Emma

Compelling.

Reviewed: 02-02-23

I've read many accounts from defectors from North Korea, this account is just as compelling, desperate, riddled with destitute sadness. I listen to these accounts because I love the fact they escape. In Masaji's case, he holds onto much sadness for various reasons he explains in the book. I hope he does experience happy days in Japan. He is a victim of circumstance, nothing was his fault.

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Audio counselling

Reviewed: 03-10-22

Narrated in a calm, matter of fact style. He helps you to understand people's negative behaviours and also how to come to terms with this. And how you can move on and protect or seperate yourself from these negative influences. Its good. I recommend it. Its a gentle pep talk. It will probably help you.

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Very enjoyable listen

Reviewed: 30-08-22

I really enjoyed listening to Paris’ story. I feel like she could be a friend. It was lovely escaping into her story and imagining every scene she described. I listened as I did my housework. I really recommend it as a heartwarming story of life, struggles, love and happiness

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Ridiculous narration

Reviewed: 04-10-21

The narrator speaks with a mocking juvenile tone, he even belches loudly in the first chapter around the 1:25 mark.
It's a shame because the actual written material seems very interesting and well researched. I'm going to persevere despite the ridiculous narration but the author should probably have it re-narrated as most people couldn't tolerate such an idiot of a narrator. However, I will obstinately persevere.

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A pleasant listen

Reviewed: 30-09-21

Nothing too in depth but pleasant nevertheless.
It was pleasantly narrated and did teach me a couple of things.

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Basic and fluffy

Reviewed: 10-09-21

Barest minimum information about terpenes. Lots of fluff. More of a basic introductory essay about essential oils, with some supplementary information about cannabis.
Nice narration though I would listen to the narrator read other books. However, I am disappointed by this books content.

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Slow and steady

Reviewed: 16-05-21

I am enjoying being part of what feels like a real time lesson. I appreciate the tutors style and it feels very authentic, I really feel part of a class. The slower discussion is quite unique in the audiobook, youtube and language app world. I have learned many nuances about the Russian language so far that are totally lacking from the other sources I use (and they are many).
I feel like this is the closest thing to actually attending a Russian class with a brilliant teacher.
Learning a language does require patience, and if you have patience, you may enjoy this series too.

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Very good

Reviewed: 11-03-21

I really enjoyed this explanatory book. It really was inspiring and moving.
Im not new to bible study, I learned new wonderful insights listening to this.
Not one part was boring. I listened with eager curiosity all the way through.
The narrator/author has a very good style of speaking, calm, not monotone, like he is explaining something he truly believes in.
I definitely recommend. I am left with a sense of happiness after listening.

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Insightful

Reviewed: 20-01-20

It was great to listen to so many varied viewpoints.
With one or two, I did feel they were giving an
approved account rather than their own true views. I say that after having read and listened to many biographies. But on the whole I think these stories give a very good insight into the life of modern women in Saudi Arabia.
The narrations were excellent. And I really felt I could envision the women’s situations with the prose.

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Informative, but tedious.

Reviewed: 20-01-20

It contains good information, but it is dull. The composition of the text and narration are monotonous.
I had to pause this book and listen to others, some biographies and YouTube presentations, to get a better feel for the country and it’s people, then I returned to this book. It was an easier listen having familiarised myself quite well with the country, its culture and history. It was still very dull though.
Maybe it would be good for taking notes if you are studying the history of Saudi Arabia, because it contains the key points about Saudi Arabia’s formation, internal organisation and relationships with other countries...
but a difficult listen, if simply for the enjoyment of listening.

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