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Why is this abridged?

Revisado: 10-07-24

I enjoyed this take on Raptor Red, but I could’ve done without the sound effects, as they get extremely repetitive.
My low rating is primarily due to the fact that this is an abridged version of a 270 page book- which is absolutely absurd and unnecessary. Should’ve featured the full text.

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Excellent

Revisado: 12-11-23

A wonderful performance by all. Kenneth Cranham brought a lot of life into his performance as Scrooge. Easy to reccomend this for the holiday season.

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Sad…

Revisado: 10-23-23

Witness as a one time master of cinema hits rock bottom. Sad proof that the gifts of artistry are no bar to arrogance and madness.

Or something like that…

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Some useful info but…

Revisado: 09-11-23

The philosopy that Golden presents is framed in a series vignettes, incomplete stories of folks whom have found means to appreciate silence in some way. I am of two minds on this book. In general, Golden makes a good case for slowing things down, shutting off the electronics and embracing mental silence.

But be warned- the book is genuinely bad.

Golden is largely lacking in substance. Vaguely told stories of a few folks are offered up without actually coctributing anything meaningful to the thesis. Often these seem to lean on the usage of the word "silence" rather than the philosopy presented. Worse, sometimes the stories seem shoehorned in; having little to do with the principles the author is suggesting, and instead focusing on social issues. I don’t disagree with the authors stance on these issues- I disagree with them being presented in this book, on this topic of all topics.
“This rain sure has been nice.”
“Yeah. It cuz the republicrats/demicans ruin everything.”

The writing isn’t great, often sliding into waxing introspection in a ponderous, melodramatic style frequently verging on the comical. This poetic bent is compounded occasionally when the author reaches for a word without seeming to fully understand what it means. Ultimately, the subject matter deserved a more thoughtful and concise approach by an experienced writer, with the assistance of an involved editor.

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Great

Revisado: 08-31-23

An excellent reading of one of my favorite books of all time. I heartily recommend this one.

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An important read

Revisado: 07-18-23

A polarizing figure even in his own time, Barry Goldwater’s book and vocal time in office set the stage for Republican come back in the United States. It’s probably a little easy to criticize some of the book’s presented philosophies with the gift of hindsight, they were still well reasoned at the time. Still, a worthy relief for anyone with a healthy interest in politics, regardless of your affiliation.

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Not Bad

Revisado: 07-14-23

Perhaps a little over-ponderous and self indulgent; but still a good book. I do wish he had spent more time on the construction, and less and less time on the opining over this and that.

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Interesting Story

Revisado: 04-27-23

Rather than a bridge, you could probably think of this is the extended version of the book. Eddie frequently perforates the reading with “footnote” which one can take as a sort of secondary dialogue added in tandem with the reading. Initially it was very offputting, as it went on I got used to it. All in all, though, it still felt a little too long. Still, that is very interesting person, and their story is worth the telling.

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Dry

Revisado: 03-10-23

In a more direct sense, I would describe the text as adequate; but taken as a literary work, it’s a bit disappointing. Large swaths of the text function as little more than a mass fact dump. Facts are certainly great, but I would’ve hoped for a layer of poeticism to tie it all together.

The reading itself was also quite bland. The author has incredible diction, but no sense for theatricality. I would suggest in the future recording, perhaps hiring a talented and impassioned actress.

Still, Ruth Bader Ginsburg remains quite compelling in her own right, so perhaps that’s enough.

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Entertaining

Revisado: 03-09-23

Funny at times, touching at others. It will not be the best book you’ve ever read, but it’s entertaining to say the least. Brent Spiner’s performance is excellent, and I really enjoyed all the little cameos by other Star Trek actors.

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