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The Devil and the Dark Water
- By: Stuart Turton
- Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt
- Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 60
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Story4 out of 5 stars 54
It’s 1634 and Samuel Pipps, the world’s greatest detective, is being transported from the Dutch East Indies to Amsterdam, where he is facing trial and execution for a crime he may, or may not, have committed. Travelling with him is his loyal bodyguard, Arent Hayes, who is determined to prove his friend innocent, while also on board are Sara Wessel, a noble woman with a secret, and her husband, the governor general of Batavia.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The story is amazing but not in audio format
- By Jessica Simonetti on 01-16-24
- The Devil and the Dark Water
- By: Stuart Turton
- Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt
Good, but slightly underwhelming
Reviewed: 12-02-21
I read the seven deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and knew I had to read this immediately, hoping I would love it as much as I loved the previous book. Though the setting, the plot, and the characters are all well developed, I found myself loosing interested in the middle section of the book. The rhythm of the events is a lot slower than I anticipated, so the mystery doesn’t feel as engaging as one would hope. Despite some faults in the construction of the mystery, I enjoyed the book, and found the prose elegant and captivating.
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The Anthropocene Reviewed
- Essays on a Human-Centered Planet
- By: John Green
- Narrated by: John Green
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7,721
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,759
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6,719
The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, best-selling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale - from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar.
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5 out of 5 stars
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unexpected
- By E. Collins on 05-18-21
- The Anthropocene Reviewed
- Essays on a Human-Centered Planet
- By: John Green
- Narrated by: John Green
A surprisingly engaging literary hybrid
Reviewed: 08-02-21
I have been following John Green’s carrier for years now, and I have read and listened to most of what he has written and produced so far. However, the Anthropocene reviewed still managed to be a surprising addition to his works, and a great read, especially at this time in history. Throughout the book, Green touches on the topic of last year’s pandemic and manages to weave in his reflections on today’s society, geopolitical issues and trends as well as moral and religious conundrums perfectly with the individual topics of each review.
Though the book presents itself as a collection of reviews, I believe it would be more accurate to describe it as a literary hybrid within which a memoir, a collection of essays and philosophical reflections come together to produce a well structured, moving and thought- provoking literary unicum that is stimulating and relatable and informative. The prose is beautiful, and the honest vulnerability that the author shares with the readers adds to the depth of the emotional and moral spectrum of the book, allowing the reader to dig deeper within himself and consequently participate actively in the reflections shared throughout the book. Green goes back to the concept of humanity being a community various times throughout the Anthropocene reviewed, arguing that our collective self can and should achieve and strive for a better future. Thanks to this book, I have felt a renewed sense of communal identity, a connection to the rest of the world that had stayed dormant for quite a long time. I would highly recommend listening to the book, because Green’s voice is the perfect vessel to be carried by through this journey across time and space. I give the Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green five stars.
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