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Fascinating story compellingly told

Revisado: 08-29-19

John Krakauer weaves together the origins of Mormonism, the foundations of fanaticism and brutal murder into a compelling tale. His book is truly a rewarding read or listen.

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Turgid and unfocused

Revisado: 07-19-19

I loved 1776, but this turgid and unfocused account the early pioneers in Ohio loses its way.There are some interesting stories within the book but Mr. McCullough’s narration falls into the arcane language of his source materials and quotes far to heavily from those materials to make this an interesting read.

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Powerful and Important

Revisado: 07-19-19

Everyone interested in either international affairs or human rights (which should be everyone) should read this book.The very personal story told by Mr. Browder Is a cautionary tale for individuals and countries dealing with Russia, a major international power which is run more like a criminal gang. It’s lessons are especially chilling in the context of Russia’s recent interference with our elections and of the lack of any meaningful response by The beneficiary of Mr. Putin’s manipulation.

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Required reading

Revisado: 02-11-19

This compelling history should be required reading for all Americans. The struggles of that time still echo today.

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Fascinating

Revisado: 05-23-18

I need a little of Genghis Khan other than his role as a conqueror. This fascinating work explores his role in beginning the process of globalization. For unknown reasons, audible has moved the introduction to the final chapter. Listen to that first as it contains much information that will be helpful for the remainder of the book. The book is engaging and supplies an important slice of history that is missing from many people’s world view.

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Interesting and disheartening

Revisado: 11-17-17

This book presents a fascinating look both at ancient extinctions and the creatures they affected and at the current largely human-caused extinction that is occurring on the planet. The author reads the preface which is used as a sample for the book. Unfortunately, she did not read the entire work since her voice is well-suited to the subject matter and conveys the humorous asides that are found throughout the book. The soft spoken reeder is not well suited to the text. Still, the collection of stories that illustrate both past extinctions and the current extinction are engaging and well worth a listen.

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The minutiae of history

Revisado: 11-17-17

While the minutiae involved in the average lives of ancient Egyptians, Greeks and others may form the foundation to help understand a sweep of history, here it becomes the subject itself. There is little to connect the laundry lists, to do lists and shopping lists of the ancient peoples discussed in these lectures. While the lecturer is engaging, the subject matter becomes tedious because it is unconnected to the larger sweep of history or even to particular events or individuals who lived during those times. While I understand that is the author's area of interest, the lectures are like listening to a symphony without the strings.

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Enjoyable

Revisado: 10-01-17

Ms. Shen King's book draws the listener into a creatively imagined near future China resulting from China's one child policy. Her use of multiple points of view help the listener understand and empathize with the diverse characters struggling against the state to become a family. Her book is both an engaging tale and reflective on the nature of family and the acceptance of others.

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Somnolent

Revisado: 09-07-17

The author's use of passive voice and rhetorical questions gives this book a professional tone, and not in a good way. The reader matches that tone. The the wandering timeline and lack of a clear narrative makes this a book to avoid. I enjoy nonfiction and history but this book completely failed to capture my interest. No doubt the author knows her subject. Perhaps those who already have a strong grasp of Roman history will make it through the dull presentation and appreciate the revisionist perspective, but 5 hours was all I could take.

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Not his best friend

Revisado: 07-07-17

The first half is overburdened with excruciating detail which you could skim if you were reading but is made more tedious by the slow pace of the reader. I found his voice to be over dramatic and annoying at times. Second half is more interesting. Not nearly as good as Devil In The White City. Better to read so you can skim the tedious bits .

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