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Wonderful to hear the Old English words spoken so clearly

Revisado: 11-18-24

I really enjoy learning about Old English words so this book is perfect. Very easy to listen to. This book could only be improved by turning it into a 'whispersync.'

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Usage rules are not set in stone!

Revisado: 09-21-24

I was surprised to learn that usage rules can be outdated or just wrong. I truly enjoyed how
Wordies were contrasted with Grammandos. l like to think of myself as a Wordie. I also purchased the Kindle and Hardcover versions for reference.

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Perfect Stephen King, Fantastic Narration

Revisado: 05-31-24

These stories remind me of the earlier Stephen King horror novels I loved so much: The Stand, The Shining, It, Cujo, etc. You know - ordinary decent people caught in unbelievably horrible situations. I'm so amazed at Will Patton's excellent narration! He does crotchety old men, psychotic cops, frightened children, and despairing middle aged men and women equally well. It's always great to find a book on Audible by one of your favorite writers read by someone who's a joy to listen to.

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Background Sounds Very Distracting

Revisado: 11-21-23

Stephen Fry was an excellent narrator, as always. However, I found it hard to concentrate on, or even hear, what he was saying because of the loud sound effects/background noises. I tried turning off my phone's Dolby Atmos but it didn't help.

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Very enjoyable to listen to.

Revisado: 01-07-22

Irving Finkel is an excellent reader. He makes his points in a logical, easy to understand way. He's also very funny. I don't doubt he is an expert Assyriologist and obviously an expert on Semitic languages. I would love to learn to read cuneiform just from listening to this book.

However, I disagree that the captive Jews in Babylon incorporated the Sumerian/Assyrian flood story into their Biblical one. Abram of Ur was a contemporary of Noah and Shem and could have gotten the story first hand. Captive Jews like Ezra, Nehemiah, and Daniel were obsessed with keeping and preserving the Law of Moses, which included the Noah's flood story.

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Very informative, fun to listen to!

Revisado: 12-22-21

I really enjoyed listening to Irving Finkel read his new book on ghosts. He makes the ghost stories, spells, and tales of the underworld from the Ancient Cuneiform texts come alive. He is very funny throughout. His Afterword has the best argument I ever heard on why people could believe in ghosts and why those who adamantly don't are really ignoring the past.

Audible should get Irving Finkel to read other books by other authors. There is nothing dull, dry, or stuffy in his reading.

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A very funny story told by the best narrator.

Revisado: 03-19-19

I really liked this book. I couldn't help comparing it with Dr. Who. Maybe more funny and less intellectual. Stephen Fry is the best narrator.

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Excellent history well read

Revisado: 12-15-17

I so enjoyed listening to this last volume of The Civil War. I learned very much that no one teaches in school or covers in documentaries.

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Best ghost explanations so far

Revisado: 12-09-17

I have been looking for a book like this for a long time. He presents very good explanations for why people would experience paranormal phenomenona. And he does so without denying the reality of the paranormal or ghosts. The reading was very good.

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Very well written horror-scifi novel

Revisado: 11-23-17

This is a 1930's version of ancient aliens in Antarctica. Only they aren't greys or lizards!

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