Walter W. Quinn

interesting but repetitive

Revisado: 02-11-25

While I found most of the book interesting and discovered heretofore unknown facts about the main protagonists, CS Lewis and Tolkien, I find the constant repetition of parts of the story very annoying. I frequently wondered if I had somehow inadvertently rewound the audio. Introducing members of the Inklings with their own chapter often meant regurgitating parts of the story already heard. This title could use some serious editing.

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Bit By Byte Billy Shakes

Revisado: 12-25-22 El oyente recibió este título gratis

Interesting commentary on the human condition told by our digital successors. Worth the listen.

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Maeve's Secret Is Out

Revisado: 05-23-22

As a long time listener to "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me", I was introduced to Maeve Higgins not too long ago. Delightfully ditzy & apparently ignorant to world news, she was a funny and oft times infuriating presence on the show. After listening to this collection of essays I can tell you she is one bright woman. Not only is she well versed in American & World history & culture, but she can even cite sources. Like a modern day Toqueville, she looks at her adopted country with a foreigner's perspective, sometimes insightful, often funny, never dull and in the final two minutes of the last chapter, tearfully poignant.

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Sign of the times

Revisado: 10-04-20

Hard to believe this was written almost twenty years ago. The "Plot" is hauntingly prescient in our current political atmosphere.

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Great Story, Questionable Narration

Revisado: 04-20-19

I genuinely enjoyed the book as I am always interested in Revolutionary War material. The writer's narrative is very interesting, part scholarly, part snarky, Interspersed with references to present day travails which may or may not be relevant to Lafayette, but are part of her inquiry into the subject.
I question the choices made for the narration however. The star - studded cast is used sparingly, essentially lending voice to snippets of quotes by persons depicted in the text. The author reads 99% of the book. I actually think the famous voices distract, rather than enhance the narrative, and make the author's delivery seem monotone. It was especially annoying with the smaller snatches. Do we really need to hear a celebrity voice break in to just say three or so words?
None of this should discourage you from listening, this is a fun trip back in time with an author you'll enjoy.

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A must listen!

Revisado: 09-13-18

This is not an easy book. But it's an important one. At times didactic & technical with layers of medical jargon, it nonetheless keeps the listener hanging on every word. Part personal story, part medical tell all, part healthcare advocate AND detractor. If you THINK you've made your mind up about the US industry, listen to this book & get your world turned upside down.

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Horrible narration.

Revisado: 07-05-18

One of my all-time favorites novels ruined by a narrator who just sounds bored. Real shame.

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Road to Morocco

Revisado: 05-23-15

An interesting change of pace for the series. Although no strangers to international travel, our dynamic duo spend even more time on the road (or sea) than ever. And our femme fatale, Mary Russell, is ever more so in the driver's seat. While in most of the previous novels, her breaking the case always seems to be more happy accident than planned, here she is allowed to flex her muscles despite the appearance of being dumped in a fluff piece of a narrative. Makes one wonder if there will be a future for a set of "Just Russell" adventures.

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The past is revealed

Revisado: 04-19-15

Slightly different take on the Russell-Holmes stories with a distracted Mary forcing Sherlock to seek assistance from another famous P. I.

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