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Masterpiece

Revisado: 05-25-23

That’s a true masterpiece from Ken Follett. Historically accurate and page turner. It was a wonderful surprise.

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You better keep Eli Gold on memory

Revisado: 04-08-15

I like Alan Cumming as Eli Gold (The Good Wife), but this memoir book is awful. We should empathize with the abuse he suffered as a kid, but the bitter tone of the book makes it very hard to enjoy.

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It's hard to choose the best quote

Revisado: 02-11-15

Even if you don't like audiobooks this is one I recommend. Super narration of the audiobook by Christian Rodska, it seems that Sir Winston Churchill himself is telling the history. It's hard to pick the best quote from this book.

Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few

or maybe

We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and if, which I do not for a moment believe, this island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God's good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old.

or else

I would say to the House as I said to those who have joined this government: I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat. We have before us an ordeal of the most grievous kind. We have before us many, many long months of struggle and of suffering.

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David Baldacci in his worst moment until now

Revisado: 03-04-13

What would have made The Forgotten: John Puller, Book 2 better?

I simple wouldn't write it. It seems in some moments that Baldacci is outsourcing his writing.

Would you ever listen to anything by David Baldacci again?

I suppose so. I like his books, but this one was awful.

What about Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy ’s performance did you like?

They are very good narrators and saved the book.

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

Disappointment.

Any additional comments?

I hope Baldacci returns to being himself. The characters of this books are so shallow I don't have any empathy with them.

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Great Australian Book

Revisado: 02-15-13

Would you consider the audio edition of The Potato Factory to be better than the print version?

I never saw the print version, but the narration is fantastic.

What other book might you compare The Potato Factory to and why?

It was a very pleasant reading and I look forward to completing the series.

What does Humphrey Bower bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His voice adds life to the characters.

If you could rename The Potato Factory, what would you call it?

Mary Abacus

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Great book about the War and outstanding narration

Revisado: 02-05-13

What made the experience of listening to The Second World War the most enjoyable?

Sir Winston Churchill in a first hand account tell us the steps that put the World in jeopardy during WWII.

What other book might you compare The Second World War to and why?

It's one of the books in my Top 10 list.

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A nice book but not complete in itself

Revisado: 10-29-12

If you could sum up Semper Fi in three words, what would they be?

Nice but incomplete

Would you be willing to try another book from W. E. B. Griffin? Why or why not?

yes, I guess so, since without reading the other books of the series you get an unfinished history.

Have you listened to any of Dick Hill’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

He's a very good narrator

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No. But the Pearl Harbor and Philippines parts are very interesting

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Good entertainment, no more than that

Revisado: 10-04-12

Would you listen to The Reversal again? Why?

No. Once is enough for most books and definitely for this one.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The history starts well but it unwinds in very forecastable manner.

Which scene was your favorite?

When one of the defense witness fall apart.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No.

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Very important historical document

Revisado: 09-25-12

What made the experience of listening to No Easy Day the most enjoyable?

I was very curious about the operation Geronimo that killed UBL. That book answered most of my questions

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Great book and outstanding narration

Revisado: 09-21-12

Where does Angela's Ashes rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's one of the best Audiobooks I've read at Audible.com

What other book might you compare Angela's Ashes to and why?

Its kind unique in it's details and depiction of the 40's in Ireland. But I think Jessica, from Bryce Courtenay is as powerful as this.

Which character – as performed by Frank McCourt – was your favorite?

I think Frank McCourt is the center of the book and the best character.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

I think the actual tagline is good: "The Hopes of a Mother. The Dreams of a Father. The Fate of a Child."

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