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Perils of Pauline

Revisado: 06-13-17

While the premise of the book was very good and intriguing, I was progressively annoyed by the male character and found both characters thin on back story and personality which a tale of solitude needs. Worse were the ever occurring fatal crisis and narrow escapes that peppered the story and made it seem like an old movie serial or part of the Goosebumps series. The narration was quite good and worked well with two narrators.
I am not sure if I would continue with the series.

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economic history

Revisado: 06-02-17

this was a complex group of lectures about topics I know very little about. I enjoyed the new perspective and the professor's work to bring economics down to my level. A few moments more on economic theory would have helped but this was a large topic to cover. I would listen again.

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Preachy ending

Revisado: 10-28-15

This series had an intriguing premise at its start and I enjoyed the first few books. But as the body count rose and rose and betrayal and abuse and conflict accelerated I wondered if I may have to start rooting for the infected. This final book was dark and bitter and the writing was strained and thick with metaphors and strings of adjectives. Sadly the premise and the story didn't hold up after all the volumes.

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Could not continue

Revisado: 03-24-13

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

I don't know what could improve this. This is not one of Tolkein's best works and seems unpolished and unfinished. A more upbeat narrative would help.

What didn’t you like about Christopher Lee’s performance?

Christopher lee, while a great actor, added a profound slowly and gloomy pace to this text. that made what was already a thick and studious story, just too thick to follow. The novelty of TLOTR " Saruman" wore off quickly.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment.

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Great and funny.

Revisado: 03-04-13

If you could sum up Warm Bodies in three words, what would they be?

Deadness. Romeo. Juliet.

What other book might you compare Warm Bodies to and why?

This is a great mix of Frankenstein, Shakespeare and any zombie story.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Delightful story with a funny and unique view of a zombie's world view.

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Good build...peters out.

Revisado: 03-04-13

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The author built an intriguing and terrifying world and could have used it to build a better story. The book ended suddenly and left me wondering what would have happened next.

What about Dan Bittner’s performance did you like?

Very good.

Was The Space Merchants worth the listening time?

Not really. I was disappointed. I expected a better read.

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fascinating and tragic

Revisado: 03-11-12

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

What a wonderful snapshot in time, beautifully written and crafted.

What did you like best about this story?

It offers insight into China's history and culture, translated by Buck into terms that a westerner can understand. There is foreboding also about the future.

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Economic argument

Revisado: 03-11-12

What would have made Economics in One Lesson better?

This is not so much an educational text as it is an argument for Mr Hazlitt's position. Some of his insight was valuable although it is not what I thought I was getting.

What three words best describe Jeff Riggenbach’s performance?

clear, flat

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