Peter H.

Long, overwrought and depressing

Revisado: 09-09-21

Well I very much enjoy Sally Field of the actress, this book over analyzes every single detail of her life. It would be far better if it were half as long and with some interesting stories about the films that she worked on and other actors with who she collaborated. I kept waiting Facebook to get better and it never did. Sorry to be harsh but this I can’t understand all the good reviews this book.

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Great 80s flashback

Revisado: 05-25-21

Great audiobook! My only criticism of this book is that it was too short. Andrew McCarthy told a great story of the 80s. I was fan back then but not someone who made it a point to see all of his films. It was nevertheless great to be brought back to the 1980s and learn more about life behind the scenes for the actors we all watched. I wish that he had gone into more detail about his work as a travel writer and director. I was definitely left wanting more. (Review by Mrs. Peter and not Peter himself.)

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Cringeworthy

Revisado: 05-20-21

While I am a big fan of the Bridgerton series on Netflix, this audio version is cringeworthy. The narrator (especially her imitation of a man’s voice) combined with the flowery romance language makes it painful to listen to. I’m astonished that Shonda Rhimes could make such a great TV series out of this book. (P. S. This review is by Peter‘s wife and not Peter.)

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Great book from a lousy politician

Revisado: 04-30-21

While I hated John Boehner the politician, I love John Boehner the storyteller. He does try to recast himself along the lines of Saint John the Baptist into Saint John the Boehner especially when describing his motives but, despite his rosey interpretation of his actions, it’s great to read about Washington from the flipside of the coin. He’s a terrific narrator and very interesting story teller. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in politics regardless of which side of the aisle you’re on.

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Terrific read

Revisado: 04-13-21

Matt Berman tells of John‘s life and his at the magazine George with authenticity and a light touch. Matt’s own life and work experiences before he went to George also draw the reader in, leaving the book enjoyable from start to finish. Thank you, Matt, for taking the time to write this. It was a pleasure to hear about your days at the magazine with John.

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Interesting details about The Commonwealth

Revisado: 04-07-21

Very interesting history and background about the Commonwealth which unfamiliar to most Americans. Well worth the listen.

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Slow start but great book overall

Revisado: 12-13-20

I could have lived without John Douglas‘s description of his childhood and years in school but, once he begins with the FBI, the book is irresistible. Enthralled with stories of the various serial killers cases he was involved in. Highly recommend. Riveting. Much better than the TV show.

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Painfully slow

Revisado: 11-05-20

I really wanted to like this book. I stuck out the entire thing but it was painfully slow. It would have benefited from editing it down to half its length and focusing more on the time in Germany for the Olympics and less on the never ending backstory.

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Great listen even if you’re not a big VH fan

Revisado: 11-05-20

I remember well listening to Van Halen high school but was never a particularly big fan. I still really enjoyed this book. Great inside stories about what goes on backstage, the challenges of a new band making their way, and the expected debauchery. Very light listen but a very good listen.

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Great stories about long forgotten athletes and heroes

Revisado: 07-26-20

Excellent book and I particularly enjoyed the early history of African-American athletes. I had no idea how many of the early Kentucky derby winners were slaves. While the end of the book details of recent events, the first several chapters explore history most of us have never learned. Well worth a listen.

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