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A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B001U7WUR8 | Heavy Theta | [
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] | Happy to report that the disc ain't near as scarifying as piero seems to think. Sanders takes to the Arkestra like a fish to bicycle, and considering the prior Ra-Gilmore-Trane connection probably ingested and transported a hefty dose of cosmic vibe that helped empower those Impulse albums from Ascension on.The music ... | 4 | a new gun in town | 1,254,096,000 | 09 28, 2009 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B002745R32 | null | [
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] | There is no documentation provided and no information on the web about this release. But comparing the titles with his discography there is little doubt that the bulk, and maybe all, of this was recorded between 1947-1950. In other words, these 50 pieces represent the height of his cerebral influence on the New York b... | 5 | Almost too good to be true. | 1,248,566,400 | 07 26, 2009 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B002D1AT0U | Heavy Theta | [
8,
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] | The manual that comes with the thing states that the expectation is that the owner is familiar with subtractive synthesis. It lists the features of the board, and mentions a couple of programming notes, but make no effort towards any kind of step by step tutorial. The controls are numerous, but not especially intuiti... | 5 | serious poly analog synth | 1,195,516,800 | 11 20, 2007 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B002HQSVPG | Heavy Theta | [
1,
1
] | ...then this is a perfect set up. The instrument itself is well built and very articulate. Woodwind and brass players will be on top of it in no time at all. The voicings included in the software DVD are pretty mediocre, but you get ready access to configure your ewi the way you want it. (For example, if you turn o... | 5 | If you already have a decent soft synth on your computer... | 1,359,158,400 | 01 26, 2013 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B002IYO6QA | Heavy Theta | [
1,
1
] | Why should you upgrade to 9? Because Snow Leopard introduces the ability for intel powered Mac's to move up from 32 bit to 64 bit for some choice software. Logic being just about the choiciest.Do you really want to move to 64 bit? It isn't necessary. If you like to work with Logic's EXS sampler, you can reconfigure... | 5 | It's all about 64-bit | 1,302,048,000 | 04 6, 2011 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B002ZUU0DU | Heavy Theta | [
1,
2
] | Creating a sonically rewarding software synth that competes well with analog hardware remains an interesting challenge. Successfully emulating a specific classic analog synth is much more daunting, and leads to a lot of arguments. It's getting close to a decade since Arturia won Bob Moog's endorsement for both their ... | 5 | Arturia does Moog pretty good. | 1,331,164,800 | 03 8, 2012 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B003097A9W | Heavy Theta | [
3,
3
] | This is a box of Otis Redding's studio albums, all remastered, and at a very modest price. (I bought is through Amazon's Marketplace.) There is no mystery as to why there was a strong mutual regard between the man and the Beatles and Stones. James Brown may have been the Godfather of Soul, but no one had a more beau... | 5 | It doesn't get any better than this! | 1,294,531,200 | 01 9, 2011 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B003924NYK | Heavy Theta | [
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] | Spirit was by no means unknown to boomers who enjoyed the progressive explosion of the late 60's. But it was not nearly as celebrated as other groups coming out of the LA/Psychedelic scene. Looking back at the original band's 4 albums now, I find that their sophisticated song craft, tinged with a sense of the jazz/ro... | 5 | A Brilliant Band from Rock's Golden Age | 1,335,657,600 | 04 29, 2012 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B003INBO7Y | Heavy Theta | [
2,
2
