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Blitzed
- Drugs in the Third Reich
- De: Norman Ohler, Shaun Whiteside - translator, Claire Bloom - director
- Narrado por: Stefan Rudnicki
- Duración: 7 h y 20 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5,018
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,416
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4,395
The Nazi regime preached an ideology of physical, mental, and moral purity. But as Norman Ohler reveals in this gripping new history, the Third Reich was saturated with drugs. On the eve of World War II, Germany was a pharmaceutical powerhouse, and companies such as Merck and Bayer cooked up cocaine, opiates, and, most of all, methamphetamines, to be consumed by everyone from factory workers to housewives to millions of German soldiers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The best "Gotterdammerung" book I have ever read.
- De James Carl Barsz, MD en 05-06-17
- Blitzed
- Drugs in the Third Reich
- De: Norman Ohler, Shaun Whiteside - translator, Claire Bloom - director
- Narrado por: Stefan Rudnicki
A fascinating listen for any fan of history!
Revisado: 07-06-23
I knew a bit about the drug usage by the Nazis during World War II, but even still I was absolutely blown away by the realities discussed in this book and had no idea the actual extent that they were used throughout society at large in Germany during that era. A fascinating examination of a little studied side of one of the most pivotal moments/eras of human history. Highly recommend. Also, as far as the recording goes, I thought the performance was very good. There are German words throughout here or there and I appreciate that the narrator pronounced them correctly. One certainly expects as much for a professional, but you'd be surprised how often that kind of thing gets overlooked. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone, even if you aren't typically a history buff, I think it's so interesting that anyone would enjoy it. Of course, it is about one of the darkest periods in human history, so do keep in mind that some parts are disturbing.
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
- De: Hunter S. Thompson
- Narrado por: Ron McLarty
- Duración: 6 h
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5,199
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,156
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4,156
In Las Vegas to cover a motorcycle race, Raoul Duke (Thompson) and his attorney Dr. Gonzo (inspired by a friend of Thompson) are quickly diverted to search for the American dream. Their quest is fueled by nearly every drug imaginable and quickly becomes a surreal experience that blurs the line between reality and fantasy. But there is more to this hilarious tale than reckless behavior, for underneath the hallucinogenic facade is a stinging criticism of American greed and consumerism.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Ron McLarty?
- De Ryan T. Nichols en 07-03-08
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
- De: Hunter S. Thompson
- Narrado por: Ron McLarty
Outrageously funny, excellently narrated
Revisado: 08-26-19
Fear and Loathing is one of those books that you can't stop once you start. The story itself is hilarious and intriguing, and the narration of this edition is absolutely perfect -- complementary in every way. I found myself laughing out loud multiple times throughout. Absolutely would recommend to anyone.
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This Side of Paradise
- De: F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Narrado por: David McCallion
- Duración: 8 h y 43 m
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 44
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 43
Carefree, party loving Amory Blaine leaves his home in Minnesota for Princeton University, with his sight set on a high-energy career in New York City. At Princeton, the ambitious and self-centered Amory longs to be included with the popular crowd, and become one of those he views as entitled, but along the way, he indulges in a string of romances with beautiful, young women. While chasing his golden dream, Amory's youth is slipping away, along with the past. Will young Amory understand how fleeting life is before it is too late?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Slow start, but finished strong
- De Amazon Customer en 08-23-19
- This Side of Paradise
- De: F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Narrado por: David McCallion
Slow start, but finished strong
Revisado: 08-23-19
I wasn't quite hooked from the beginning, it kind of dragged on a bit for awhile. I definetly was not a fan of Amory, the main character, much during the first part of the book, and even at the end there's things about him I don't like, but he certainly improves quite a bit. The narrator was fine when reading the standard text, but the way he read dialogue was very distracting -- *especially* his attempt at speaking in a woman's voice. This was mostly made up for by the fact that I couldn't stop imagining that Mark Corrigan from Peep Show was reading to me, as the narrator quite sounds like the actor. Overall, it was enjoyable and worth the few hours of time.
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On the Road: The Original Scroll
- De: Jack Kerouac
- Narrado por: John Ventimiglia
- Duración: 12 h y 37 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 759
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 652
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 651
Though Jack Kerouac began thinking about the novel that was to become On the Road as early as 1947, it was not until three weeks in April 1951, in an apartment on West 20th Street in Manhattan, that he wrote the first full draft that was satisfactory to him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Classic Brought to Life
- De Sil A. en 11-25-16
- On the Road: The Original Scroll
- De: Jack Kerouac
- Narrado por: John Ventimiglia
Wonderful
Revisado: 08-10-19
Absolutely an incredible novel with beautiful writing, Kerouac transports you through the story of his life with his words. The narration is well done and only adds to it.
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