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Too Much Detail

Revisado: 01-24-23

Enjoyed it, but too long for the material. It was a big storm, but there’s only so much to tell.

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Narrow Minded

Revisado: 10-28-22

This is a doctrinaire account of 10 books with which the author disagrees. His choices aren’t bad, but his analysis is one dimensional. Everything is viewed from a strict religious perspective. Not recommended.

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The best history of the Great War.

Revisado: 12-01-21

This is a lecture series, basically an 18 hour audiobook of the war. So, it’s an invest in time and money. BUT it’s the best one volume history of the war. Dan Carlin’s “ Road to Armageddon “ compares. This is more comprehensive, if longer. It’s well worth the time and effort.

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Great fantasy

Revisado: 08-20-20

This one has it all: action, magic, and medieval intrigue. Very well performed by John Les, who captures Terry Mancour’s tone perfectly. The series keeps getting better.

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Classic Thud and Blunder

Revisado: 12-05-16

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

A much better story.

Would you ever listen to anything by George R. R. Martin again?

Yes, I would. But Mr Martin has penned a seriously dull book with this one. His pseudo-medieval background, so effective in the bloody Game of Thrones, has failed him here. The protagonist is a young, hedge knight trying to break into the big time. He's almost as unattractive as the characters of Game of Thrones, but without their drive, intelligence, or ruthlessness. In the first several chapters, he wanders about a tournament grounds, trying to assemble enough equipment for a try at the championship. By the time the tourney begins, I found I didn't care enough about the character or the story to read on.

Would you be willing to try another one of Harry Lloyd’s performances?

Sure. The narrator was good, but hobbled by the story.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment.

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Fiendishly Bad

Revisado: 08-14-14

What disappointed you about Bloodsucking Fiends?

What didn't? OK, the narrator was reasonably good. Otherwise... pretty much everything. The plot was both silly and predictable. The characters were wooden. The villain wasn't even a very good villain. And the Emperor of San Francisco? Come on. I know it's humor, or at least satire, but it's not even very funny.

What was most disappointing about Christopher Moore’s story?

I finally left the train after the medical student came on board. Couldn't he have researched what a medical student is and does? He simply got everything wrong. This kind of extreme sloppiness in details was found throughout the book. After a while, "willing suspension of disbelief" gives way to "who do you think you're kidding?"

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Picked a different book to narrate. Seriously, Ms Bennett did a good job with poor material.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disgust. And I'll never know if his other books are just as bad.

Any additional comments?

I guess it shows that if a vamp's on the cover, people will buy anything.

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History for the Diplomat

Revisado: 09-08-13

If you could sum up War, Peace, and Power: Diplomatic History of Europe, 1500-2000 in three words, what would they be?

Outstanding European History

Who was your favorite character and why?

Otto von Bismarck

What about Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius’s performance did you like?

He explains things very clearly, and makes the complex seem simple to understand.

Any additional comments?

This is one of the Great Courses by the Teaching Company. They're long, and involved. But if you really want to understand the subject, there are no better ways to learn.

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Bland in Boston

Revisado: 09-08-13

Would you try another book from D. B. Jackson and/or Jonathan Davis?

Nope.

What was most disappointing about D. B. Jackson’s story?

Nothing happened.

What didn’t you like about Jonathan Davis’s performance?

Very flat. Granted, the material wasn't much to work with.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Couldn't find any.

Any additional comments?

Let's just say I'll lose no time reading the rest of the series.

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Clockwork Britain

Revisado: 05-04-12

Basic clockwork universe book, set in an alternate Victorian England. Appealing protagonists. First of a series. Simon Taylor does an excellent job. Plot has a couple of elements which are hard to swallow, but overall, a very enjoyable "read." If Audible doesn't commission the next two books in the series, I'll be forced to buy them!

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The Very Worst Reader

Revisado: 10-01-11

Perhaps its the high-pitched voice. Or perhaps it's the nearly incomprehensible English accent. Or perhaps its just the lisp. Is it a lisp, or can she simply not speak clearly? Or the hurried diction. In any case, Ms Kellgren makes listening to a reasonably enjoyable story into something like work. Even with the speed on my Nano turned down to "slow," it's hard to follow this story. Ms. Bowen deserves much better. Back to the print version for Her Royal Spyness series!

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