L. Kerr

Compelling

Revisado: 04-15-25

I normally don't get into books about entertainment celebrities, but I bought this audiobook because I always admired the breath and durability of Cher's career. This book is compelling. I found myself looking forward to my morning and evening commutes so I could listen to it. Can't wait for Part Two.

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Better narration

Revisado: 03-04-25

I purchased the previous version of this translation by P&V, only to be disappointed by the narration. Apparently others felt the same because this audiobook has been re-released with a different narrator. I give high marks to this performance.

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war and peace

Revisado: 12-19-24

Excellent version of WW2’s War and Peace. Wonderfully narrated. Highly recommended. Looking for the audiobook version of Life and Fate.

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Darkness at Noon

Revisado: 10-23-24

Arthur Koestler's classic 1940 novel, "Darkness at Noon," is one of my favorite reads. Its narrator is loosely based on a composite of three early Bolshevik revolutionaries who were falsely accused, imprisoned, tortured, convicted, and ultimately executed as a result of Stalin's show trials. While in prison awaiting his inevitable execution, the narrator reminisces about how his life's work in trying to better the plight of the Russian masses went awry, ultimately being hijacked by Stalin who was only interested in absolute power. In many ways Navalny's beautifully written memoir parallels "Darkness at Noon." Perhaps Navalny's work it is even more poignant because it isn't fiction. Every page drips his traits: brilliant, literate, funny, sarcastic, self-deprecating, and utterly courageous. I can't say enough good things about this book. I can only hope it is widely read by Russians. The British narrator is pitch perfect.

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Well done

Revisado: 08-16-24

I was skeptical about the author reading her own book since most authors flop. But she was surprisingly good. The best chapters deal with the passage of the ACA and her perceptions of the Jan 6 insurrection. Her criticism of Trump was expected and understandable, but to her credit she didn't make it the centerpiece of her lengthy government service. Her description of the assault on her husband was painful to listen to. Well worth your money and time.

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He keeps reminding us why he’s Stephen King and we’re not

Revisado: 06-12-24

Every story grips you. As always, Will Patton is pitch perfect. Five stars. Can’t wait for the next book.

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Finally

Revisado: 02-23-24

I began listening to audiobooks when Modern Library published its list of the 100 greatest English language novels of the 20th century. I assumed that I had read most of the century's great novels, but it turned out I had only read about 25. I figured I could "read" the rest via audiobooks. Over the years, most of the novels came out in audio format. But for some reason, Point Counter Point was a hold-out. I was pleased to see this English classic finally published as an audiobook.

Aldous Huxley is a great stylist, and that comes out in this book. I was generally familiar with the plotline, but I'm pleased that that I can tell myself I finally checked this novel off my bucket list.

Stefan Rudnicki is a capable and accomplished narrator. However, at times I found it difficult to distinguish which character was speaking since many of them sounded alike. Furthermore, although Mr. Rudnicki is a classically trained actor whose voice is appropriately aristocratic, he is American, not British. This issue was apparent when he read the lines of a character who was supposed to be of the lower English class (Frank Illidge). Mr. Rudnicki's voice sounded artificial and sometimes he forgot to stay in character.

Overall, I recommend this book to other listeners. Although not as compelling as Brave New World (few novels are), this is a great work of art.

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Well researched, written, and narrated

Revisado: 09-17-23

The author captures the good, the bad, and the ugly qualities of Elon Musk. Highly recommended.

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Worth the 36 hours of listening

Revisado: 01-02-23

I had known various bits of Hoover’s bio. But it was pleasurable and edifying to listen to this author sew them together.

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Better than the average crime novel

Revisado: 09-17-22

I listen to a lot of crime and legal fiction. I can’t recall how I came across this book but I’m glad I did. As a trial lawyer, I appreciate the accuracy and realism of the trial scenes.

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