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Good concepts, text is very abridged

Revisado: 12-04-24

I agree with others, this is not the book but rather an abridged overview of the books concepts.
It sits somewhere in between cliff notes and the actual text.
Concepts are good and led me to purchase the hardcover so that I can read all the text.

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Storytelling works.

Revisado: 05-13-24

I’ve grown to like the storytelling format. It helps personalize the concepts that the authors want us to learn.

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Read it twice.

Revisado: 06-28-23

Read as a recommendation from a friend. Finished it the first time and immediately started it over.

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You will get out of it what you want.

Revisado: 05-09-23

If your mind is open and can contemplate the points in the book, you’ll get a lot from this book.
If you’re only getting “Quincy’s memories”, you’re hearing but not listening.

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Very interesting hero's journey!

Revisado: 10-13-15

I really like the premise of this book. Trapped on Mars, trying to stay alive, conflict after conflict, it was a great book for commuting.

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Obvious cash grab

Revisado: 10-13-15

Would you try another book from the authors and/or Al Kessel?

No.

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

Disappointment.

Any additional comments?

I did come away with maybe one thought, so I'll say the small amount I paid for it was OK.
"Done is better than perfect.", at least he practices what he preaches.

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esto le resultó útil a 5 personas

"And here is the pickup for 581"

Revisado: 02-06-15

That's the phrase that stuck in my head for the last half of this book. It is obviously a cue for the audio editors to edit out when assembling the files.

As others have stated, the narration is a big detractor. It feels as if William Shatner as Captain Kirk is reading this book. The constant pauses continually disrupt the flow of the book.

If you are already a student of WW2, the first third of this book will be mundane, or a refresher for you. Depending on how bad the narrator irks you.

The author seems to slip in and out of the past and present and odd times. He speaks of a battle, the troops involved, the goal to attain, the terrain where it was fought and then out of nowhere says something like "by the way, there is a great coffee house on this street now" or he slips into recollections of his personal travels.

On the bright side, the author is very good at research. There is a massive amount of information in this book. And if you are looking for something to fill holes in your own studies, this may fit the bill.

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Make sure and grab "All Clear" while you're at it.

Revisado: 11-05-14

Would you listen to Blackout again? Why?

Yes, to catch up on missed details.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

There isn't one. This is why I gave this book only 3 stars. It should be labeled as part one.

Any additional comments?

Great story so far, just make sure you grab part two(All Clear) while you're at it.

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Make you bedtime stories shine.

Revisado: 09-20-14

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

If you are interested in making the stories you tell deeper, and your performance more entertaining while telling them, this may help you.

I do believe this would be much better with a hard-copy of at least a syllabus.

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Started reading this just before ebola broke out.

Revisado: 09-20-14

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

The first 44 hours were pretty good.
The characters are given so much conflict on their journey, but to me the climax doesn't live up to the tribulations.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Glen.

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