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I'm listening a 3rd time.

Revisado: 12-10-22

I loved this book. I am a Larry fan (consider this a satisfied fanboy disclaimer).

I thoroughly enjoyed this book on just about every level. I found the main character to be engaging, flawed, decent, disabled and brave. The book starts off with the "A simple farm boy gets dragged into a war he doesn't understand." trope. But I don't give a damn when it's done well. The world created here strikes an interesting balance in which magic is real and doesn't exist in a vacuum in which mechanical science doesn't exist. The magic element feels powerful when properly utilized, yet also limited in capability. The horrors of trench warfare are on full display here as the hero goes on his quest with a cast of interesting characters. One of those characters is instantly recognized as a nod to Tarantino. The world of "not Russia" feels as bleak as Game of Thrones in which villains run amok because the decent and brave die often. The world is run by the evil and the incompetent. This book tells the story of a boy turned soldier. A soldier forced to be a pawn in their evil game as he and his unit attempt to find honor and survive their time as servants of war.

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good casual thrills

Revisado: 06-08-21

I liked this book a lot. A cool adventure horror that is richly detailed. You can feel the trees closing in on you, you can smell the decayed flesh, and if you are in the right frame of mind, you can hear the birds go quiet...

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It would be Hilarious, if it wasn't so Horrifying.

Revisado: 05-15-21

Take a journey through North Korean history as seen through the lens of a man who is difficult to describe. Psychopath? Deluded? Patriotic? Egomaniac? Enlightened? Narcissistic? Bold? Cruel? Brave?

This book is layered. how much of it is propaganda? how much of it is truth? Does the leader of the DPRK believe this book? Is the leader of the DPRK simply committed to the lie and the system of lies that keep him in power? It is hard to say one way or the other. One thing I am certain of, the reason the leadership of North Korea stays in power is because it is a nation of 20+ million hostages. Hostages who are unaware of the fact they are hostages, or terrified of admitting they are hostages.

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I love this series.

Revisado: 02-22-21

Disclaimer: I'm a big Larry fan.

Larry has done it again! Once again I am engrossed in world making. The layers of this fictional continent increase and does so at a pace that is easily consumed and understood. The exposition flows smoothly and is easy to remember. Dont think this means there is no complexity. There should be a balance between lazy minimal context and self-masturbatory over indulgence. Larry strikes this balance well and the entertainment value soars. The cliffhangers are painful. our hero is badass and competent, yet he feels vulnerable and ill equipped. The action is thrilling, and the duals feel personal. The characters are consistent yet unpredictable. The foreshadowing feels obvious but deliciously so. The tale of Ashok is a joy to listen to. I cannot wait to see what happens next.

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spiritually intoxicating

Revisado: 11-25-20

I was always a fair weather Matthew McConaughey fan. I thoroughly enjoyed Sahara, I dont care what anybody says. Only Matthew could make a book about a long and hard journey of spiritual, personal and professional trials so lighthearted. Delivered with his trademark drawl he reads his own words with such grace and humor that you can hear him smiling into his microphone.

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a difficult but fulfilling listen

Revisado: 11-23-20

once again T. Sowell shows his prowess as a researcher and economist. offering an enlightened and informed explanation and thesis for events that affect us to this day.

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love it

Revisado: 10-14-20

Owens takes her knowledge of history, her love of faith and family, her passion for right and wrong and devotion to the idea that is America to the next level. Disclaimer: I am a huge fan of Owen's and only harbor a slight resentment towards her husband for stealing my dream woman. My disagreements with her stand but have been challenged in new ways. I am currently unaware of any intention for her to write another book. But I wait with bated breath to listen to her words in her own voice again.

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thrilled.

Revisado: 06-19-20

disclaimer: I am a huge Max Brooks fan. I am also a sucker for all things Bigfoot.

I genuinely enjoyed this and found it hard to hang up my headphones. I think I finished the audiobook in less than 48 hours. the voice cast is fantastic, the world needs more Judy Greer and Nathan Fillion. The story is intimate and ruthless in its depiction of a group of folks who are the unprepared to deal with the natural world they claim to love. Some might say "who writes a journal when there's death everywhere!" Its a part of her therapy due to OCD, duh. Yes you must suspend disbelief a little bit. Once you do, the almost cinematic tale is viscously brutal and suspenseful. I heard that somebody already wants to make a movie out of this. Don't. there is no way you can tell this story in 2 hours. Do a 5 episode miniseries on Netflix or something.

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completed in 2 days

Revisado: 05-05-20

A hilarious and thought provoking tale of one Man and his near constant state of evolution as he rises and falls in some ways through the years. Mat Best isn't done maturing, but he's come a long way and he is determined to keep trying. We are on a ride along for this journey and we'll laugh the whole way through.

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Worth it

Revisado: 05-02-20

Very interesting book. Filled with bold ideas with a solid effort to provide evidence for such ideas. The book is only bogged down by some esoteric minutia, and requires your full attention to fully grasp the content. however the book isn't impenetrable for a person determined to absorb the authors thoughts. I might listen to it again in order to appreciate the authors thorough research.

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