Della Street

Great Read- balances story and details

Revisado: 01-06-25

This book teased me from my wish list all year before I finally bought it. Well worth the credit, incredible story and expertly researched. Went down many rabbit holes using Google maps to help me better understand the scope. TBH, although I read most of O'Brien's works in my younger days, I really never wanted to revisit them, so this book was a tough sell. I had to keep reminding myself it was all TRUE. An extraordinary story supremely well written.

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Decent light reading, well produced.

Revisado: 01-06-25

The plot device of intertwining the traditional mystery story with a true crime podcast, was well produced. Early on it elevates the story but quickly loses steam and then- in my opinion- strains credulity. I will stop there so as not to provide spoilers. If you listen to it as a pleasant escape, you will not be disappointed. However, I was hoping for a more nuanced/interesting narrative that the ethics and exploitation in the True Crime universe.

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Tedious meanderings

Revisado: 12-19-24

Unfortunately,the author chose to make the book about herself, her family and cooking dinner. I would have preferred to hear more about the victims and killer. I am really trying my best to get through it, but it’s a slog. Been a member since 2012 and have only returned two books,this may make three. The narrator is also problematic, her tone is just a strange bored whisper that does not do the arterial any justice. Remember this is a first person account for the point of view of the detective so the voice just takes you out of the experience.

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Reacher needs a cell phone..

Revisado: 11-11-24

Reacher books are comfort food. We know the good guys (Reacher) and the bad guys (practically everyone else...mostly men) and it is super comforting. He likes coffee, he travels light and somehow manages to stay in top physical condition by just walking around. (if only....). I am not going to lie, I watch him on TV and I buy each new release, but maybe, just maybe he could inch himself closer to the 21st century. How does he renew his license? :)

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At least we are done with the Time Machine

Revisado: 11-11-24

Feels like Lincoln and Child have taken off down a path of pseudo-science with this time machine story. It was entertaining enough, glad I was able to suspend my belief and finish off the story, Not sure I will invest in another Pendergast story we they keep on this path.
The real highlight was Jefferson Mays, he was a delight. Although no one can take the place of the esteemed Rene Auberjonois, Jefferson Mays did justice to the characters and made a marginally disappointing story a pleasure.

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Well researched and written, held my interest.

Revisado: 11-11-24

Enrich does a solid job of connecting the dots weaving a solid pattern of a Bank who took advantage of the lax governance that is afforded to FOBs in the US. There were several occasions I wished he had taken off the gloves---- as many times he treaded too lightly on DB and the regulators. A must read for anyone interested the consequences of management stacking the deck in favor of revenue/growth at the expense of compliance and risk. Business case for why we need strong board and risk oversight, but the US outposts of foreign banks very much lack both.

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Fun story…..if you don’t think about it to much

Revisado: 09-26-23

Amusing read, with wry humor and an imaginative premise. Wil Wheaton does an exceptional job as narrator. He very much enhances the experience.

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Good detail

Revisado: 09-23-23

Overall well written and well produced. Only criticism is that the author at times seemed to make excuses for some of Musk’s very bad behavior. Could have used some input from opposing viewpoints.

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Not the best performance nor the best researched

Revisado: 05-29-23

Found this to be a shallow read that relied heavily on law enforcement transcripts and missed some of the issues with the case and investigation. Combine this with some weak narration choices and let’s just say I am glad it was included in my membership and I did not waste credits.

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Interesting and fun read

Revisado: 09-13-20

Stewart is good narrator and a capable writer with a good story, Copeland provides the historical context necessary to give the story a sense of time and space. Could do without the dramatic vignettes but a annoyance in an otherwise good podcast.

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