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Midnight Son
- De: James Dommek Jr., Josephine Holtzman, Isaac Kestenbaum
- Narrado por: James Dommek Jr.
- Duración: 3 h y 23 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 36,086
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 32,619
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 32,544
James Dommek, Jr., an Alaska Native writer and musician, sheds new light on a real-life mystery that pits Native American folklore against the US justice system. In the vast Alaskan Arctic, legend has it there once lived a mythic tribe—Iñukuns—that only existed in rumors and whispers. This changed forever when an actor-turned-fugitive, Teddy Kyle Smith, had an encounter that brought Iñukuns from myth to reality. Smith was an aspiring actor with a promising career until it all came quickly crashing down with a gunshot, a manhunt, bloodshed, and other frightful events.
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5 out of 5 stars
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It’s an Inuit Thing. You possibly don’t understand it.
- De Amazon Customer en 11-13-19
- Midnight Son
- De: James Dommek Jr., Josephine Holtzman, Isaac Kestenbaum
- Narrado por: James Dommek Jr.
Somewhat interesting
Revisado: 11-14-19
The premise that because you have a different religion , ethnic background, or regional background , you should not be held accountable to basic laws , is the fault of the piece. As the author/narrator points out that the laws of the United States were made by Christian Whites, the insinuation that attempted murder, theft, assault , public menacing ,should be excused for others is really unbelievable. Especially when the subject has a long history of prior events with the law . To say believing in mythical creatures is an excuse for attempted murder is really silly. Would be like a white,Christian male, using "The Devil made me do it" as an excuse as to why he shot someone 2 cm from their heart, and another in the shoulder, when the second one was running away. Presentation was fine, but glad I didn't use a credit, and got as a freebie. Is not shooting at someone, stealing their food, weapons, and transportation illegal in Alaska?
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Madame Tussaud
- A Novel of the French Revolution
- De: Michelle Moran
- Narrado por: Rosalyn Landor
- Duración: 15 h y 22 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 684
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 575
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 571
Marie Tussaud has learned the secrets of wax sculpting by working alongside her uncle in their celebrated wax museum, the Salon de Cire. From her popular model of the American ambassador Thomas Jefferson to her tableau of the royal family at dinner, Marie's museum provides Parisians with the very latest news on fashion, gossip, even politics. Her customers hail from every walk of life, and word even arrives that the royals themselves are coming to see their likenesses....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Tales from a turbulent time
- De Tim en 07-23-12
- Madame Tussaud
- A Novel of the French Revolution
- De: Michelle Moran
- Narrado por: Rosalyn Landor
Good book, familiar history.
Revisado: 03-20-19
Easy basic review of life during French Revolution. Some fluff, but certainly a fun read/listen. I think went to soft on Robespierre character but ...
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The New Testament
- De: Bart D. Ehrman, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Bart D. Ehrman
- Duración: 12 h y 27 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,044
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,777
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,764
Whether taken as a book of faith or a cultural artifact, the New Testament is among the most significant writings the world has ever known, its web of meaning relied upon by virtually every major writer in the last 2,000 years. Yet the New Testament is not only one of Western civilization’s most believed books, but also one of its most widely disputed, often maligned, and least clearly understood, with a vast number of people unaware of how it was written and transmitted.
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1 out of 5 stars
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If you want a balanced overview this is not it
- De Amazon Customer en 02-27-16
- The New Testament
- De: Bart D. Ehrman, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Bart D. Ehrman
"critical review of the New Testament"
Revisado: 07-04-16
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
"Jesus should have said", " Paul meant to say" "or "if he meant this he should have said this" is too much speculation, when the narrator went out of his way to say how factual his analysis was.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
Would have preferred a title of "critical review of the New Testament".
Did the narration match the pace of the story?
Overly calculated in his presentation. Would have preferred a " collective consensus " of what the writers of the New Testament wanted Christians to learn from the collection of books.
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
No
Any additional comments?
I guess was OK but really focused much material on minutia vs substance of message.
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For Liberty and Glory
- Washington, Lafayette, and Their Revolutions
- De: James R. Gaines
- Narrado por: Norman Dietz
- Duración: 21 h y 21 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 75
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 47
On April 18, 1775, a riot over the price of flour broke out in the French city of Dijon. That night, across the Atlantic, Paul Revere mounted the fastest horse he could find and kicked it into a gallop. So began what have been called the "sister revolutions" of France and America. In a single, thrilling narrative, this audiobook tells the story of those revolutions and shows just how deeply intertwined they actually were.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Excellent presentation
- De Hal en 08-20-12
- For Liberty and Glory
- Washington, Lafayette, and Their Revolutions
- De: James R. Gaines
- Narrado por: Norman Dietz
Excellent presentation
Revisado: 08-20-12
What made the experience of listening to For Liberty and Glory the most enjoyable?
More insight into Lafayette and also the more detailed involvement of the French involvement in the American Revolution .
What other book might you compare For Liberty and Glory to and why?
