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Sean C.

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Confusing ending!!!

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

Reviewed: 10-06-23

Reading was exceptionally good. The writing was also very good. However, the ending was confusing.Who was he supposed to have killed?
Was this left hanging to establish the base for a sequel?????

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Not up to Leon Uris standards.

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

Reviewed: 09-06-23

Story told in very disjointed format with a very abrupt ending. I believe that the whole segment on the Eagle Scout Troop could have been omitted, without significantly impacting the story.

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Fascinating historical novel

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

Reviewed: 10-07-22

Growing up as a young child during this period in Ireland I was conscious of many of the events of the time. This series, has provided an enlightening framework and perspective within which these historical events occurred. All of this is presented in a very engaging story of the personal lives of the main characters.
If there is one criticism it would be the painful mispronunciation of Irish event, organization and place names, (ie the pronunciation of Eire A “ear”) which detracted from an otherwise outstanding narration.
Sean James

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Engaging

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

Reviewed: 07-05-22

I have not read any of Patterson’s novels but thoroughly enjoyed this autobiography. His conversational style and his New York style delivery
made this story, easy listening.
I am encouraged to read some of his novels. I admire his mission of encouraging young people to read by providing them with a supply of short stories.

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Enlightening

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

Reviewed: 06-02-22

It was interesting to be confirmed in my belief that during the period 1916-1922 the British officially executed less than 25 while in the 11 months of the civil war the Irish Free State officially executed. between 75 and 80. This excludes probably hundreds ( from both sides) shot on a whim, including my father’s brother and another young man from Ballina, Co Mayo who were shot in cold blood near Clifden , Co. Galway in October 1922.
The narrators inability to accurately pronounce Gaelic people or place names, was a distraction.

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Emotional Rollercoaster.

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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: 07-04-21

I can’t remember listening to a book that I’ve enjoyed so much. I wanted to be in the stands chanting “Sooley, Sooley”. I’ve read most of Grisham’s legal thrillers and some of his other writings,……and I’ve enjoyed all of them. But, this one is special!
Finally, the narrator was excellent. His accents never confused the listener as to who was speaking, and his tone always brought you “into the moment” Bravo!

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Enlightening

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Reviewed: 08-04-20

I thought that I had a good grasp of the situation in the North of Ireland from the late 60s to the mid 90s. After listening to this book I had to face up to my own shortcomings in this area. During this period, I had three occasions to drive through this area constantly asking myself, “Am I in a friendly or a hostile area”. This book helped me grasp what it must be like to live full time with this tension.
Having a reader with a North of Ireland accent brought more credibility to the narrative. Fast pace, totally absorbing and enlightening.

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Well researched, thought provoking

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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-25-20

Ben should have allowed a different reader, someone with a slower delivery to present this audible. There is so much information, so many philosophical concepts, that his rapid, staccato like delivery, makes the listener feel like they are taking a drink from a fire hydrant.
I will have to buy the print copy!@

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Gripping

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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: 04-16-20

Written before the Clinton / Lewinski scandal, this makes the story more believable. Even in light of developments in 2019/2020, even the Ukraine corruption revelations were prophetic. One of his best. I will now watch the movie.
I thought the reader was exceptional.

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Exceptional writing

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

Reviewed: 03-12-20

Not all great writers deliver gripping stories. This is a “nice” and interesting story. The characters are very real. However. It is the writing,the ability to make the characters come alive and be very human, their emotions believable and beautifully expressed , that makes this book really worthwhile.

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