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Confusing and Bland…

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

Reviewed: 02-22-25

I picked up this book because it was promoted as Solarpunk, which sounded fascinating. But this isn’t Solarpunk. The world-building left much to be desired. There was no attempt to explain how this society came to be.

It felt like an Amish interpretation of the internet revolution—overly simplistic and detached from any sense of realism.

It leans heavily into a utopian atmosphere, to the point where I never felt any real tension or emotional stakes in any chapter, even when it seemed intended.

Halfway through, I found myself increasingly confused. I thought a group of characters was traveling together, only to realize that the narrative was referring to a single character as “them.” This, combined with questions about the gender of a robot, made the story feel unnecessarily convoluted.

I pushed through to the end because the high ratings made me think there might be a powerful message waiting. But there wasn’t… The most captivating part was at the beginning when the atmosphere was being set up. Unfortunately, the rest of the book fell bland, leaving me disappointed.

I’m genuinely sad that this was my first impression of Solarpunk.

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The Kingdom of God Is Within You Audiobook By Leo Tolstoy cover art
  • The Kingdom of God Is Within You
  • Christianity Not as Mystic Religion But as a New Theory of Life
  • By: Leo Tolstoy
  • Narrated by: Barry J. Peterson

Good enough

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

Reviewed: 03-21-24

I entered this book expecting to better understand the teachings of Jesus. It did that, but it also tried to explain implications to which it was (probably not intentionally) biased with Russian ideologies. For that reason, it was good, but not the best; just good enough.

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Just heard it because Musk recommended it.

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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: 04-20-23

Honestly, it's really funny and the narrator does an excellent job. I want to listen to more books this Narrator has worked on. Dont know why Musk got out of his existential crisis with this book, But, if you want a book that makes you laugh and think outside of the box, this is a good one.

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Amazing human being

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-16-23

It’s always a pleasure to read the story of a over achiever from our modern era. Highly recommend it!

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Really interesting man

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Reviewed: 12-30-22

Maybe he wouldn’t have been admired if he lived in our current times. But considering the context of the era where he lived, it’s achievements are amazing.

It makes me think about how he would have adapted, if he where alive today.

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Interesting and valuable

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Reviewed: 12-21-22

It’s really valuable and basic, so everybody can learn from it. I would recommend it. 👍🏼

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Really interesting story

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Reviewed: 12-16-22

I started Jjtsu; and now that I know more about the family, I think it will be a part of my life. I want to become a warrior.

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Interesting philosophy

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Reviewed: 12-03-22

It’s one based on love as a consequence of humility and gratitude. I would recommend it. 👍🏼

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Really really really interesting

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-26-22

It surprised me. I had no expectations. I learned more than what I thought I would have learned. The author does a really good work explaining the story of his life and the narrator understands how to presenting it.

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Oversimplification

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1 out of 5 stars
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Reviewed: 03-14-22

I think this book could have stayed away from politics and focus on the main subject. It has highs and lows. In it’s lowest parts, one needs to agree with the authors point of view without the need of further evidence, since the autor asumes the point is obvious. I can’t continue listening to it for this reason.

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