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Brittny Hansen

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So Much More Than Expected!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-06-18

I thought going into this book that it was going to be historical fiction based on a true story about a short time period just directly surrounding the space race. I was surprised to find that it was non-fiction and just directly outlined the story of these women as it happened, but it was so well written that I was invested in it just like I would have been if it was a novel. The whole story was intriguing and I loved reading it. It also covered a lot longer of a timespan than I expected - going from World War II all the way through the space program. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who would like another perspective on this time period and the events surrounding the space program and the civil rights movement!

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recording error

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-13-18

at 3:58:20 the recording includes the suggestion to change the CD (which obviously isn't necessary) Just a heads up for whoever ought to fix this! It happens again at 6:36:37

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still no letter :(

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-02-16

fantastic book as usual, but once again the final "letter to the editor" was disappointingly omitted from the audio version.

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No letter again

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-12-16

I loved the story, but once again the letter to the editor was missing much to my dismay :(

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missing letter to the editor again

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Reviewed: 06-07-16

like the past few books this one was missing the letter to the editor :(

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wonderful but missing last letter

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-04-16

This book was wonderful, just like the others in this series. But like the previous book, it is missing the final letter to the editor :(

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Fantastic Vacation Read

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-16-16

I purchased this book in preparation for a trip to Hawaii with my husband. It was perfect to get me in the mood for our trip as well as a great beach read. It was very interesting to get a taste of the history of the island of Oahu before visiting and definitely helped me to see the island and its people in a different light. I think the book was well researched and really gave me a view into a completely different world than my own. I would highly recommend it.

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Too much of a stretch

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-08-15

My husband and I listened to this book together but found some of the premise to be too much of a stretch for us to really enjoy it. It ended up feeling a little forced. Some of it was interesting and I'll probably end up finishing the series just because I hate to leave a series unfinished, but I wouldn't recommend it.

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Couldn't Listen to It

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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-21-15

I'm usually pretty patient but I only made it 40 seconds into this book before returning it for a refund. The sound quality was AWFUL. The narrator didn't seem terrible, but it sounded like it had been recorded in a tin can. I decided it was worth a little more money to get the version that Barbara Caruso narrates.

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A Delightful Adventure

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-28-12

What did you love best about Good Omens?

I was worried (as a religious person myself) that the book would make too much a mockery of things I consider sacred, however I didn't find that to be the case. While it's a little lighthearted and a tad irreverent it was really just a fun little journey to take with the authors. A little zany and strange, but it does make you think while you're sitting there giggling in incredulity. A delightful listen all around!

What other book might you compare Good Omens to and why?

I think if you enjoyed both C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters and Douglas Adams' A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy then you will love this book. I know those are two completely different books, but I think if you disliked either one you will be unlikely to appreciate Good Omens.

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

Martin does a fantastic job of bringing the different characters to life and giving them their personalities. His timing, accents and everything are spot on. I'm going to be going out and looking for other titles that he has narrated in the future.

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