E. Williamson

I learned a thing or two

Revisado: 03-04-23

This book was recommended by a friend. I was not disappointed. As a science teacher and a longtime erg-er, I can attest to the veracity of much of the story. During the height of Covid, I worked on my cooking skills. I was introduced to rowing in 1959 as a high school student, then spent four years rowing at the University of Washington. I was introduced to the C2 erg in 2010, and this week as I approach 80, I will complete my first ten million meters on the erg. Rowing, the sport you love to hate or hate to love. Try the book and the erg. They will both teach you a thing or three.

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Interesting tale

Revisado: 02-06-23

Nice twists and turns often resulting in “I didn’t see that coming!” Well developed characters, and a satisfying feeling of justice served at the conclusion.

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Too much peripheral garbage

Revisado: 02-01-23

The science varied between questionable and flat wrong, from incorrect definitions of cirque and tarn to questionable juxtaposition of limestone and gold veins to an empty cave with an opening deep in the lake, the latter defying basic physics, did nothing to advance the story.

The author created so many red herrings that in the end she had to tie up a lot of loose ends in questioable knots. A lot of loose ends were just left hanging.

In the end I found myself generally disappointed. I read (listened to) this as part of a book club. I will be interested to see how others react.

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No there there

Revisado: 09-18-22

Blood, gore, violence, no redeeming qualities. Unless you like a poorly contrived story line and an unending list of sophisticated weapons of war, real or imagined, spend your money on a different author. I listened to two of this series, and will waste no time on the rest.

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A real eyeopener

Revisado: 05-04-22

If you are interested in who you are and why you are, well there are a lot of answers here. As I approach 80, there are clues to reasons behind the changes that we all undergo as we age. Suddenly the idea of death makes a lot more sense.

Bryson is an exceptional writer and a very good narrator. Highly recommended.

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A certain sameness to the tales

Revisado: 03-24-22

While I generally enjoyed the stories, they were somewhat formulaic. The narration was good. I was somewhat taken aback by some of the references to other racial groups that I can only assume was more acceptable in 1923 than it would be today, at least in polite society. MAGA folks would flock to it yet, I surmise.

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A Game Changer

Revisado: 03-06-22

Anyone who fancies him/herself knowledgeable about WWII and/ or aerial bombardment had best see how that knowledge stacks up against this account. Heroes and villains abound, and perhaps not where you expect them to be. A real eye-opener.

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A Real President

Revisado: 04-28-21

To hear his voice again is cathartic after enduring four years of a man who was clueless. We lived it, and despite all the bumps in the road, we survived it. It was good to hear the backstory.

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An Uncomfortable Piece of Historythe language

Revisado: 07-02-20

The language was a reflection of the times, but given the current climate in this country, it gave pause. I should have read the book 50 years ago, but I likely took more meaning from it now. I think it could be universally read by teenagers, but under some pretty stringent instructional goals that would ask readers to take measure of themselves and of our common history. Mark Twain was a masterful humorist, and the story was definitely funny on its face. The reader was magnificent, and fior a while I will have to guard against the urge to talk like a 19th century boy growing up along the Mississippi. Well done!

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Who knew?

Revisado: 06-07-20

This is outstanding history. I grew up through this, but I knew practically none of what was happening behind the scenes. This book was worth every minute I spent with it.

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