C. Olson

Don’t underestimate therapy

Revisado: 01-13-25

Just more great stuff from Brandon. Not saying there aren’t issues with the story, but so many things none of us saw coming. Wish there were more content for a number of characters. But, Storms, I can’t wait for the next installment…

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A little disappointing to me

Revisado: 03-23-24

Danes’ reading is really mediocre and does the material no favors. But also the more I reread Greek mythology the less impressed I am. It is pretty impossible for me to stomach the inherent misogyny of the ancient Greeks. And that may also be why I have found Madeline Miller and Natalie Haynes to be a breath of fresh air in a stuffy world of classics.

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Slow burn, but amazing payoff

Revisado: 02-20-24

A truly incredible journey…I wasn’t sure how much I was liking it for about half the book, unsure what exactly was going on…

But the performance of the reader is comforting and beautiful. And while the suspension of needing to know what is happening is not easy, the payoff is worth it.

I am surprised by the power of my emotional response to the reveal near the end and how deeply Clarke’s process affected me.

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Painfully tedious

Revisado: 12-29-23

Hated this. About halfway, I had to speed it up to help alleviate the torture. Was part of the intent of this book to make us suffer like the Japanese Christians?

Obviously there are interesting philosophical discussions that can come from this, but it doesn’t make a good novel. I am surprised that it is such a well regarded work.

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Beautiful prose!

Revisado: 12-22-23

I will echo the sentiment of some reviews that suggest this book might be a better read than listen. The writing is gorgeous and feels as if it were written in 1799. There are a great many characters with names unfamiliar to an English listener, which made listening rather confusing at times. I’m still not sure if I know the actual point of the story outside of it being a beautiful love story and period piece.

That said, it was thoughtful and beautiful. And I feel a better person for listening. It was so well written that I will definitely read more Mitchell!

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The pay off is exquisite

Revisado: 05-15-23

Loved the ending! It was not thrilling listening to the first two thirds, though I stayed engaged and curious. Very good, if not great overall, but it is really worth it to stay till the beautiful end!

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Loved this so much!

Revisado: 05-10-23

A sweet and thoughtful story that touches on many timely topics. It wrestles with our prejudices and judgements toward ourselves as much as toward others. A truly rewarding listen!

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Wanted to like it…

Revisado: 04-06-23

Terrible undeveloped story and undeveloped characters in a plot that goes nowhere. There must be a sequel in mind, because it doesn’t seem to have a point by itself.
Also, the queer storyline was underwhelming, though kudos for a story that can have queer characters yet not make a big deal about it.

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Certainly the most emotionally powerful Sanderson novel to date

Revisado: 02-03-23

Completely satisfying end to era 2! So much connection to the rest of the Cosmere…and as much of an ending, it is also an important cog in the machine of the Cosmere. That said, TLM is pure entertainment, a roller coaster of emotions and excitement!

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Another great Cosmere novel…

Revisado: 01-03-23

Even better in a second listen. Sanderson plant’s see many Easter eggs and clues to later Cosmere novels that multiple listens and reads only add to the whole experience. This one isn’t the best of his novels, but it is still great and a fulfilling listen.

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