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Disappointed

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

Reviewed: 10-02-22

The story line was pedestrian and Reacher’s combat actions unreal. Although he is always portrayed as a one man army these confrontations were too over the top. Also Scott Brick emphasis on every syllable gets boring. He needs to vary his voice so he doesn’t always sound tense and stiff.

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Amateur mystery

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

Reviewed: 04-23-21

This is the sorriest detective action novel I’ve ever read. The events are totally unrealistic and outlandish. Dialogue banal. First book I’ve read by Pinter. My last!

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Pablum

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

Reviewed: 11-24-20

The story was very predictable and therefore lacked suspense. The performance was a bit annoying as I found the varying voices strained and inauthentic.

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A poetic expression of a life

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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: 10-12-20

Gilbert’s use of language is so eloquent, evocative, and mesmerizing! I listened for the rhythm more than the story. And when I found the story to be a leisurely meandering through Henry and Alma’s lives, I was struck by how much like a normal life it was. No inauthentic climaxes, crazy culminations, or false confluences... just an internal dialogue like my own, filled with misunderstandings, false paths, and insecurities, dotted with love and loss. My affection for Alma snuck up on me, and now that it’s over, I hear her voice in my head, serene and sedate as she was towards the end. Be patient with this novel, and it’s well-researched exploration of botany, exploration, investigation, and humanity. It’s beautifully done!

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Unrealistic and boring

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1 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Story
1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-22-18

The dialogue was uninteresting and the story dragged on forever. The plot shifts were unrealistic even for fiction. Needs brave strong editor unafraid of redlining.

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Superb Historical fiction

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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: 09-22-18

The family history is embedded in the rich history of the 20th century. Changes in the economy and social customs covering world wars and beyond is woven into the drama of the Trumper family. Engaging.

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Does not measure up

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

Reviewed: 09-13-18

This Story and particularly this Dewey does not feel human. Poison with such insult to his body functions does not ever interfere with his capacity to do superhuman fighting and extreme physical challenges. And to recover 100% in minutes is pure science fiction. Very disappointing.

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Narrator is awful

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

Reviewed: 03-26-17

It's like listening to a robot. There are no accents, inflections, or dramatic pacing. If I didn't live this series, I would have stopped 100 times. I suffered through this only to find that he narrates the next book too! I'm not happy.

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The best book in the world of books

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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: 07-13-15

I loved every second of all the books. Please make more. I'm dying for more. I can't get enough. They are like my role models. My favorite animal now is a tiger😄. After I listened to all the books I was in heaven. All of them are my favorite. And it's my favorite type of book too.

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Pleasantly surprised

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

Reviewed: 03-07-15

I found this book to be full of imaginative twists and turns. The characters were well-drawn and likable. They had magic and yet are recognizably human. The narrator does a great job with the voices. I found myself unable to stop towards the second half!

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