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So far, so good

Revisado: 05-05-19

Will have to wait and see how my favorite author continues the story for an accurate opinion of it.

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An Excellent Listen

Revisado: 04-18-19

This book reveals a previously unknown, yet integral piece of the puzzle of the story of World War II. History buffs will marvel at yet another affirmation of how the Allies won that war by the behind the scenes decisions of a few that determined the fate of millions.

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I guess I'm not a true fan

Revisado: 03-21-18

I somewhat enjoyed Book 1, which is why I got Book 2, but what a chore listening. I found Book 2 a collection of events and concepts involving time flowing forward and backward with convoluted explainations as to how, what, why, but especially when something had happened, is happening or would happen. The interactions Chronos had/has/will have with many charaters to be have been tedious and pointless to the point of agony. I don't think I'll be getting the rest of the series.

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A light weight but enjoyable listen

Revisado: 02-27-18

An interesting use of "time travel" mixed with WW II history. A well-paced straight forward listen. On the downside it lacks any real suspense, espionage intrigue or action. Worth the credit when looking for a "I don't want to think too much" book but you won't miss anything by letting it pass.

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A Tedious Listen

Revisado: 02-25-18

A cornucopia of turn-of-the-century New York City criminals, cops, and politicians involved in complex, convoluted corruption leaving me to wonder, "Does this book ever end?"

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The book is better

Revisado: 02-22-18

The TNT series is mediocre, at best. Listen to the audo book. It's well worth it.

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A disappointing wanna-be sci-fi story

Revisado: 02-14-18

A story more to liked by adolescents who haven't read classic sci-fi. Too much extraneous, at times inane, banter that does nothing to advance the story. Too little actual interstellar war story. Almost at the end of part one and it's a chore not to just cut it off.

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For those who slept through World History class.

Revisado: 01-17-18

A most informative history lesson of World Ear II told amidst a most enjoyable fiction of a war time family.

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Mystery/Adventure with a American Historical Twist

Revisado: 11-23-15

Mr Wood has written a tale that deftly blends American historical characters into a current day mystery. His use of real issues of today (the National Debt) and recent historical events (9/11) make for not only a thoroughly enjoyable story, but one that is thought provoking in today's political climate.

Mr. Wood has the ability to describe his characters in such a way as to bring them alive for the reader. This brought, for me, an emotional attachment to what they were going through. Not only in their trying to solve the mystery, but in the gains and losses in their personal lives.

I was in the grip of "Currency" up to the last two words. I wondered til then if Mr. Wood, as an author, would or wold not "chicken out". (You'll have to buy the book to understand) What I will say is he didn't disappoint.

I had not bought a book for some time because I was looking for something different. I found it in "Currency". So much so I bought his next book, "Sugar". I am eagerly anticipating the adventure.

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A Wanna-be Apollo 13

Revisado: 10-09-15

Would you try another book from Andy Weir and/or R. C. Bray?

Maybe.

What could Andy Weir have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Don't know.

Would you be willing to try another one of R. C. Bray’s performances?

Yes.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

It finally ended. (Joking)

Any additional comments?

In my opinion a generation growing up long after the race for the moon, not living through the step by step progress of NASA with all its' failures and successes, would like this book. Just like they liked 'Gravity', a completely implausible space story.

Looking at You Tube just can not match the thrill of watching a lift-off a Saturn rocket or seeing the first pictures of Earth from space or the landing on the moon LIVE on TV. I don't blame people for liking this book. It's not their fault they live in a CGI world. They were born too late.

But that's just my opinion .

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