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Loved it, didn't want it to end

Revisado: 11-22-21

I have a real bias towards Paul Simon, I absolutely love his music just as a caveat. This is a conversation as the book suggests, and it works great. They talk about Pauls songwriting process, what he was thinking about when he wrote several songs and albums, how his thought process works while he is writing music, among a lot of other topics. The songwriting process is what interests me the most, as I am a songwriter as well. It is a great conversation and Paul talks about some personal topics that he has been reluctant to talk about previously. There are a couple of biographies available on audible that compliment this conversation well. I only wish it was a bit longer :)

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I still enjoy the repartee

Revisado: 01-15-20

I kind of diasgree with some on the other reviewers, I still enjoy the back and forth and the formula. In my opinion the author makes the situations just different enough to be interesting still. I also feel that the author is exploring the topics that others feel he is not. He goes more into detail about the Elders and other species. It is not a book about them, but the topic is addressed. I enjoyed the book and will continue the series. Thanks. And probably it all works due to R C Bray - He is amazing.

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Literally laughed and cried

Revisado: 11-18-19

I think Robin was such a talented person and it is so sad that he is gone. My daughter and I are watching Aladdin right now and I felt compelled to write a review of this book.
As far as the book goes, Robin is so entertaining it would be difficult to make his life boring, and the book is anything but. It is of course very well written and well narrated. The book covers Robins career and ultimate events leading up to his death. I finished the book in a few days it was so good. I did feel a strong sense of nostalgia after finishing, a kind of sadness and feeling like I should have enjoyed him more while he was alive.
Anyway it is very much worth a credit. I hope you enjoy it as much as i did.
Thanks,
E

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It works

Revisado: 10-30-19

Maybe it says more about me than the book, to me the most interesting part of the book was the explanation of the Dino.
I think the other reviewer Geraldine had it exactly right. Kind of a mystery as to what this book is about before you buy.
I wont spoil anything but it is a murder mystery book, characters are great and it kept me going to the end.
The book has some great actions scenes, great dialogue and as I said the characters are memorable. Although I cant remember there names at the moment.
I usually take a little while after reading to decide on how I felt, and read it again if I am on the fence. I will probably listen to this one again.

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Prefer the Bob universe

Revisado: 10-30-19

I love the Bob Universe, and kind of hesitate picking this one up. Ultimately I got it because of Ray Porter. Love Ray Porter. This book is just OK in my opinion. It doesn't make you think very much, like the Bob books did for me. I even debated whether or not to finish, but did. Its nice in that the protagonist is an unassuming man, and really emphasizes the humanity in what is happening to him. There is an accident and an alien lifeforms becomes attached to him. The book is about the struggle between the power that be and the main character wanting to selfishly keep him own life, that was a joke.
Definitely have not given up on the author though. He has some good stories in him still I think.
It might be worth the credit for you to decide.

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Fantastic

Revisado: 10-30-19

I "read" this twice. Both times after reading a biography on Walt. This picks up in the 80's and tells the story of Disney though the 90's and into the 2000's. It explains the struggle of power at Disney and the decisions that were made during that time, what movies to film, acquisitions, animated films, the parks etc. And what direction Disney took as a company.
I am a huge Disney fan and enjoyed the book. It makes you miss Walt I think, who really just wanted to entertain and make the public happy. A key takeaway I think is realizing that CEOs or the people in charge of a company are not any different than the majority of us, they just have the conceded notion that they are better than anyone else. The book in my opinion highlights a lot of corporate greed by executives. The book tells about it all in an entertaining way. Patrick Lawlor is good as a narrator.
I am looking forward to Bob Igers biography as well.
It is credit worthy.

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Entertaining

Revisado: 10-30-19

I kind of struggled through this one. The great Sean Runnette kept me going. I have a hard time when everything is set up so perfect for the protagonist. It is an entertaining story, and started out really great then kind of leveled off, in my opinion. The magic stuff is kind of hard to swallow sometimes. It is worth the credit, and if you like the fantasy genre you will probably enjoy it.
It was the kind of story where you think the end has come then look at the amount of time left and realize that it is only about 1/2 way through, take that however you like.
This is the story of a vampire/warlock who struggles to keep his humanity which he grapples with. He is on a quest to right a wrong in bizarro earth.
There is a little surprise for an Mark Tufo fans by the way, of which I am a super fan.
Give it a shot.

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First hand account of the Conquest of Mexico

Revisado: 10-30-19

This is only one of a couple of first-hand accounts written about the conquest of Mexico. Which in my mind is one of the most amazing points of history. People ask if you could go back in time, what would you like to witness, for me this is it. I have read this book numerous times and enjoy it every time. It starts out a little slow as they move through the Yucatan and then into what is today Mexico. It is said that Diaz wrote his story after reading the account written by Cortes's secretary Gomara. Diaz felt Gomara had written the account to glorify Cortes rather than get the facts straight. Diaz wrote this in his old age while living in what is today Guatemala. It tells about the travel through Mexico, the tribes of Native peoples encountered, then the entrance into Teotihuacan and his meeting of the emperor. It talks about the Aztec people and their interactions with the Spaniards. Then the destruction of the Aztec empire.
It is an incredible story, take some of the details with a grain of salt and realize that another culture seen through a foreigners eyes can be difficult.
I read that there is a series coming out about this story on Amazon staring Javier Bardem, which if true I am really looking forward to. This is a great chance to get the book before the series comes out.
The narration is a little robot like, but stick with it.

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How does he do it?

Revisado: 04-16-19

I know most fans of Mark wont need a review, but I just wanted to say...wow. This is a great book, and I actually teared up at the end. Several lines made me crack up, I had to pause the book for a minute.
Also Sean, you are amazing.

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What an incredibly talented man

Revisado: 03-27-19

This is my second time through the book and enjoyed it just as much as the first time. I disagree with the reviewer who mentioned they didn't like lyrics being read. I thought it added an interesting view of the lyrics. As he read them I remembered the song but enjoyed them on a different level, being read instead of being sung. I have been a lifelong fan of Paul and this book has helped me enjoy his life's work even more.
The narrator was great for the story, he was engaging with the writing. I highly recommend this for any Simon fan. Thanks.

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