] | (Unless you consider all the Saturn "studio" recordings live without an audience.) This, of course, is an expansion of the classic Nothing Is, that along with Heliocentric World, was the only Sun Ra recording widely available for many years. This university gig catches the interplanetary outfit at their creative and ... | 5 | Probably Sonny's best live performance. | 1,356,307,200 | 12 24, 2012 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B003X2O6SY | Heavy Theta | [
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] | For a long stretch these ESP discs (along with Nothing Is) were the only records of Sonny that were available to the avante jazz fan. Even today they transmit an air of mystery through carefully crafted texture that invites the listener to let loose any pre-conceived notions of what music can sound like and where it c... | 5 | Well Mastered Requisite Ra | 1,294,531,200 | 01 9, 2011 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B003Y8YXF8 | Heavy Theta | [
2,
3
] | Besides the discs the box contains a very narrowly "focused" review of Lennon's life, which minimizes the importance of much of his best work, while idealizing his partnership with Yoko. No problem with that, you can obviously go elsewhere for a fuller picture. And Yoko should be congratulated on the quality of the p... | 5 | Not much "Online" so far. | 1,287,100,800 | 10 15, 2010 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B003YP7NAI | Heavy Theta | [
14,
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] | Just finished listening to the Bob Dylan Blues. (Lennon must have loved that one.)Not only are the songs well mastered, but when you read that Apples and Oranges is being presented in it's "Stereo Version" you get the feeling that David Gilmour was careful in not only selecting the best nuggets to fill a disc, but mak... | 5 | Instant Desert Island Candidate | 1,289,606,400 | 11 13, 2010 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B004CYFBCC | Heavy Theta | [
0,
0
] | It's certainly debatable, with no slight intended towards the esteemed Ravi Shankar. Vilayat Khan plays a lighter model and is famed for what is described as a "vocalized" style. The performance here features his son on a second sitar rather than the more typical tanpura, along with the tabla, and is truly radiant. ... | 5 | Perhaps the greatest recorded Sitar master. | 1,358,294,400 | 01 16, 2013 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B004I65C5K | Heavy Theta | [
30,
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] | (Do bands still have breakthroughs in today's incompetent music industry?) With their third album the Baltimore duo have found a sound that is not derivative, but genuinely haunting. While it is easy enough to categorize just about any group (shoegazing in this case?), it would not only callously overlook what is tru... | 5 | Will this be Wye Oak's breakthrough? | 1,299,542,400 | 03 8, 2011 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B004WJV70W | Heavy Theta | [
1,
3
] | a bad hollywood attempt to address the psychedelic era, with a serious director and a memorable cast? sounds like fun. with the potential of a classic bad film that bungles it's way into the hysterical. unfortunately, as it turns out, not so much.carol channing is game and fairly well provided for. but why cast a g... | 3 | Interesting, but not requisite | 1,311,811,200 | 07 28, 2011 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B005636JG0 | Heavy Theta | [
3,
3
] | I have limited contact with band instruments and bought this more from accident than reason. It is not especially beloved on web sites describing various mid-priced alto brands. But this thing has an incredibly warm and resonant tone in the lowest octave. And it didn't take all that much practice to extend the range... | 4 | ...and deep! | 1,317,254,400 | 09 29, 2011 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B005DMNS4A | Heavy Theta | [
5,
17
] | The Quadrophrenia tour was notoriously problematic, but on a fabled night at the Spectrum in Philly, the Who were absolute magic. Parts of the show were broadcast on King Biscuit, and this has been bootlegged repeatedly for years. Legendary concert, and priceless rendition of Townsend's autobiography. | 3 | Pete, release the 12/4/73 concert! | 1,322,352,000 | 11 27, 2011 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B005F9CPG8 | Heavy Theta | [
0,
