Scott Mendeloff

Not Worth It

Revisado: 06-04-24

Extensive scholarship regarding Civil War history the elucidates life in the South in the antebellum and post – war eras. Although the story of the Scarlett O’Hara character has interesting elements, the extreme racism and completely ludicrous notions of southern treatment of African-Americans as portrayed here entirely undermines, in my view, any evaluation, placing this book among the greatest in American history… or anything close. That it was written in 1936 rather than 1866 makes it all the worse.

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A Revisionary Take

Revisado: 02-14-24

Meyer advances a version of the Tudor story that is significantly odds from the popular view, especially regarding Elizabeth. Meyer freely admits that this work is not aimed at academic audiences but neither is it in any way a poorly researched. It is clear from the outset, however, that the author has a decided ax to grind, and my primary gripe with this able book is that the author does not undertake greater effort to be a bit more evenhanded. To say, for example, that Elizabeth accomplished nothing except preserving her crown can be deftly assailed as over the top. Nevertheless, it is a good read.

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Amazing presentation albeit a somewhat tedious read

Revisado: 01-23-24

This incredible study of the depth and breath of scientific discovery regarding the nature of sensory experience of the living creatures of our planet is remarkable. Scientists and non-scientists alike are likely to find it incredibly illuminating. By way of criticism, its abiding detail is its great strength also it’s largest drawback. The book could have used a more detailed, edit with an eye toward enhancing its message, and making it slightly more readable for the general reader.

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Performance Ruins a Masterpiece

Revisado: 01-13-24

Hard as it is to believe, the beauty of this classic was drawn down significantly by very large number of word mispronunciations. One would think that producing company would vet the product more substantially.

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Incredible Read

Revisado: 12-09-23

Especially for those steeped in Classical English literature, this is a marvel. What a wonderful read!!!!

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Incredible Art

Revisado: 09-03-23

This treatment of Wharton’s amazing classic is matchless. The narrator, through his artful use of tone and volume, expresses with exquisite poignancy the soul-crushing effect the conventions of the “age” worked on the hearts of Archer and Ellen. Magnificent.

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Excellence

Revisado: 05-30-23

This great novel about the injustices and stresses in Indian society at the time of British rule is so beautifully written, and insightful, providing critiques of western racism that remain as valuable today as when this classic was written. The narrator did not bother me although I do not think he added all that much.

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A-Level Substance; B-Level Writing; C+ Performance

Revisado: 05-14-23

I found the substance of this book to be fascinating. Adee has undertaken great research, and obviously has a very strong grasp of her subject. So I would definitely recommend the book, probably more in written form than on Audible. I find her writing to be a bit over the top. I did not like her performance of this book at all. Maybe she is trying to hard.

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Emma

Revisado: 02-28-23

Great performance. Emma is quite a “character” — a Bildungsroman focused upon a female protagonist — a classic Austen classic!

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Amazing Book and Performance

Revisado: 08-30-22

Far from only a good spy novel, this is an incredibly written book and perhaps the best performance I have ever heard.

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