Brett Janis
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Encounters
- Six Short Stories
- De: Brett Andrew Strange
- Narrado por: Todd Ethridge, Joanna Teljeur
- Duración: 3 h y 52 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 1
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Narración:3 out of 5 stars 1
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Historia2 out of 5 stars 1
Encounters is a curated collection of six contemporary short stories set across three continents. The stories reflect disparate adventures in a globalized, rapidly changing world: A young couple discovers the luxurious allure of Monte Carlo’s Grand Casino, a woman from San Francisco reveals an inspirational uncle’s secrets, a Bangkok expatriate lives out a night of excess, and a Russian immigrant navigates her unique New World voyage. Each story shines a different, up-close perspective on a lived moment in a certain place and time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Vivid scenes and interesting plots
- De Brett Janis en 08-20-24
- Encounters
- Six Short Stories
- De: Brett Andrew Strange
- Narrado por: Todd Ethridge, Joanna Teljeur
Vivid scenes and interesting plots
Revisado: 08-20-24
Very well written and resonated on multiple levels. Nicely read to hook me in via the first pages
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Beneath the Purple Dawn
- De: Brett Strange
- Narrado por: Alex Hoeffler
- Duración: 7 h y 45 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 1
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1
"We become important only because of our decisions," Katya Volkova advised him. What she meant by this, Iraqi-war veteran Paul Drake wasn't quite sure at first. In this fast-paced sequel to Against the Dusk, Paul confronts a dangerous world of shifting global power politics and illicit weapons deals. A cat and mouse game to ferret out Russian-backed arms dealer Bogan Zoidze leads Paul, Katya, and a cast of other memorable characters to war-torn Syria, the posh avenues of Paris, ancient Black Sea ports, and hidden island retreats in Malta and Sicily.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great story and excellent dramatic reading
- De Brett Janis en 11-04-22
- Beneath the Purple Dawn
- De: Brett Strange
- Narrado por: Alex Hoeffler
Great story and excellent dramatic reading
Revisado: 11-04-22
Excellent, fast moving story that is read with verve and in an engaging style. The dialogue is sharp and there are some interesting twists and comments on today’s geopolitics. Highly recommended work of contemporary fiction !
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Against the Dusk
- A Novel
- De: Brett Andrew Strange
- Narrado por: Alex Hoeffler
- Duración: 6 h y 22 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 2
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 2
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2
It was a cold night when Paul Drake, an Iraq War veteran, wandered into the Zephyr Gallery in Manhattan’s Chelsea district. Little did Paul realize then that his chance encounter with Katerina Volkova would spark an unlikely but fated romance. An ongoing government investigation soon thrusts them both into a treacherous world of Russian power plays, double agents, and illicit chemical weapons sales. A lethal network of war profiteers working in the shadows aim to prolong the chaos - no matter the human cost.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic reading of a new espionage thriller !
- De Brett Janis en 02-15-22
- Against the Dusk
- A Novel
- De: Brett Andrew Strange
- Narrado por: Alex Hoeffler
Fantastic reading of a new espionage thriller !
Revisado: 02-15-22
Alex Hoeffler brought to life characters in a theatrical, strong reading! The story is fast paced and an easy listen - part romance, part thriller, with some vivid takes on contemporary political issues such as Russia, Ukraine, and Syria. Very cool storytelling
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The Hero with a Thousand Faces
- The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell
- De: Joseph Campbell
- Narrado por: Arthur Morey, John Lee, Susan Denaker
- Duración: 14 h y 37 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3,804
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,262
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,247
Since its release in 1949, The Hero with a Thousand Faces has influenced millions of readers by combining the insights of modern psychology with Joseph Campbell's revolutionary understanding of comparative mythology. In this book, Campbell outlines the Hero's Journey, a universal motif of adventure and transformation that runs through virtually all of the world's mythic traditions. He also explores the Cosmogonic Cycle, the mythic pattern of world creation and destruction.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Meaningful and thought-provoking
- De Learner en 02-09-16
- The Hero with a Thousand Faces
- The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell
- De: Joseph Campbell
- Narrado por: Arthur Morey, John Lee, Susan Denaker
disappointed
Revisado: 09-24-16
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
The voices and the tone was extremely hard to listen to. It was very exaggerated
Has The Hero with a Thousand Faces turned you off from other books in this genre?
Yes
What didn’t you like about the narrators’s performance?
It was very much read in a tone of excitement and overstatement
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
disappointment
Any additional comments?
I was not impressed with Cambell's logical structure and after listening for many hours I honestly could not figure out the point of the book other than some vignettes and disparate stories that could be attributed either to folklore or mythology. I felt he was mixing genres in a way that was an attempt at creating emotions in an literary way but it was definitely NOT good scholarship.
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The Aeneid of Virgil
- De: Elizabeth Vandiver, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Vandiver
- Duración: 6 h y 8 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 653
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 578
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 572
The Aeneid is the great national epic of ancient Rome, and one of the most important works of literature ever written. And with Professor Vandiver's 12 instructive lectures, you'll enter fully into the gripping tale that Virgil tells. Join Aeneas on his long journey west from ruined Troy to the founding of a new nation in Italy, and see how he weaves a rich network of compelling human themes. Your encounter with the Aeneid focuses on careful, detailed examinations of the epic's background, main themes, and significant episodes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Consider this preparatory material
- De Amazon Customer en 07-26-16
- The Aeneid of Virgil
- De: Elizabeth Vandiver, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Vandiver
Good but a bit basic
Revisado: 09-30-15
The subject matter was great but the level is basic and the teacher repeated herself often. It is the equivalent of a high school discussion, not college. However, good context on the subject was provided.
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Mastery
- De: Robert Greene
- Narrado por: Fred Sanders
- Duración: 16 h y 9 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 13,018
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 11,048
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 11,003
In Mastery, Robert Greene's fifth book, he mines the biographies of great historical figures for clues about gaining control over our own lives and destinies. Picking up where The 48 Laws of Power left off, Greene culls years of research and original interviews to blend historical anecdote and psychological insight, distilling the universal ingredients of the world's masters.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Focus on passion=Less stress and more success
- De Mark en 05-04-15
- Mastery
- De: Robert Greene
- Narrado por: Fred Sanders
Good weaving of stories
Revisado: 03-26-15
In his distinct way, I found the chapters to be bold, well-written, and informative. One of the better in series
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The Master and Margarita
- De: Mikhail Bulgakov
- Narrado por: Julian Rhind-Tutt
- Duración: 16 h y 52 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3,172
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,699
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,696
The Devil comes to Moscow, but he isn't all bad; Pontius Pilate sentences a charismatic leader to his death, but yearns for redemption; and a writer tries to destroy his greatest tale, but discovers that manuscripts don't burn. Multi-layered and entrancing, blending sharp satire with glorious fantasy, The Master and Margarita is ceaselessly inventive and profoundly moving. In its imaginative freedom and raising of eternal human concerns, it is one of the world's great novels.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Satisfying Satanic Satire
- De Jacob en 12-06-11
- The Master and Margarita
- De: Mikhail Bulgakov
- Narrado por: Julian Rhind-Tutt
one the best novels ever written
Revisado: 06-19-10
This novel is one of the great works of fiction. It exists on many layers and moves from tragedy to comedy in a seemless fashion. The audio version could be better, but it is very difficult to translate from the Russian. Still, a great way to experience this masterpiece.
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