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5 out of 5 stars
By
Elza
on
07-29-09
Compelling from start to finish.
Matthiessen writes in a genial way that kept me engrossed and wanting more. Not normally the subject matter I am attracted to but in this case it has led me to start reading Lost Man's River (I know I am reading a triology back to front). They couldn't have made a better choice than George Guidall as the narrator. He brings the colorful figure of Watson to life and also makes all the other characters sound as they should. You won't be sorry if you choose this book.
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3 out of 5 stars
By
Carol
on
12-12-09
A Little Long...
This was an "ok" book. I found the characters to be real and likeable but there were just so many and the book so drawn out that I would get confused; for example, the main character E.J. Watson meets so many women that he becomes entranced by that I wasn't sure who he was with at any particular time. Should I mention the numerous offspring that he created? It doesn't seem possible.
Over all the story is entertaining but if you are offended by the use of racial slurs this is not the book for you. The author clearly uses the slurs as the people from the era did but it was a bit much at times.
I had originally purchased this audio book because it was in the myster/suspense category but this book does not have much of either.
Still, it was entertaining enough as the narrator does a wonderful job reading. He probably made it more engaging because he does such a good job.
A mediocre book at best.
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful