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Brian Trettenero

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Hilarious and Entertaining!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-20-24

Never thought I would “binge” an audio book series, but that’s exactly what happened when someone recommended DCC!
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10 stars
Highly recommend!

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Hilarious and Entertaining!

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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: 04-20-24

Never thought I would “binge” an audio book series, but that’s exactly what happened when someone recommended DCC!
A+
10 stars
Highly recommend!

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A refreshing step back into post tCG Malazan

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Reviewed: 10-18-22

I have been excited for this book’s release since it was announced. Revisiting the world of mysticism and might after the Malazan Book of the Fallen Series takes place, this book follows the Teblor people as they attempt to find a place in the new world and the Malazan army as they solidify their frontiers. There are a spattering of returning characters from the main series, but the new ones quickly find a way to match their pace. There are less characters and intertwining arcs as compared to the main series or Kharkanas, but enough to keep the plot from feeling too linear. The narrator Emma Gregory does an excellent job with her performance on this, and even may be a contender for the best narrator in the series thus far. All in all a highly enjoyable experience to read, listen to and ponder.

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Marked Improvement on Erikson’s Budding Fantasy Saga

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Reviewed: 01-19-20

I am at ends as to whether this book is better enjoyed as a book or as an audiobook. The depth and nuance involved in the development of the story lends itself to a book, but the pacing and some of the world-building are at times best enjoyed as accoutrement to daily life. Other times anything but. Like Gardens of the Moon it starts slow and you are as lost with all the characters and events as the characters themselves while the plot slowly develops around you. Most seeming insignificant events and many passing characters in one chapter with one protagonist come to play later in the story with other characters. The narrator (Ralph Lister) again does an excellent job with voices and storytelling (though I still cannot picture the Bear of Kalam having that voice), and really brings to life some of the slower sections. That being said I bought the kindle version of this book and reading at my own pace and going back to the maps and index really helped fill in some of these characters you don’t see again for 200 plus pages and illustrate Ericksons writing style and the beauty behind it. Brilliantly written, brutal story of a rebellion involving gods and mortal men (and women) and the effects war,death and existence have on the human psyche. There were times the book slogged along and I would think how the previous novel was superior but by the end the lasting effect of this book and it’s performance resonated with me in a way that few stories have. I would recommend readers/listeners be patient through the slow bits and look up characters they don’t remember (avoiding spoilers) as they can. This book proves the high praise I have heard for the series and compels me to finish this 10000 page voyage I have begun.

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Fascinating journey into the life of a Prosecutor and Criminal Justice

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Reviewed: 12-08-19

Preet Bharara exceeded my expectations in this audiobook. I had admittedly sporadically enjoyed his podcast “Stay Tuned with Preet” so was used to his voice and narration style but I honestly preferred this book. Preet does a masterful job of explaining (as you would to a ten year old) the complexities and beauties inherent in today’s judicial system and how it applies to complex issues from an inside perspective without providing too much political lensing or sounding condescending. His allusions are charming, well placed and topical and overall I learned a great deal about our justice system I had previously been uneducated in without it seeming too heavy handed or dry. I would recommend to anyone interested in learning about our criminal justice system, from the southern district of New York or interested in law in general.

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Fascinating background behind today’s Pharmaceuticals

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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-27-19

(Spoilers) A better title would be 8 1/2 Drugs, because variations on one important drug, especially relevant in today’s climate, shows up in multiple chapters. Despite that hiccup I would (and have) highly recommend this to my friends and family. It’s fascinating hearing the history behind and decisions made in the creation of innovations that have so vastly improved our overall lifespan and well being. The only other complaint I have is a common one in industry specific historical recordings/books in that each chapter and drug (for the most part) has its own timeline and it’s hard to recall where you’re at as it doesn’t develop chronologically. I understand why the narrative was developed this way but it can cause some confusion when you dive back a century after previously being in the current decade. Keeping that in mind this is an excellent addition to anyone’s collection.

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Scientific Marvel by Sci-Fi Behemoth

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Reviewed: 06-02-19

This was not my first Issac Asimov novel, nor will it be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed the reading by Scott Brick on this and the novel itself’s scientific “Foundation” on its dilemma. Speaking of, I may have enjoyed this more than Foundation, trading the latter’s economic basis for physics in this context. The parabeing’s chapters were familiar enough to power through it’s oddity, and the final Act’s setting was as well done as I had seen since. I Highly Recommend to any aspiring Sci-Fi readers

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Slow start that’s worth the wait!

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Reviewed: 03-24-19

The first ten chapters or so I was skeptical of the validity of the praise I had heard for this book. Patrick Rothfuss takes his time introducing his audience to Kvothe and it feels like it drags a bit in introducing us to the world and it’s wonders, but by the time a certain character instrumental to his educator appears I was hooked, and I often found myself making time in my day just to listen to this audiobook. The narration was driving and inflective and expertly done, with the occasional character or two sounding the same but well within reason. The story and some of the world building elements were amongst the best I’ve heard/read and resultantly I had recommended this multiple times before reaching the epilogue. Well worth the listen and the time you put into it!

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Converted me into a Hemmingway Fan

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Reviewed: 03-30-16

This story was the first classic I have consumed that has truly captivated me in its delivery. I do not know if it's Hemmingway's simple stark storytelling or the Narrator's timing and delivery that enthralled me first, but I quickly found myself absorbed in this little gem. Add to it the parallels to Hemmingway's time in the war and you can truly see why this is considered an American Classic. I was recommending it by the 2nd part to friends and family as a must read but it stands out even more so being read to you.

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Maddening but Entertaining

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Reviewed: 06-12-15

The story was, best put, a fantastic mess. But I believe that's some of the charm of it. The main character had me on the edge of my seat for most of the story, whether because of the events unfolding around him or because he is a doofus and tends to make poor decisions, with little to no thought put into them. Not how I would've written it but entertaining nonetheless. The delivery though was impeccable, one of the better I've heard although it was at the end hard to distinguish between grown Fitz & Verity's voice I felt.

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