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Five stars all the way!

Revisado: 08-05-24

As with the TV series, this book is extraordinary. Wonderfully written and a terrific example of historical fiction, this book offers everything. And don't forget the narrator--perhaps one of the best narrators that I have ever heard. The adventures of Jamie and Claire are captivating and interesting. I highly recommend.

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Excellent

Revisado: 02-04-24

A wonderful book. David Grann tells this story simply, clearly, and beautifully. Historically speaking, he takes the time to explain why things were done (for example, why we have coroner’s inquests) in the context of the story’s historical narrative. Of course, it is an unusual and revealing piece of our history.

It throws light on how the Osage were treated. It vividly demonstrates the fear in their community during a time where they were lucky enough to be placed on valuable land (making the Osage wealthy) but unlucky enough to be treated very poorly by non tribesman and governments.

The book is much better than the movie’s screenplay.

The book is a terrific listen. I highly recommend.

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Meh, at Best

Revisado: 01-07-24

Very difficult to get through this book. Very little story, little dialogue, but lots and lots of adverbs modifying adjectives throughout this overly descriptive book. The excellent narration does not help. I stuck with this book to see if there was any sort of change in its approach—but there was none. To be fair, this book may appeal to some, but it was not my cup of tea.

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Excellent, in every way

Revisado: 04-29-23

Henry Kissinger‘s book is an interesting and comprehensive look at 6 leaders who emerged (many from lower middle class backgrounds) in the post World War II world. Secretary Kissinger‘s personal involvement with each of these leaders adds an unexpected and wonderful dimension to this book. Highly recommend. The narration is terrific and the substance of the book is absolutely a five-star experience. This one checks all of my boxes. Definitely a must read.

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A Good One--Highly Recommend

Revisado: 04-18-23

The content here is excellent. Ronald White is a superb writer and historian who analyzes the "inner" Lincoln through Lincoln's various notes ("fragments" as they often are referred to) that have surfaced over time. The author does a great job and his analysis is excellent. I was a little surprised at first that the author decided to narrate this book--most books with the gravitas of this author usually have a separate professional narrator--but in retrospect, I think Mr. White's voice adds to the charm of this short book. For shorter book lovers looking to take a break from a historical tome, I highly recommend this book.

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Just Okay. That's it.

Revisado: 04-18-23

The marketing of this book outdistances its actual content. That said, the content is at best ok. There are a few historical nuggets and gems that are interesting in the book, but overall, I cannot recommend or not recommend it. It is highly "meh."

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Excellent in all respects

Revisado: 02-07-23

The Content, narration, and presentation of materials are all five star. I was a little bit skeptical about how this book would go, but much to my delight and surprise, this book checked all of my boxes.

Highly recommend.

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Excellent in Every Respect

Revisado: 05-10-22

Joe Ellis is a premier writer of the Colonial and Revolutionary War era in America. This books lives up to his other books and more. I highly recommend. Tightly written, this book lays out both sides of the conflict, gives insight to the mindsets of those in charge, and describes with probity the relative strengths and weaknesses of the belligerents. It is a refreshing look at the era prior to and during the Revolutionary War.

My only criticism is towards the narrator, whose soft tone comes across as muffled at times. But that could be due to my hearing rather than the narrator himself. Otherwise, the narration was fine. It should not hold one back from listening to this book.

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Well written and researched but there are flaws

Revisado: 03-03-22

I recommend this book. It is written well, the research is solid, and Chernow did very well to weave together an enormous amount of primary and secondary materials to to make a cohesive work.

But, it is too long, at least for my liking, and should have been cut down--something more than an edit and something less than a good whacking. Additionally, I think Chernow fell in love with his subject and thereby lost some of his objectivity. That is not to say that Hamilton was anything less than extraordinary. But Chernow takes on the persona of Hamilton himself and shows an obvious dislike of certain persons such as Adams, Jefferson, Jay and the like. I would have preferred something more objective.

That said, it is worth taking the time to either read or listen to this work--even though it may take a very long to do so. It is good history. But I believe that Chernow's book on Washington was a better book. I was a fan of it. Hamilton is no Washington and if one had the choice to read one or the other, I'd go with Washington.

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A book about nothing

Revisado: 06-24-21

This book seemed hurried to press and haphazardly written. It does not give much of an overall perspective. It barely mentions vaccines. Also, the narration was just “ok.” Pass on this one.

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