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Revisado: 06-22-23

As a child I loved The Wayside School books. Earlier this year, my great nephew wanted to try an audiobook because I’m always listening to them. I bought 4 to share with him including this one. Introducing him to audiobooks and The Wayside School series was amazing. He’s 8 and loved the book and to my surprise 43 year old me still loved the book. I immediately went and bought all 4 audiobooks in the series although as a child only books 1 & 2 existed for me to read. I can’t wait to introduce all the 3 great nephews to Wayside School!

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A New Favorite

Revisado: 06-22-23

I was unsure when I started this book, if I would enjoy it. I loved it and am so glad it’s a series. I love character driven stories more than plot driven ones and this was right up my alley. If you want a book where “something is always happening” this may not be the book for you. However, if you like to have a villain you can hate and protagonists you can cheer for… read this book! Also the narrator was great.

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Not Another Boring History Book

Revisado: 03-27-21

I love history, got a degree in it, but the reality is most history books are boring and pedantic. I had some concerns before I grabbed this book because Ancient Rome is not one of my favorite historical periods. My concerns were totally unfounded, Emma Southon did an amazing job writing this book. It is witty, informative, relatable, and at times laugh out loud funny. I loved it.

And if historical audiobooks scare you because you fall asleep through them, you won't fall asleep during this one. The writing is lively and the narrator was a fabulous vocal orator.

If you have an interest in crime, history, Ancient Rome, or non-fiction this is a book for you!

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Cure for Insomnia

Revisado: 01-07-20

It's rare for me to fall asleep while listening to an audiobook. For many years, I considered the War & Peace audiobook the cure for insomnia. This has replaced it. I stayed awake during the Jack the Ripper chapter, but I have no clue what the other cases in the book were. I tried 5 different times to get through the rest of it and fell asleep each time. However, I can't say it was entirely the narrators fault. I also fell asleep reading Mindhunters also by John Douglas, despite being a true crime junkie. I just don't find his writing style engaging and even the narrator couldn't keep me into it.

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Very Good!

Revisado: 09-13-19

I love history and this book was great. It offered a view into life, society, and crime in the 16th century and how one executioner never gave up hope of getting his family's honor restored. I recommend to anyone with an interest in history.

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Loved!! Highly Recommend!

Revisado: 09-13-19

If you want an inside look at the pursuit of the Golden State Killer this is the book for you. Very informative and I enjoyed listening to the victims talk about the impact GSK had on their lives as well as Paul Holes' contributions to GSK's capture. While it says narrated by Jim Clemente, it has enough other people telling their stories, that it is more like an in depth interview with those affected by the EAR/ONS/GSK and those determined to capture him now that DNA has evolved enough to do it.

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This is one of my favorite books of all time.

Revisado: 06-15-18

When someone recommended this book to me in the 1990s, I had my doubts. It quickly became my go to recommendation to other people. I loved it. Some time ago, I heard the BBC production and wasn't sure that I would like the audiobook but Martin Jarvis did an excellent job with it and now, it has become my go to book for listening while doing other things (like cooking).

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Absolutely Fabulous

Revisado: 06-15-18

As I listened, I could picture Will Patton playing the part of Ret. Det. Bill Hodges. The characters were well developed. The story was engaging. The narrator was excellent. If you like a good detective story, this is a must read and King always puts his own spin on every story, giving this detective tale just a little bit more oomph!

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