Christian Jorgensen

Masterful and well-documented

Revisado: 02-04-22

A very well narrated book that gives a lot of insight into the mindset of the ordinary men who carried out The Holocaust.

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Interesting but Anglo-centric

Revisado: 08-03-17

Would you listen to Battle for the Falklands again? Why?

This is definitely a worthwhile book and it describes a war that (outside of the UK and Argentina) is largely forgotten.

What did you like best about this story?

Cameron Stewart's narration is superb in this book.

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

This is definitely one of his better performances. Maybe because he is not forced to fake so many accents.

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Great, detailed and compelling

Revisado: 08-03-17

Would you consider the audio edition of D-Day to be better than the print version?

The main hurdle of the audio edition is that you (or, at least, I) need to get a hold of a map to follow the often very detailed movements of troops.

What other book might you compare D-Day to and why?

This is a great supplement to Beevor's book on The Second World War.

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

Cameron Stewart is a great narrator. The one thing I personally dislike is the "fake accents" he does when quoting sources, but I suppose that is down to personal taste.

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

When the narrator consistently called the Leibstandarte SS for the Liebstandarte (Lieb means love in German).

Any additional comments?

A great and compelling story. Highly recommendable.

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In the Boss' own words

Revisado: 04-26-17

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

I generally prefer books on paper (sorry, Audible), but in this case I prefer the audiobook for the sole reason that Bruce Springsteen narrates it himself. It is authentic, intense and passionate.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Born to Run?

The red thread that runs through the book where Springsteen discusses his relationship to his father and also tells about his own struggles with depression are gripping. But basically the whole book is just a goldmine of information for any fan.

Which scene was your favorite?

The book heavily focuses on the early years and especially Springsteens description of his time in Steel Mill and Castilles and up to the point of the first record deal with Columbia is interesting.

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

It made me rethink Springsteens music when I listen to it.

Any additional comments?

A must for any fan.

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A woefully unbalanced and haughty view

Revisado: 04-12-17

What did you like best about A Brief History of the Cold War? What did you like least?

The fact that it is one of the few books that focus on the entire span of the Cold War is definitely it's force.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The fact that it covers the entire Cold War period is the sole claim to fame for this book. The fact that it is one-sided, biased and written in an incredibly condescending and arrogant tone detracts a lot from the merits.

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

He does a good work of reading the book.

Did A Brief History of the Cold War inspire you to do anything?

It inspired me to at least try to be neutral when I, myself, try to make a narrative about a conflict. Also it inspired me not to view the world through a lense of haughty arrogance.

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Great and compelling - if somewhat technical

Revisado: 12-04-16

What made the experience of listening to Guns, Germs and Steel the most enjoyable?

The quality of the argument made - the extremely interesting thesis.

Who was your favorite character and why?

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Which scene was your favorite?

N/A

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

N/A

Any additional comments?

The book is great and well argued and the general thesis stands out quite clear. That being said the book at times becomes extremely technical when it comes to seeds, types of animals, etc.

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Fine introduction

Revisado: 11-07-16

A fine, short introduction to the Cold War. There are things missing, but a solid one-hour intro.

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Fine introduction

Revisado: 11-05-16

This is an extremely condensed version of s very complex conflict but it serves well as a framework on which to build further knowledge.

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Stunning and comprehensive

Revisado: 11-05-16

If you could sum up The Second World War in three words, what would they be?

Stunning, elaborate and comprehensive.

What other book might you compare The Second World War to and why?

It is definitely the best overall history of the Second World War I have read so far. It might be supplemented with a more analytical look at the war by reading Norman Davies "Europe at War 1939-1945. If one wants to explore the different campaigns further Beevor wrote great books on Berlin, D-Day and Stalingrad as well.

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

The Great Tragedy

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