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Excellent!

Revisado: 12-02-22

Beautifully written and researched. Refreshingly, the author knows her equestrian stuff. Not a single, miscue on races, gaits, or even barn chores. The tribute at the end to her late husband, the great Tony Horowitz, was exceptionally touching. Perhaps there were glimpses of him in the character Theo.

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Briliant

Revisado: 07-20-22

Still one of my absolutely favorite books. Had not read it for years. The audible version is outstanding.

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An awesome listen

Revisado: 05-13-22

Anyone interested in political high wire theater, riveting characters, and outstanding writing will love this book. I did.

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So well done

Revisado: 05-02-21

A fascinating account. Beautifully written and researched. Suspenseful too. And the Irish reader was wonderful. Unless you are Gerry Adams or the British gov't, you will likely really enjoy this read/listen.

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Brilliant but flawed

Revisado: 07-13-20

Hemingway, of course, is amazing. The darkness, dialogue an rawness of this book are striking. But it’s hard to get past his continuous use of “the N word” in the early chapters. Jolting, dated and just wrong.

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A masterpiece

Revisado: 07-11-20

Brilliantly structured and beautifully written. 'When Time Stopped' is chock-full of suspense, history, authenticity, irony, pathos, appropriate humor, and meaningful and memorable family characters. Thank you, Ariana Neumann, for writing a true masterpiece, and clearly doing so from the heart.

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Excelente

Revisado: 04-18-20

A fascinating and thorough history of Cuba, from start to modern day. Beautifully researched and written. Impressive in its objectivity, too. Highly recommend to anyone intrigued by this island nation many textures and complexities.

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Now I know why we all still know the name Harry Houdini

Revisado: 11-30-19

I’ve read a couple of good Houdini books in the past. But Posnanski’s take is so rich in detail and nuanced in character, that I finally have a better sense of Houdini the man. Not just the legend. Brilliantly researched, beautifully written and told.

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I was a prosecutor for eleven years, and...

Revisado: 11-02-19

I was a federal prosecutor for eleven years, and have never read a more compelling and insightful guide to justice. Whether you are an officer of the law or a lay person, you are bound to find this read entertaining, thought-provoking and educational. Wonderfully well-written to boot. Five stars.

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Harpo speaks

Revisado: 11-05-18

“Harpo Speaks.” That’s the title of Harpo Marx‘s autobiography. I read it years ago. Wonderful book. Eric Idle comes a generation later, with equally compelling, personal and, at times, profound tales of his life with famous entertainment pals. And he’s even funnier. Idle bounces around a bit chronologically, and occasionally repeats. But I nonetheless truly enjoyed every chapter. Especially cherished the unexpected insights into George Harrison and his time on earth. (George may now be my favorite Beatle.) Unlike Steve Martin, I read the book BEFORE commencing to laugh and cry. Well, at least laugh. A lot. Usually out-loud.

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