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Canadian History

Revisado: 05-20-24

An excellent and insightful explanation of the construction of the CPR and the significant effects the process had on the Canadian history and society. It is much more that a history of the railroad. It’s also an excellent contribution to our understanding of Canadian society and culture.

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Comprehensive and Balanced

Revisado: 02-02-24

An excellent first draft of The New Ukraine and its first genuinely freely-elected President. The author describes the Zelenskyy's background, election, and transformation under fire during the first year of the full-scale Russian invasion of 2022, as well as during the previous 8 years of the Russian occupation of Crimea and The Donbas. The author obtained excellent access to the president and his aides during many critical times. The biographical information provides insight into the motivation and aspirations of this successful performer-turned-president. The future still remains uncertain for him and his country, but this book will establish the foundation for understanding this remarkable man during this pivotal moment in world history.

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Masterpiece

Revisado: 11-12-21

Personified natural science with perfection and grace.
Will inspire further research and necessary innovative action.

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New Characters add a New Perspective to Mad Creek

Revisado: 02-19-18

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A couple new characters show up in Mad Creek that add a new dimension to this wacky community. All the previous residents and newcomers are still engaged in delightful supporting roles. The focus is on turning around somene's challenged life (no spoiler), a trend in most of the "Howling" series. And, it is accomplished with humorous drama and in an inspirationally entertaining manner, as Eli Easton and Mathew Shaw delight us with another puppydog tail. I will listen to it again soon. The books in this series always lift my spirits whenever I'm feeling a bit down. Enjoy!

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Delightfully Entertaining!

Revisado: 03-07-16

If you could sum up How to Walk Like a Man in three words, what would they be?

Just wholesome fun

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Wonderful second story from Madd Creek. I had to listen a second time as soon as I finished, just to catch any delights I might have missed on the first listen. Something I almost never do! Snuggle up for a cuddle :)

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"Something Like ..." Series Continues Impressively

Revisado: 11-08-15

What made the experience of listening to Something Like Lightning the most enjoyable?

A well-written and creative story with an imaginative plot and a wide variety of characters, including engaging dialogue. Innovative fiction that is believably authentic. A good mixture of drama and humor, conflict and resolution.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Something Like Lightning?

There have been several incidents that have arisen in this story (and the previous stories by this author) that provoked me to pause the audio device to reflect on how something similar has happened to me in my life in the past. Sometimes I was sad and sometimes I cried and sometimes I laughed. I won't bore the reader with details, and I hate SPOILERS in reviews, so I won't get specific. But there were many, many times in which I felt the author could have been writing about me and how I felt under a similar circumstance in my own life. So the writing is very authentic and believable.

What does Kevin R. Free bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I've listened to over a hundred audiobooks, and I think the narrator is crucial to the experience. This narrator does an excellent job of conveying subtle characteristics of the personalities of the different characters in the book. The tone of the general narration is very easy on the ear, and the various vocal tones and accents of the characters portrayed by the narrator add significantly to the story, creating a performance that is an entertaining experience.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I definitely could have done so, but spread it through a weekend. A challenge to 'put down, pause' for sleep and other essentials. I wasn't hanging on the edge of my seat as with a tense thriller, but I definitely wanted to find out what would happen to the characters next ... more out of pleasant anticipation than necessity.

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This book is considered to be in a 'series'. But it is absolutely NOT necessary to read the prior books to fully enjoy this book. This book can definitely stand totally on its own. Some of the characters with small roles in this book are more prominent in the preceding books of the series and the main character in this story has a small role in the prior book. So, it is fun to see how their lives intertwine, but totally not necessary! If you like this story, you'll want to read the previous ones for their own unique stories. I'm very impressed that the author keeps coming up with novel plot lines for a variety of characters whose lives intersect creatively. I can't wait for the next book (already in print) to come out as an audiobook, so I can listen!

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Best gay charcter with disability

Revisado: 10-08-15

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I felt the author accurately portrayed the double challenges of finding love while being gay and disabled. Very engaging story of romantic minefield we navigate and the challenges we struggle through. I felt the author captured our angst accurately in an enjoyable and inspirational story.

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