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Good book!

Revisado: 01-04-20

I thought it was a bit sketchy that the author threw herself into the story line but as I kept listening I realized she really did know Ted and it was important to share that relationship in order to get the story across, especially since most true crime thrillers are written by people who don't know the criminal personally. It's definitely dark and I had to watch kitten videos on you tube in order to brighten up my mood afterwards but this is definitely an in depth look at the life and crimes of Ted Bundy. If you are into true crime this is a must read/listen.

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I have not criticism to offer

Revisado: 05-18-15

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

I love this book so much that I was sad that Pierre Boulle had no other books on audible to offer. He does an excellent job of verbalizing the main characters frustration with trying to prove his intellect to the apes without losing his mind.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Nova, she's definitely not that bright but I do appreciate that she gets smarter... maybe not smart enough to graduate from the third grade but it's a start.

Which scene was your favorite?

The end... I have nothing left to say about it but it was quite the ending.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

If I didn't have to work and eat, I would have listened in one sitting.

Any additional comments?

I hope more of his writing gets translated into english and become available on audible

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Good book, good narration however one huge flaw.

Revisado: 05-18-15

Would you listen to The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks again? Why?

This is an excellent story but the author is far too narcissistic for me to handle. She manages to insert herself at every turn, as if she was victimized by the victimization of Henrietta Lacks.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

This story should have been written on facts that did not include the author. If the author wanted to be included, the prologue and epilogue are excellent places for that. She was also condescending towards the subjects of the book. She acts as though the Lacks family is simple but they are not simple, they just did not have enough exposure to education or privilege by design. They trusted a lot of the wrong people, not due to simplicity, but because there was a profound level of ignorance the universe had to offer black people during that time.

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

I shed a tear or two with response to the generations of disadvantage this family was exposed to and the simplicity with which they were portrayed.

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Too bad it's abridged.

Revisado: 05-25-12

Would you try another book from Laura Schlessinger and/or Laura Schlessinger?

Yes, however, it's abridged so it served as a teaser that encouraged me to pick up the book and read it. An unabridged version isn't currently available as an audio.

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

She bullet pointed her lessons and found extremely appropriate stories to illustrate them.

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

This is alot like her radio show but its' more like a greatest hits. It's better than her radio show at points because she doesn't have to tease out the questions and there's no rambling from the callers.

Was Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives worth the listening time?

It was an excellent use of my time.

Any additional comments?

The recording was only an hour and a half. That's shorter than her radio show, that's ridiculous.

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