G. Collins

Best book on Hollywood that I’ve ever read

Revisado: 10-17-23

Well, my title says it all. I have read quite a few books about Hollywood. Most of them are the scandal sheet kind and tabloid. This is a very serious and very informative history.

I love the style of the rating also with mainly quotes from people in the business .

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Excellent Memoir and travelogue

Revisado: 05-12-21

Don’t be turned off by the negative reviews of this book. It is just fine. It is not a formal biography of Jackson, if you are looking for that look elsewhere. This is a ‘journey’ taken by a man that I can well identify with. In many’s it reminds me of two other books “Confederates in the Attic” and “My American Revolution”. The authors reading is perfect too.

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Excting and interesting sea adventure

Revisado: 08-12-19

I had listened to the abridged version first, not knowing at the time that it had been abridged. Thus, I was curious to know more. This reading is very well done, but it is difficult to get the first reader out of your mind and if I had to choose I think the reader of the abridged version was slightly better. The abridged version gave all of the salient points about the “Shenandoah’s” incredible cruise but if you ‘want it all’ you might do better with this version. Excellent book.

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One of the Best!

Revisado: 08-12-19

I’m anxious to continue with this excellent series. Volume 1 only whetted my appetite for more. I like the style of writing. Before even breaking open the book I thought it might be that sad retelling of Paul Revere, the minute men etc.. The author has all that of course but me make it alive and refreshingly new with nuggets of new information. Volume 1 is a winner all the way.

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Book written on Stanley Kubrick's film 2001 a space Odyssey

Revisado: 02-02-19

Very informative book containing tons of details not found in other works on this subject.

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Excellent eyewitness account

Revisado: 09-14-16

I had read Hara's account back in the 1970's and enjoyed it immensely. I am very glad that audible is offering this audio version for a new generation. This account should be of interest to anyone interested in the war in the Pacific.

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Excellent history of World War I

Revisado: 09-14-16

Would you consider the audio edition of World War I: The Great War to be better than the print version?

Not familiar with the print version

What was one of the most memorable moments of World War I: The Great War?

The futility of the Western front.

Have you listened to any of Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not, this is my first but his enunciation is perfectly serviceable.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The mention of the casualties.

Any additional comments?

Very we'll done and I would like to obtain the course on World War II as a result of listening to this one.

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One of the most boring books that I have ever read

Revisado: 08-21-16

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

Only a World War One specialized historian and even in that category I'm doubtful. This 17 chapter books outlook could be summarized in one chapter. This book was extremely tiring to listen to.

Would you ever listen to anything by William Philpott again?

I don't think so. It wasn't the narrator. No narrator could save this book. Because I waited so long to listen to it I didn't apply for a refund but I should have. I can't recommend this book to anyone. And, I AM interested in World War I.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Nothing could have saved it.

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

Not much.

Any additional comments?

Avoid this book.

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Disappointed and expected much more

Revisado: 04-07-16

What would have made The Man in the High Castle better?

More description of the society the characters lived in. The mini-series which was adapted from this book was much better. This story has a really "let down" ending

What was most disappointing about Philip K. Dick’s story?

The ending was no good. What was the point of the whole story?

Which character – as performed by Jeff Cummings – was your favorite?

The antique dealer was the most interesting character.

What character would you cut from The Man in the High Castle?

The Italian boyfriend character.

Any additional comments?

Just expected more. This book is just dated

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