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Uncritical collection of quotes by & about Jefferson

Revisado: 12-27-20

A collection of quotes organized based on themes. No contextualization nor critical analysis for them. One long love fest of all things Jefferson

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Incredible story, well performed, but way too long

Revisado: 06-20-15

Don't get me wrong. I adore a long read and savor details. However, Hillenbrand goes on and on when three or four examples would suffice. The beginning of the book feels excessively drawn out for the setting up of the overall themes and metaphors that dominate the rest of the story. That being said, this story is incredible--a must read. Hillenbrand's writing is solid, neither pandering to the low level, mass market nor over-reaching in a wanna be Pulitzer grubber's style. Although the writing is overly long in the beginning and after the war ends, the actual telling of the rest of the story is superb and believable. Thanks for the good read.

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Fascinating and well-researched

Revisado: 06-07-15

If you are a mother, this is a must read. The reader of this Audi le book was highly entertaining.

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Content good, but awkward reading, basically a summarized version of Rose's "Washington's Spies"

Revisado: 05-27-15

Of course, the information and story here are fascinating non-fiction, but the entire thing feels like it is based on Rose's classic "Washington's Spies." Everything from the organization to specific, elaborating flourishes appear cribbed from Rose's tome on the same subject. For example, the flirtatious younger brother and Robert Townsend, Jr.,'s appearance as explained in the penultimate portion are paraphrased in the same order as Rose's prose. At any rate, this is a lower-level version of the subject and a good introduction for high schoolers to this engaging subject. The actual reading of the text on Audible has many awkward pauses and breaks, though the reader's voice is somewhat pleasant.

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Good go-to if you are starting research on American Revolutionary War

Revisado: 05-26-15

Even-handed and dryly funny at times. Somewhat written with phrasing and word choice of late Eighteenth Century English, this text can feel worst at times. However, I'd still rate it superior to other sources on the topic. This Audible reading was just right. The reader timed his breath breaks perfectly and had a good voice.

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