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Overly Antagonistic

Revisado: 10-17-13

Would you try another book from Jung Chang and Jon Halliday and/or Robertson Dean?

Yes, well researched and lots of information.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

A very detailed history. The most frustrating part is the author's continual minimizing of any of Mao's achievements. Mao's history is undeniably disgusting in how he treated his own people, there is no real need to put everything he does in the least flattering light, it takes away from the credibility.

Was Mao worth the listening time?

Yes, very informative.

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Great Synopsis

Revisado: 10-17-13

What made the experience of listening to America and the World: A Diplomatic History the most enjoyable?

The under-written about history. In my US History 1776-1860 class, we did not cover much at all of the history that this book delved so deeply into. This book was thoroughly enlightening.

What did you like best about this story?

Seemed to be very balanced, not making heroes and villans.

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Informative

Revisado: 10-17-13

Would you consider the audio edition of The World Was Never the Same: Events That Changed History to be better than the print version?

Haven't seem the print version.

What did you like best about this story?

The speaker was very knowledgeable. Did not get stuck on any one era, except too much emphasis on modern America. Disagree with some of his choices, Michelangelo can not have the same impact on history that the invention of: railroads, steam engines, corporations, radio, television, or the internet.

What about Professor J. Rufus Fears’s performance did you like?

Very passionate.

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Super Disappointed

Revisado: 10-17-13

Would you try another book from Gregg Hurwitz and/or Peter Friedman?

Yes, Tell No Lies was an amazing book, so I expected this would become one of my favorite authors, but after this, I am not sure I will even try him again.

What could Gregg Hurwitz have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Not made everything so cliche. Could have developed the story more, and less action. Seemed to jump from action scene to action scene without much explanation.

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Great use of characters

Revisado: 10-17-13

Would you listen to Tell No Lies again? Why?

Awesome description of mandated court therapy. Good use of moral ambiguity that shapes people's lives.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Main character

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Informative

Revisado: 01-02-13

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

Yes, lots of historical information. Gives a better understanding of the suffering, and the callousness to that suffering that was going on during World War Two.

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Insightful

Revisado: 10-14-12

Where does A Concise History of the Middle East, Ninth Edition rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The book gives a good historical background. While appearing to be neutral, and does mention different racial or religious atrocities performed, the overall tone of the book sweeps aside attacks on Jewish, Christian, and non-Arabic people. It does not even mention Oman, Qutar, or other Middle Eastern states until late in the book, giving them almost no time. However it does a great job of connecting the past to the present. It also glosses over the problems of women's rights in Islamic countries.

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Concise History of the Middle East, Ninth Edition?

When explaining the ancient territories.

If you could give A Concise History of the Middle East, Ninth Edition a new subtitle, what would it be?

Focusing on the Colonial Era.

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Is not a historical overview, it's a narrative

Revisado: 10-14-12

What made the experience of listening to A Continent for the Taking the most enjoyable?

Learning about dictators, uprising, and problems in modern Africa.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The use of personal stories, combining with historical events.

If you could give A Continent for the Taking a new subtitle, what would it be?

A narrative of a late 20th century journalist.

Any additional comments?

Do not get this book if you are looking for historical overview of Africa. Although the title indicates that it would focus on colonial powers taking and reshaping Africa, in fact it focuses on civil wars and dictators of the authors experience.

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