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great addition to the history of 20th century thought

Revisado: 07-28-24

using the pivotal event of Schlick's murder, the author focuses on the ideas and relationships of the many philosophers who made up the Vienna Circle. worth listening to more than once.

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A most terrible performance, avoid!!!

Revisado: 07-21-24

I don't think it would be possible for any actors to even try to more grossly misinterpret the dialogue, as this company of performers is thoroughly inept. In many cases, the emphasis is on entirely the wrong word, and intonations seem to be devoid of understanding. The performers engage in emotionalisms that are wholly inappropriate to the scenes. Angelo in particular gives the most dreadful reading of his lines. This performance proves that even without the text Measure for Measure is a problem play. Avoid this recording at all costs, or at least read as you listen so you can figure out not only what the lines really mean but also how misconstrued are these actors' performances of them.
Arkangel has produced some other very good recordings. They should immediately withdraw this one and try again, especially because Measure for Measure is a play for our times!

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Ancient narrative in a modern setting

Revisado: 04-27-24

This finely crafted finale to the Ryan trilogy draws inspiration from Ancient Roman poetry and Greek drama, although the legacy of Troy influenced the whole trilogy. As always, Winslow’s storytelling and characters are compelling and the performance is spot on. That said, in some minor way the finale does not quite measure up to its predecessors. Nevertheless, it makes a great listen.

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Good story

Revisado: 03-18-24

The style of the narrative was innovative without being gratuitous. I enjoyed that and it kept me interested. I thought the book had an honest conclusion. The author’s previous books make allusions to movies that make the writing pedestrian and diminish their effect. Happily that is not the case im this book.

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Engaging mystery

Revisado: 03-16-24

An imposter, a murder and a femme fatale make this a better than expected, if derivative mystery.

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Satisfying conclusion

Revisado: 03-03-24

The trilogy is well done in all respects. If you’re Jewish you will appreciate it even more, but if you are not you will find all three books a worthy project and well worth the listen.

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Well done

Revisado: 11-13-23

Somewhat predictable, but makes its emotional point with tension and impact. Definately worth a listen.

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Intelligent Crime Thriller

Revisado: 09-26-23

A twisted morality tale, laden with carefully plotted tension, the personal anxiety of its central character, and symbolic, primitive, lionine imagery. Only one slender thread of the story is left unresolved in the multi-layered epilogue. Satiric notes play an underscore for those who recognize the hefty of allusions. Ekphrastic passages give the story its symbolic edge. Its ‘90s setting spans the decades with relevant themes more alive today than they ever were.

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Expertly realized

Revisado: 07-24-23

The autobiographical account expresses each person’s political significance and that the only time our vote doesn’t count is when we fail to take meaningful considered advantage of it. A story of bravery offset by personal foibles that obviously preaches (when it gets preachy) to the converted but hopefully converts the steady and reasonable people among us who happen to be trapped on the wrong side of the wall.

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Comprehensive and perfectly delivered.

Revisado: 07-23-23

More than I ever wanted to know about the King who it is said lost the the colonies. However, more was better in this case. The book is detailed, and the history is finely interpreted. It’s a history, the knowledge of which every American would to well to consider.

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