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Kind of a mediocre book and a mediocre Audible

Revisado: 01-26-25

I’m a fan of Octavia Butler. But I think her short stories are generally better than her novels and this particular novel feels derivative of her own short stories like “blood child.”

It’s very talky and kind of drags on. The narrator does OK with the voice with the female voices. But her British accent is absolutely the worst I’ve ever heard on an audible book. It was laughably bad. And I’m a little shocked it was allowed to get by.

If you were a fan of Butler or a vampire stories, I guess this is worth a read, but it’s kind of disappointing

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Amazing value but flawed

Revisado: 11-26-24

The performances are really pretty outstanding. But I got to the end of King John and it was missing the final act. Other reviewers have noticed other missing material. It’s a shame because it’s amazing to have the entire Shakespeare on audio, and I wish they had been a little bit more careful about monitoring it for completion. That haven’t been said I’ve listened to many full productions in this audible book and for the most part, they are intact.

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Yes, it's biased, but

Revisado: 07-21-22

It's an excellent introduction to Russian history. I learned things I never knew both about the start of the nation and it's modern evolution, and I disagree with those who feel it's balanced too much toward the 20th century. Do you really expect the same level of detail about the 12th and as the 20th century? Anyway, Sixsmith obviously knows what he's talking about when he sticks to the facts. His interpretations and spin, that's another thing. Yes, he leans toward the notion that "Asiatic" influences predispose the Russians toward autocracy; yes, he grossly oversimplifies liberalism in the West, as if 12th century Europe or 18th century, for that matter, was a model of modern democracy, freedom, and suffrage. And his language betrays his own ideological commitments. The good guys are always "liberals"; the bad guys, even when they are hardline Communists, are always "conservatives." But none of that changes the fact that this is an informative and entertaining series, and I only wish there was a part 3 to bring us up to date.

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Daenerys and Mellasandre are ruined

Revisado: 07-14-11

I agree with other reviewers who point out that Roy Dotrice, who was so excellent in the first 3 books ruins the reading here by changing the voices of Daenerys and Mellesandre. This is especially noticeable with Dany who is such a central character. She is supposed to be a young, royal woman but now sounds like an old serving wench. I can't fathom the change. I've so enjoyed listening to this series, but I don't know if I can make it through this one. I love hearing the old Tyrian again, but I find myself wanting to turn this off anytime Dany speaks. What happened here?

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