Gregory Griffith

Good general overview.

Revisado: 09-25-23

This book is a great introduction to linguistic study and presents subjects in an interesting and comprehensible way.

However, I suggest a little caution with this lecturer. Particularly around Lecture 23 and 24, he presents some unsubstantiated opinions based only in his own opinion that could lead a reader astray.

I think it would have been a much better series overall had he stuck to teaching the material rather than editorializing about it.

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Revisado: 04-01-21

An unfocused book with little of interest to say, but much to say it with.

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Skip It

Revisado: 03-22-20

As others have stated, the narrator’s tone-deaf sense of entitlement and fact-dropping about her own accomplishments really made this book a hard listen; I couldn’t finish. There are much much better resources out there for those interested in mindfulness. Skip this one entirely.

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Pass on this one.

Revisado: 03-15-20

These stories probably were thrilling when they were all written in 1880, but they will hold little interest for a modern audience. Only about 15% of the collection can be said to climb above irritatingly dull. The narrator also had an odd and grating style that detracted from enjoyment of the collection. Definitely avoid this one.

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Good adaptation

Revisado: 08-10-19

Buyers should beware that this adaptation is more a radio play than a book; it’s not the actual Treasure Island nor that close to it.

As a radio play it was fairly good. Much of the action is confusing to listen to, and some of the plot points get lost in the confusion of having only the audible parts to piece the action together.

Wonderful voice acting, however, that really breathes new life into a classic tale. Would recommend it.

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Pass this One Over

Revisado: 04-23-19

I came to this book expecting a cross-cultural analysis and critique of commonly-held wisdom regarding the pursuit of happiness / self-flourishing. This book is not that. Instead, it is a disorderly mess of vague pop psychology insights motivated at times by the author’s bent towards self-aggrandizement regarding his own research. This book provides no valuable analysis beyond easily digestible folk wisdom. Those seeking a more critical and quality examination of ideas regarding happiness and flourishing should definitely look elsewhere.

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2.5/5

Revisado: 09-08-17

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

An unhappy book filled with unlikable, irredeemable characters. At parts utterly dull, and at others filled with greedy, gratuitous violence, this book is hardly saved by Mieville's exquisite prose.

Was Perdido Street Station worth the listening time?

At 24 hours, it's quite a length. I left the book feeling oppressed and unhappy. Listen with care.

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