A Glorious Cause . Also get insight into how the French got involved other than the standard Ben Franklin credit.
What about Norman Dietz’s performance did you like?
Excellent presentation. You get the good and the bad,as well as the information on how the French had aspirations of unseating Washington and taking over the war effort against England.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Gave me the feeling of being proud of individauls like Washington and Lafayette, that they had the guts to put their own lives and repoutations on the line for a new nation.
Any additional comments?
Easy read/listen despite many intimate details.
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The American Heritage History of World War I
- De: S. L. A. Marshall
- Narrado por: Bernard Mayes
- Duración: 19 h y 1 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 65
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 56
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 57
Drawing on a lifetime of military experience, Brigadier General S. L. A. Marshall, "one of our most distinguished military writers" ( New York Times), delivers this unflinching history of the war that was supposed to end all wars. From the perspective of more than half a century, Marshall examines the blunders and complacency that turned what everyone thought would be a brief campaign and an easy victory into a relentless four-year slaughter that left 10 million dead and 20 million wounded.
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4 out of 5 stars
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WW1 from American point of view
- De Jean en 10-19-12
- The American Heritage History of World War I
- De: S. L. A. Marshall
- Narrado por: Bernard Mayes
Good basic information
Revisado: 08-17-12
What did you like best about The American Heritage History of World War I? What did you like least?
Some minutia slowed the progress
Who was your favorite character and why?
Best part was the drama created by the steamrolling Germans from the first few years of the war,with questionable ristance from the allies.
Do you think The American Heritage History of World War I needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
No. A condensed version(this one was 15 discs) would really be a much easier read.
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Macbeth: A Novel
- De: A. J. Hartley, David Hewson
- Narrado por: Alan Cumming
- Duración: 9 h y 43 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3,661
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,226
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,219
Macbeth: A Novel brings the intricacy and grit of the historical thriller to Shakespeare’s tale of political intrigue, treachery, and murder. In this full-length novel written exclusively for audio, authors A. J. Hartley and David Hewson rethink literature’s most infamous married couple, grounding them in a medieval Scotland whose military and political upheavals are as stark and dramatic as the landscape in which they are played.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Narrator choice inspired
- De Beverly en 07-10-11
- Macbeth: A Novel
- De: A. J. Hartley, David Hewson
- Narrado por: Alan Cumming
Awesome
Revisado: 07-31-12
What did you love best about Macbeth: A Novel?
The story and narration .
What did you like best about this story?
Brings a classic story to the masses.
Which scene was your favorite?
All scenes with the 3 sisters.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When Lady McBeth met her end.
Any additional comments?
I wish there were more modern versions of these classic stories. I recently read Stephem Mitchell's modern version of The ILLIAD that was excellent also. Any suggestions for others?
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Russia: Part One: From Rulers to Revolutions
- De: Martin Sixsmith
- Narrado por: Martin Sixsmith
- Duración: 5 h y 37 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 60
The first 25 episodes from the landmark BBC Radio series. Martin Sixsmith brings his first-hand experience of reporting from Russia to this fascinating narrative, witnessing the critical moment when the Soviet Union finally lost its grip on power. Power struggles have a constant presence in his story, from the Mongol hordes that invaded in the 13th century, through the iron autocratic fists of successive Tsars.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Very biased history based on western views.
- De Doug en 03-02-13
- Russia: Part One: From Rulers to Revolutions
- De: Martin Sixsmith
- Narrado por: Martin Sixsmith
Excellent introduction!!
Revisado: 07-27-12
Where does Russia: Part One: From Rulers to Revolutions rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Top level,great insight from a reporter that covered Russia.
What did you like best about this story?
Great insight,easily understandable
Have you listened to any of Martin Sixsmith’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No
Any additional comments?
Read the Part 2 to this, also excellent !!!
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Don't Know Much About the Civil War
- Everything You Need to Know About America's Greatest Conflict but Never Learned
- De: Kenneth C. Davis
- Narrado por: Dick Estell
- Duración: 16 h y 48 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 83
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 67
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 67
Millions of Americans, bored by dull textbooks, are in the dark about the most significant event in our history. Now New York Times bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis comes to the rescue, deftly sorting out the players, the politics, and the key events—Emancipation and Reconstruction, Shiloh and Gettysburg, Generals Grant and Lee, Harriet Beecher Stowe—and much more.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good Civil War book
- De Steven en 08-04-12
- Don't Know Much About the Civil War
- Everything You Need to Know About America's Greatest Conflict but Never Learned
- De: Kenneth C. Davis
- Narrado por: Dick Estell
Needs more Civil War info
Revisado: 07-08-12
What disappointed you about Don't Know Much About the Civil War?
It's more about an anti-slavery rant by author than Civil war History
Would you ever listen to anything by Kenneth C. Davis again?
No
How did the narrator detract from the book?
Yes. Was a spokesperson for anti-slavery,anti-founding fathers,etc...
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Too much off topic history of slavery vs. Civil War History
Any additional comments?
Can I get my money back and get a real Civil War History book?
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