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Fun Fun Fun Do more.

Revisado: 10-29-20

I almost skipped this. I usually skip half editions. Glad I didn’t. Fun to hear a well done full production. I’m only sad that Nagatha will not always be Kate Mulgrew. That’s going to be the hardest R.C. Bray voice to go back to.

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What I would expect, and how often do you get that

Revisado: 10-24-20

It's not juicy gossip. It felt like a comfortable talk with someone I didn't know, but I've heard of. Maybe it's sincere, or maybe it's engineered. It's a pleasant hour and a half, whatever it is. If Jagged LIttle Pill was part of your youth, then you will probably like this. Thank you, Alanis. Thank you, Audible. Thank you, life with some contentment.

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This was not what I expected, thankfully.

Revisado: 09-10-20

I don't really care for how-to books, and I really dislike motivational books, so I just fail to understand how stars work, right?
No, this isn't a really a how-to book, and it's not particularly motivational. It's also not really satire. What is it, then? I don't know. You listen to it, and tell me. It had funny voices. It had random jumps between stories. It had embarrassing anecdotes (with some REAL names). It had Maria Bamford, basically. If you like Maria Bamford's kind of comedy, odds are good you'll like this. If you don't know Maria Bamford's comedy, then 2 hours is probably a heavy dose to start with, but go for it! I'm sure it will be fine.

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Go start at book 1. This is book 6.

Revisado: 11-15-19

You don't really have to read these in any particular order. It's cotton candy fiction. Like cotton candy, though, if you you're not methodical and work your way from one end to other, it's going to get messy. Hmm, can I extend this metaphor any further. Ok, sometimes when you let cotton candy sit out too long, it gets all gunky, kinda like eye boogers. You know what I mean? Well, you should probably read these quickly if you don't want to lose the narrative, or have to look up the cultural references anyway. Also, stay hydrated. It's not really important for the book, but good advice, generally.

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Fun, and care free listen.

Revisado: 08-13-19

There are many books that inspire careful scrutiny of plot and world building. There are other books that are simply fun, and allow you to skip figuring out how many hours a laden dragon can fly, what kind of ecology would be necessary to support a large land predator, or how the heck time travel would work if you killed your own grandmother. This book, and the series, as a whole, are of the latter variety. That's not to say it's not carefully crafted, and no doubt, studiously researched. It's just that this is a fun read, you can pop in and out of, fearlessly. Gary is a fun hero, sorry villain, and hearing his adventures battling various heroes, villains, and the incalculable varieties existing in between these labels, is a blast. Get it. Read it. Enjoy it.

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Well written. Female characters are disappointing

Revisado: 08-06-18

This is a solid fantasy series. With such a recent release, though, I expected a more positive treatment of the female characters. They consistently offer sex to the hero in appreciation for his rescue. It's an established trope, but it's out of place in fiction being released now. It won't stop me from continuing to listen to the series, and I don't presume to tell any author how to write their books. I think the best advice I can give is to use judgement and some parental guidance if you're sharing this book with kids. That said, there's plenty of violent imagery, too. I think I expect that, though.

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A wonderful mid-series pivot.

Revisado: 01-15-18

I demoted the story to 4 stars only because they made a vital character (SL) temporarily stupid to move the plot along. Once I got over that 3 sentence disappointment, it went back to being epically enjoyable. Can’t wait for book 3.

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A rollicking send-off.

Revisado: 05-01-17

Yeah, rollicking is an odd word, but I'm thinking maybe it will catch on as a nickname for the author. Anyway, you should read this series. If you have read the rest you know this. Why are you reading reviews? If you haven't, start with Tome of Bill and work you're way up, or little will make sense.

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Must have been interesting conversation

Revisado: 01-08-16

Interesting choice of threads in these stories. I was invested in Iron Druid storyline already, but struggled a bit on the others. Ultimately enjoyed them all.

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A calm examination of ethics in a secular world.

Revisado: 01-02-12

Would you consider the audio edition of Beyond Religion to be better than the print version?

This is not a meditation book, but the calm cadence of Martin Sheen makes it a very soothing listen. You can tell he is attempting to evoke the peaceful speech of the author. I believe this does contribute something beyond the print version of the book.

What other book might you compare Beyond Religion to and why?

I would compare this book to secular and atheist titles, by authors like Richard Dawkins, that examine philosophy and spirituality, on similar terms, absent the constraints of religion. The book does not attack religious morality, rather it attempts to bridge it to secular humanist ideas about inherent self-worth and dignity of all people. It also provides a counter-argument to some of the writing of Nietzsche.

Have you listened to any of Martin Sheen’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

First time listener of Martin Sheen narration.

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

The sincerity and intellectual honesty of the writing impressed me. D'alai Lama writes from deep conviction and continual concern for fellow human beings.

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