R. Daneel

Distracting sound effects that overwhelmed the storytelling.

Revisado: 03-23-25

Garbage production values that purportedly enhanced the audio but really just confused things and made it hard to catch some important dialog. Sound that constantly shifted from right to left channel and back again for no apparent reason (other than the Sound engineer deciding that they could do it) was seriously distracting. The story was long in the setup and disappointing in the culmination. The constant Spanglish dialog combined with tinny and distorted sound made comprehension more complex than necessary. Overall one of the worst Audible titles I've ever listened to, and I've been an avid listener for over 15 years. Don't waste your time on this one.

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Close look at what allowed the holocaust to happen

Revisado: 11-08-22

A straightforward historical record of the conditions in each country central to the holocaust as they entered the years leading up to and during WWII. As precise and detailed as it is disturbing, Snyder's deep dive takes you down the path taken into humanity's greatest horrors, all without sensationalizing or preaching.

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The first 2/3's of the book was excellent

Revisado: 06-20-22

... the remainder was, umm, less so. When Hill veered into an endless polemic on providing the socially and geographically disadvantaged with a helping hand through govermental and structural changes, the book lost all its momentum and left a sour taste. Don't get me wrong - she's right on nearly all the points she was making; it's just the wrong book in which to be making them.

It's a book worth reading/listening to, but feel free to stop shortly after the switch over begins (and never goes back). You'll understand her point long before it gets to the end.

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Poor follow up

Revisado: 06-26-21

Seemed like just an excuse to pack in as many 1980's references as possible in a weak storyline made worse by an anticlimactic wrap up. I suppose it's worth reading if you want to continue the character story arc, but don't spend much to do it.

Wil Wheaton was terrific except for a bad decision to attempt a female british accent.

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The Golden Orchard Review

Revisado: 04-27-21

Loved this book. I read it twice and got more the 2nd reading. I’ve recommended it to friends and family.

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Fascinating account of Musk's life and focus

Revisado: 06-16-18

While perhaps a bit too deferential it nonetheless gives significant insight into one of the most compelling figures of our time.

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Mildly interesting, but wholly unnecessary

Revisado: 07-25-15

Occasionally interesting but LESS than the sum of its parts. Largely a waste of time.

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Worth a listen for fans of judicial non-fiction

Revisado: 05-19-15

What did you love best about Uncertain Justice?

Provides insight into some of the more interesting vote combinations on the current Roberts Court. Enlightening with respect to the judicial philosophy that each justice holds and how it evolves as they sit on the court and confront a rapidly changing world.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Uncertain Justice?

The discussion of privacy rights and how the justices are impacted by empathy vs sympathy when reviewing cases.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Roberts Rules of Order in a chaotic world.

Any additional comments?

If you like this subject matter then put Scorpions by Noah Feldman at the top of your read next list. A truly compelling non-fiction book about a very difficult time in the history of the world.

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