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Hate to go against the grain but…

Revisado: 12-28-21

I don’t get the hype behind this one, at all. I know that it’s a legendary book and others have pointed out that it is much better read than listened to, which I believe. However, my low rating is not the fault of the narrator. Actually, I think I DID get the gist of the story by listening and just never warmed up to it.

The book is about a family from generation-to-generation over a century or so. A lot of the characters have the same or similar names which makes it tough to follow, but it can be done with effort. Most of the characters are unlikeable and the setting of the story never changes. Mean people come, mean people go. The story just drones on without anything really interesting happening. I held out, but not even the ending made it worthwhile.

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Could not get into this

Revisado: 01-16-21

I had to give up after 8 hours. The narrator’s voice is too robotic and quite intolerable for long stretches. Also, the story really goes no where. Maybe I’ll pick this book up and try again someday because I am interested in the history of Poland, but for now, there are better things to listen to.

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Exceeded my expectations

Revisado: 09-24-20

I love the Kingsbridge trilogy but did not have high hopes for prequel. This book exceeded my expectations. I thoroughly enjoy this little world that Ken Follett has built and with this book, just like his others, I never want it to end. Narration by John Lee cannot be beat.

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Finished it but...

Revisado: 05-05-20

I somehow slogged through the entire book, but never really did figure out what or who it was about. The characters barely coalesced. The story never got around to a point. War story? A little. Love story? A little. Ernest Hemingway chronicle? A little. Narration was a little drawn out also. This book tries hard but falls short.

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Kept me glued

Revisado: 04-14-20

Some parts of this book were predictable BUT there were also some really fun twists. I had to know what would happen next, down to the last few minutes. Wonderful for a free book. I really enjoyed the writing style of J.P. Pomare and am looking forward to trying some of his other works.

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Overdone

Revisado: 04-07-20

Not my favorite. I think this was my second or third time on a Cotton Malone adventure, but I found myself really not liking his character in this book. The arrogance and snide remarks were too much. Also, I’m pretty liberal but the political undertones of this book are pushed HARD. There were historical parts of this book that were genuinely interesting, especially because I have Polish heritage; however, after the “auction” scene, I found myself just wanting to book to end.

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I wanted to like this book more...

Revisado: 03-10-20

As a fellow Michigander and National Park enthusiastic, I really wanted to like this book. I hoped it would be interesting and informative, but at some point—at least for me—it became dreadfully boring. I could not bring myself to finish the book with three hours left. To his credit, Mark Kenyon did his research and knows his stuff. This one just wasn’t for me.

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Like hearing a crazy story from your friend

Revisado: 03-10-20

James Dommek Jr. is a young guy and it’s noticeable throughout the book. Not necessarily a bad thing because this book literally feels like you’re having a few beers with one of your good friends and he’s says, “So dude, listen to this s#%t!” Good storytelling. Interesting story. Well-timed humor. Super casual format. I really liked it.

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Too choppy

Revisado: 11-16-19

This book offers a cool history lesson about Sarum and England in general, but just when you get hooked on a story line and comfortable with a group of characters, the book fast forwards 100 years and it’s all gone. Just when things start getting good, you have to start over again. Over and over. Just not my cup of tea.

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Great story

Revisado: 06-28-19

I really enjoyed this book and appreciate the author’s hard work and dedication. Story was gripping. Performance was also great, although I found myself wondering how a guy from Ohio acquired a Canadian accent.

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