Mark G. Garcia

Ein schwarzkünstler

Revisado: 04-25-25

Picked this book out on a whim, and I'm glad I did. An interesting tale of loss, horror, New York history, old world monsters, and of course, fishing.
A nice and easy listen, though it may go a bit long here and there.
Well read by Danny Campbell.
Give it a read!

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Worth a Second Read

Revisado: 04-19-25

For a short book, Invisible Cities carries a lot of weight. Within the dialogue of Marco Polo and Kublai Khan, of the many fictitious cities of the world, his commentary on language, culture, life, death, and so much more. As soon as I started listening, I immediately wanted an animated series based on the book, its cities and its conversations.
Narrator does an excellent job. I can't wait to dive into it again.

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Intriguing, Part Murder Mystery, Part Philosophy, Part History

Revisado: 04-14-25

I really enjoyed this novel, well written and researched, by a modern master. I also feel that there are a lot of themes that still being addressed today, like sectarianism, modern vs tradition, religion vs. science and philosophy.
Very well read. Recommend.

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What All Cities Should Strive to Be

Revisado: 03-29-25

Admittedly, as an american, i listened to this book with a degree of jealousy. While some are trying, most American cities pale in comparison to Dutch cities in design and love of the bicycle. Most Americans seem to be unwilling to change tack when it comes to giving up on our autocentric Society. Nonetheless, one can dream. And in many cases, this book offers a blueprint of how to do it.
The book is good though at times goes deeper than my attention span might allow. Well read. I recommend checking this book out.

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Great First Story

Revisado: 03-24-25

Enjoyable first novel of what looks to be a sprawling space opera. Interesting characters and good action.
Well read as well.
Enjoyable - recommend for sure.

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Hidden Corners of Spain

Revisado: 03-06-25

A little uneven but still good. I enjoyed the discussion of the search for Franco's victims as well as the prosecution trade, but and the roots of flamenco. I did find the author a bit ambivalent towards the basques and rural people.
Well read by the narrator. Give it a read.

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Adulthood

Revisado: 02-12-25

I enjoyed this book. I know the intent was to focus on the similarity between the action in the story and the chapters of the Bible, and it showed up here and there. But what struck me more was the commentary on adulthood and its failures. That part was really well done and interesting.
Good book. Reading was great too.

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A Warning to the Future

Revisado: 02-07-25

People don't change for the better as much as we'd like to think, even when the cost is millions of lives. They'll look the other way, make excuses, rationalize away the worst dictators and the collective ability to do murder and destruction on a massive scale. Even time and punishment doesn't seem to change that.
It makes me worry about where we are today.
Well read and definitely recommended for all.

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A Few Centuries of Co-Existence

Revisado: 01-30-25

Very detailed chronology of Al-Andalus, from the Umayyads in Cordoba through the expulsions of the Muslims and Jews in the 15-16th centuries. For a while, Spain was a center of science, philosophy, literature and culture, brought together by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Civil wars, crusades, and the reconquista brought it all to an end, leaving behind only a whisper of history and a few buildings.
The reading is a bit wooden, but clear and concise nonetheless.
A good read about an almost forgotten time.

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A Loving Depiction of the End of the World

Revisado: 01-20-25

The northern hemisphere having destroyed itself in a massive war, people in southern Australia await the coming fallout, and death. They do so with dignity and humanity, trying to lead out their lives and retain some type of normalcy. The end of the human race bears down on them.
This story is a loving depiction of what it might be like to look down certain doom, mostly with dignity and brotherhood.
I can't say enough about how engaging and great this book is, despite the grim subject matter. Excellent reading as well.
Definitely recommend.

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