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Hunt for Red October redone

Revisado: 06-18-24

Overall I enjoyed the story. I could have done without multiple references to the Hunt for Red October movie given that there would not have been a movie in the Jack Ryan universe. The plot was good. But, elements were stolen from THFRO and didn't really add much to the plot.

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Badly Edited and Translated

Revisado: 06-06-24

I wanted to enjoy this. But, the translation is way too literal. There's no effort to make idiomatic adjustments. And, worse, the book seems to have a lot of editing errors. The reader read them verbatim. He's also very flat.

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Well acted and a great turn on Sherlock Holmes

Revisado: 12-13-23

I really enjoyed this. It was really well acted and a lot of fun to hear Sherlock Holmes turned on its ear. The only problem I had is that it sounds like it was recorded through a cellphone that was in someone's pocket . . .

If you can get past that, it's really worth a listen!

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A great book for people who love Clavell

Revisado: 11-29-22

This was Clavell's first novel despite being book 4 in the Asian Saga chronologically. It's a fictionalized version of his real life experience as a POW in Chengi Prison. It's definitely shorter and less detailed than many of his other books. But, I really enjoyed the characters.

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Very long, but worth it.

Revisado: 11-29-22

Clavell's novels are all about the details. This one doesn't disappoint. While only marginally connected to the Noble House and not in China, Clavell still shows off his ability to get inside the mindset of both his characters and the culture around them. The Islamic revolution in Iran is a fascinating backdrop to the story. And, given the recent events in Iran today, I felt this book really gave me some insight into what was going on.

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Hampered by a so-so narrator

Revisado: 06-28-21

The latest installment in a great series. But, the new narrator should be encouraged to listen to the other books and at least agree roughly upon the pronunciation of names. Also, her French and Portuguese pronunciations were painful to listen to. The story was good, but a bit less intriguing than the others in the series . . .

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Weirdly convenient plot

Revisado: 11-26-19

I'm a big fan of the series. But, this was really contrived. All of the players randomly happen to be in the same Montana town?!? Will Patton is always good, though.

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Vapid and stupidly acted

Revisado: 02-05-19

Letting alone the plot line, which was typical RomCom fodder, the writing was just lacking in any detail. (E.g. A sassy grandma who likes cars would probably talk about the details of said car, not just the color and make.)

More importantly, you spent the money on male and female actors, yet you have them read parts across genders. Seriously?!? Voice the characters consistently or don't bother hiring actors. The only time this was done was in simulating text messages?!? Why??????

I'm glad I didn't pay for this tripe.

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I hope there's going to be a sequel!

Revisado: 10-18-18

I found this after listening to, and enjoying, the Magic 2.0 series. This book was funny, clever, and well written. Like most books by Scott Meyer, there's a nice blend of humor, technology, and insight into his characters' mental processes. I find the characters relatable, their reactions to situations are similar to mine.

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Mediocre story in a great series

Revisado: 10-18-18

I love the series. This book was ... well, boring compared to the rest. I didn't hate it, I just felt it lacked the excitement of the rest of the series.

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