
An American Plague
The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793
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Narrated by:
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Pat Bottino
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By:
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Jim Murphy
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Critic reviews
"This audiobook is sure to be a hit with students interested in medical science or U.S. history." (School Library Journal)
"Murphy's dramatic history book...brings to life the determination and perseverance of a people whose future was uncertain." (Christian Science Monitor)
"History, science, politics, and public health come together in this dramatic account of the disastrous yellow fever epidemic that hit the nation's capital more than 200 years ago." (Booklist)
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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
No. It's monotonous. At least on audiobook. There are a lot of good pieces of information in there, but the reading is like having headlines shot at you.What was one of the most memorable moments of An American Plague?
When the Black churches rose up to care for their white neighbors. I had not known that.How did the narrator detract from the book?
Had Bottino read the book before he read it aloud? There are no highs and lows. It all has the same tension and tone which makes it monotonous and boring. A real feat when you are talking about the Yellow Fever and the decimation of the capital of a new country. Oi. If someone with Patrick Tull's care and patience had read it, it would have been much better. I had to stop listening.If this book were a movie would you go see it?
Dear gods, no. The illnesses are described in minute detail and it's enough to turn your stomach. As it should be. It's about a plague after all.Any additional comments?
It's too bad the narration is so poor. It's a really interesting topic and deserves better.An entire book of headlines
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It was 1793, 19 years before my Dad, was born. Not so long ago a after-all.
An American Plague
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Is there anything you would change about this book?
New narratorWhat did you like best about this story?
ContentWould you be willing to try another one of Pat Bottino’s performances?
NoDid An American Plague inspire you to do anything?
Take diction lessons, with an emphasis on not GASPING for breath after every third sentence.Any additional comments?
I have listened to several books but this is the first time that I was made aware of EVERY SINGLE BREATH the narrator took during the reading.Content 4, Narration 1
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The book is good
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What did you like best about An American Plague? What did you like least?
The story was well done with many quotes from people who lived through the horror. I did not like the choice of reader, the reading is too plodding/careful. He uses inflections with his voice going up and down, but reads at the same pace as if he were reading to a metronome.Would you be willing to try another book from Jim Murphy? Why or why not?
I would try the author again. The subject is interesting and the writing style is comfortable.What didn’t you like about Pat Bottino’s performance?
The reading sounds forced and unnatural lacking the speed variations common in most readings. He is very careful in pronunciation. The reading style just doesn't feel comfortable to me.Was An American Plague worth the listening time?
Yes. I learned a lot about that time in history, the plight of the poor, the heroic efforts of nurses many of whom were black, and how life changed because of this plague.Nice story, not the best narrator
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An American Plague
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Excellent
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Very Disappointing
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Would you try another book from Jim Murphy and/or Pat Bottino?
no because the book was the hardest thing to read. it had no bace line story. it had no character description, it was mostly boring to read.Would you ever listen to anything by Jim Murphy again?
maybe if it was not a history book because i did not like this book.What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
anger and disappointment i was hoping this book would just be ok but its not. this book needs a lot of help if i were to read it again. it is very history and not really cool and fun to read.Any additional comments?
if you need a book to write a paper book on and you are the person that can read boring books then this is the book for younot very good at anything
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