Greg K.

World War I - Revisited

Revisado: 01-30-13

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

WW I defined our current world politically, economically, socially and geographically - few aspects of our 21st century lives are not affected by this war. Definitely a read for any historian.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Though no specific character was identified, I would select the average British soldier as someone I sympathized with.

What about the narrator’s performance did you like?

The narrator made me feel as if I was at dinner with him and he was relating his personal experiences - which made the listen quire enjoyable.

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

No extreme reactions

Any additional comments?

WW I changed our world and gives us insights into some of the same problems we face almost 100 years later.

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Travel 700 Years Into The Past - First Class!

Revisado: 01-30-13

What made the experience of listening to The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England the most enjoyable?

The narrator deftly balanced delicate humor with reflective amazement (to we 21st century dwellers) about this epochal century - plus his English accent made me feel he was talking about his ancestors!

What other book might you compare The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England to and why?

The "Time Traveller" concept is unique - but the historical treatments of other Audible.com selections of Constantine and the French Revolution and Isaac Newton's England come close.

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

No - but I would download any Audible.com selection he reads solely on this recitation.

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

Time Travel to the 14th Century

Any additional comments?

I want more "Time Traveller" books to different centuries!

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Insights I never knew about

Revisado: 01-30-13

Where does The First Christmas rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

3rd quartile

What did you like best about this story?

Having studied the New Testament (in Greek) during six years in the seminary, the Old Testament references outlined by Borg & Crossan were new to me - though not surprising now that I think about it since the authors of the New Testament birth stories only knew of the Old Testament. Fleshes out with scrupulous documentation (that only Crossan can do) new insights about the New Testament stories.

Which scene was your favorite?

No particular favorite - the entire work was fascinating.

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

No laughs - no cries

Any additional comments?

A worthwhile read for the novice and the experienced first century history buffs.

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Trite recollections with little scholarship

Revisado: 04-22-12

Would you try another book from Lois Tverberg and/or Pam Ward?

Tververg no, Ward maybe

What do you think your next listen will be?

A more scholarly treatment from Jewish perspective of the life of Jesus

Which scene was your favorite?

Too few to recollect; stopped listening 3/4 through book

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus?

Cut out the personal analogies (ie, praying for her cat) and stick it rabbinical interpretations of the life of this Jewish peasant

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Absolutely Spellbounding

Revisado: 03-21-12

Where does Constantine and the Conversion of Europe rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Probably one of the finest ever downloaded.

What did you like best about this story?

The history of this period basically set the stage for the entire rise of Christianity and the western world. The insights I gained gave me a better foundation for understanding the world then and now. The narrator was superb.

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

No, but I will now - I would download an Audible.com book just for his narration.

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

No extreme reaction - but the 4th century Christians were damn lucky Constantine was around.

Any additional comments?

I almost believed that Griffin's narration were the words of the emperor speaking them.

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Current Evolutionary Science

Revisado: 03-21-12

Where does Human Evolution rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I appreciate this category and have listened to many Audible.com books on the subject as well as paper books.

What did you like best about this story?

The story was told in a non-scientific manner yet still retained scientific principles.

What aspect of the narrator’s performance would you have changed?

The individual performances were very good.

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

No extreme reactions - laughing or crying were not applicable.

Any additional comments?

I would recommend this read.

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Believable Vatican Thriller

Revisado: 03-21-12

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

Yes, I would highly recommend this read - the narrator was superb in switching between 15 or so characters

What other book might you compare The Third Secret to and why?

I would compare this book to Dan Brown's

Which scene was your favorite?

Favorite scene was the Vatican intrigue surrounding the conclave for the new pope.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes - had to listen to it all day while working,

Any additional comments?

With the possible exception of the

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Bullets are flying, many are dying

Revisado: 03-21-12

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Perhaps a little more history in the places visited would make it more interesting

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Absolutely - the plot and the locations change constantly

Would you listen to another book narrated by Jonathan Davis?

Probably

Do you think The Temple Mount Code needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No - the story I complete

Any additional comments?

I am always amazed how the bad guys can fire AK-47's, rocket propelled grenades and have swarthy, big men ready to do evil, but the hero/heroine can knock off three guys (like in this story) with a hand held pistol with shots

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