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A well-written book enhanced by outstanding narration. History told like a thriller.

Revisado: 03-16-20

The modern history of Jerusalem as it is tragically fought over by parties all of whom are convinced they have a rightful claim to the eternal city.

The book is a commendable effort by the authors to present a balanced story, though in the end it is not difficult to guess where their sympathies lie.

After I finished listening to the book I started looking for more books narrated by Bikel, then, having found nothing I was likely to enjoy as much as O Jerusalem, I went on to try and find other books by the same authors. In that order!

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Slow start for me. But ultimately so worth it!

Revisado: 07-28-19

A very deep and insightful account of the present and an informed guess at future scenarios. Kai-Fu Lee is both engaging and engaged and leaves our governments and thought leaders with weighty issues to ponder. 5 stars.

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whetted my appetite, got me going, then stopped.

Revisado: 03-21-19

whetted my appetite, got me going, then stopped quite abruptly. Hoping to find the whole story somewhere

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Master class

Revisado: 05-12-18

Érudite and thoughtful. I did not know I could learn so much outside a university auditorium. The author’s enthusiasm is infectious

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Great story teller

Revisado: 03-08-18

Loved it and had a hard time putting it down. Thank you so much J.W.

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Big Letdown

Revisado: 09-30-14

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

If you believe that John Steinbeck can do no wrong this book might be for you.

What was most disappointing about John Steinbeck’s story?

A gallery of unidimensional characters, the story of Cain and Abel repeated ad nauseam... The most disturbing is the underlying and often naked racism: Lee, in the end and despite his intelligence and ambition, could never escape the destiny of one born into a class of servants. Then, of course, the N word, repeatedly, to refer, I can only surmise, to an African-American who had dared to run a bordello, seemingly with success.

I was disappointed because I had been so impressed with John Steinbeck's other book, The Grapes of Wrath. I find it hard to believe both books would have been written by the same person!

What does Richard Poe bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Well, it must be Richard Poe's doing that I managed to listen to the whole book, to the bitter end.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

At times the story looked as though it might take off. Only looked, never did.

Any additional comments?

The book should come with a warning: If you enjoyed The Grapes of Wrath and wish to keep John Steinbeck on his pedestal, avoid this book!

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Nothing short of amazing

Revisado: 11-27-12

What made the experience of listening to The Devotion of Suspect X the most enjoyable?

The main protagonists are deep, multidimensional and well defined. The book is simply a masterpiece, and too tough if I sound melodramatic.

What did you like best about this story?

There is no complacency in the story line. Intense all the way to the end.

What about David Pittu’s performance did you like?

Very good indeed.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Expect the unexpected

Any additional comments?

Strangely enough I am shying away from the other offering by the author lest I be disappointed. Can't imagine the Devotion of Suspect X being bested!

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