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Very informative

Revisado: 06-13-24

I deeply appreciate the scholarship of this work. The author covers all of the colonizers of America font just the English & Spanish and explores the differences between the various colonial strategies. He also vividly describes the effects of colonization on the indigenous peoples. Lots of new histogram me. Not particularly entertaining but quite informative.

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Trite characters, mediocre writing

Revisado: 10-15-23

A friend recommended this series and I'm a few books in now but not sure I'll continue. The characters have stock predictable reactions, the writing style is mediocre. Maybe I've been spoiled by Anthony Horowitz, Robert Galbraith, and Mick Herron.

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Great history but be prepared

Revisado: 10-15-23

I'm from Oklahoma and had never heard of Bass Reeves until quite recently. I was pleased to find a book with so much detail about him. HOWEVER, this reads a bit like a PhD thesis rather than a popular history. It would be nice to see what an accomplished creative non-fiction writer could do with the details laid out here. Reeves' story would also make a great movie or TV mini-series.

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Good story well told

Revisado: 07-02-23

Dan Jones unravels the complexities of the Wars if the Roses in a compelling manner. And John Curlass’ narratuon brings it to life. Well done.

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Fascinating story, poorly told

Revisado: 10-24-22

The author's family story is fascinating and shows the power of genetic DNA to unravel family secrets. However, as other reviewers have noted, the monotone narration of this books is difficult to listen to for very long. I would add that the writing is extremely redundant. The author repeats the same information dozens of times and uses some phrasing over and over. This book could have benefited from a good editor. Eliminating all the repetition could have shorted the book 20% at least. That said, n the hands of a good writer this story could be a best seller or hit TV miniseries.

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Overview of ethics of genetic DNA testing

Revisado: 10-24-22

This book is an entertaining and well written overview of the ethical questions raised by genetic DNA testing. I especially appreciate the advice that one shouldn't enter into such testing lightly. There is no way to know in advance if you will like what a DNA test tells you.

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Heart felt and joyful

Revisado: 04-09-22

I like Martin Short even more after listing to his memoir. I found it truly inspiring.

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Simply awful

Revisado: 03-12-22

Misogynistic dreck. What a disappointment. I’ve read four DCI Banks novels each worse than the last.

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Decent biography, not particularly revealing

Revisado: 01-01-18

Would you try another book from Sally Bedell Smith and/or Rosalyn Landor?

Rosalyn Landor's narration is first rate. The book itself is interesting for it's details about the queen's official public life, but lacking in behind the scenes details. It almost seems to respectful of the royal family's privacy.

Would you recommend Elizabeth the Queen to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes, but only for the most ardent Anglophiles and royalty fans.

What does Rosalyn Landor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Great reader, easy to understand and very proper English accent. She does other voices just well enough to make a distinction without being distracting or overwrought.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

It makes an interesting companion read to the Netflix series The Crown.

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Great performance, good story

Revisado: 01-01-18

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend the book based on performance and story. It is also set in my home state of Minnesota with plenty of recognizable locations.

If you’ve listened to books by Allen Eskens before, how does this one compare?

This was my first Eskens book.

Which scene was your favorite?

I loved the scenes with the main character's brother and girlfriend. A charming pair of characters.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The dysfunctional mother and her neglect of her special needs child was sad.

Any additional comments?

Good story, well told with plenty of local color.

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