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Story about earning a spot on a Mars mission - NOT

Revisado: 10-20-23

Couldn't finish it. When I read the summary, I thought it was going to get a book about a woman fighting to earn a spot on an early Mars mission - by competing in a "Survivor-like" competition. That is not this book. This book is about the angst and temptation, mostly of the boyfriend, that happens when two somewhat committed members of a heterosexual couple are apart for a few weeks.

Life is too short to finish books like this.

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Well-crafted story, excellent voice narration

Revisado: 01-29-23

This story is an easy listen, but the amount of detail and coverage of cultural problems makes this a thought provoking experience.

The narrator is great...maybe "Dick Hill great," because the voices of the different characters are completely natural and believable.

I'm about to move on to the next book in the "Lady Astronaut" series - right now.

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Might be my last Jack Reacher Download

Revisado: 11-12-22

To summarize, I'm disappointed. This Jack Reacher novel lacks the standard Jack reacher sensibility. There are too many subplots going on in this book, and some of the fight scenes involving guns are completely unbelievable in light of Reacher's "Win, no matter what" philosophy.

The current events, societal villain (that varies for each novel) never fully crystalizes, either.

I got my Reacher fix, but I'm not satisfied. I guess I'll go back and listen to Trip Wire or Make Me to fill the void.

Narration is fine, but I miss Dick Hill.

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This audiobook really gives us something to think.

Revisado: 04-11-22

I listened over multiple weeks. The narrator is appropriately dry, for a non-fiction subject like Warnings. To try the narrator presents many plausible arguments for disaster and our overall lack of preparedness for each one. There are some pronunciation errors (science words) and a few true technical errors. (In my opinion.)

This is an enjoyable audiobook, well narrated in the appropriate manner for a nonfiction book.

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Geopolitically believable story

Revisado: 09-03-21

Scott Brick does excellent narration, although his French and Persian characters sound very similar. The story fits current geopolitical tensions. Good character expansion.

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Entertaining and even inspiring at brief moments

Revisado: 08-31-21

This is an entertaining listen. The reader does an admirable job. However, the story is a little too predictable and simplistic for more than 3 stars.

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Don't worry that Dick Hill didn't narrate this one

Revisado: 05-22-21

I've listened to this audiobook several times. This is great, early Jack Reacher. The narration is way better that most audiobooks. If Dick Hill wasn't the yardstick, no one would ever complain about Johnathan McClain's performance. This audiobook is well narrated.
The story is wild and full of holes. All of the Reacher stories are far fetched. That's part of the allure of it all.
If you don't consume this story, there's a gap in the history. It's worth the time.

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Great history lesson, you probably never learned.

Revisado: 05-16-21

Not a happy story, and not great literature, but the author and narrator describe the time and scenery in a thoroughly detailed manner.

This should be required reading of any American history enthusiast...any person living in Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, or Missouri...and certainly anyone involved in law enforcement or the government.

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Good exposure to the topic, but somewhat outdated

Revisado: 04-25-21

This was a free download, so I can't complain much. There were a couple of mispronounced words and the details are stale, especially after the Trump administration changes and the impact of Covid-19. This was not a waste of my time, but not good enough to recommend today.

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The message resonates, even 5 years later

Revisado: 04-03-21

Good analysis of historical and future impacts of humans. I found that my own experiences are relavent to the examples given. The narrator seems to be an omnicient teacher as he walks us through the steps of understanding.

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