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poetic but too complicated

Revisado: 09-28-24

I enjoyed the characters and much of the lofty language, but the plot became difficult to follow when the scenes became ethereal and very distant. I liked the author's focus on time and the use of clocks to portray our passage through this life. I sum, him, it was a very different book with many, many positive elements, but I just did not see how everything came together at the end. I assume it was me and not the author.

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Inspiring story

Revisado: 09-05-24

Although I did not care for the way the prologue was written or the linear approach to telling this story by Ms Hopson, the story is one of the most inspirational I have listened to in a long, long time. Ms. Coleman was decades ahead of her time. Her courage, perseverance, and belief in herself, was beyond reproach. This story should serve as an inspiration to all women, black and white, and should be told in every classroom across America.

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Razor Sharp

Revisado: 08-21-24

I listened to this book because of Stephen King's one word recommendation, " Terrifying". Not surprisingly, King described this book perfectly. The blended storylines tie together in a seamless fashion. The characters, the plot, and the action, move together like the body of a 10k runner as it speeds up towards the bell lap.... and the bell lab in this book is unlike any other I have listened to in a long time. The tape at the finish line of this book is snapped in a way that one will never forget. Bravo for Ken Follett.

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spellbinding

Revisado: 08-06-24

Every person in America, black, white, brown, or whatever, should listen to this book. This country should never forget what Black Americans suffered at the hands of their white masters. Never.

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Constant angst about impending murders

Revisado: 07-11-24

As with most of Mr. Folllett's thrillers, the book becomes very difficult to stop listening to, however, it is balanced by the fear of continuing to listen to. Fantastic story, great characters, lots of tantalizing twists and turns, and a wonderful ending. Highly recommend.

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Classic Sci-Fi Adventure

Revisado: 06-26-24

Andy Weir has an incredibly technical mind married to an ability to tell a very engaging tale. His use of language is not going to win any Shakespearean awards, but at the end of the day it is always about the story. His story is fantastic and his ability to tell it is even better.

jerry conley

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Meanwhile

Revisado: 06-10-24

I remember reading about how Ms. Wood came up with the title to one of her first books, "When We Were the Kennedys", which is such a wonderful read. I believe that a friend of hers suggested it as a catchy title instead of the one Ms. Wood intended to use. "How to Read a Book" is another great title, which I believe materialized in a somewhat similar fashion. I feel like the title is perfect in that it has so many meanings when applied to the plot and characters in it. The old English idiom "Do not judge a book by its cover" is a wonderful corollary which applies to many of the characters in this book, too. "How to Read a Book" should become a best seller based on its prosaic language, lovable characters, and depth of human emotions so well created and meshed. But, it is the last chapter which truly makes the book worth reading. This is where "Meanwhile" rises, like a phoenix, from "Spoon River Anthology" - a very powerful ending which puts all of our lives in perspective. What better reason could there be to read a book.

Jerry Conley

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Overrated

Revisado: 05-28-24

I have no idea how this book received the International Booker Prize. The protagonists are both weak, unlikeable, and lack credibility. Trying to tie the crumbling of the Berlin Wall in with the deterioration of the relationship between the protagonists does not work. I wanted to like this book, but there was never any traction for me with the plot or the characters.

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To Burma with Love

Revisado: 04-05-24

Great characters, fascinating plot, and a wonderful story. To leave our world behind and travel to Burma with Daniel Mason is an extraordinary adventure. One I will not soon forget

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old v. new

Revisado: 01-31-24

Great characters, interesting plot, and satisfying ending. The author's ability to pit old knowledge against new knowledge was very impressive. He displayed great insights regarding technology.

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