R L Palmer

Compelling tale, compelling performance.

Revisado: 12-02-22

There’s consensus that this is a work of narrative genius as it was written. Time hasn’t lessened its power. And this performance by Ms Spacek adds a dimension to the experience that shouldn’t be missed. 5 stars aren’t enough.

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Wonderful narration!

Revisado: 11-04-22

Timson’s narration is exceptionally good, voicing many varied characters in individual and compelling ways. It make this good but not-quite- great Dickens novel a singular treat.

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Compelling and little appreciated American History

Revisado: 04-21-22

Deeply researched, well-organized and well-told history of the other kind of American Exceptionalism. I think it’s essential reading for anyone who wants an understanding of race in America and, more generally, of the causes of social and economic inequities that so fragment the country at the moment.

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Exceptional performance!

Revisado: 02-25-20

Austin’s wonderful phrasing, eloquent irony and fine character studies rescue a pretty ordinary story and Stevenson’s narration makes it a real joy to experience.

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A Great Performance

Revisado: 08-03-19

This is my least favorite Dickens book. The story is pretty transparent and the heroine is a bit tedious. But Dickens’ sense of the inequities of his age, and his great talent for irony, always make for good reading. The main attraction here though is the narration, which is really splendid. It is a true artistic performance.

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Wonderful narrator; dull, plodding story

Revisado: 04-09-17

I tried this because I so enjoy Juliet Stevenson's narrations, which are always true performances. But after about halfway, I couldn't stick with it. The storyline might have been sensational at the time but is tame now and I found the characters, exhaustively explained, uninteresting.

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Valuable perspective

Revisado: 06-07-16

This course, with excellent narration, provides detailed and engaging historical perspective on the rich history of middle eastern religious and political figures and entities. The contribution of Arab and Islamic culture to human thought and development is sorely under-appreciated in current US conversation. This set of lectures is a very worthwhile effort to shine real light on important historical realities and their connection to today.

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Excellent survey of important issues.

Revisado: 04-14-16

Prof R ably presents a thoughtful canvas of important issues concerning surveillance goals and technology in the hands of government and private people and corporations. He comes from a political background that I don't share and I found myself at odds a few times with some his opinions but they were always presented as such and never interfered with presentation of the subject matter. This is a well done survey of information and ideas to which all of us should pay serious attention.

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