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Terrific fun!

Revisado: 04-01-24

Look... sometimes you don't want an epic. But you *do* want an engaging story and a bunch of characters to root for. Enter this gem. The sound-editing is outstanding. I jump-scared myself at least 10 times while listening with ear buds in. I love full cast audio plays. They remind me of old-time radio plays, and I am 100% here for it.

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Wowza / The audio version is FANTASTIC.

Revisado: 02-06-24

I am anxious mess, more so than usual, thanks to this book. HOWEVER, the saving grace is the humanity, respect, and love that the author demonstrates through his writing. Kind, non-shaming language in a book about food? Yes, please.

We encounter food every day and we have to eat every day. When you read (listen, in my case) to a narrative with compelling evidence which reiterates that capitalism stinks, poverty sucks, corporations are not your friend, nor should they fund anything related to their regulation because it's a damned waste... it's not surprising. However, I think the depth and breadth of what we do and don't know about ultra-processed food *did* surprise me. I will listen to this again (maybe more) to get all the parts I missed, and enjoy some food and nutrition science delivered free of judgement and shame-laden overtones.

Finally, the narration, with asides and conversations with his brother, make this audiobook a treat.

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Dox is always a win

Revisado: 12-19-22

Years ago, I remember Eisler writing that the left needed novels, too. And we do! Eisler delivers story, foreign locales, and of course, plenty of knives, blood, and guts...all while presenting a side of recent history that is different than what we usually get.
And c'mon... don't we all love Dox? And isn't it obvious that Eisler enjoys writing/reading him? Thanks for another fantastic listen!!

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She has talent (and she gives good parent)!

Revisado: 11-28-20

Damn it, Rebecca, you made me cry!!
Yes, after an entire wonderful listen, I still struggle to call this amazing woman Rachel.
I'll edit this later to add more (most likely), but really, give this a listen and enjoy a voice that communicates about life and the THEATRE (insert fun voice) better than anyone today. High praise? Sure, but a whole lot has been written about vulnerability and plenty swear they are doing it...but Rachel Bloom is doing it best.

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Rhea S. is a National Treasure

Revisado: 10-13-20

Is there anyone else who can combine warmth and skepticism as well as she can?!

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Matthew Goode is a treasure!

Revisado: 04-22-19

This zoomed by and was finished all too quickly. The writing is taut and while it puts you in the time period, it isn't full of clunky references. It's a James Bond novel, so no spoilers here... There are women, bombs, gambling, cars, Queen and country. Good times!

Matthew Goode's narration is fantastic. I was blown away by how effortlessly the characters that came to life through his voice.

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Who knew I could get this angry over feathers?

Revisado: 03-01-19

Amazing book, fantastic narration. I'm already planning a second listen because I know I missed a lot of details.

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What a great find!

Revisado: 03-07-18

Absolutely loved this book! I am a newbie to anything sci-fi, so I can't speak with any authority on that aspect, but I loved the ethical conundrums presented throughout this book.

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And yet... I hope John Wells is killed off soon

Revisado: 08-20-17

(whining ahead) I really enjoy Alex Berenson's writing, and I have enjoyed getting to know John Wells, having loved "The Faithful Spy" and all that followed. That being said, his luck does need to run out. Or he needs therapy. Or Evan needs to die in his first posting with the CIA. I don't know. It can't just be the Ellis, Vinnie, and John show much longer.
One thing that really rubs me the wrong way: If you had a female protagonist flashing back to high school, it would never pass the sniff test. So I am frustrated that John Wells loving his days playing football continues to be a touchstone for his character. It seems incredibly out of place. I want John Wells to evolve into something more, I'm just not sure what. Heck, bring Exley back and make her his manager. Make him do counterintel in the USA. Something... please.

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Squad goals!

Revisado: 02-07-17

Too rarely do we get to hear about a government job done right, by people who care, and where caring and big, nutty thinking matters.
Here is that story. I knew the ending and was still happily transfixed.

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