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Fun, original, clever

Revisado: 11-28-22

This is a nice respite from long stories where you lose track of who’s who. Just two characters in an interesting “what if” situation. Both likable, no murder and mayhem, but also not sappy Hallmark. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

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Meltzer makes history come alive!

Revisado: 08-16-22

I wish they had taught history with stories like this when I was in school! Brad Meltzer makes history come alive. I learned so much, not only about Lincoln, but also about Pinkerton, secret societies and their conspiracies, early female detectives, and about people never mentioned in the classroom. Real people who influenced history and made it so interesting for me.

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Interesting and Important Story

Revisado: 02-22-22

This is an objective, interesting story of Lincoln and Douglas. As noted in the epilogue, much of this information was omitted from the history lessons of my youth. I enjoyed and devoured the story. On the other hand, Mr. Kilmeade made a mistake in reading it. He is a mediocre to poor reader, often pausing in the wrong place, separating phrases in the middle, and placing emphasis on the wrong word. I found this strange, as he was reading his own words! The reading is distracting, but the story is excellent. So buy the book and read it yourself!

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Unless you are obsessed with sports, it's boring

Revisado: 05-09-21

The story of Sooley's beginnings and his family are interesting. But once the basketball takes over, the play by play is mind-numbing. There is also much discussion of how money dominates college sports and that is unfortunately presented as normal and OK. In the end (spoiler alert) Sooley became just another mega-ego, more athletic ability than common sense, who destroyed himself.

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Wonderful! Nostalgic!

Revisado: 11-12-20

I loved this walk back into Whistle Stop! Although it has been years since I enjoyed Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, characters kept popping in to remind me of their stories. An older Buddy and his daughter Ruth (after her grandmother) take you back in time and into the future as they connect with descendants of the old Whistle Stop crowd. Fanny Flagg's genius brings it all together and keeps you smiling throughout.

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Just OK

Revisado: 03-25-20

This story could have been told in half the words. It was a good story, just too long in the telling.

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Pure Fun!

Revisado: 03-11-20

I smiled throughout! Babe's innocence comes through, not only in the story, but also in the performance. The voice of Babe is perfect!

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Just delightful!

Revisado: 01-29-19

Far from "deep and meaningful" but a charming and entertaining story, well told. You will love all the characters!

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A great history lesson!

Revisado: 01-29-19

The story and facts are interesting and well organized to keep your attention. The reader, however, is very melodramatic. I enjoy enthusiasm, but he gets so dramatic that, for me, it distracts from the story.

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Love those "what if" stories!

Revisado: 10-05-18

What if Russua decided to reinstate the Tzar? What if a member of the Romanov family really did survive the massacre? And what if there was a huge conspiracy involved? Oh wait, conspiracy? That's not a "what if!"

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