I think this final installment buckles under the weight of all that came before it plot-wise in certain places (not to mention some overtired family dI think this final installment buckles under the weight of all that came before it plot-wise in certain places (not to mention some overtired family dynamics), but there was no way I could leave the series unfinished. A satisfying ending overall, just a bit tedious in the middle. ...more
The more I read of Louise Erdrich the more I want to read of Louise Erdrich. She creates a perfectly rendered universe in this book with rich characteThe more I read of Louise Erdrich the more I want to read of Louise Erdrich. She creates a perfectly rendered universe in this book with rich characters in The Night Watchman. This story of America's attempt at Dispossession of Native Americans would have been lesser without the inspiration of her real-life grand father but also without Patrice. It is an incredible thing to make a stained part of America's history have moments of such levity, joy, and humor, but that is one of Erdrich's many gifts. ...more
A shockingly relatable memoir despite the fact that I am not a southern blonde superstar. Honest, heartbreaking, and funny - absolutely recommend on aA shockingly relatable memoir despite the fact that I am not a southern blonde superstar. Honest, heartbreaking, and funny - absolutely recommend on audio....more
No rating from me because I don't listen to a lot audiobooks, and the minute I started this one, I realized that doing this one on audio was a mistakeNo rating from me because I don't listen to a lot audiobooks, and the minute I started this one, I realized that doing this one on audio was a mistake since I like doing things while listening to books: cooking, cleaning, etc. This book requires focus (for me anyway!), and I couldn't give it the appropriate focus on audio. I wish I'd read a physical copy to grasp more of it, but here we are.
That being said, what I was able to grasp was a beautiful book, a magnificent explanation of what makes our cosmos so magical and wonderful. Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the wildly complex universe we inhabit into understandable (for the most part) pieces all while maintaining his signature geeky charm.
I wasn't expecting the last chapter to make me cry, but it did, because the universe - all of it - is a rich tapestry....more
I can't recommend the audio version of this enough. The book is plenty personal as-is, but having Haddish tell you the unbelievable stories that make I can't recommend the audio version of this enough. The book is plenty personal as-is, but having Haddish tell you the unbelievable stories that make up her life herself adds another dimension to this book. (ALSO THERE IS A SONG AT THE END.) The structure is a little rough, but what makes this book shine is how honestly Haddish stares down the ugliest, most horrible parts of her life. There is course humor in this as well, but overall, readers will walk away from this impressed by the triumph of her spirit. ...more
I think that part of the reason this audiobook took me so long to get through was that I didn't love the narrator. But the first half of this book wasI think that part of the reason this audiobook took me so long to get through was that I didn't love the narrator. But the first half of this book was simply too long for me. The second half was interesting and paced well, but there was so much to get through to earn that excitement. Choi's writing delves into race, class, age, and the meaning of family all mixed up in a crime/mystery. ...more
Audiobook review: I read this back in college and when I went to watch season one of the show, I realized I barely remembered any of it, so I wanted tAudiobook review: I read this back in college and when I went to watch season one of the show, I realized I barely remembered any of it, so I wanted to return to it. The full cast audiobook is a lot of fun and adds and exciting depth and richness to the story. The ancillary materials for the 10th anniversary edition are also a treat for those revisiting the story. ...more
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