Annie Martin

An homage to the immaculate and deadly natural world

Revisado: 12-20-24

The Southern Reach Trilogy has been in my top five since I read it. This fourth book is an excellent addition to the grotesque and beautiful landscape painted in the previous three parts. In this addition, the mystery of Area X is expanded upon creating a beautiful map of time and place. Excellent addition to the story of The Southern Reach and Vandermeer’s overall body of work.
(The narrator’s voice is wonderful- Pincho is always a great listen)

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A glimpse into a very unique experience

Revisado: 08-14-24

Overall beautifully and comically told. A part of The Vietnam War that I had not heard before. Speaks to the bonds of war across cultures from an honest perspective. I’ve read both memoirs and what was most striking is the way he reflects upon the purpose of war and it’s aftermath while still in country. A phenomenal telling of an important story.

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hilarious and fantastical

Revisado: 05-03-24

Incredibly captivating plot with very well developed characters. If you are a fan of Christopher Moore’s Lamb this is right up your alley. The narrator does a great job of inhabiting the main character as well as bringing other characters to life. Metaphysics with snark. Thoroughly enjoyed this book!

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Came from the podcast

Revisado: 05-21-23

Love the Lions Pod so wanted to check out Joe’s book. His storytelling ability didn’t disappoint. Talented writer, historian, and cynic. The narrator wasn’t so bad, just didn’t fit the narrative. Most other listeners seem annoyed, I wasn’t too distracted. Great book by a solid human.

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For those who know the pain of a narcissist

Revisado: 12-16-22

If you have a inner child that is or was at some point haunted by a narcissistic caregiver, then this might be your version of a feel good read. It was for me. Additionally just an all around entertaining autobiography.

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Highly recommend for teachers

Revisado: 11-14-22

This is an amazing story connecting across time and the world. Heartbreaking and confronting, the reader views the ultimate evils of man through the eyes of a child. However equally full of hope for future generations of children who will benefit from this story of one little girl. Fantastic resource for earl childhood educators. Could easily be incorporated into curriculum on many subjects. Overall great addition to your library.

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WWII/bio buff must read

Revisado: 11-10-22

Fantastic biography of a period fixed in time and memory. Thoughtful, self aware and incredibly heartfelt account. Great for biography fans. Amazing for history buffs. Really well narrated. Reader gives depth in the moment incorporating various US dialects. Reading doesn’t seem contrived or corny. 100% recommend.

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Enthralling and Poetic

Revisado: 07-06-22

This book is ironically truthful- the names and places may have changed but the grit and honesty of human emotion is present throughout. A fascinating read for those interested in spy craft or someone looking for an interesting memoir. The tagline for this book couldn’t be more succinctly put. Fox has artfully woven together the pivotal developmental milestones many of us experience, creating an incredibly relatable tapestry- then again most of us are not toiling away with finding the balance in our humanity while simultaneously being deep undercover.

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Fascinating

Revisado: 06-20-21

Schechter on historical crime is fascinating. Really interesting to hear the L. I. Wilder connection. Makes clear what finite routes those traveling west by wagon were subject to.

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The essence of Vandermeer’s magic

Revisado: 06-15-21

Essential reading for any fan of The Southern Reach trilogy. I picked up this book immediately after reading Area X and had a hard time getting into it. I have to admit now that I didn’t give it a chance. If I had finished the first chapter even, I would have been hooked. I have since devoured every other piece of fiction by Jeff Vandermeer and Ambergris was all I had left. So I tried again. I’m SO happy I did! This book ties in beautifully with the other worlds he has created! This is a MUST READ for any fan of his work! This trilogy puts a whole new perspective on the books that came after and leaves the reader searching for ties between worlds. Vandermeer fan or not it is a vividly constructed story that draws you in and leaves you wanting more with every page. Could not put it down.

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