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Sad, Violent, Impossible to Put Down

Revisado: 07-13-19

Started out like Harry Potter goes to college but quickly drags you in to the angst and hormone-filled world of late teen early twenties, which I had survived many years ago and have not looked back willingly. I am glad I read it, I particularly enjoyed how the author described characters which had both a good and noble side as well as a weak and destructive side.

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My Favorite of the Audible Exclusives

Revisado: 06-16-19

This is the story of a holy man who lives on a mountaintop. He imparts wisdom to pilgrims who come to see him in a brusque and repetitive fashion. He becomes wildly popular. We learn the story of the lives of his teacher, his band of apostles, and of his chosen successor in poignant vignettes. In addition to enjoying the story, I found myself touched and spiritually uplifted. Excellent team of narrators make each character come alive.

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Could Not Put It Down

Revisado: 06-16-19

A breathlessly told series of struggles in space featuring humans and their computer. Very exciting. Pretty violent from time to time. Tries to deal with the nature of reality in a world ever more dependent on artificial intelligence and simulation. About halfway through there is a puzzling leap into a new story line which never made sense to me. I played the transition over a few times to make certain I had not accidentally skipped some text. After that the story careens more seamlessly into new places before looping back home.

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One of The Best

Revisado: 04-25-19

From Goldsborough or Stout! The author deftly mixes up roles using our favorite characters. Menus may not be as outrageous and Wolfe seems stuck in time as references to a particular period are lacking. The ways the characters demonstrate respect and even affection for each other rings through. Great listen!

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Brutal But Gripping

Revisado: 09-21-18

I stated listening when we were staying in an electronically isolated cabin. Found the brutality of the main characters off-putting. Kept on trying to figure out who were the “good” and “bad” ones—never really did figure that out. Reminded me of “Game of Thrones” in some ways, although even more so were the main characters flaws and strengths balanced. Science seemed weak, never did figure out how the Circuit worked. Kept me entertained and as time went on held me captive.

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Will Not Disappoint

Revisado: 12-01-17

Here is what I love about Dan Brown: Convoluted mysteries, beautiful settings, old professor flirts with beautiful intelligent side kick, fantastically detailed research, old guy wins at least one fight/flight using intelligence and physical prowess preserved through swimming. Here’s what I could do without: graphic murders, occasionally ham handed prose. How many times can one of the characters stare on confusion over a discovery? Nice diversion from infinitely more scary daily news.

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Shamelessly sappy.

Revisado: 08-15-17

It took me until my dotage to allow myself to read this story. The courageous red haired girl orphan wins the heart of an elderly woman and her brother. The pictures of life on Prince Edward Island in horse and buggy days, the acceptance of the girl into the small town and her new family, and the usual struggles of life provide a warm journey away from today's cares.

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Hard to Put Down

Revisado: 06-14-16

The author once again grabs your attention and holds it to the end. The relationship between Robin and Cormorant seems at first to disappear behind a storm of vulgarity and the repeated graphic description of a horrible murder, but the persistent reader is rewarded with a satisfying conclusion.

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Haven't Read Mockingbird

Revisado: 08-09-15

But this is an excellent book. The characters, flashbacks, story line all are complex and satisfying. The affectionate picture of a time and place that I observed from afar gave me great insight. Recommend without reservation.

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Surprisingly Fun

Revisado: 08-01-15

Thought I was listening to the usual space opera. Then realized it was a hybrid of stuff I normally avoid: engineering, math, one man's quest to survive, peppered with the F bomb. In spite of all these negatives, I was shamelessly won over by the personalities and drama. Once you get past the first chapter or two, it was hard to put down.

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