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I Toughed The Narrator Out

Revisado: 12-16-17

This book is so good and I was totally wrapped up in it the whole time. It kept me engaged from start to finish. The vivid imagery was so effective and everything that happened kept me asking questions. It was so good that I could tough it out with Rupert Degas.

Good lord. Why do narrators have to do voices? I looked it up and he does like kid’s shows voice overs too. It shows. Some characters were okay, but some others were just gearing beyond belief to the point I had to ask “what fevered part of this person’s brain decided that this voice was a good call?” I get that an audiobook is a different product than a book, so you have to accept that the way it’s read and the way you’ve decided to take in the information effects your interpretation of the story. So, I want to give some room for okay and accept that the story might sound differently than how it might in my head. But, I could not find any a real understanding for some of the garishly cartoonish voices used for some of the characters, especially the women.

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A Very Sobering Reflection On Art

Revisado: 11-24-16

This collection of essays really provided an interesting take on the role of art, how it effects society, and it's importance in times of crisis. When people talk about the crucial role art has in times of collective hardship and grief, I believe it, but with limited evidence. What Edwidge Danticat manages to do—in an incredibly non-confrontational, yet entirely convincing manner—is make a case for this importance. She manages to show real instances that art serves its function to help us process difficult situations like immigration, domestic disputes, or even national emergencies. It is masterfully written.

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Foucault Was Popular For A Reason

Revisado: 03-15-16

What did you love best about Discipline & Punish?

Discipline and Punish was a very effectively balanced historical and philosophical dissection of power in European society. I listen to a lot of my books while working and there was a lot of content that resonated with me while doing so, specifically the information about how workers are disciplined in the same manner as prisoners.

Any additional comments?

Hell, is this ever a white guy book. I mean, he doesn't make any secret of the fact he planned to write about the European penal system and Foucault does plunk right into the middle of modern philosophy, which is a time and field dominated by white men. And that doesn't make it inherently bad, but just keep in mind if you're going to read this, it is written by a white guy with little intentional thought to the topic of race as it relates to the penal system.

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Really Powerful Content

Revisado: 03-15-16

What did you like best about this story?

There were far fewer particular ideas and points in this book than than you might believe, given its length, but it's only because Said takes the time to expand upon each point with many historical proofs. If you want to learn about a history of racism towards people from the Middle East, start here. It will hammer the key points into your head very hard.

Any additional comments?

It is a difficult read. Emotionally for sure, but it gets hard to pay attention to after a while too. But, it's still very worth it to get to the end.

And the narration was fine. Did its job.

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Eh

Revisado: 02-18-16

It was okay. I can see why some might really enjoy it, as it has some interesting characterization. But I just couldn't sink my teeth into it.

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I wish I could give this a 3.5

Revisado: 01-11-16

I really do. When I think of a 4, that's too high, but 3 is too low as well.

This was a fun book. To be honest, I think it would make an amazing TV show. But still, between listenings, I wasn't really waiting for another chance to listen to it. Starting it up each time was a little bit of a chore. But, I was glad that I did each time, because once you get into the thick of the characters and situations, it becomes quite entertaining and fun. And it leaves itself open to a lot of interpretations, which I like.

The narrator did a great job too. No complaints there.

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Just so good

Revisado: 12-08-15

This was just such a good book. Very readable, fun, and fascinating. Really does hit home it's message of death acceptance and makes excellent points I completely agree with.

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Wonderful

Revisado: 11-27-15

Loved this collection and the performance of it. Really drives into a lot of the pressure points in the genre.

Any one notice though, the narrator's character voices all sound like they are just on the verge of weeping, no matter who they are or what they're doing? It's really effective, but gets sorta old after a bunch of these stories in a row.

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Very critical

Revisado: 11-22-15

The information is there, but this guy obviously has a bone to pick with Marx. Maybe not the best choice for a simple introduction.

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Very fun

Revisado: 01-02-14

What did you love best about Running the Table?

It was a fun, episodic story.

Any additional comments?

It's not written extremely well, but it's a very fun story. I see it exclusively as a good romp through one of my favorite places, the pool hall. And there's nothing wrong with that.

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