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Very Disappointing

Revisado: 02-22-23

Wasn't worth finishing. The narrator's voice is unpleasant. The author doesn't know his subject matter. Too many Do's and Don't's contrary to established beliefs of spiritualism.

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Excellent Historic Analysis Written into Stories

Revisado: 08-21-17

Where does Four Princes rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I really enjoyed this book. Excellent stories and historic analysis wrapped in humor and important, interesting insights. I love John Julius Norwich's ability to take dry history and turn it into fascinating stories. You will be captivated by the book and the narrator is excellent. I'm looking forward to listening to one of Norwich's other great books, A Short History of Byzantium, to appear in Audible, narrated by Julian Elfer. Elfer is an excellent narrator, with a British accent, and excellent command of French and other European languages.

What did you like best about this story?

John Julius Norwich weaves together the stories, personalities, and historic impacts of four Kings from the early 1500's. His brilliance conveying historic events and highlighting historic significance with energy, color, and humor, is captivating.

Which scene was your favorite?

Norwich's description of Suleiman the Magnificant's invasion of the Knights of St. John on Malta is amazing. Norwich does an excellent job explaining the terrain and St. John fortifications, and the Ottoman's efforts to capture the island. He explains, so well, the reason that Suleiman the Magnificant's chose to attack the island.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Brilliance and Ineptitude in the Early 1500's.

Any additional comments?

I listened to another book, "The Medichi" before this book, just by chance. "The Medichi" was a great background for this book.

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Exceptional Learning Experience

Revisado: 07-28-15

If you could sum up The Art of Storytelling: From Parents to Professionals in three words, what would they be?

Extremely enlightening useful

Who was your favorite character and why?

Hannah, the professor who teaches this course is exceptional. She is funny, animated, extremely talented and knowledgeable. Her stories that illustrate the concepts she teaches are heartwarming and draw listeners into the techniques she teaches.

What does Professor Hannah B. Harvey bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Dr. Harvey has great voice inflection and you need to listen to actual stories to understand and appreciate the oral techniques that she teaches.

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

Yes, I laughed many times, was really touched by some of the stories, and I am now convinced that I can be a good story teller following Dr. Harvey's instructions.

Any additional comments?

I am going to order the guidebook from Great Courses since there is no transcript. I will probably listen to the course again with the guidebook and take notes.

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