Also, I feel like occasional interjection with historical notes or information about what was going on at the time would have been beneficial.

Finally, and this is no surprise, the sound quality can be atrocious at times. Of course we are talking about recordings from 80 years ago, so you have to expect that. At least one episode is only partially present.

Still, this is a bargain. And Campbell’s soup really got their money’s worth, as their ads are intact. They made me hungry, and o ended up grabbing some some tomato soup on my next trip to the store.

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Incredibly moving

Revisado: 04-25-18

I haven’t written a review for an audiobook in a long time, but I felt compelled to leave a note about this. Elizabeth Strout’s book is a deeply moving, painfully observed slice of life. The production and performance of the audiobook are top notch. (Never before, for example have I heard telephone calls rendered accurately muffled, for instance.) If you value character over plot, this is the book for you.

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Interesting, if gory

Revisado: 10-27-17

There were points while reading this book when I wondered if I should stop. It was well written, and it was very interesting, but it was extremely dark and gory, even to someone like me who enjoys dark, gory things.

Also, that last chapter on surviving a serial killer? It’s pretty terrible. Especially the last page or two. Skip this part, and you will enjoy the book more.

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Perfect

Revisado: 09-21-17

I bought this because of the exceedingly cheap price, but this turned out to be one of the best audio books I have listened to in a long time. Perfectly narrated, and a great story.

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3 plays, with varying results

Revisado: 06-25-17

Of the three plays, THE SHAWL is a standout. Intriguing, well-acted. REUNION is also finely performed, although more of a character piece. BOBBY GOULD IN HELL has some fun moments, but it feels a bit trite and tossed-off.

Not a bad bargain, though.

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A fine follow-up

Revisado: 07-13-16

This is a fine follow-up to Born on the Fourth of July. Ron Kovic writes simply and with great emotion, providing a snapshot of a brief moment when Vietnam veterans were able to change their situation through direct action. If the book is not as widely accessible as his first, that is no great fault--BOTFOJ is a classic.

The narration here is top-notch, among the best I've heard.

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Wow! What a performance!

Revisado: 04-19-16

First of all, let me say that this is a tremendous book. Marlon James writes with a beautiful style and a clear voice. You should read this book for his prose and his storytelling capabilities.

That said, Robin Miles gives a fabulous performance. She is perhaps the best reader I have heard. Her work here is a perfect complement to the wonderful novel. This was a superb experience!

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Audiobook is a must for this novel!

Revisado: 01-28-16

I cannot imagine reading this book. The Jamaican patois would likely prove overwhelming. Having such talented voice actors performing the book, though, made it go down easily. Take your time. Immerse yourself. Be patient. The effort is worth it.

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