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Small Town Murder
- De: James Pietragallo Jimmie Whisman
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 1,187
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,177
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1,173
Two comedians look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. New episodes every Thursday!!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Yay indeed
- De JC3 en 02-16-22
Not scumbags
Revisado: 02-04-22
These guys discuss true crimes with both empathy and comedy. Contains both good research and jokes about genetalia.
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Get Well Soon
- History's Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them
- De: Jennifer Wright
- Narrado por: Gabra Zackman
- Duración: 7 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 8,756
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 8,043
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 8,010
In 1518, in a small town in Alsace, Frau Troffea began dancing and didn't stop. She danced until she was carried away six days later, and soon 34 more villagers joined her. Then more. In a month more than 400 people had been stricken by the mysterious dancing plague. In late-19th-century England an eccentric gentleman founded the No Nose Club in his gracious townhome - a social club for those who had lost their noses, and other body parts, to the plague of syphilis for which there was then no cure.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Didn't know syphilis could be so fascinating.
- De Kindle Customer en 02-09-17
- Get Well Soon
- History's Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them
- De: Jennifer Wright
- Narrado por: Gabra Zackman
One of the best
Revisado: 12-25-18
This is one of my favorite audiobooks. The performance matches the writing perfectly. The author somehow manages to cover the topics with both humor and empathy. I've listened to it multiple times.
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Emissaries from the Dead
- Andrea Cort, Book 1
- De: Adam-Troy Castro
- Narrado por: Kathe Mazur
- Duración: 13 h y 5 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 38
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 37
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 37
Two murders have occurred on One One One, an artificial ecosystem created by the universe's dominant AIs to house several engineered species, including a violent, sentient race of sloth-like creatures. Under order from the Diplomatic Corps, Counselor Andrea Cort has come to this cylinder world where an indentured human community hangs suspended high above a poisoned, acid atmosphere. Her assignment is to choose a suitable homicide suspect from among those who have sold their futures to escape existences even worse than this one.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good series
- De NMwritergal en 03-20-22
- Emissaries from the Dead
- Andrea Cort, Book 1
- De: Adam-Troy Castro
- Narrado por: Kathe Mazur
A different way of thinking
Revisado: 05-12-17
I love this book, and the series as a whole. Castro's mind works differently. Somehow, he creates worlds that feel cohesive and logical and characters with depth that feel true to the worlds they inhabit, yet makes everything feel both magical and relatable. It's hard not to fall in love with bitter, fragile, resilient Andrea Cort.
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An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
- What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything
- De: Chris Hadfield
- Narrado por: Chris Hadfield
- Duración: 8 h y 45 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 4,922
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,397
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4,384
Colonel Chris Hadfield has spent decades training as an astronaut and has logged nearly 4000 hours in space. During this time he has broken into a Space Station with a Swiss army knife, disposed of a live snake while piloting a plane, and been temporarily blinded while clinging to the exterior of an orbiting spacecraft. The secret to Col. Hadfield's success - and survival - is an unconventional philosophy he learned at NASA: prepare for the worst and enjoy every moment of it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Chris Hadfield Is The Real Thing!
- De Kathy in CA en 08-16-16
- An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
- What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything
- De: Chris Hadfield
- Narrado por: Chris Hadfield
Great reading, great information
Revisado: 08-29-16
Listening to this is like having the chillest mentor ever, or the most accomplished yet humble uncle. His stories are interesting and unexpected, and he demonstrates how to view life and challenges from a prospective most likely to lead to happiness and fulfillment. This is a guy I wish I could have a beer with.
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The Giver
- De: Lois Lowry
- Narrado por: Ron Rifkin
- Duración: 4 h y 47 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 15,004
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 12,331
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 12,392
December is the time of the annual Ceremony at which each twelve-year-old receives a life assignment determined by the Elders. Jonas watches his friend Fiona named Caretaker of the Old and his cheerful pal Asher labeled the Assistant Director of Recreation. But Jonas has been chosen for something special. When his selection leads him to an unnamed man, the man called only the Giver, he begins to sense the dark secrets that underlie the fragile perfection of his world.
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3 out of 5 stars
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This guy's mouth makes some serious noises...
- De Nikki Cole en 07-09-12
- The Giver
- De: Lois Lowry
- Narrado por: Ron Rifkin
Great Children's Book
Revisado: 08-03-15
What made the experience of listening to The Giver the most enjoyable?
I loved the performance. This was a lovely reading.
What other book might you compare The Giver to and why?
This book is both utopian and dystopian, on top of being told from a child's perspective. I was reminded of both Herland and A Brave New World. As an adult who has read a large selection of speculative fiction, it was always apparent what the dark side of the society was going to be, but it is a good introduction to the genre for younger readers.
Which scene was your favorite?
My favorite scene was the one where Jonas realized the underpinnings of the game that his friends were playing. It was a moving depiction of the frustration in trying to convince others of a situation so outside their experience that it is difficult for them to understand, such as trying to explain the difficulties of a rural life to someone in a rough urban environment, or vice versa.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes and no. I think as a preteen I would have. As an adult, it was a little thin.
Any additional comments?
Many people have questioned whether this book is appropriate for 4th or 5th graders. I agree that the themes are pretty dark, but they are handled with delicacy, and children have darker thoughts than most adults are willing to admit. Because the books convey the horror of the events, I think it could be a good teaching tool about what is important and acceptable in society. It is a good way to open thoughts about how far a society should go to enforce conformity, and opens the door to more adult dystopias like 1984.
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