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Suspend disbelief: the government, THE GOVERNMENT!

Revisado: 10-03-19

A lightweight tale that seems to have been built from a mishmash of story ideas: it lacks character development, believable dialog, and strains credulity. In a nutshell, learning to communicate with dolphins unleashes a series of unlikely events laced with tired tropes of government conspiracy, alien presence on earth, global warming, military disaster, nuclear miscalculation; underwater cities all held together with the spittle poorly researched techno-babble seemly stolen from reruns of the A-team and Macgyver. Another reviewer compared Breakthrough to young adult fiction, but in the YA fiction I've read, the authors typically have more respect for their readers. On the plus side, listening to Scott Brick (who does a helluva lot of audiobooks) use his talent to overcome the dialog was at least interesting. In the end, I found myself rooting for the tsunami.

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Nawlins weirdness and the horror of the holocaust.

Revisado: 06-01-13

If you could sum up The Lampshade in three words, what would they be?

Strange journey (of) happenstance: There are so many weird characters and threads here that the reader want there to be a good story. The story is really about the search for a story or the promise of a story -- a story that you want to believe. The story the author wants to tell never quite closes, even within the confines of the book. This isn't really storytelling anyway, it is reporting but the loose ends never get tied up.

Would you recommend The Lampshade to your friends? Why or why not?

Depends: Certainly there is a lot to discuss in this wide-ranging book. In the end I am not sure that the payoff is there.

What about Johnny Heller’s performance did you like?

He nailed it: the overly self-aware, overly literate author's inner voice of motivation.

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

The recounting of the holocaust came the closest, but I think most readers will have previously confronted those demons, sickening though they may be.

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Excellent

Revisado: 05-18-13

What made the experience of listening to Jamestown, the Buried Truth the most enjoyable?

Having been to Jamestown several times, it was great to get the chief archaeologist's insights and story. Despite the set backs, miscues, and disasters, the drive and vision of the people who settled is inspiring. To be sure, these were real, flawed individuals. For me, that makes the survival and ultimate success of the colony remarkable.

What other book might you compare Jamestown, the Buried Truth to and why?

I have read the available primary sources, which are available online. But as Kelso correctly points out, the written record is thin. I also plan to listen to The Savage Kingdom (available on audible!), but haven't yet.

Which scene was your favorite?

The portions dealing with Gosnold.

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

No, there is much detailed information to digest. In fact I am on my second listening.

Any additional comments?

Another reviewer pointed out that the maps and diagrams are needed. I suggest going to historicjamestowne(dot)org for further information.

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