T. Tschirgi

The Concise Big Picture View of our Future

Revisado: 01-30-17

Would you consider the audio edition of Decline and Fall to be better than the print version?

The print version might be slightly better, only because the book contains such a stunning wealth of new models for understanding the process of decline of our empire that I would have liked to stop reading or scribble notes in the margin.

What does Kristoffer Tabori bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Kris Tabori has the right sort of matter-of-fact voice for this book. He takes his time--much appreciated.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

This is such a rich book that I was glad that my 30 minute commute forced it to be split up. I found myself mulling over the new information throughout the workday.

Any additional comments?

This book starts with a big-picture view of how empires have worked throughout history, and how they decline. The author then takes this concise overview and applies it to the American experience of empire, making reasonable projections about what's likely to happen in the next 20 to 50 years. You can delve into the details of empire in more depth by reading Oswald Spengler's "Decline of the West" and Toynbee-- And certainly I'd recommend them-- But if you want the bottom line on your next 20+ years, this is the book to get!

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Highly recommended

Revisado: 03-23-15

What did you love best about Just One Damned Thing After Another?

This book (and the three that follow it so far) are engaging fiction with unexpected plot twists and humour throughout. I learned quite a bit about British history. If you like historical fiction, science fiction, British literature, you will not be disappointed. Zara Ramm does a fantastic job of narrarration. I have thouroughly enjoyed the first 4 audiobooks, and understand that a fifth is in the works.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Just One Damned Thing After Another?

There are so many episodes of simultaneous humour and disaster, but perhaps it's the scene where Max narrowly escapes being crushed by a falling wall in the dark ages, and is simultaneously peed on by her time traveling companion.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed and cried at various times throughout the book.

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