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Jerome Robbins

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I could not finish

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

Reviewed: 12-07-22

This book traced the “development “ of the author from young girl to adult woman in late 20th century America as seen from her own and society’s obsession with female breasts. Unfortunately when she saw fit to inject her personal unfounded takes on present politics I could not continue

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An unfortunate disappointment

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-22-18

Over the years I became an avid fan of these authors’ other books and eagerly welcomed a new one recognizing that there was always reference to prior plots in each. In this book however, I felt like I had started in the middle of a storyline that required having read prior Gideon Crew novels to appreciate each of the characters. Also, the ending left too much dangling, clearly signaling a next episode without adequate resolution of this one

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A masterpiece!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-05-17

I never wanted this book to end. At turns hilarious, heartbreaking, breathtaking, gruesome. Metaphysical, parody, farce.

I will listen to this book again and again.

The narrator is brilliant with his delivery and what he is delivering is absolute perfection.

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Another winner

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Reviewed: 09-28-17

I have listened to all of Dugard's and O'Reilly's "Killing Books" and have enjoyed them all. I have not fact checked them but appreciate the insights especially the "footnotes" which made them more like a novel than a history lesson. I highly recommend this series.

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An enjoyable listen

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5 out of 5 stars
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Reviewed: 04-24-17

A glimpse into the mind of a most remarkable man. Shows how a theoretical physicist doesn't have to renounce metaphysical and philosophic thoughts in a quest for understanding the universe and our place in it.

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Not their best

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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-04-17

I am a big fan of these authors, especially the Pendergast series. This plot was predictable so I had to plod through it

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Superb

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-23-16

We had a 16 hour drive that promised to be truly mind numbing. Fortunately for us, we decided to download this book for the road. The hours sped by and when we got to our destination I was wishing for more road so we could finish this delicious book. Bravo.

Dynamic and engaging performance kept us awake and interested. A++

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Eye opener!

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Reviewed: 09-23-16

Although some of the author's premises may be " over the top", his basic message is hard to deny..

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Interesting author

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-18-16

This is my second book from this author. Although not a fast-paced action thriller and in both he takes an almost believable yet slightly bizarre premise and develops it with smatterings of science, psychology,and theology to create an enjoyable read.

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Good plot, GREAT narrator

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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-29-16

Even when the story dragged a bit, the reader's voices and accents were enjoyable to hear.

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