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] | burn a disc with:I saw her standing thereTwist and ShoutPlease please meThere's a placeI'll be backNo replyI've just seen a faceNorwegian woodDrive My CarIn my lifeRainFor no oneTomorrow never knowsStrawberry fields foreverLucy in the sky with diamondsA day in the lifeI am the walrusAcross the universeBack in the USSRW... | 5 | Excellent collection, but better stuff left off | 1,391,126,400 | 01 31, 2014 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B005IGVXJS | Heavy Theta | [
6,
6
] | I really prefer using a camera with an optical viewfinder. It just feels more comfortable. Doubtless, I'm no spring chicken, and years on a manual SLR develops a strong habit. Even so, there's a performance element involved here.So most of the professional reviews berate Nikon for keeping it on the camera. Makes it... | 5 | Set auto focus to spot for Optical Viewfinder | 1,335,657,600 | 04 29, 2012 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B005J29HCQ | Heavy Theta | [
7,
8
] | Is anyone convinced that the assemblage that Darius, et al., helped Brian put into some sort of order was what he had in mind back in 66-67? Impossible. It was the endless modular madness that kept Brian from ever getting it out in the first place. So many ways to play with all the pieces, and each assemblage just a... | 5 | Sonic Satisfaction | 1,320,710,400 | 11 8, 2011 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B005NFJAWG | Heavy Theta | [
10,
10
] | The writing on this series is brilliant, the acting is inspired and the direction is impeccable. A quick search on the web reveals the passion that most reviewers have for this celebrated project. Add another vote here for greatest television drama yet created.However, the plot is dense with characters and activity, ... | 5 | Treat it like a novel. | 1,226,620,800 | 11 14, 2008 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B0064RZCMO | Heavy Theta | [
0,
0
] | Developing a good embouchure is notoriously challenging on the soprano. And some folks complain about intonation problems, especially on the storied MkVI. But I got to say that this reed, along with a good hard rubber mouthpiece, takes all worry from focusing on just the sound. It plays like a dream. Pricey, but yo... | 5 | Ideal reed to tame the little horn. | 1,349,395,200 | 10 5, 2012 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B006Z96PEA | Heavy Theta | [
4,
4
] | I had high hopes for this controller working with my Odyssey, and it hasn't disappointed. Running the Akai's built-in sequencer through the old analog is most satisfying. (Unfortunately the Minimoog's CV doesn't seem compatible.) Solid bed for the keys, which feel fairly stiff, but in a good way. The pads construct... | 5 | Plays well with vintage Arp | 1,354,233,600 | 11 30, 2012 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B009CZO3W0 | Heavy Theta | [
3,
5
] | This is a terrific collection of solo Hunter, leaning heavy on his partnership with Mick Ronson. But after reading another review I decided to listen to online samples and I got to admit that the mastering on this item is a whole lot harsher than, say, the 2009 You're Never Alone...double, which I ended up ordering, a... | 2 | Great material, shame about the mastering. | 1,365,033,600 | 04 4, 2013 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B00AA0TZTW | Heavy Theta | [
0,
1
] | What this new release lacks in the way of outright revelation (that can occasionally be found on the Daggar Records releases), it more than makes up for in it's ambition to present the direction that Hendrix wished to take his music after Electric Ladyland, but was thwarted by circumstance. (The ceaseless touring, tha... | 4 | Intimate perspective makes this a worthy compilation of scraps. | 1,362,528,000 | 03 6, 2013 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B00ACCQRM6 | Heavy Theta | [
3,
3
] | This collection bears family resemblance to Weasels Ripped My Flesh. Maybe not as varied and it does not quite hit the insanity or rapture of that classic, but it's good stuff from the original mothers. | 4 | RZZZZZ Part II | 1,360,972,800 | 02 16, 2013 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B00D1CASRE | Heavy Theta | [
0,
0
