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Little Known Chapter of Late-1930s America

Revisado: 02-09-23

This is a very entertaining history of pre-WW II America. I had heard about Luciano's contribution to the fight against Mussolini's fascist in Italy, but I had not heard of the Jewish racketeers struggle against the Nazi sympathizers. There may be a bit of larger than life exploits in the telling, but over all a really good listen

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Give Me More, Give Me More

Revisado: 06-28-21

I really enjoyed the Vindolanda series and this new series continuing the great experience. It was really hard to stop listening. Can't wait for the next installment

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Monty Python Meets the Norse Sagas

Revisado: 07-01-20

Just what we need during Covid. Sit back, enjoy and laugh away. Be careful if listening to the story while driving - need another volume, please.

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So Many Good Book . . . .

Revisado: 04-26-20

don't know why I missed a great one! I have followed the Slough House series and really enjoyed them. So I was really excited when I found this and three other Mick Herron novels on Audible. The plot is sharp and the story plays out smoothly. Narration was great. Looking forward to more in the future

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Proves the Old Adage ....

Revisado: 12-29-19

There is a reason we have two ears and one mouth.

This is a well balanced review of what ails the American community today. We do not listen to one another and we allow elected officials and politicians to work for the own advantage at the expense of the general citizenry. It does not matter which political party has the advantage, they both put themselves first before their constituents

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I Almost Passed It Up

Revisado: 04-14-19

I have a rule that I apply when purchasing a book - if I can use it as a door stop then it is too long to keep my interest. Initially, I steered clear of Mortimer's history of Henry V. It just seemed too long. However, the subject interested me immensely, so I gave it a go and I was glad I did.

Mortimer's day-by-day approach to the early period of Henry's reign was brilliant. It provided a rare insight of the steps leading up to war with France and a background on the king. It keep my interest from beginning to end. I will have to look into other works by this author.

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Well Worth the Wait

Revisado: 01-21-19

I had first noticed the hardcover edition of this book at least six months ago and was so hoping it would come out in audio version that I even contact the author. Unfortunately, he did not yet know at that time what was the status of the audiobook.
Fortunately it came out and although I had several other books in the cue, I downloaded the book and away we went.

What sets this historical novel apart from others in the same genre is the author is a historian on Roman history. If you have not listened to his histories, I strongly recommend them. This is a story of a Roman centurion set in Roman Britain, plain and simple, his heroism, ingenuity and mastery of arms. The realism comes through and it is very enjoyable.

Unfortunately, now starts the long wait for the next installment.

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Another Great Mystery

Revisado: 08-06-18

I have to admit that I do not get very much done when I start listening to another Wisting series mystery. This one was not exception to that rule. The Caveman has more twist and turns than a plate of curly fries and no sooner do you think you know who did it, you find out you were wrong. Saul Reichlin's narration is exceptional.

My only problem with the series is that I only have one more remaining. Hopefully, there will be a audio version of the author's new book "The Katharina Code" in a series called "The Cold Case Quartet" due out in the UK in December

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Really Boring

Revisado: 07-15-18

I was hoping for some new insight behind the decline of Rome. However, this was not what I envisioned. The narrator at time was extremely flat and overall the book was just boring

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Always a Great Story

Revisado: 07-14-18

I have been waiting for this volume of the Slough House series to come out in audio version and this work did not disappoint. Just wish it did not end

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