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Dark Dreams
- A Collection of Horror and Suspense by Black Writers
- De: Brandon Massey
- Narrado por: various
- Duración: 13 h y 58 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 186
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 129
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 129
With heart-stopping stories by Zane, Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes, Joy M. Copeland, Robert Fleming, Terence Taylor, Francine Lewis, Brandon Massey, and 12 other established or up-and-coming writers, Dark Dreams is a must-have contemporary anthology for fans of the supernatural.
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5 out of 5 stars
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OUTSTANDING COLLECTION!!
- De Kelly en 01-22-07
- Dark Dreams
- A Collection of Horror and Suspense by Black Writers
- De: Brandon Massey
- Narrado por: various
Disappointed
Revisado: 03-10-09
Here was an opportunity to showcase African-Americans writing in genre miles away from, what has become, stereotypical. For a few fleeting moments we could set aside stories about the bonds of oppression or gratuitous sexual liaisons. What could be more interesting than an entire set of stories set in the macabre? How long have we waited to read the lines that tend to frighten Black folk? Maybe this would be something that I could listen to while traveling cross-county with my grandchildren, perhaps. Wishing for this is like wishing for an American car that outperforms its Japanese counterpart. One could only hope and here my hopes were dashed, again. I am no prude, really. I just do not feel that so much of what we write has to be laced with such graphic sexual imagery. It sort of like special effects used in a film. Usually they are there because the writing is so poor that no one would bother paying to see the film otherwise. Some of these stories were so well set and interesting that there was really no need to include the X-rated sex scenes, so why include them?
I really cannot recommend this title to anyone, unfortunately. I was listening to this audiobook with my wife and had to turn it off. That is how filthy the language was. It is a shame really. The editors should consider the audience for which this book was compiled. I think that they will find that most of the readers have forsworn gutter language, especially when it adds nothing to what is being said.
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Europe Since 1815, Volume 1
- Reaction and Nationalism
- De: Mitchell Garrett, James Godfrey
- Narrado por: Charlton Griffin
- Duración: 14 h y 25 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 131
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 64
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 64
Starting with a superbly concise explanation of the Industrial Revolution, authors Garrett and Godfrey explore the intricate series of events that followed on the heels of a conservative reaction to Napoleon's defeat. With varying degrees of success, the victorious Allied powers sought to reinstall monarchy and religious authority throughout Europe.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Book on The Topic
- De Nostromo en 11-06-07
- Europe Since 1815, Volume 1
- Reaction and Nationalism
- De: Mitchell Garrett, James Godfrey
- Narrado por: Charlton Griffin
The Ultimate Trek Through Europe
Revisado: 07-12-08
Garret and Godfrey must be congratulated for a truly amazing work. The level of detail and the style of writing is not comparable to anything that I have ever read. Those who would comment on western civilization must read this book first.
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