] | early '69, filling a hole at the Albert Hall, at that point a rare British appearance by the original Hendrix Experience line-up, soon to be shattered. this disc opens mid-show with Jimi riffing on major musical themes of the the late great Cream. the video had been lost lost of a once shown movie of this appearance,... | 3 | some very serious performance and some odds and ends | 1,387,584,000 | 12 21, 2013 |
A1DMOOFE9R8N5U | B00F0MX8VG | Heavy Theta | [
5,
5
] | A great band gets the compilation they deserve. I could grumble about not getting all my favorite songs in on a double disc set (Larf n Sing?) but numerous highlights from their diverse output are well covered. The sound? Their original CD's were well mastered, maintaining a pleasing, if polite quality. This remast... | 5 | Rolling and Tumbling ain't done them no harm. | 1,386,028,800 | 12 3, 2013 |
A1DMOONWG0V1SA | B005UG0AW2 | Kirstyn E. Wade | [
0,
0
] | The tiara itself was very pretty, and more durable than I thought it would be. However, the tiara they sent me said "MOTHER TO BE", not "BRIDE TO BE". Needless to say, it did provide some good laughs for the night of the bachelorette party. But seriously? How did I get that instead? Even the packaging t... | 1 | Sent the wrong item | 1,366,156,800 | 04 17, 2013 |
A1DMOOR1BFE4HC | 1423618084 | Carolyn adamson | [
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6
] | I am a fan of mini's bakery in slc but the final product is not at all like the bakery's. I feel a bit cheated. | 2 | Fall short of the stores cupcakes | 1,304,035,200 | 04 29, 2011 |
A1DMOOR1BFE4HC | 1624820492 | Carolyn adamson | [
1,
1
] | You've all ready versions of Rumplestiltskin and know he is a prankster conniving little man, but that not be the case in this version. Rumple is a kind hearted loving soul who will do anything to save a young girl who's fathers drinking problem has gotten her into trouble with the king. Its a good lesson on how looks ... | 5 | Heartwarming | 1,360,540,800 | 02 11, 2013 |
A1DMOP04LLFGO4 | B00077AA5G | Harold W. Belton | [
0,
0
] | It was broken when I received it. I had to pay to send it back to the manufacturer to have it replaced. | 3 | Bogus sale | 1,255,219,200 | 10 11, 2009 |
A1DMOP4XHHG29U | 0307002047 | mildred | [
0,
0
] | I was very satisfied with the book, it was in excellant condition and shipping was quick. It was a gift for my new niece. Thank you | 5 | silly sister | 1,293,667,200 | 12 30, 2010 |
A1DMOP4XHHG29U | B0001MROQA | mildred | [
0,
0
] | The product was in excellent condition, purchased for a christmas gift for my granddaughter, she was very happy with the gift, shipping was fast. Thank you | 5 | curling iron | 1,293,667,200 | 12 30, 2010 |
A1DMOP4XHHG29U | B00092M2X2 | mildred | [
0,
0
] | I was very happy with this product, was purchased for a gift for my granddaughter, she was excited. Thank you | 5 | blow dryer | 1,293,667,200 | 12 30, 2010 |
A1DMOP4XHHG29U | B000WEBG2K | mildred | [
0,
0
] | Bought this for my grandson who is in college, it is handy for him to make his food and takes up less room than having separate appliances. | 5 | Handy small appliance | 1,373,414,400 | 07 10, 2013 |
A1DMOP4XHHG29U | B0017SW40I | mildred | [
0,
0
] | We purchased a dog bath and needed an attachment for an old type sink with separate hot and cold faucets to hook a hose to this product works great. | 5 | Great product | 1,373,414,400 | 07 10, 2013 |
A1DMOP4XHHG29U | B001AZJK46 | mildred | [
1,
1
] | We live near a woods and lots of rodents that try to get into our home, the traps work very well and are easy to bait and use | 5 | Great for trapping rodents | 1,373,414,400 | 07 10, 2013 |
A1DMOP4XHHG29U | B0049U46RA | mildred | [
0,
0
] | shade came quicker than expected, fit in area on the back porch perfectly, works smooth and fabric is very nice, keeps out sun but can still see through | 5 | was happy with transaction | 1,370,736,000 | 06 9, 2013 |
A1DMOP8PT1MOXP | B004L6NTHU | R.I. | [
0,
0
] | I bought this scale to keep track of my general fitness level and fat loss/muscle increase. After lots of working out, I began to get frustrated when the scale wasn't moving. Now with this product (and taking measurements) I can see that my muscle mass is increasing and fat is decreasing. The readings are consistent, e... | 5 | Great product, true to advertising! | 1,352,160,000 | 11 6, 2012 |
