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Not a sequel but a different angle

Revisado: 09-07-24

I assumed this was a sequel to the Phoenix project but it wasn’t. It was the same story from the Star Trek “red shirts” instead of the bridge officers. In that regard I dropped it a star as it’s a bit like of this event is about to happen, but that was a minor annoyance and if you’ve not read Phoenix you might be the better for it. Inside the IT story they did well to create good scenarios that I think you’d face. If you want to drop into the IT of a major change using a fictional business- you couldn’t find a better book

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Short and sweet

Revisado: 09-04-24

Once more into the Drew-a-verse of fantasy. It’s yet another clever, funny magical world created with a twist that makes it unique and exciting to listen to. It’s a quick listen but well performed. One for the dog lovers

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I'm a lover (of DH), not a writer (ever)

Revisado: 08-16-24

A story about being a writer particularly if you want to make a living off it. But that's not why I read it. I don't have any desire to write for a living yet this was another unstable read. This is a bit all over the place but it works. Its like speaking to a brain spider 🕷️ that lives in Drew Hayes head. I imagine this is like hearing 10 panel talks by Drew covering serious business and weird shit that's probably in here rather than paying for a psychiatrist. Its funny and informative.

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Just don't

Revisado: 05-02-24

The sci-fi genre is full of excellent work so don't waste time with this. It's just blah. It had aspirations of adequacy halfway through as dialogue between characters development only to stagnate and die.

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Howey’s home are short stories

Revisado: 03-30-24

I was addicted to the Wool series but it does have its issues. Largely due to the short turned long form it takes. This collection - while not all platinum - is filled with a quality that wows across a range of topics. I highly recommend it with both some early winners, mid throw backs to wool and an epic number few closers.

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My kids thought I was listening to the most boring book, but it was great

Revisado: 02-18-24

The idea of work fiction is funny but like the Goal this nails it with a case study like style and characters you can see develop. It’s not amazing fiction writing but great business writing you’ll retain and connect with

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Groundhog Day but over many years and much deeper

Revisado: 01-28-23

The story feels familiar but there is no Bill Murray… a chance to live again… to know the future. I was completely absorbed in this and terrified if I was put into it. It’s hard discuss the depth of this book without giving away the plot. It might be loosely termed Sci-fi but it’s a book of introspection.

“You and I have passed through many births, Arjuna. You have forgotten, but I remember them all.”

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If you like Fred the Vampire Account, this is for you..

Revisado: 01-23-23

The problem with Drew Hayes books I find is that I binge them and realize I didn’t savior them enough. Thankfully here is another series to binge and it’s goooood. I worried it would by on the YA side of things but I don’t think so now. It can have elements of predictability - oh this is setting up that. But even those have little clever twists that cause a smile.

It’s a fun read based on an interesting premise - if a world had super heroes wouldn’t it also have not quite supers? Those struggling to control their powers. Drew Hayes has a talent for turning his pen to such deep dive silly questions in a page turning style while committed to the world he builds. Welcome to Lander University’s Hero Certification Program.

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Nearly returned after first few chapters but then couldn’t put it down

Revisado: 11-23-22

The story of particle physics and the history that brought us to this point. I’m use to religious zealots being intolerant so was surprised and slightly put off by the start of this book. Then we covered science up to Einstein, nothing added here - why am I listening still - I asked myself. Then it took a different turn … Minkowski … who? This turned took us off the well worn path science history into the greatest story ever told about the most fundamental building blocks of our universe. I stopped and watched YouTube videos to back fill my knowledge. Do I understand the Higgs Field not really but I know better what I don’t know. Eye opening. Must read. Science interest a prerequisite.

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Enjoyable bio of one aspect of the shortest serving President

Revisado: 10-14-22

This isn’t a comprehensive Presidential bio of William Henry Harrison but one that ties in early US / Native American policy in an informative way. It was boring at times but without the focus more on the policy it would have been painful I’m sure. For those seeking to learn the history surrounding pre and post War of 1812 Native American policy from the perspective of the future president this is your book. The election and short term are perhaps only a few paragraphs so don’t buy if that’s your area of interest.

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