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A delightful diversion

Revisado: 10-03-22

I visited the Alhambra recently and immediately downloaded this book. It was time well spent on both counts!

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not for me...

Revisado: 06-26-21

I am puzzled by this format. There were monents where the author made some poignant observations and I enjoyed those. However, the sound effects and constant interruption of recordings and interviews jept me confused and annoyed. It was much more difficult to get the context straight with so many interruptions. i wish Mr. Gladwell all the best with the Pushkin effort and congratulate them on reinventing radio from the 1930's. With a volor commentary track. I think I will stick to the medium proper where the books are read on their own. By far my least favorite Gladwell book.

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Panders a bit ...

Revisado: 09-06-20

I enjoyed the book overall, but it was clearly written to be a puff piece for William. Especially fun to hear what the author had to say about Harry and how he would contribute mightily to the firm and what a perfect complimentary personality he will be as the 2 brothers re-shspe the monarchy !! Awk...waaaaard.....

Also, a bit perjorative toward Diana, but not really anyone else ! a
At certain points they use an actor to voice a quote in situ. That was a poor choice. It messed up the flow and at times the vilumes were different!

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Fantastic historical accounting.

Revisado: 02-24-20

This historical accounting of the Indinapolis was beautifully written and an emotional, moving read. Noone is vilified, but the truth is carefully laid out in many cases for the first time.

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not for me

Revisado: 12-31-19

I really wanted to enjoy this book. It read like a situational report and the author/nararator had all the excitement of a 7th grade science project! Authors Should Not Read Their Books. Just stop it.

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Strong pass

Revisado: 03-27-19

I thought the book was a bit self serving and seemed focused on the author and his/her role.in the bureaucratic process too much. I wanted an account of the history of the event and really am not interested in the name of anyone concerned other than where required to relate the story. This accounting was at times remarkably tedious in the volume of names littered about as if anyone is focused on such and that intense focus severely impacted the actual story.

I would concede that Mr. Higginbotham is very knowledgeable and played some sort of a key role but his insights are limited to items related to nuclear energy. He seems remarkably proud that American resources who were sent to help "discovered" that when in another culture it is effective and appreciated when local customs are respected. What a revelation!!

However, his talent at simply relating the workings of a nuclear reactor are amazing. I continued to listen only for that insight.

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no thanks

Revisado: 03-19-19

I don't recall the authors name, but that us kinda the point of this review. The story is about the accident(?) and what did/has happened. I found myself listening to this guys account of what he did and how amazing it was that the parties engaged from the US adapted to some japanese customs, etc ... It was as if the author duscovered the concept. I just found the story quite self-serving and intensely boring. Strong pass recommended.

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Worth it, but not the best!

Revisado: 09-23-18

I have loved this book for years and was alittle disappointed that this version was abridged. the audio was not great, and I would have preferred a professional reader.

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this book is a train wreck

Revisado: 07-21-18

having worked in silicon valley for 20+ years, i expected to enjoy this book. i know or have known a few of the people interviewed for the book. in spite of that, i just did not appreciate the approach, the input or the conclusions. for me, it reflects very little of what i know to be silicon valley. further, this is not a book, exactly. it is basically a transcript of interviews with some talented people, some of whom did not/do not work in the valley. it is impossibly difficult to follow as the reader just yells out a name and then recounts their words.

in the preface, the author spoke of how he had literally cut up transcribed interviews and taped them into a layout. that is what it sounded like to me. no cohesive anything. just constant abrupt lines as if one is table reading a play but with only one actor.

i am embarrassed for the author and reader.

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outdated and tends to be self-serving.

Revisado: 07-17-18

Fairly trpical review of a bureaucrats career as viewed thru rose-coloured glasses. strangely organized, at times chronological, at other times thematic, but it generally worked. i enjoyed the book but would recommend to others a more recent accounting. much has come to light since this was originally written!

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