A1DMOQ69W14AY | B0081TYO72 | Kenneth Elmer | [
0,
0
] | This is a great single purpose printer. Its my first laser printer for my small business, but I love its print speed and quality. Only problem I had was getting it to remember my wireless network, which I had to set up three times before getting it for good. But that may have been network or user error, so I don't n... | 5 | Great product | 1,370,390,400 | 06 5, 2013 |
A1DMOQ69W14AY | B00ATZ9QMO | Kenneth Elmer | [
1,
1
] | While I have only had this for a few weeks now, I have to say that the ScanSnap iX500 is a wonderful tool to have in your office. It is extremely fast and so far extremely reliable. While time will tell if it is worth the price tag, so far so good. | 5 | Extremely useful device | 1,370,390,400 | 06 5, 2013 |
A1DMOQML302GO1 | 1575421518 | Hopeton Reynolds | [
0,
1
] | Really helped my son who is on autism scale. he is very visual. he can read a lot of the words now, mostly simple- which he loves. and I can refrence back to the book during the day so he understands a situation without having to explain the whole situation. like peter remember in the book we say thank you when you get... | 5 | great series | 1,388,966,400 | 01 6, 2014 |
A1DMOQML302GO1 | 1575421763 | Hopeton Reynolds | [
0,
0
] | Its not one of their best in the series, but it does help visualize the concepts. My son is speech delayed, so too many words can put him off a bit. But he is learning from it, sometimes i simplify it a little. love the series though. be polite a really good one - as well as work thru anger. I like most the visual aspe... | 3 | Gets the point across | 1,388,966,400 | 01 6, 2014 |
A1DMOQML302GO1 | 1586509683 | Hopeton Reynolds | [
1,
1
] | My son is PDD.NOS 5 years old. Language delays. Some of the word definitions, such as syllables etc must be worked out and explained more simply. He does like it and seems to be hearing the sounds and words better. worth the money, but you have to sit and work with them. Not an independent study thing. | 3 | Good, but must be present to help younger children | 1,388,966,400 | 01 6, 2014 |
A1DMOQML302GO1 | B0014VQGX4 | Hopeton Reynolds | [
0,
0
] | wish it were metal, but its a good truck. seems sturdy enough. realistic- good price. I plan to give it to my son on his birthday in February so will see how he likes it. | 4 | wish it were metal | 1,388,966,400 | 01 6, 2014 |
A1DMOQNIKEA430 | B000087F3E | Bob Bailey | [
0,
0
] | Or burning buildings or most anything else,X9 (Lloyd Bridges)saves the day with his cool approach,lots of serials by the 10th or 11th chapter get a little"long in the tooth" but you wish this one went on for 10 more and as always there is Keye Luke WHENEVER you see his name in the credits I urge you to buy the product ... | 5 | Bond???Make It X9 On The Rocks | 1,365,724,800 | 04 12, 2013 |
A1DMOQNIKEA430 | B000K7VHMI | Bob Bailey | [
2,
2
] | Would give more stars if possible, as much as I like the Charlie Chan movies Moto does them one better by not going overboard with too much comedy as some of the Chan movies dogood pricefine qualityquick deliveryyou won't be disappointed | 5 | It Doesn't Get Any Better | 1,354,838,400 | 12 7, 2012 |
A1DMOQNIKEA430 | B004QC6HGY | Bob Bailey | [
1,
1
] | McGavin is off the charts good as Hammer a tough no nonsense punch 'em out and let someone else worry about it p.i. TWO THUMBS WAY UP | 5 | Wish I Could Give It 10 Stars Chickie Baby!!! | 1,357,862,400 | 01 11, 2013 |
A1DMOQNIKEA430 | B008XB2UCE | Bob Bailey | [
3,
4
] | I own most all crime shows from this era,Naked City ranks at the very top,if you love this genre I STRONGLY reccomend this show,you won't be disappointed | 5 | Great Show.....Ahead Of It's Time | 1,364,083,200 | 03 24, 2013 |
A1DMOQOKTXPPB | B007MV6CGQ | Kiwon Kim | [
0,
0
] | It was good to use. Clear sound and good quality and no problem to use. Recommend to use.Price was reasonable. | 5 | good to use | 1,396,569,600 | 04 4, 2014 |
A1DMOQVBKUSWCU | B000EJCZL4 | FreebirdIII | [
8,
9
] | I sent this as a gift, and seeing this in action is making me want one as well.This is awesome for cardio! | 5 | Great, as advertised. | 1,292,976,000 | 12 22, 2010 |
A1DMOQVBKUSWCU | B001JT346I | FreebirdIII | [
0,
1
