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Exceptional

Revisado: 12-01-20

I am just amazed that this author and her masterpiece have been hidden to so many of us for so long. Thankyou, Audible.

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Extraordinary!

Revisado: 02-09-20

I grew up on the Texas/Mexican Border and have known many undocumented immigrants. So, I expected a story of daily fear and uncertainty. Of life-threatening Border crossing. Of crushingly arbitrary immigration bureaucracies. Even before the Trump administration.

But, this gifted poet utterly changes how you look at immigration by taking you not on one crossing, but on multiple trips back and forth between the U.S. and Mexico, as he tries to piece together a family separated for more than ten years; as he tries to define what is "home". As he just tries to function.

So, he becomes the first undocumented student accepted into a prestigious creative writing program, but can't take a bus or drive. And, his mother saves everything so she can one day prove how long she has been in the U.S. trying to get a green card, but....none of that really matters.

If you are trying to understand the reality of the United States broken immigration system, this story of one family's experience is a great place to start.

The format may take a little getting used to, lots of vivid scenes, including flashbacks, within the context of four journeys. But, they are all about grappling with how you live your life when any second, a knock at the door could change everything.

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A totally engaging experience.

Revisado: 03-24-19

Here is a story of hope and insight written in a style resembling a poem more than standard narrative. Every word is interesting. It reinforces my long held confidence in the influence of those structures that we call our houses.

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Fans of "The Wire" will treasure this

Revisado: 03-18-18

Even in this abridged version, enough of your favorite characters and stories to bring you back to the best moments of the epic HBO Baltimore series and the earlier still path - breaking "Homicide" (NBC).

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Wonderful read

Revisado: 11-29-17

I adore the Inspector Montalbano Italian TV series, but to really appreciate master storyteller Andrea Camilleri and the complexity of his characters, you have to read his books. And, if you love all things Italy, especially all things Sicilian, a must read. Highly recommend.

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This one will shake you to your core

Revisado: 08-16-17

We've all known about political gerrymandering, the boring, backroom re-drawing of district lines to protect incumbents. Ratf**cked describes the GOP takeover of our democracy through its "Red Map" strategy, a disaster author David Dailey thinks will be in place for decades. Hopefully, he is wrong. Like most pundits, he predicted HRC would win, though he said she would be unable to govern; this due to the hyper-partisan Congressional districts that GOP dominated State legislatures have put in place. So, while he could describe The Freedom Caucus's takedown of Boehner, the end of Congressional moderates, and the impossibility of passing legislation, he had no inkling of Trump. Read this book!

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One of my favorite Audible reads

Revisado: 04-18-17

Great, compelling story about the street boys of Naples who launched a revolt against Nazi Germany occupiers, which the adults ultimately joined. A piece of World War II Italian history that everyone should know. Delightfully read.

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This Economist Knows How to Tell a Great Story

Revisado: 02-17-15

Rivoli does a great job of translating global economics into a great story. One that will surprise you and leave you with a much more complex understanding. My one concern: Though the basic economic story still holds up, the material covered is more than ten years old and some of the markets she desrcibes are pretty fluid. How about offering a way for readers to get access to her second edition and updated material, either via audible or kindle?

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Unfortunate narration ruins a great story

Revisado: 12-10-14

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I was very motivated to learn about the topic. Otherwise, I could never have made it through the narration.

Would you recommend A Wicked War to your friends? Why or why not?

The story yes. Not the listen.

Would you be willing to try another one of Caroline Shaffer’s performances?

Maybe. It is hard to blame this reader for what seems to be unfortunate editorial decisions, i.e. to have her change voice, accent and volume everytime a different character speaks or, more annoyingly, every time she reads a quote from an original source. What may have been a fairly good story was rendered overly academic and pretentious.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

In better hands, a very compelling story. Just do not let this author do the screenplay.

Any additional comments?

Please, please do not rob readers of the chance to experience a good historical story. This is WAAAY too cluttered up with original sources and a very jarring, annoying performance. Just READ the story. Let it speak for itself.

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Impossible to understand

Revisado: 07-29-13

What disappointed you about The Power and the Glory?

I couldn't get past the first 20 minutes. Impossible to understand the narrator.

Would you ever listen to anything by Graham Greene again?

Love Graham Greene. A real disappointment

Any additional comments?

Getting a refund. I hope.

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