Septimus MacGhilleglas

A Wonderful American Document

Revisado: 03-03-24

I love that this man, almost single-handedly, gave clear and concise reason for the most audible b**tchslap to the English monarch in history, one that was heard around the world.

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A short read but nonetheless an important one.

Revisado: 03-03-24

This is a book for a rainy afternoon. philosopher Bertrand Russell took a hard, critical vlew of himself and wrote down the results. It is both elegant and piercing it it's summation of what one of the greatest minds of the last century explored and believed.

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Sad and depressing but also bitterly relevant.

Revisado: 07-12-21

Very long and detailed first person account of the fascists and sociopaths who tried to change the world into what it has become today. Some of Hitler's speeches have shown up very recently in political arena and it's very clear to me now why MAGA people think the way they do...

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Excellent series. Very enjoyable.

Revisado: 06-09-21

For a Trumplodyte and homophobic jerk this guy can spin a damned good yarn. This first book is undoubtedly the best.

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Mythology told with style, elegance, humour & wit.

Revisado: 05-08-21

I love mythology. Let me reiterate, I LOVE mythology!!! I studied it in school and loved every minute of it. I watched the Bill Moyers interviews with the legendary Joseph Campbell more times than I have fingers. I honestly thought I would never be entertained, amused or as addicted to someone talking about mythology as I have with Stephen Fry. His wry witticisms, his character voices and singular style retelling of the old tales really made these characters spring to life. I highly recommend it to everyone I know and have created legions of fans for his novels. Do yourself a favour and give it a try.

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Literary excellence!!!

Revisado: 05-03-21

Very engaging. The narrator made each character come to life and with all great stories I'm a bit sad it ended.

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Really worth the time.

Revisado: 06-27-19

Being a scientist myself I was intrigued by the title. Bill Nye’s enthusiasm and thought processes show me why Carl Sagan was so fond of him. I’m glad someone Is teaching people TO think instead of those who try to tell people WHAT to think.

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A truly fascinating book with marginal narration.

Revisado: 11-23-18

While I found the book scintillating and for the most part the narration good there were times that the narrator decided to use tedious accents when reading quotes from foreign authoritative figures (outside sources). Towards the end of the book they became simply intolerable, especially the German and Russian accents. If he had just stuck to the script I would have given it five stars across the board.

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Most soporific narrator EVER!

Revisado: 01-04-18

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

As much as I love geology it was very hard listening to this guy read. He has all the fire of a poorly educated Baptist preacher who wonders why everyone snores during his ash dry sermons. This was a great mistake to buy when the book itself would have been much more satisfying.

What other book might you compare Basin and Range to and why?

The Old Testament
God kills everyone in the end.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

He was so monotone and lifeless like an automaton that the book became increasingly tedious.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

The content was great, the performance was absolutely terrible.

Any additional comments?

There should be a warning about operating heavy machinery or driving while listening to this book...

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Robert M. Hazen is quickly becoming my favourite.

Revisado: 12-20-17

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Most assuredly. As I work in a museum I go from biology, paleontology, ornithology, anthropology and geology. We have about 10,000 kids from preschool to college come through our doors every year. Dr. Hazen's books and papers have been a great help for me in answering not only common questions but those intriguing ones that come out of left field.

What about Professor Robert M. Hazen’s performance did you like?

The man is seriously intelligent and it shows in the incredible ability to take the most difficult premise and explain it in a way that is easily digestible and memorable.

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