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Could be an interesting book

Revisado: 03-13-21

I think my main disappointment with this book is that it could give so much more. But instead the author spends time and the attention of the reader on political correctness issues.

There are just five principles outlined in this book and the evidence and the details are lacking. I mean, it is alright to say that close-world networks are susceptible to cascading failures and amplification issues, but how exactly do you fix them? This is just one of the examples.

The book also gets into the "preaching" mode quite frequently: condemning the current state of affairs and stating how things "should be". I personally find it rather "taxing" to get through these preachings and get to the point of the argument.

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Waste of time

Revisado: 08-21-16

If you want to listen to 10 hours of various ways you could be deranged, then please go ahead and buy this book. There are virtually no practical solutions, just a rehashing of a catalogue of possible self- destructing behaviors. Narration makes it even worse: at times it seems like the narrator just enjoys telling some real person life tragedy.

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Had much higher expectations

Revisado: 04-20-13

Would you try another book from Mark Owen and Kevin Maurer and/or Holter Graham?

Well, probably no, I won't. Mark Owen isn't that great writer. As he himself confesses in this book he doesn't have a great sense of humour and thus his writing feels really "dry". Holter Graham's narration is solid, but it is the weak plot or a lack of it thereof which makes listening rather boring.

Would you be willing to try another book from Mark Owen and Kevin Maurer ? Why or why not?

No, I won't.

Did Holter Graham do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

It is an autobiography, so there weren't that many characters. In general, I think that the narration was OK.

Did No Easy Day inspire you to do anything?

No, it didn't.

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Thrilling

Revisado: 04-20-13

What made the experience of listening to Men in Green Faces the most enjoyable?

It is a combination of a tense, breath-taking plot and excellent performance of the narrator that makes me want to listen again and again. The story is highly dynamic, it captivates the listener and makes it really hard to pause the narrative just for a little while.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Men in Green Faces?

The reconciliation of the main character after his long-awaited vendetta.

Which character – as performed by Jeff Gurner – was your favorite?

Gene Michaels

If you could rename Men in Green Faces, what would you call it?

Can't think of a better name.

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Original and Inspiring

Revisado: 04-20-13

What made the experience of listening to The Tao of Pooh the most enjoyable?

Frankly speaking, I am stunned. I have read Tao Te Ching, but barely understood anything, and this book came as a key for me. It actually inspired me not only to reread the aforementioned work, but also the adventures of the Pooh.

What other book might you compare The Tao of Pooh to and why?

Nothing comes to mind really - I haven't came across anything like this before.

Which scene was your favorite?

The final scene. Brilliant and captivating. In a sense nothing could possibly make a better culmination for this spiritual journey.

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

Laughed at lots of places.

Any additional comments?

I'd like to see more audiobooks by Benjamin Hoff at audible.com. So far this is the only work available.

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