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Fascinating to the point of being essential...

Revisado: 09-11-17

Sean Carroll draws a complete picture of our universe from the personal through the scientific, while making definite statements but not offending our general sense of the right to the unknown. Well worth the time and a possibility for a second reading down the line. Timeless, such that even as new quantum discoveries layer the core theory, this book will not become outdated, based on the tying of rich historical and contemporary material that will remain relevant to the big picture, always.

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brilliant.. a "must-listen..."

Revisado: 02-14-17

the rich sweetness and dreadful sorrow of this epic tale comes through clearly.. a very difficult task narrating so many colorful characters but quite well done..

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Do not skip over this Audiobook!

Revisado: 01-31-13

If you could sum up The Moon And Sixpence in three words, what would they be?

Raw.Honest.Masterpiece

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Moon And Sixpence?

It's not so much a memorable moment as a theme.. How wonderfully revealing this novel is for exposing the things we will sometimes do to one another in order to fulfill our own needs.. And how can it be any other way? We are shown through Maugham's masterful use of the English language how one man's personality points fall somewhere so opposite those whom he comes in contact with on the many spectrum of life. And also how his points on those spectrum determine how his relationships play out and how he effects each person he meets. It is ugly - his truth - but is it truly his fault, being who he is? There are too many memorable moments to name just one. An incredible exploration of the darkness within us all and the overwhelming need for one and all to give of themselves or take for themselves to meet their own own needs of emotional survival. Is Charles Strickland a madman or a genius? You be the judge.

Which scene was your favorite?

There is a random meeting between the narrator and Strickland that underscores the narrator's assessment of Strickland and his base personality. It is particularly revealing and is focused on his point-blank questioning of Strickland regarding a very serious issue.

If you could take any character from The Moon And Sixpence out to dinner, who would it be and why?

It would have to be Charles Strickland, because it would be once in a lifetime to be in the presence of genius or madman and have the opportunity to decide for oneself which of those he truly is.

Any additional comments?

Well worth the time and money to just put yourself into this story as you listen and to explore where you might come out in the end...

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Masterful story with a history of it's own..

Revisado: 12-28-12

Would you listen to The Master and Margarita again? Why?

Definitely this version - because of story and performance. If this is not deemed a classic, it well should be!

What did you like best about this story?

There were so many parallel themes and intricacies reflecting the time and the place, the complexities of the Russian experience, the fallibility of humanity and the logic of insanity as a fallacy. I think the best part for me was that it was story driven, as it was likely too complex to be a completely character driven satire. I specifically enjoyed how the stories wound together in the end, with so much varied detail coming to a definite and solid point.

What does Julian Rhind-Tutt bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Rhind-Tutt brought life to the characters with consistent and comedic voices and accents. Though the writing did this in itself, his performance also kept you on the edge - waiting for each sentence in eager anticipation. One of the best I have heard!

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

The Devil will care!

Any additional comments?

Master and Margarita were given release from the torture of a life that had escaped them, especially the Master, but by extension of relationship, Margarita too. And she had, with the help of Woland and his entourage, found a kind of salvation from her life of loneliness and despair - her broken heart wondering about the fate which had befallen Master - and had somewhat embraced her rebellious nature and her role as a witch. They were granted peace by a merciful Satan -- brilliantly done by the artist Bulgakov! I believe the translation was superb. The literature, had it been written in English first, was masterful even.

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