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this was a little depressing

Revisado: 07-30-22

struggled to be interested it may have been the reader. monotone and not engaging for me.

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interesting informative

Revisado: 09-06-21

I enjoyed the book. I came away with a different view of Frankenthaler than before. I found the Helen voice very condescending and uppity. I guess that is how some people saw her. It took away from the story for me. but good book anyway

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Enchanting

Revisado: 07-07-21

I found this story enchanting. I have taken a week since listening to it to digest the story. I love Lenora Carrington her work is unusual and odd. Her short stories are also strange, surreal, fascinating.

One critique is that the descriptions of her mental health issues went on too long. Although the descriptions seemed accurate.

I found the rest of the story more interesting. Her relationship with Max Ernst was certainly passionate and loving but doomed like young love often is. I liked the book very much.

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Odd Fascinating Stories

Revisado: 05-17-21

I love the stories they are so odd and fascinating. I find her art work is also fascinating and I tried to understand the stories in terms of her art. I wasn't wild about the narration it was annoying at times. overall it was great and weird.

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Great Story very memorable

Revisado: 05-17-21

This was a great story. well researched, thoughtful and exciting. I find I like Rhys books and will read more.

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Eva Luna stories are still poignant

Revisado: 01-31-20

I read Eva Luna many years ago and wanted to revisit it again. The narrator was wonderful and I appreciated her interpretation of the stories. Isabel Allende is such a fantastic storyteller there were moments when I was amazed by the story. A few times I had to turn it off and think about how perfectly her words are crafted.

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Great mystery

Revisado: 01-31-20

This was a good story and a good mystery. However there were too many side stories that didn't play a role in the overall story. One that comes to mind is the mothers hospitalization. I often felt I was waiting to get back to the real story while I listened to side stories. I like the plot and the outcome. But wished there was more focus on the 2 main stories.

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The Fellowship of the Inkings

Revisado: 12-06-19

I listened to this book on Audible in the car while traveling. It was quite fascinating and informative. Although a bit dry, I think it was worth the time and effort. It would be an excellent college text.
Each of the Inklings: Tolkien, Lewis, Williams, and Barfield, were discussed by the authors in individual biographical terms. Further discussion included the Inklings personal associations with each other. For example, The Inklings’ met 2 times a week for close to 40 years. Their meetings were comprised of great discussions and the reading of new chapters aloud from their current works. The relationships between the Inklings and the interchange between the members is also a theme throughout. The Inkling members had similar backgrounds and devotion to various Christian beliefs, this allowed for debate, and deep conversations about their work and their philosophies of life.
The Inklings appear in various degrees to have had healthy imaginary lives as children. That creativity helped them focus on the study of fairytales, mythologies, cultures, and religious beliefs. Their youthful interest fostered the foundations that allowed for adult imaginings and fairy tales that continued to inspire their writing.
I cannot say I would have read the book cover to cover because it was a bit like a college textbook. But listening to it enabled me to enjoy the process of learning about the Inklings in more depth. I believe that for Tolkien or Lewis fans this is a fascinating read.

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