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I was disappointed with this book.

Revisado: 11-11-24

I am a true crime aficionado. I don’t know what I was expecting but the author found a way to make the storyline a bit boring and the most graphic of the details were a little too much. Seemed like they were in there for shock value. Listened to the whole book but can’t say I got anything out of it. Listen to “In Cold Blood”. Now that is a true crime book.

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I’m sorry but it just completely bored me from the beginning.

Revisado: 10-15-24

Just never caught my interest, I couldn’t get past the first 10 minutes. Maybe I gave up too early.

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I was very interested in this story

Revisado: 09-19-17

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Many years ago I had the honor of knowing a gentleman who was a young worker for Morrison Knudsen on Wake Island when the Japanese invaded. He spent the entire war as a POW. I heard some of the stories, not many because they were stories of cruelty and horror and he had moved on and did not wish to dwell on them. For that reason I had a personal and strong interest in this book. I think it was fairly well written although I wish it were longer and more detailed. I really dislike criticizing the narrator but I felt like it was read without passion or investment. Sort of like listening to someone read a newspaper story out loud. The frequent sibilant on pronouncing everything with an "S" was distracting. I am glad, however, that I listened to the book. There were many hero's in this story. I wish I could have met more of them.

Would you be willing to try another one of Scott Clem’s performances?

Probably not, sorry!

Was The Battle of Wake Island worth the listening time?

Yes, wish it were longer.

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A great story about a great man

Revisado: 09-14-17

Would you listen to John Adams again? Why?

I wouldn't listen to it again because in the spirit of John Adams you should always look ahead and not behind.

What other book might you compare John Adams to and why?

I also listened to David McCullough's book on Harry S. Truman which was also narrated by Nelson Runger. I had difficulty at first with the John Adams narration because Mr. Runger's voicing of John Adams was for me, very similar to the voicing of Harry S. Truman. Every time I heard John Adams speak I saw Harry Truman's face. But that was a small and humorous point. Mr. Runger did a superb job.

Which character – as performed by Nelson Runger – was your favorite?

No favorites, I enjoyed it all

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

Due to the length it wouldn't be possible to listen in one sitting but it was an absolutely compelling book and I find John Adams to be a heroic person. I would love to time travel back to that time to just be able to spend one hour in the company of such a great person.

Any additional comments?

The description of the death of John Adams on the 4th of July, the 50th anniversary of the founding of our country moved me to tears. I felt like I had lost a close friend. I would recommend this book very highly and not just to those who enjoy history. It should be mandatory reading for every young student.

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Listen at your own risk

Revisado: 07-15-17

Would you consider the audio edition of American Desperado to be better than the print version?

I would definitely recommend the audio version over a print version. The way the story is told is captivating.

Who was your favorite character and why?

It is hard to find a favorite character in a book full of despicable characters. There is no one that comes to mind who is even likable, but like a gruesome car wreck you can't look away.

What about Mark Bramhall’s performance did you like?

He nailed it, nothing else to say.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were a hundred moments that moved me and reminded me to not be naive about the evil that exists all around us. The characters in this book prey upon the good nature of innocent people who want to think the best of someone.

Any additional comments?

This was a compelling book so well written that I cannot do it justice in a review. The only downside is finding a book now that comes anywhere close to being half as interesting and compelling. It is like having the best day of your life and then realizing that you will never have another day quite as good... now what do I do?

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Beautiful storyline, excellent performances.

Revisado: 07-07-17

Where does Water for Elephants rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is my very favorite so far.

Who was your favorite character and why?

There were two primary characters, they were very different from each other but they were both so beautifully done that I could not pick a favorite. I guess my favorite was the one that I was listening to at that moment.

Which scene was your favorite?

I Ioved them all. I especially liked the timeline changes back and forth between Jacob in his twenties and Jacob at 90, or was he 93?

Any additional comments?

I have a new commute that is one hour each way each day. Audio books in general help me with my commute but this book in particular actually caused me to be disappointed when I reached my destination, I didn't want to stop listening. This is a perfect book on audio because the actors do such a wonderful job and the book was brought to life much more than if I had just read a paper version of the book.

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