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Well done

Revisado: 03-20-25

A favorite story since childhood …..no one could be more wildly creative as Bradbury. This is a classic Halloween tale. The performance was good as well.

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Good story - as expected

Revisado: 03-20-25

I’ve been reading or listening to Slaughter’s stories for years and this one is more of the same. It is good, as expected, but not real original as far as plot goes. The family horror show seemed a bit rehashed. Still a good option for police drama.

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Good twists

Revisado: 03-20-25

Characters are well developed and the story has a winding plot with many unexpected turns. I really enjoyed this thriller.

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Intense relationship between father and son

Revisado: 03-18-25

Excellent character development, solid story, and a nice unveiling in the end. Many have troubles with parents but this was a unique storyline that spoke of things taboo yet seemed so natural. The step from boyhood to manhood was turmoil for the main character because of all the secrets kept.

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Woman sleuth

Revisado: 11-14-23

The story was good, a few surprise turns so not completely predictable, all the characters were well defined which made the story worth the time, but the pacing was a little slow. The new trend of ‘get into the protagonists head’ can be good, but a bit too much of the remembering dragged the story and wasn’t necessary. Overall a good listen.

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Some unearthed truths

Revisado: 10-31-22

Facts reveal the truth. Finally, an objective look at the facts that most journalists have avoided, which point to a horrific crime of fraud that has been covered up and denied at the highest cost - our freedom.

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Suspenseful Story

Revisado: 11-01-18

I've read most other books by Dan Brown and this one is the best of them. I enjoyed the twisted plot, it kept me wondering, waiting, for what would happen next. In a few places the dialogue turned a little preachy, but overall the interaction was dynamic. I recommend this book. I happened to listen to it his time, great narrator as well.

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Plot is the strength

Revisado: 10-30-18

The plot was good, a nice premise with good twists along the way. The backstory was handled well and delicately placed. One problem, I predicted the killer early on (maybe it’s me). As with many recent books, the story was in the protagonist’s head too much, almost making her sound whiny, which made it more difficult for me as the reader to empathize with the character. Sometimes less is more, and lots could have been trimmed. The narrator sounded robotic reading the prose, but the she did a good job distinguishing between characters.

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Very Entertaining

Revisado: 12-12-17

If you could sum up Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans in three words, what would they be?

This book shed light on a part of American history I never learned in school.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans?

I find it interesting to learn how different segments of society worked together for a common cause - to keep America free.

What does Brian Kilmeade bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Brian Kilmeade has a great voice and brings much enthusiasm to the story.

Any additional comments?

Overall, anyone who is interested in American history would benefit from this book, but the fact that it is presented so down to earth, it is easy to understand the perilous danger overcome by Andrew Jackson.

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A Good Human Drama

Revisado: 06-08-16

Would you listen to Rise to Power again? Why?

Rise To Power reminds me of the book The Red Tent, and brings life into the old biblical tale of David.

Who was the most memorable character of Rise to Power and why?

The author's words flesh out the character of David, endowing him with human frailty, pride and desires. The bigger than life hero from the Bible, who faced the giant Goliath, is spread out before the reader in full light, with real life drama that faces all men. The norms for the time were respected, as well as his need for fame.

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