J. Val

Short

Revisado: 08-23-24

Given how thick the book is from which Hermione reads in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, it is disappointing that this collection of tales is small and can be read in less than 2 hours. Also, Albus Dumbledore’s commentary on The Three Brothers seems in direct conflict with the events of the aforementioned book/movies.

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Performance is good but the plot is quite dragged out and boring.

Revisado: 12-25-23

I watch the show, The Witcher, and I own the game. It seems like, in an effort to beef up the plot from both “sources,” they made an originally highly supernatural plot overly political. I do not watch the show or play the game for political intrigue and am not at all impressed with this adaptation. I have tried to see it through to the end, but with 4 hours left, it seems this title does more to put me to sleep than to entertain me. I cannot endure it.

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This is a necessary read for the upcoming election

Revisado: 09-28-20

This is a great companion read for John Bolton's "The Room Where It Happened" as far as getting critical, unbiased insight into the Trump presidency. It is important to know that even those who wanted to be in full support of the President found themselves shaken by his practices. It is clear that Woodward is a very seasoned journalist who focuses on facts over speculation, as he uses direct quotes very often. This latter point should make readers very concerned, given the portrait of Trump that emerges from these quotes. The narrator does a great job of delivering the text of the book in a calm voice that keeps your attention while emphasizing the seriousness of the material.

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Very entertaining, extremely relatable & impactful

Revisado: 06-06-20

The chapters discussing relationships with narcissists were very eye-opening. I almost cried when I realized how much I have in common with some of the people in this book. It will definitely need to be read again.

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Joe Morton is an excellent narrator

Revisado: 10-27-19

The story is heavily layered and carefully deconstructed throughout the book. Slave narratives can be very depressing, but Ta-Nehisi shines just enough light on the multiple ways the tasked still found joy as not to have the book a constant assault on my heart. I think you really have to step into the minds of all the main characters to truly appreciate how perfectly complex a story this is. To that end, Joe gives each character his or her own voice and range of emotions, which makes it easier to see them as people vs abstract literary constructs just pushing a plot along. You have no clue how it will end which gives you no choice but to focus on the people and their various dilemmas. I wouldn't be surprised if this were Ta-Nehisi's intent: to make you focus on the lives and feelings of otherwise forgotten people and make you FEEL for them. I am sad, but it is a sweet sadness that comes from knowing I heard a great story and believing I have vicariously honored the souls lost to slavery by supporting this book.

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A very interesting life told in a monotone voice.

Revisado: 08-24-19

I'm guessing this was written after the success of ABG but before Insecure. Unfortunately, I was looking for Insecure's energy. However, I do appreciate learning that she is more complex than I originally thought.

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This is not my kind of humor.

Revisado: 06-01-19

The scenarios are more ridiculous than cynical. I could not finish beyond the first 4 stories. Offerman's voice in between stories was all that got me through, but even that just wasn't enough.

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Great book and excellent narration!

Revisado: 10-28-18

This is my first encounter with the Harry Potter book and I'm not disappointed. I appreciate how the narrator changes his voice for different characters.

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