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Good, but could be better.

Revisado: 03-30-22

I first read this in the 1960s and had forgotten the story line. The story is very good the society and culture is described in a thoughtful and imaginative way. However,Cabot’s decision making at key points was problematic at best and down right stupid at its worse in this tale.

The series gets better over the next 5 or so books then goes downhill from there. Never got past the Beasts of Gor, for the trend of getting into more long winded details of dominating females was obvious. Sad really, the stories told and the world created was fascinating.

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Excellent Book

Revisado: 12-29-19

A new prospective to online selling. Each point is carefully explained and illustrated by case studies. Well worth the time and money.

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Intense, realistic and depressing as hell

Revisado: 01-29-18

Unfortunately a very possible scenario. A well planned coordinated terrorist attack nationwide like this is terrifying and I believe the author’s intent was to illustrate this in a very brutal realistic way. The problem is that the “good guys” do such idiotic things and almost virtually never do anything right until the last few chapters. The husband and wife lead characters are just this side curling up in the fetal position and checking out mentally, stumbling forward from one bad decision to the next. There is very little to “cheer” about until you get near the end and even then the finish is quite dark and depressing. Again all of this is very possible, even likely if this scenario ever occurred. Would have liked to see someone on our side have it all together and perhaps a small victory or two before the last couple of chapters. We need to pay attention to this wake-up call.

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Love Rawles' Books including this one, But......

Revisado: 03-31-15

Great story and character development as expected, but there were several times where there were lengthy passages that covered details of organization and equipment that did not move forward the story and interrupted the flow of the story (the capture of a Chinese spy, description of the construction of intelligence infrastructure, to name two). Still a recommended read/listen.

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Still An Absolute Classic of Sci-Fi

Revisado: 06-02-13

What did you like best about this story?

Its timeless brilliance, scope, and dare I say majesty. It is simply one of the top ten Sci-fi novels of all time. It is, what, 40 years old, or thereabouts, and it is still modern, original and extremely well written.

Have you listened to any of Peter Ganim and Robert J. Sawyer (Introduction) ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Others complain about the narration, but I felt it was fine, perhaps not the best but more than adequate.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Where are the other Rama stories? Come on, lets get the rest on audio!

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For Robert Langdon fans this is a disappointment

Revisado: 05-29-13

What did you like best about The Lost Symbol? What did you like least?

The story line was great, but the constant repetition of info became tedious. Here is Langdon being chased one again with the female lead in tow and each time they or anyone else solves another part of the "puzzle" they play 20 questions with whomever they are with. No one ever straight up says what they have found out, they make a game of it. Robert is under a severe deadline, national security is on the line, lives are in danger and he plays 20 questions with everyone, and everyone plays 20 questions with him. Langdon also says to the effect "I don't believe it." or "impossible" about 100 times throughout the book which makes him look like a extremely well educated idiot. Way too much backstory. The gruesome parts are too long and too gruesome. Saying all of this, it is still worth a credit, I mean, it is written by Dan Brown. We all know he can do better, and I most sincerely hope he does so n the future.

Would you be willing to try another book from Dan Brown? Why or why not?

Yes, because he has written great stories like the Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Paul Michael?

Yes

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Maybe.

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A Great Disappointment

Revisado: 12-28-12

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Very complex plot, which in itself is not bad, but in this case poorly executed. Narration was very good, unfortunately the story was not. The lead character is in complete denial throughout 85-90% of the book as to the reality of his situation to the point being very aggravating. The ending is rather ho-hum and is not satisfying; when I read fiction I prefer the “good guys’ to win decisively.

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Superb Historical Reference

Revisado: 08-27-10

Well written and thoroughly researched using mostly primary resources, this book gives a detailed account of the year 1967 from the Israeli perspective. Not restricting himself solely to the 6 Day War but socieo-economic, cultural, historical, as well as military aspects of that pivotal year. The book seems to be objective citing the good and the bad of the decisions of the Israeli government and military during 1967. So much background information is provided that the book is occassionaly tedious, nonetheless the book is highly recommended.

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