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a great telling of an important life too few know

Revisado: 02-26-25

being a Margaret Fuller, academic scholar, I recommend this book as both entertaining and informative. While it is a work of historical fiction, carefully noted by the author, it gives what I consider to be a true and rich account of a woman who should be better remembered for the legacy. We all enjoyed today. The performance of this story is excellent. I very much enjoyed the interwoven stories of other literary figures. I think the telling of Margaret’s time in Italy was excellent. The details that were left out, I believe were judiciously skipped.

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An epic worthy of the Pulitzer

Revisado: 08-19-23

While a product of its era, this is a fantastic epic of pride of people & place. Terrific character excavation and historic portrayal—complete with all the time’s racism and stinkin’ thinkin’. Well performed.

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Beautiful Book Poorly Read

Revisado: 02-16-23

The story is phenomenal. The reading is torturous. I’m happy to have persevered because i had ears but not eyes.

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Best of 2022

Revisado: 01-09-23

This was a great book and great listen. The reader was exceptional--none of the annoying quirks that can get under a listener's skin after a solid five hours of listening. Beautiful differentiation of characters. Clear. Endearing. The book? Simply fantastic. The story is unpredictable and irrestable with believable characters well developed over time. The historic nature of the book is fascinating and reassuring that women's words won't remain burried throughout all time. Thank you.

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Wonderful to the end!

Revisado: 09-03-21

So I am a pretty tough nut to crack when it comes to literature. I am a literary scholar by profession. I love beautiful writing. I love a moving story. I love well-developed characters. I love something worth thinking about, not drivel. This book checks all the boxes. And the performance is superb. Moreover, it weaves together historical events that for me are poignant. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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Great Jane, terrible Brockelhurst!

Revisado: 02-13-20

If you can suffer through the short chapters including Brockelhurst, you'll love the rest of it. All the other characters are awesome and it's great having different readers since it helps clarity.

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Half the Time Required

Revisado: 08-15-19

The first hour of this audio book is worth listening to. The second half is mind-numbing with its repetitive translations of Buddhist mantras. Certainly they're helpful to the meditation practitioner, but listening to them is not the way to go, IMO. I'd prefer reading and re-referring to such texts vs. listening to them as they go in one ear and out the other. However, if you were to actually DO it while listening, pausing between instructions, it might be valuable. The reader is highly appealing.

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Fabulous book!

Revisado: 08-13-19

I really enjoyed this book. This is a classic! As a scholar of environmental humanities, I learned a lot about the early 20th century perspective on wilderness and nature management. From a literary standpoint, Leopold is an amazing writer. I will have to actually re-read the printed text of this book to remember and grasp the nuances of Leopold‘s thoughts. I did not enjoy the reader however because of his nasally and high-pitched tone. Especially when sped up to 1.25 speed. I would not recommend this version of the audiobook for that reason, but rather a different reader.

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Spectacular book performed with excellence.

Revisado: 06-23-18

This old title has gone out of fashion but needs reviving. It's purported to be sentimental to a fault. However, it's simply sensitive and beautiful. Yes, it stereotypes people but that's intentional to send a message. The message was well-sent and received, credited to igniting the Civil War and leading to emancipation. How much better can it get? Stowe struck a home run that all of us should still be cheering. Way to go, Harriet!

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Loads of fun!

Revisado: 01-12-18

Inventive. Novel. Timely. On to the sequel and looking forward to it very very much.

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