Charles C. Tucker

Nacho Gets His Stride

Revisado: 02-02-25

I was hesitant to start this trilogy, but the cover art drew me in. After listening to the first volume I really enjoyed Dakota Krout 's style. Now that I have gotten the remaining entries into the story of Nacho and his friends in The Juxtaposition I am enjoying it even more. Great writing, great narration. Love the experience!

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Disappointing abridgement

Revisado: 05-04-24

The Audible Original abridged version of 1984 severely guts many of Orwell's well-developed themes.
While NewSpeak is mentioned in this condensed version of the story the whole horror of controlled speech is dumped down the memory hole, as is the book's epilogue. I suppose this is par for the course in a product coming from Big Bezos.
While there is some mention of the issues of freedom of speech and thought the core is rushed through so the listener is not allowed to ponder how closely the IngSoc principles are coming to life in the West today.
The freedom to say that 2 + 2 = 4 is being erased today. Orwell would recognize the banal face of O'Brien the torture lord of the Ministry of Love trying to force J. K. Rowling to recant her heresies. Orwell would recognize the Hate Week occurring on multiple college campuses today demanding that Jews surrender and be murdered by terrorists.
Above all Orwell would consider the butchery of his story a travesty. Having just finished listening to his collected Essays on Audible I feel he would reject the script used here. It turns a novel into a short story and cuts out the valid social commentary and warnings about loss of history.
High marks for good audio production values. Not so high for emphasis on the sex noises that take the place of storytelling.

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Dr. Pasulka's more important book.

Revisado: 12-19-23

First, I prefer Dr. Pasulka's narration to that of the professional narrator used for her first book on this topic. She knows the material better and knows where to use vocal emphasis better.

Second, as good as "American Cosmic" is, this book is more important.

The value of examining the experience, as opposed to physical artifacts, is critical for humanity. The artifacts are a distraction from the real event.

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A Classic of Science Fiction

Revisado: 02-14-23

For a story written in 1932, this work holds up well.

A world of control. All media, all education, all language, and all religion are tightly controlled. A world not far off from today.

Works of philosophy that sought to enlighten are considered pornograhy, while depictions of sex are ubiquitous.

There are reservations where the nonconforming are kept. At first, we see the First Nations people on we learn of others.

This classic is brought to life by the talents of Michael York. The well-known actor helps draw the background of this story with a variety of vocal personalities.

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A Tale Of Love

Revisado: 02-09-23

This is a novel that asks us to suspend our disbelief only a little. A town in modern Europe that could go a century without being swept up in the events that made the twentieth century so terrifying.

Then, a need comes upon the people of this town to contact the outside world. They fear a crime has been committed, and they can not resolve it themselves.

What happens next is a dizzying, cautionary tale of innocence and arrogance.

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Identity and Independence

Revisado: 01-29-23

Jacob Rappaport runs from the role his father chose for him only to be thrust into roles forced on him by strangers.

Facing choices between his family or his nation, Jacob seeks to find out who he really is.

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A Must For All Who Want To Understand Addiction

Revisado: 01-21-23

Drawing upon his years of practice in the skid-row of Vancouver, Dr. Mate explains that pain is a driving force.

Presenting evidence, discussing best practices, and exploring personal stories the doctor reveals the
humanity of the people society turns its back on.

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In the depths of despair hope springs

Revisado: 01-09-23

Dara Horn has collected several of her essays that examine the way that dead Jews hold a position in the world that living Jews do not.

Examining different dead Jews around the world and through time Horn sees a recurring theme. The world at large puts the dead and departed Jews on a pedestal, but resents the living Jews.

The conclusion of the book offers a brighter outlook that I hope the author still retains.

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A Welcome Prequel

Revisado: 12-08-22

This novel tells us about young Sheldon Horowitz, a prequel to "Nordic By Night".

We meet him at the start of his life. Learning about loss, about evil, and about the need to overcome both.

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Second part of an epic tale

Revisado: 10-04-22

You need to enjoy this presentation. No two ways about it.

The Sandman stories will make you see the world through new eyes.

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