] | This cable works great. Just make sure that your scanner and software are set to the same speed. Otherwise it will not communicate with your scanner. | 5 | Great cable | 1,357,430,400 | 01 6, 2013 |
A1DMOQVBKUSWCU | B001W0Y44K | FreebirdIII | [
0,
1
] | I love the scanner. Just make sure that when you are loading the frequencies via the cable and computer. Ensure that the speed on the scanner, and the software are set the same. I thought that my cable did not work. | 5 | Enjoy the scanner. | 1,357,430,400 | 01 6, 2013 |
A1DMOQVBKUSWCU | B00261HU7M | FreebirdIII | [
3,
3
] | This is a fun little toy, you yell, and his parts pop off. Make sure to put the hat on last. If you get tired of listening to it, there is a button on the bottom. | 4 | Fun and funny. | 1,292,976,000 | 12 22, 2010 |
A1DMOQVBKUSWCU | B002B8K7LG | FreebirdIII | [
1,
1
] | I love these fishing sunglasses. Light weight, do not slide down your nose if you are sweaty or wet. The yellow tint is easy on your eyes too. | 5 | Love them | 1,343,260,800 | 07 26, 2012 |
A1DMOQVBKUSWCU | B0030E3WK8 | FreebirdIII | [
2,
2
] | I got this as a present for a 5year old. This gift got the most attention. I helped assemble it, only a few parts to put together. It was a big hit, and a huge success as a gift. I was latter told, that the young man actually slept with it! He did not want to be far away from his Porkchop. | 5 | Huge toy, huge fun. | 1,292,976,000 | 12 22, 2010 |
A1DMOQVBKUSWCU | B004XN3FHA | FreebirdIII | [
0,
0
] | This light is awesome. I was looking for a light that would carry for a good distance. What sold it for me, it uses AA batteries, and a review on YouTube. Best light in my collection. | 5 | Six Stars!! | 1,358,640,000 | 01 20, 2013 |
A1DMOQVBKUSWCU | B0077CTKKU | FreebirdIII | [
0,
0
] | I needed these for my HID conversion on my Nissian Altima. A little bit of a alteration, and these worked flawlessly. | 5 | Plug and play | 1,343,260,800 | 07 26, 2012 |
A1DMOQVBKUSWCU | B008SY98NA | FreebirdIII | [
0,
0
] | Item just as described, I carry extras on me. I will be buying more. I was very impressed with the high quality. | 5 | Perfect | 1,370,131,200 | 06 2, 2013 |
A1DMOQVBKUSWCU | B0091PBALS | FreebirdIII | [
2,
2
] | I got this camera for my protection. You never know if you'll encounter someone trying to perform a insurance fraud, or road rage. I love the quality of the video, and the setup was easy. I also like the fact that the seller added a nice note, with contact info, in the event of questions, or problems. Overall, great in... | 5 | Extra insurance. | 1,372,809,600 | 07 3, 2013 |
A1DMOQVBKUSWCU | B00H83EUL2 | FreebirdIII | [
0,
1
] | I just found this boring. I guess I just watched this for the two main actors, but I was soon let down. | 2 | Not what I expected with all the hype. | 1,394,064,000 | 03 6, 2014 |
A1DMOQX00T84DO | 1939337925 | michelle pasterski | [
5,
6
] | I am a health and fitness information junkie and love reading people's views and experiences. This satisfied that for me. | 5 | Entertaining | 1,377,993,600 | 09 1, 2013 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0060008725 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
3,
3
] | I have to disagree with most of the reviewers on this page. I've long been an Elmore Leonard fan and appreciate his lean writing style and clever plotting. But it seems to me that with his last couple of novels he's been leaning heavily on his style and shorting us on substance. All flash but not much you can sink your... | 2 | More style than substance | 1,020,211,200 | 05 1, 2002 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0060392452 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
13,
19
] | Michael Moore's polemic against the Bush administration and white men in general is entertaining and often right on target, but some glaring factual errors distract one from his points.He says, for example, that a woman has never been a candidate for president or vice president in the United States. Has he forgotten ab... | 4 | Entertaining, but some factual errors are distracting | 1,047,945,600 | 03 18, 2003 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0060512806 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
10,
