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Just another detective story

Revisado: 02-27-13

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No, because it was too mundane. Had all the same characteristics of any common detective story. No unique features.

What could Philip Kerr have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Given a little more life to the constraints of living in Nazi Germany, similarly to the way life in Soviet Russia was treated in Child 44.

What three words best describe John Lee’s performance?

Just OK

Do you think March Violets needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No, but there undoubtedly be one.

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Mundane

Revisado: 02-27-13

What did you like best about 14? What did you like least?

Character descriptions was best. Least was the ho-hum story.

What was most disappointing about Peter Clines’s story?

Sucked into a vacuum of outer space and able to hold onto a doorknob? The most unique (to me) feature was the warping of distance perspective, but it wasn't treated thoroughly. The "Swales" were comic-book level.

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

This is my first. He did an excellent job.

Do you think 14 needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No. I wouldn't buy one.

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Couldn't stop listening

Revisado: 10-29-12

What did you love best about A Rumor of War?

Gritty realism of combat

What did you like best about this story?

Transformation of Caputo's view on war

Which scene was your favorite?

Many were memorable, none stand out

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

No

Any additional comments?

None

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Great Story, but a Little Draggy

Revisado: 09-29-12

If you could sum up Time and Again in three words, what would they be?

Fascinating but Slow

What did you like best about this story?

Story concept

What about Paul Hecht’s performance did you like?

clear enunciation, only a few mispronounced words

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Come with me to Long Ago

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One of the Very Best

Revisado: 07-10-12

What did you love best about Passage of Arms?

This story, as several of Eric Ambler's, features a protagonist who is an unsuspecting innocent, stumbling into intrigue. The plot is clearly laid out, with ample details for the reader to understand the motivations and constraints on the characters.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot kept my full attention, sometimes to the detriment of driving, The beauty of this plot is that it is straightforward, with enough illumination of the situation and characters for the listener to understand why things happen.

Which character – as performed by John Chancer – was your favorite?

My favorite character was the originator of the action, Girja Krishnan

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The tag line of a film should be "Tourist Beware"

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Excellent science, rational argument

Revisado: 06-11-12

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

Gary Taubes proves his point over and over and over. He omits the politics that apparently affect what our government agencies do about the problem. It looks like the soft drink industry is going to beat up on Mayor Bloomberg for attacking obesity where it should be attacked. Mr. Taubes' book is too scientific; it will never reach the common person who is eating Big Macs and drinking 24 ounce sugared colas. Mr. Taubes should get someone like Richard Dawkins to help him make a controversial and unpopular idea more interesting to the general public.

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Scary theme, disappointing story

Revisado: 06-11-12

Would you try another book from Richard A. Clarke and/or Robertson Dean?

Probably not

Would you be willing to try another book from Richard A. Clarke? Why or why not?

Probably not. I've lost even more confidence in the excellence of Washington officials. The threat that Clarke describes is scary, but he imbeds this threat in a sophomoric story. Mark Bowden does a much better job of describing this threat.

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Excellent, especially for baseball fans

Revisado: 06-11-12

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

Only if my friend were a baseball fan, or interested in statistics

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The meaning of excellence

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Excellent, especially for baseball fans

Revisado: 06-11-12

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

Only if my friend were a baseball fan, or interested in statistics

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The meaning of excellence

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Disappointing

Revisado: 12-20-08

The plot is a little contrived, which is tolerable. However, the nature of the story takes on a decided change towards the end. It's like the author was moving along at a reasonable pace with the story, then there was a phone call from the Publisher, who said "Jerk, you'd better get this finished in the next week". So the last part of the story shifts gears from "Forward Slowly" to "Breakneck". Now, maybe you argue that's the way it happens in these things, but the care taken in developing the characters and the story was not continued through the ending.

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