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Atheistic, nihilistic pop culture psychology pablum

Revisado: 05-10-18

This book is only popular because of the “clickbait” profanity used in the title. A stunt book in every sense of the word. Pretends at profound knowledge but makes only tangential connections between the examples meant to buttress it’s meaningless, meandering missives. The author’s fear of death is palpable and confusing. Endings are hard, and by the time you reach the end you will be rooting for the author to fall off the cliff. The narration is also particularly bad, lapsing into weird voices, bad accents, and perhaps the worst Yoda impression you will ever hear. Skip this trip.

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Amazing true story of heroism and tragedy

Revisado: 05-13-17

I love books that make history come alive, and this is one of those books. Reading about the characters, the dangers that they faced, and their courage, I found myself rooting for them and concerned for their safety. A fascinating examination of this early exploration.

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Cop out for Christmas

Revisado: 12-28-16

Audible's free Christmas gifts (Christmas, I refuse to say happy holidays because it's Christmas) have never been stellar. This year's offering, though, was particularly disappointing. It is a crazy quilt of hastily thrown together holiday haranguing. This flotsam and jetsam of Thanksgiving and Christmas tales are interesting only to those who are telling the stories. The stories range in quality from mediocre to dreadful. It does provide some insight into how condescending and out of touch the average Audible book narrator is by listening to them wax eloquent on their humanistic and secular traditions. I would have preferred a lump of coal over the hideous and ill-fitting sweater that was this year's "gift".

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The ugly truth of the DNC

Revisado: 12-24-12

Where does Mugged rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Highly.

What did you like best about this story?

The facts and supporting details of how the DNC have taken advantage of minorities for years.

What about Ann Coulter’s performance did you like?

Good job, Ann. Good emotion.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me angry at the DNC's exploitation of minorities.

Any additional comments?

Read this book!

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Great history of a formerly entertaining network

Revisado: 12-24-12

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, because it is interesting and humorous,

What was one of the most memorable moments of I Want My MTV?

Just the many humorous stories. How videos were made was interesting.

Have you listened to any of Luke Daniels’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No. He did very well.

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Interesting history of a deadly disease

Revisado: 12-24-12

Would you listen to Rabid again? Why?

No. I don't listen to books again. Too many other good books are waiting to be read.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Rabid?

The historical ways others treated rabies,

What aspect of Johnny Heller’s performance would you have changed?

Nothing. He did well.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No.

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More entertaining stories from Stephen King

Revisado: 12-24-12

What did you love best about Full Dark, No Stars?

The stories were all consistently good.

Who was your favorite character and why?

No favorite.

Have you listened to any of Craig Wasson and Jessica Hecht ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No. They both did well.

If you could take any character from Full Dark, No Stars out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Arlette, because she is a humorous drunk.

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Interesting concept, and surprisingly heartwarming

Revisado: 12-24-12

Would you listen to Redshirts again? Why?

No. I don't usually listen to books multiple times -- too many other good books are out there!

What did you like best about this story?

The high concept being pulled off well, and the codas complemented the story very well.

What three words best describe Wil Wheaton’s performance?

Obvious. Energetic. Adequate.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Neither laughter or tears, although others may do both.

Any additional comments?

Star Trek fans will enjoy it, of course,

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Repetitive but entertaining

Revisado: 12-24-12

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The book was painfully unabridged! Every number, letter, acronym, and phone number were included. It got pretty tedious!

Would you recommend Ghost in the Wires to your friends? Why or why not?

I would. It was still interesting to learn about social engineering.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Yes, but the way the narrator drew out the profanity was tiresome and off putting.

Could you see Ghost in the Wires being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Possibly. Someone narcissistic should play Kevin. Narcissistic and fat, anyway.

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Decent story marred by overwrought performance

Revisado: 09-16-12

Would you try another book from David R. Stokes and/or R. C. Bray?

I might try another book from David R. Stokes, but not by R. C. Bray. Too many ridiculous voices.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I would have selected a different narrator, or told this narrator to turn it down a notch with his caricatures...oops, I mean characterizations of the people in the story.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of R. C. Bray?

I don't know, but l not R. C. Bray.

What character would you cut from The Shooting Salvationist?

It is a factual story, so none of them.

Any additional comments?

The audio quality could have been better. The volume level would go up and down, especially when the narrator switched to one of his ridiculous and unnecessary voices. Also, the book seemed biased against Norris, and seemed surprised that the defense legal counsel would have the gall to actually defend their client. So strange.

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