Susan Chacin

Interesting Female Characters Bloody Conclusion

Revisado: 09-11-22

Final volume winds up the conflicts among human and fey races. Some satisfying relationships and a lot of loss. Back stories of evil characters portray compassion.

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Classic samurai epic

Revisado: 04-27-22

Faithful to Japanese culture and zen philosophy, it's LONG and melodramatic. Akin to a western "soap opera." Narrator is excellent.

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Best Racial Justice Book

Revisado: 03-31-21

This is an inspiring look at how we can all work together for a better USA, and why we HAVE to, in all our best interests.

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Excellent Fantasy

Revisado: 04-13-20

Good combination of rounded characters, elaborate magical fantasy, and amusing sidelines. Possibly relevant commentary on our racial and social situation.

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Listening to the M Report easier than reading

Revisado: 06-22-19

Very important report but would be hard to read. Glad I thought of this edition with women reading too.

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Fiction but so real!

Revisado: 04-17-19

Young, I was a Hemingway fan, and this fictional memoir from his first wife hit it!

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Dark modern version of the ancient Beowolf story

Revisado: 03-20-19

I barely liked one character. Very melodramatic though thought provoking. Might make a better neo-classical tragedy play.

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Roman Origin Myth with a Touch of Fantasy

Revisado: 07-13-18

Ursula LeGuin, a master of sci-fi and fantasy, takes an obscure character from Virgil and weaves a touching historical novel. Satisfying in a sweet and feminist way without much actual historical record.

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Evolving Leaders in Magical World

Revisado: 10-30-12

If you could sum up Echoes of Betrayal in three words, what would they be?

As a fan of Elizabeth Moon years ago, both of us are older these days. Ms Moon at least also seems wiser about how "ordinary" folk rise to fill a variety of magical and practical challenges. In following this saga, I have reflected on the value of paying attention to others' strengths and weaknesses with humility and compassion, understanding what their motivations are, and accepting everyone's limitations.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I particularly enjoyed the Thieves Guild master who has to accept his demi-god patron Gerd choosing him for higher purposes. When he finally realizes what is going on, he becomes vulnerable in a touching, very human way.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait for the next segment due out(in print) in June, 2013!

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Feudal Japanese Fantasy w Modern Themes

Revisado: 08-20-12

What made the experience of listening to Across the Nightingale Floor the most enjoyable?

Wealth of seasonal, weather, wildlife, and nature details; alternating male and female narrators.

What did you like best about this story?

The complex plot and interweaving of motives with cultural features was engaging. I have studied Japanese history and read original novels and memoirs. While this story is not historical fact, it evokes the feudal era albeit with modern themes -women's roles and power, violence vs non-violence, social justice and the well being of the lower classes. I am interested in these issues, so have enjoyed haring a somewhat fanciful treatment.

Which scene was your favorite?

Shirakawa Kaede's self-defense when assaulted by the warlord.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, I enjoy splitting up my listening.

Any additional comments?

I was looking for a long book - this is part of a 4 volume series, and I have stayed engaged throughout.

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