Pat Blackis

Very Disappointing

Revisado: 01-04-22

First, the music was a maddening distraction. The story was weak, the reader was boring.

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Everyone needs to read this book!

Revisado: 04-23-12

The audio edition of Drift must certainly be better than the print version. Rachel Maddow is a superb narrator. The sparkle and wit in her voice held my intense interest during this recital that is both grim and hugely important.

I am not old enough to remember Thomas Jefferson, but I am old enough to remember vividly the Viet Nam Conflict and succeeding events, both military and political. Whereas our founding fathers feared the idea of an imperial presidency, and tried to preclude it happening, that is exactly what has developed within my lifetime, a trend which Rachael brings into sharp focus. Dr. Maddow examines America's changing attitude about war and the shift in the power of the executive branch of government to take us to war which such clarity and insight as to be breathtaking. Although this is a scholarly work, it is easy to read and comprehend. I urge everyone read this book and give it serious thought. Perhaps then we could bend the tide -- or at least have an intelligent national conversation about tide bending.

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Sweet but shallow

Revisado: 04-02-12

What made the experience of listening to War Horse the most enjoyable?

War Horse provides a limited peek into the history and horrors of war, especially World War I.

What three words best describe John Keating???s voice?

John Keating's voice is a trifle overbearing.

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

No, I had no difficulty in listening to this book in short sittings.

Any additional comments?

My primary reaction to this book is that after finishing it, I never thought of it again. I did not particularly care about the characters. The story was shallow and faded.

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This book was a painful listen

Revisado: 02-16-10

As a Dick Francis fan for forty years, I was 'shattered' by the lack of character development, of a coherent plot, and of an even semi-competent reader of this book. In memory of Dick Francis who died just this week, I think I shall listen again to several of the other wonderful Dick Francis mysteries available on Audible, but I am deleting this book from my library.

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