Joyce Zimko

Good info but insufferable writer

Revisado: 11-13-24

Overall interesting topic and generally well written but the tone of the author makes it difficult to get through. He comes across as a know it all and is just unlikable as a participant in his own narrative. Also, I’m not really sure how Donald Trump fits into a narrative on apple cider however, the author at numerous points mentions Trump. all that being said, the book does provide some useful information, if only the author would tone it down on his personal contribution to the story.

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Great Start; Weak Middle and End

Revisado: 09-09-23

Overall I found this to be a useful book, so it deserves at least 4 stars for the beginning. It gives a very good quick history of rims and a very comprehensive overview of the rum industry including processing, countries, and styles. Where it falls short is the rating section, I think it is useful but does not lend itself well to an audiobook style; this may be one of the few times where a physical book may be a better format. All in all it is informative, but you may just want to skip the last half of the book.

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If you like their beer, you'll like this book

Revisado: 03-07-15

This book is highly reflective of the beer Lagunitas makes. It's not a conformist and not based on any style. It's a bit rambling but overall enjoyable. Interesting addition to the craft beer writing scene.

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Modern Day Penny Dreadful

Revisado: 06-06-14

This is a great, semi-trashy fiction book that is a very satisfying listen. Some of it is over the top, but it makes for a good story. Its not great literature, but it is definitely an enjoyable book.

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How do you review a classic?

Revisado: 02-28-13

The Hobbit is a fantastic journey and undoubtedly a classic. The story is wonderfully written and the narration is fantastic. The songs are very well sung and there is enough variation in tone and accent to keep the listener entranced. This is truly a masterpiece and I can give it no end of praise.

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First 1/2 Fantastic but Second 1/2 Drags

Revisado: 02-28-13

I am a huge fan of the movie Bottle Shock, so I had high expectations for this book. The first half of the book was an excellent set of vignettes and histories that describe the events and people which culminated in the Judgement of Paris. The story of the judgement was also well told and highly interesting. Unfortunately, after this point the book begins to loose its way. It becomes less focused and more of a general discourse on the world of wine. While interesting, the story became a little to loose to keep me interested. So I would say definitely give the book a chance, but don't feel bad if your not riveted by the second half.

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Great Book and Great Reader

Revisado: 02-28-13

This book is perfect for anyone looking for a little bit of humor and a lot of adventure. Troost depicts his island life in vivid and hilarious detail. This book will keep you interested throughout and will transport your spirit to the islands in no time. I can not give enough praise to this fantastic book.

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Fun and Interesting Adventure

Revisado: 02-28-13

Whatever You Do, Don't Run is a great book if your looking for a little bit of humor and adventure. While Peter Allison is no Bill Bryson, his stories are still well written and pretty humerus. This book shows a very interesting perspective on Africa and paints a wonderful picture of a wild life preserve. The narrator was not my favorite but true to the Authors country of origin and his performance was smooth. Very good book overall, so definitely give it a shot!

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Great Primer on Wine

Revisado: 06-21-12

This book provides the perfect amount of information that anyone would need to start appreciating wine. The book is well organized and allows the gradual building of a wine oriented vocabulary. Although the amount of time given to tasting wine is limited, there is a wonderful explanation of various popular grape varieties. This section may go quickly for some, but it is a good way to get acquainted with some basic facts about grapes. I believe that the section devoted to wine regions greatly added to the quality of this book. It provides a country by country comparison of wine and the quality of various grapes. The author seems to enjoy the subject but does not take wine too seriously. This seems like an excellent first book on wine.

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Interesting Book but Overall Unsatisfying

Revisado: 06-21-12

This book presents a lot of great information, but overall lacks the cohesion to make it a great read. Although the author does an excellent job grabbing the readers attention in the beginning of the book, she slowly departs from the main topic and leaves the reader wondering where she is going. Everything she speaks about is loosely relevant to breasts but in certain parts, she focuses far too much on the sub-topics and only touches on how they relate to breasts. While this provides the reader with a great deal of information on topics such as fire retardant materials and plastics, it takes time and attention away from the main topic.

Kate Reading is an interesting choice for narrator. While she is one of my favorite female readers, having her read this book is like talking about breasts with a favorite aunt, slightly awkward.

I believe that the information on breast cancer alone makes this book worth reading. The books agenda in promoting awareness of breast cancer is admirable and a great plus. Unfortunately the chaotic and loosely organized structure of the book bring it down from a great book to simply mediocre.

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