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horrible narrator

Revisado: 02-28-25

The narrator is simply horrible. Very monotonous, he sounds bored (which I understand with this story) and he is irritating to listen to. I've listened to this book for about 8 hours but I just couldn't tolerate it anymore. Also, I've read a couple of Wilbur Smith's books (Courtney series) but this one I couldn't finish. The story & characters just bored me, it is a repetition of all of his other novels, only more stretched out and boring. I honestly wanted to give this a chance, but my time is more precious than this. There are so many better books to read than this mediocre story.

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A poignant reminder of the power of forgiveness

Revisado: 10-13-23

A genuine, raw, beautiful, heart-wrenching, poignant and uplifting testimony. Amidst all the horrors, wars, hate and injustice in the world, her book is a very poignant reminder of why hate leads nowhere but more hate, tragedy and despair and why forgiveness is the only path that can lead to peace - in one's own self as well as in the world. We would all do well to ponder this story in our minds and hearts and try living in a way that incorporates its lessons into our own actions, thoughts and lives.

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A very enjoyable read!

Revisado: 09-12-23

A very enjoyable read! I listened to Tom's autobiography on audible, in his own narration and found it absolutely delightful! I loved the HP universe going up (who didn't) and I kind of knew he was a down-to-earth guy, but I was not expecting to be this entertained by his book. He is VERY humble, very honest about his mistakes and shortcomings (to a point where I started to admire him for his braveness to come to terms with such a straight back with his strenghts & weaknesses, it is truly very inspiring!) and alltogether comes off as a really decent guy. His writing is eloquent, intelligent, nuanced, humourous and very entertaining. On the one hand it is a light, entertaining read but at the same time, there are some complex, deeper topics he talks about and a lot of important lessons can be learned from his experiences. I recommend it to people from all ages and backgrounds.

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A breath of fresh air!

Revisado: 09-12-23

This book is a breath of fresh air, that offers a refreshingly new, yet theologically correct perspective on the Gospels and the way we see Jesus Christ through the eyes of women around him, as well as the way we see women. Rebecca McLaughlin's writing style is entertaining, easygoing, nuanced, thought-provoking, humble and very human! It gave me a lot to think about and made it a lot easier to relate to the events and teachings of the Gospels and made it easier to build a deeper cognition and a living relationship with Christ. 10/10!

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don't waste your time

Revisado: 04-26-23

Very poorly written, pretty boring and unnecessarily filled with the author's woke politics. Other than the character names this has nothing to do with Star Wars. It is more of a teenage girl's fanfiction than a novel.

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boring and infantile

Revisado: 03-28-23

It is absolutely not worth listening to this book, There is no real story and most of the bokk feels more like something a teenage girl would write as a fanfiction, rather than a story from the Star Wars universe. Also, the author is pushing her lmbtq agenda shamelessly and forcedly, which makes it an even less enjoyable read. Padme's handmaidens are either in love with her or each other (including an implied romance between a 12 year old girl and another handmaiden, which is just simply tasteless). The worst book I've come across in the Star Wars universe so far.

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phenomenal performance

Revisado: 03-06-22

I have listened to every single audiobook version of all of Tolkien's works, and Andy Serkis' version is BY FAR the best! He truly does justice to this beloved, epic tale.

I was amazed throughout the book of how similar he makes the characters sound to their movie version. At times it is almost impossible to tell whether it is Sean Bean / Ian Mckellen/ etc or Andy Serkis speaking!

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Great novel

Revisado: 01-13-16

The storytelling is great, it gives depth to the characters and adds a lot of details to the political environment of the Star Wars universe. It is exciting, there's never a boring moment. Jonathan Davies is fantastic as always! I really enjoyed it! The Dark Lord trilogy is a must for Star Wars fans!

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For kids and adults

Revisado: 01-03-16

Great book for kids and also fun for adults who are into the Star Wars universe. Especially if someone has a soft spot for the dynamics of Obiwan and Anakin's Master-Padawan relationship!

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Enchanting novel

Revisado: 01-28-15

Truly fascinating novel, very realistic, intelligent and enjoyable throughout the whole book! I loved the characters, the adventures, the very natural and enchanting way Diana Gabaldon writes, the whole 18th century set, the romance and Claire's narration - especially the way Davina Porter read it. She's done a wonderful job with all the different accents from scottish to french, portraying every charachter uniquely and transmitting all the emotions wonderfully. It was a pleasure to listen to, I strongly recommend it!

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