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One of the best sci-fi books I've ever read

Revisado: 03-25-20

The Man Who Fell to Earth was original, creative, and moving. Walter Tevis is a creative force on a parallel with Philip K. Dick.

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An intelligent and gripping dual biography

Revisado: 06-22-17

Where does Churchill and Orwell rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best. This is an intelligent and gripping dual biography of arguably the most important writer and politician in the twentieth century.

What did you like best about this story?

Ricks has eloquently documented one of the most important periods in the twentieth century. I’d like to think the majority of the United States leaders are familiar with Churchill’s and Orwell’s brutal honesty and the generation that led to the creation of NATO in 1949 that has kept the peace for more than sixty-five years, but it sure doesn’t seem like it for many on the Right. It’s obvious Trump has no clue. I think everyone should read this book.

Which character – as performed by James Lurie – was your favorite?

Churchill and Orwell. Arguably the most important politician and writer in the twentieth century.

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

Both men were almost killed in the 1930s: Orwell while fighting for the Left in the Spanish Civil War when he was shot in the neck that missed an artery by millimeters. After he recuperated he found that Stalin had turned on the Left and Orwell barely made it out of Spain alive.

Churchill was captured in the Boer War in South Africa and made a daring escape that made him a hero in England. But it wasn’t in the battlefield where he almost died, but on the streets of New York when he was hit by a car and received serious injuries.

Any additional comments?

According to Ricks, what binds these two together the most is their dedication to getting to the truth. Orwell is now lauded as the ultimate truth teller with the ability to face unpleasant facts. Facing unpleasant facts was also one of Churchill’s greatest gift.

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Boring

Revisado: 03-30-17

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Many things, but especially Hamid as the reader. He has a flat monotonous tone that will put you to sleep.

What did you like best about this story?

The premise.

Would you be willing to try another one of Mohsin Hamid’s performances?

No

Did Exit West inspire you to do anything?

No

Any additional comments?

The premise of this story is terrific, but I was a surprised the narrative was so boring after the buzz and positive reviews it has received. The characters are uninteresting and there's little dialogue. And Hamid would have flunked a show don't tell reading.

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Night by Elie Wiesel

Revisado: 07-12-16

At times very difficult to listen I would listen stop listen! So glad I read this what a Amazing Man.

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Fabulous

Revisado: 02-21-16

Where does The Complete Sherlock Holmes rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Complete Sherlock Holmes?

So many fantastic stories

Which character – as performed by Simon Vance – was your favorite?

All of them. I wish Simon Vance would narrate every book. He made these tales better.

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The Last Magazine is Biting and Hilarious

Revisado: 06-20-14

What made the experience of listening to The Last Magazine the most enjoyable?

The Last Magazine is compelling, hilarious, nasty, revealing and rollicking ride through the last throes of a big time magazine in the runup and first year of the Iraq War.

What did you like best about this story?

Michael Hastings was a gifted reporter for Newsweek and Rolling Stone, before he tragically died in an automobile accident in Los Angeles in 2013.

In my opinion, journalists who attempt to write novels are typically not very good at it. That’s not the case here.

They discovered this manuscript on his computer, and fortunately it has been published, and unfortunately it will be his last published piece of fiction.

The Last Magazine is compelling, hilarious, nasty, revealing and rollicking ride through the last throes of a big time magazine in the runup and first year of the Iraq War. I’m certain The Last Magazine would have been better if he had time to work with an editor, but it’s bursting with life, and you will not want to put down.

Have you listened to any of Ramiz Monsef’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Excellent.

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