CJJones

Outstanding

Reviewed: 03-14-24

So well written. And Scott Brick is one of my favorite narrators. I’m a distant relative of Charles Wilkes, never knew much about his Naval career and I am so grateful to have come across this publication.

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Wonderful Story

Reviewed: 12-12-23

…As well as narration. I thoroughly enjoyed the historical parallels and human development alongside the actual adventure itself.

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Not My Favorite Author

Reviewed: 03-16-22

I chose this book because I was so captivated by Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Cost of Discipleship as well as his Letters And Papers From Prison. I so admire people who are willing to sacrifice everything for their beliefs. I enjoyed this particular biography despite continuous references to what the author presented as a same-sex attraction on Dietrich's part toward his best friend Eberhard Bethge. I appreciated the in-depth, detailed account of Bonhoeffer's spiritual journey. But honestly, the continuous, repeated, references to what the author claimed was the homosexual angle were just plain obnoxious (enough already!). I was left with the impression that proving this Christian martyr was actually gay (without saying it in so many words) was the actual goal of this author.

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The Answer Is Hinduism, Really?

Reviewed: 11-07-21

I can't believe I wasted my time. The story was ponderous and plodding at times but they were making progress, hopefully, toward freedom, etc, when it becomes at first partial and then assumes front stage that Hinduism is the answer to all of life's problems. On and on it goes, the many wonderful facets of hinduism in all its marvelous glory. I don't mind the mention of religion as part of the overall plot. But this seems to be a thinly veiled infomercial. I gave up 2/3 of the way through.

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Bittersweet, Moving Story

Reviewed: 09-09-21

This is a very poignant story, a compelling read, and probably not far from actual historic truth based on what I've read about our Southern history. The Jim Crow laws, which were strictly enforced just after the Civil War until about 1968, maintained clear distinction between the rights of Southern white people and those of Southern black families. Most white families did not have full time help or nannies, but it was common amongst upper middle class families to have black nannies, a cook and often a cleaning lady. The legal system was stacked against the rights of black people and yes, crimes committed against them often went under reported or ignored entirely. That was the culture back then, it was a very dark time. However, I did enjoy this book, it was well written: the characters were fleshed out, the plot was intriguing and unpredictable, and the narration was perfect.

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Beautiful Story, Very Good Narration

Reviewed: 02-26-21

What a beautiful story this was, a family who lives through the Spanish Flu and what they endured, as told through the eyes of three sisters and a mother. Thoroughly enjoyed the narration too.

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Great Performance, Ridiculous Storyline

Reviewed: 02-26-21

This is the second in the Atlee Pine series. It's fast paced and tense, filled with twists and unexpected new obstacles. Atlee's character is completely unbelievable though, as is the number of concussions, serious bruises, gunshot wounds and whatever else she endures but instantly recovers from. And no matter what's going on or how difficult the obstacles, she always charges ahead completely oblivious to the people around her and whether or not she could perhaps pause and invite their help. How obnoxious!

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It Dragged Toward The End

Reviewed: 02-26-21

I found the plot really gripping, and the characters were interesting although not well developed. But the narrator's dual-toned inflection began to grate on my nerves after awhile; the plot also began to fade into dreariness toward the end and I found myself no longer all that interested in how it would all turn out for our dear heroine.

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Tedious

Reviewed: 02-21-21

I tried, earnestly tried to listen to the entire story but I just couldn’t, I gave up after 5 hours. The breathy, irritating narration combined with Laurel’s narcissistic personality and preoccupation with trivial details such as what each character wears, how each person makes her feel...(sigh!).
So irritating, so tedious.

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