HMVincent

Thoughtful and worth more reads than one

Revisado: 06-22-21

I was looking for a novel as exciting as The Expanse series. This one was hard at first, but then something caught my attention so I went back to listen from the start. I still couldn’t follow main chunks of it, but the story and its narration carried me along to a very satisfying end. I look forward to listening to it again. Sorry I can’t recite details: I don’t know how to spell the proper names.

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Good dog

Revisado: 02-10-21

Audible version: beautiful narration; fabulous story; terrifying bad guy; unexpected deaths. Populated by white people, mostly middle class. One heck of a dog. Good dog!

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Please give me an OFF button for the music!

Revisado: 01-09-21

I’m really sorry. I’m only partway through “Sense and Sensibility” and am ready to throw the book out the window, if the book was physical. There is background music that has nothing to do with the story; it has no purpose at all except to distract from the reading. I am gritting my teeth!

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Page-turner

Revisado: 12-31-20

This is for the Audible format.

Gripping story, well told. Well developed characters, lots of science and also lots of human relationships that are not dramatic. The story is the drama. Nevertheless there are heartbreaking moments.

In the Audible format, the narrator is excellent.

I recommend this book to anyone who likes to get lost in a long story with many details, who may learn that some pandemics are MUCH worse than others.

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All Smiley all the time

Revisado: 12-15-20

This is for the Audible format. The ensemble cast reads so beautifully. There are no sound effects other than a voice fading a little as a character walks to the end of a room. No footsteps, no traffic noise, no glasses clinking. The professional voices add so much to the short story, which is excellent to begin with. All Smiley, all the time. Well, except for a couple of solos by Mendel.

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Good book

Revisado: 10-09-20

There are some odd silences between sections and/or paragraphs. If you know about them in advance then they won’t be alarming. “What, is it ending so soon? Is there a technical problem?”

In addition to Dr. Fauci, Mr. Specter gives us short lessons on prior pandemics, vaccines, and the nature of cells and their manipulation.

Ferrets play a part.

I recommend this book for all readers who prefer to listen. I also recommend it to school kids ages 8 and up.

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Worth reading if you like dystopia (I do)

Revisado: 01-11-20

Confusing at first, and then fascinating. When the action really starts, it keeps its energy to the very end. Denizens of the tower learn that if they report a problem, the solution is not what they expect, and their lives get worse. But they adjust to it, and isn't that just the way?

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Audible version is excellent

Revisado: 11-26-18

The Audible version is beautifully read. Thank you so much, Geotge Guidall. I did not read any of Ms. Le Guin's books till I was in my 30s (now 65), and this one was terrifying till its pleasing denouement. If you haven't read "The Left Hand of Darkness", make that one next.

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A Nice Romp

Revisado: 11-03-18

"Audible hopes you have enjoyed this program." I definitely did. A romp with a little essence of fairy tale thrown in, thoroughly entertaining , and a nice mix of old and new.

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From A Fan

Revisado: 04-19-18

He may be full of himself, but Mr. Comey tells a good tale, makes good points, and reminds us of the LAW. He's not above some gossip, but let's us know when he is reporting facts or stopping from revealing classified information. I hope he lives a good long life in which he sees good values return as our way of life. Does that sound too lofty? I wish him health, wealth, and the pursuit of happiness.

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