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Bobiverse winding down

Revisado: 11-18-22

I listen to this series with my husband and we both enjoy the narrator. However, I struggled with finishing the book. The pacing seemed a bit off and the reveal / twist at the end was just okay.

The storyline has shifted from one of outward discovery of the universe to one of personal discovery and development. In moments the first generations of Bob's realize they need people of different backgrounds to solve problems or they have difficulty with personal emotions that they may want to work on instead of running away. That is a different book and journey than the past three Bobiverse books. it's admirable the author is trying it here. Maybe the fifth book with be better.

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unusual western

Revisado: 08-19-18

I found the entire series enjoyable. Particularly the fact that it was done from the viewpoint of a woman and the long periods of waiting that were required. I enjoyed that it traveled huge swaths of the West and included historical characters even though historical facts had been ignored in favor of plot. The main characters started off somewhat dislikable and difficult to endure but you came to love them in the end as they had to endure and change in order to survive.

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excellent review

Revisado: 01-16-18

Having the privilege of an open archives and the temperance of time after a person's death, the author has been able to create an even handed biography of this interesting architect, and his creations. while also including the opinions of his critics and the voices of the people who supported him.

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love jon ronson

Revisado: 12-11-17

It's not his best work. however it is enlightening and thoughtful. Jon approaches his work and subjects with a genuine nonjudgemental open curiosity that I find wonderful.

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ok use of tropes

Revisado: 08-12-17

the first half of the book is slow as they follow thier dark manic pixie girl trope through the book. The second half is better, and I appreciate the life and world of the fictional movie producer the author created.

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A meandering road trip

Revisado: 08-08-17

It is a good read, but the story can be slow and the main character isn't fleshed out well. I'd completely forgotten his wife and that he'd been in jail. He has no desires or wants, he is a shadow of a person.

What is wonderful about the book are the locations and descriptions of the places Shadow visits; the stories of the gods and immigrants. Those portions make the book worthwhile. I absolutely recommended visiting the House on the Rock. Its in the 'driftless' area of WI and there are Wright houses nearby so the whole trip is worth it.

I read the book when it first came out and, as a casual reader, cannot tell much of a difference between the 1st and 10th anniversary editions.

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How to Stop War

Revisado: 06-08-17

I love listening to Jon Ronson he does an excellent job narrating. I've listenened to this book twice now, there are a lot of people and stories throughout to keep track of, so I got more out of it the second time.

The idea that some members of the armed forces are trying new age mind control or other psychological warfare isn't hard to believe. The army is a huge organization tasked to defend against any and all attacks against America. Trying to think out of the box will get you some successes and some goat staring.

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straight forward

Revisado: 11-10-16

The narration was easy to listen to and the concepts were easy to understand if somewhat oversimplified.

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