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Like mixing milk chocolate and steak

Revisado: 05-23-19

Both are good independently and together they aren’t necessarily terrible, but it doesn’t quite work.

The Egyptology in this is great. Interesting look at ho women wielded power in ancient Egypt.

The thesis that women deserve to have power because they approach problems in different and sometimes better ways then men, OK doesn’t seem unreasonable.

But, the connection of the 2016 election to 2nd Millenia rulers was convoluted at best. Kind of felt like the publisher said hey your a feminist and an Egyptologist right? Respond to a Trump presidency. It didn’t really work.

Author does a great job with history and narration. I agree with her in principle. But, the book kinda feels like a NYT #metoo editorial got blended with a book on Egypt.

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Classic Tale Adequate Reading

Revisado: 08-06-18

I’m a teacher(physics) and I try to read/reread the books my students read in English to discuss it with them. This audiobook did exactly what I wanted. Gave me a quick way to refresh my memory, but the performance was nothing outstanding.

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Long, challenging, all-encompassing

Revisado: 01-12-14

Where does Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's in the middle for me. The author is great about covering all aspects of postwar history. The narration is beyond dull however. He does nothing to keep you listening, instead droning on in a near monotonous voice for 43 hours.

What did you like best about this story?

The coverage of the political and social changes wrought in Europe after the war. There was so much I didn't know. I especially liked the chapters on the EU and social democrats.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Having a narrator with some voice inflection.

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

God no. I'd sit for a full day even at double speed.

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Han iss Back

Revisado: 07-15-13

What did you love best about Scoundrels: Star Wars?

I thoroughly enjoyed the Ocean's 11 feel of this story. It was a lot of fun. There was a whole lot of characters and the narrator did a great job of making them come to life.

Any additional comments?

The book is not going to change you view on life, but if your looking for a good book to listen to on a road trip this will keep you well entertained on your drive.

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Sherlock at His Best

Revisado: 07-15-13

Where does The Complete Stories of Sherlock Holmes, Volume 2 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It honestly ranks somewhere in the middle. But, that is not to say it isn't very good. Doyle wrote terrifically intricate stories and Griffon does a great job at making the characters come to life.

Any additional comments?

Anyone who enjoys procedural shows on TV will probably love getting a look a where they all began.

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Superb Narrator

Revisado: 01-03-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Winston Churchill is a fascinating historical figure and one that was pivotal to how the 20th Century turned out. To know more about him and his life and times is to better appreciate where we are now.

Which character – as performed by Frederick Davidson – was your favorite?

Davidson mimics Churchill's voice very well and makes it very entertaining to listen to this monumental work of history.

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

What do you mean its not possible, do you know who I am, I'm Winston S. Churchill.

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Really 3.5 all round

Revisado: 01-03-13

What did you love best about Crocodile on the Sandbank?

I thought the theme of overturning Victorian mores was interesting.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes, in a somewhat subdued way. I was not necessarily on the edge so much as sat upright.

Have you listened to any of Barbara Rosenblat’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Barbra Rosenblats voice comes out a bit jarring at first. It works with the book, because the main character/narrator is a bit abrasive as well.

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

God I want to have sex with a man really bad, but my unwomanly demeanor prevents it.

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Enjoyable if this is what your into

Revisado: 01-03-13

Where does A Distant Mirror rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Somewhere in the middle. Barbara Tuchman is a marvelous writer and she did manage to keep the book rather more intriguing than other authors by wrapping her narrative around an obscure, but important figure from the day. With that said, I felt sometimes she stretched her points a little bit and her parallels to 20th Century warfare came out particularly contrived. The book is full of great information though and the narrator does a great job of making what could be a dull book enjoyable to listen to.

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

War wreaks a terrible price on mankind, regardless of the age.

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Great Historical Fiction

Revisado: 01-03-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I certainly would. The author captures the intrigues of the court of ancient Rome in an awe inspiring way. Graves really makes you feel as though this is the voice of Claudius, while at the same time giving it a more pedestrian feel than actual ancient writings, which in my view can some times come off a little stiff. Also, I thought Runger did a great job with the narration.

What was one of the most memorable moments of I, Claudius?

Any of the many moments where Livia weaves her intricate plots is a memorable moment.

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