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As a Fan Be Very Careful about Reading This

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Reviewed: 02-24-23

Fantastic book, a page turner. The problem is that the reality of these musician's lifes is so ugly that it's hard to forget. These people file lawsuits like some eat M&M candies. The abuse they put their spouses through is horrific. Like Jack Nicholson famously said, "You can't handle the truth".

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Sam Beckett Couldn't Dream This Up

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Reviewed: 01-20-23

The island of Ireland is made of a million iceberg tips. A book 1,000 hours long couldn't find the bottom. After listening to Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe, I was looking for a book post-Troubles and this was perfect. The image of a heating radiator installed on the outside of a building wall will stay with me.

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An Epic Production

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Reviewed: 12-16-22

I've never experienced a music memoir that had actual music in it. Along with the radio drama sound effects, this is the stadium show version of an audiobook. Loved it.

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An Finished Story

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Reviewed: 12-16-22

As of the end of 2022, this story hasn't come to a conclusion. Maybe it never will. This would work better as a long form podcast rather than a book.

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The David Attenborough of Criminals

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Reviewed: 09-27-22

There's exactly one dull story: chapter 4 about Steven Cohen and insider trading. I skipped it. Everything else is gripping. Almost like a nature documentary about the underworld living above us. Just as much hunting and staking.

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...Or Do They?

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Reviewed: 09-14-22

I subscribe to The Irish Times because of Fintan. This book covers the gap between the Civil War and the Celtic Tiger most historians avoid. The story about Bill Clinton and The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers alone is worth the purchase.

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No Leprechauns Here

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Reviewed: 02-25-22

For years Fin's podcast has been a flashlight into the forgotten corners of Ireland's history. I'm so happy it's now available on Audible. Níl an stair taobh thiar dúinn, piaraí sí isteach inár súile.

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New Dictionary Entry

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Reviewed: 09-13-21

sack•ler /'sæklər/ verb

1. to be incapable of remorse; empathy
"Billy crashed my car and was sackler about it"

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Class

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Reviewed: 12-31-20

Listening while we all wait for series 3. Saoirse's impressions of other characters in the show is jaw dropping.

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Not Ireland's history, a story of it's future

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Reviewed: 01-11-20

Required reading for those who think of Ireland as the land of Lucky Charms & car bombs. The whole book is pure insight, but "Part 2" is something special. The author creates several 2020 Irish archetypes then sends the reader through a hailstorm of modern pop culture on the island. I understood 40% of the references and feel qualified for citizenship.

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