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As good as described

Revisado: 09-14-14

If you could sum up The Boys in the Boat in three words, what would they be?

Excellent Characters, wonderful historical insight.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The time when the main character was abandoned by his father in favor of his new wife.

Any additional comments?

The book had been recommended to me by several good friends; however, I was not interested in a book about "rowing". The book was so much more. The characters and the historical insight made the book one of my best "reads" this year. I was sad to reach the final chapter.

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Facinating

Revisado: 01-26-14

What made the experience of listening to Inferno the most enjoyable?

The author's in depth research and the way he addressed so many topics relating to the war. The war in Asia, Russia, Great Britain, Southeast Asia, Japan, the air phase, weaponry, Naval warfare (on the water, below the surface and naval aviation), the effects of war on the citizens of the countries at war; all of these topics are examined in a way we haven't seen previously

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the way he personalized so many events. His research must have uncovered personal diaries and letters.His quotes of those involved brought the event to life.I also enjoyed his analysis of phases of the war and how today the view of WWII personalities varies from the immediate post war view.

Any additional comments?

For those that enjoy lengthy detailed stories as I do, this book will capture you. Max Hastings brings history to light.

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Courtenay characters are as usual superb

Revisado: 06-11-13

What does Humphrey Bower bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He is the master of seemingly all dialects, Australian, South African, German, Irish, Chicago, New York, Canadian, the list goes on.

Any additional comments?

Watching Jack grow from childhood to senior citizen and all of his adventures was spellbinding. I am truly sorry we are at the end of Courtenay's books. What a gifted storyteller.

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Wow!!, Who knew this about Stanley (of stanley and

Revisado: 05-23-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely! Excellent insight to the African continet and the various other colonial and Arabic powers

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Last Hero?

The caravan sloughing into the African interior contending with the various occupants, elements and rigors of the trek.

Which scene was your favorite?

The couple times where Stanley's indomitable will purshed the others beyond their own expectations

Any additional comments?

I thoroughly enjoyed the book in it's detail, dialogue, and cast of characters.

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Not his best

Revisado: 05-23-13

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

His previous novels did not have as much dialogue and were packed with history and action.

Has Noble House turned you off from other books in this genre?

Not so much the genre as the authors books. I really enjoyed Shogun and King Rat this was a major disappointment.

What does John Lee bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His accents and dialects

Any additional comments?

I will pay more attention to the reviews of his books in the future.

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Too Short

Revisado: 05-23-13

If you could sum up An Army at Dawn in three words, what would they be?

Good insight to a campaign of Worlr war II that has not received as much coverage as the European campaign

Which scene was your favorite?

The Casablanca meeting

Any additional comments?

The book has me wanting more information, more detail about the campaign

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incredible character study

Revisado: 11-05-12

Would you consider the audio edition of Shantaram to be better than the print version?

I never read the print edition

What did you like best about this story?

The visuals painted by the author

Have you listened to any of Humphrey Bower’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, he is excellent. This is comprable to what I have listened to from him before.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No extreme reaction. Some of the tales made me cringe from the brutality

Any additional comments?

I thoroughly enjoy lenghty in depth character development and this book definitly fits that description.

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Old fashion WWII spy novel

Revisado: 08-14-12

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The story was too plotting.

Any additional comments?

The story moved slowly. It reads like a 1950's WWII spy novel. Just so-so.

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