Jeanne in VT

This story does not age well.

Revisado: 05-04-24

The narrator did a fine job, but I felt like she wanted it to be over with nearly as much as I did.
I remember being charmed by Heidi when I was a child, but that was probably because it was a way to learn about a different time/place.
Yes, I know we can’t judge other times and cultures through a current lens. The eye rolling parts for me were the heavy handed religious drop ins. If they had been consistent throughout, and done with a lighter touch, fine. I would have bailed earlier.
Still, the perspective of childhood developing emotions and sense of wonder kept me going - hoping that I could get to the point of remembering why I had fond feelings for Heidi.
Those “oh yeah!” were drop ins, too.

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One of the most deftly written books that I’ve read

Revisado: 02-24-24

Not a fast paced story (for the genre). It moves in a languorous way.
I love a look behind the scenes into the justice system, including the long periods of “hurry up, and wait”, and this delivers.
The narration was wonderfully suited.

It’s a keeper.

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Decent junk food

Revisado: 02-19-24

The concept looked interesting (baking / cozy), but the baking aspect unspools. Still, I liked the characters, so I kept going. Not bad! They develop as the series continues - for the most part.
“Junk food” isn’t a pejorative. Sometimes it’s good to curl up with a *fun* book.

The narration started off as pretty great, given that she’s got a huge range of characters and cultures to read, but the slide into more and more vocal fry … by book 8 had me crabby.

I’m nearly done with #9, so I’ll probably finish the series, but I’m struggling to try to listen to the meat of the story around the fry.

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Meh.

Revisado: 11-26-23

Decent premise, but the writing was choppy, and the leads were irritatingly emotionally immature. I kept thinking “my first ex-spouse”.
I’ve got no qualms with the narrators.
It was free so the only thing I lost was a few hours, and I needed some mental junk food.

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Excellent long form investigative reporting

Revisado: 07-21-23

Hats off to NHPR. They continue to do great work, even when it’s hard.
My heart goes out to all of the women who came forward, and even more to the women who couldn’t. They all have their reasons.

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There’s nothing else I can add,

Revisado: 03-18-23

Other than one more full-throated strong recommend.
Funny, sad, sassy, smart, funny, kind, and honest. Very human, without wallowing.
The narration was perfect for the book.
If I could give it an extra star in every category, I would not hesitate to do so.

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I don’t go for modern history, but…

Revisado: 02-08-23

This has changed my perspective.

As a child of the 70’s and 80’s, and growing up in a military town near (then) USSR, I’m glad to get a deeper insight.
This is history that is often ignored, and currently relevant to anyone who wants to see the world in a more global context.
Worth recommending, given that I’ve already recommended, and they are plowing though it, too.

Several chapters are worth listening to more than once.
Again, not my usual, so if is remotely up your alley you likely won’t be sorry.

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A very nice piece of speculative fiction

Revisado: 12-14-22

Stephenson can be a bit of a slog, so I’d recommend this as an excellent starter. Even if you don’t read anything else by him, read this one
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The narration was excellent. I lost track of the cast of characters occasionally, but the narrator really helped me keep them sorted.

Pet peeve: the length of (particularly) the final chapter. It’s fine for print media, but for audio it was a challenge when I wanted to re-read a segment.

Saved quote: a plunging wedge of air, flockulent with grizzled crows

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Worth re-reading

Revisado: 09-03-22

I picked this up not long after it’s release. Fascinating! An accessible look at history, and the development of modern medicine.
The characters are real people, not just stuffed shirts. A visceral look at a time that shaped who we are in a great many ways.

Then I read it again during the lock-down times. Twice. I didn’t find it depressing, or inflammatory. In it I found comfort. Science happens. People do science, and they are fallible. Maybe they aren’t the perfect, but they still do Science.

Having just gone through it again, as we approach endemic, I’m getting even more out of it.
For anyone interested in social history, or how medicine works, I cannot recommend this highly enough.
The last few chapters weren’t as sparkling as the rest of the book, but the Afterword brought me back in.

The narration was very well done, and suited the topic well.

If you are a person who likes to learn lessons from history, I’m certain you’ll get a lot out of this book. Enjoy!

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Good story!

Revisado: 07-05-22

Excellent production. Great narration.
All the characters were interesting, and I wouldn’t mind hearing more from them, or about them.

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