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] | I found this book very hard to get into, and in fact finally gave up on it after a very turgid 200+ pages. The author jumps from the 1940s to the 1990s at will and his characters are two dimensional and did not seem real to me. The story had to do with the creation of a "data haven" in the Phillipine Island... | 1 | Sorry to disagree with most of you, but... | 943,833,600 | 11 29, 1999 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0062004808 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
0,
1
] | It's always a pleasure to get hold of a new Peter Robinson novel, especially if it's part of the Inspector Banks series.This story's plot is satisfyingly complicated and its characters are fully-fleshed out and interesting. You feel like you would recognize Allen Banks or Annie if you met them on the street. They are b... | 4 | Always a pleasure... | 1,358,899,200 | 01 23, 2013 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0140062866 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
7,
10
] | I've tried a couple of times to read this book, and honestly, I never got past the first page. I think it's the biggest hoax ever perpetrated on a gullible literary world, and if James Joyce was sane (as I seriously doubt) then he must have had a huge laugh at its expense. However, I think he must've been totally nuts ... | 1 | I'm Baffled | 1,013,040,000 | 02 7, 2002 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0140274065 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
1,
1
] | Clancy is a good story teller desperately in need of a competent editor! What would be a terrific page turner at 500 pages just seems too long and dragged out at over 1,000 pages. We don't need all the technical details, Mr. Clancy. Please just move your story along! | 3 | Please get this man an editor! | 975,369,600 | 11 28, 2000 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0141004924 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
3,
6
] | This novel reflects Tom Clancy's uncomplicated view of the world: it's us, the United States, against the bad guys, and anything we can do to kill, maim, or cripple the bad guys is all right, even to the extent of sending hit teams out to murder terrorists in other countries. This appeals to our sense of outrage at the... | 2 | The world according to Clancy | 1,069,027,200 | 11 17, 2003 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0141802766 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
5,
5
] | Ken Follett, who wrote the brilliant "Pillars of the Earth" and the excellent novels, "Key to Rebecca" and "The Eye of the Needle", has cranked out a quickie that misses badly, in my view. The basic idea is okay - a man wakes up, dressed like a bum, in Washington D.C., with no idea who he ... | 2 | Sorry, this one's a dud | 980,208,000 | 01 23, 2001 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0307876098 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
2,
4
] | Ed Conlon's experience as a NYPD detective (see "Blue Blood") shines blazingly through the pages of "Red on Red".He has created characters as authentic and real as your big brother or your next door neighbor. His two detectives, Nick Meehan and Espo Esposito, live and breathe on the pages - they are often in technical ... | 5 | great cop novel | 1,325,376,000 | 01 1, 2012 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0307969509 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
1,
1
] | If you are a fan of Kellerman's latest three or four novels featuring Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis, you'll probably enjoy this latest effort. I have long been a fan of Kellerman, and have read all his novels, not just the Alex Delaware series. But he has grown glib and facile, as if he's not really interested in his ... | 2 | Same old, same old | 1,325,462,400 | 01 2, 2012 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0312199724 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
3,
6
] | When I discovered A.J. Holt I felt like I'd uncovered a real gold nugget - the author is an excellent writer who grabs you and immediately involves you in the plot. I liked the characters and the plotting and found the books (both of them by the author)to be immensely enjoyable reads. Write on, A.J.! I'm waiting for mo... | 4 | A terrific read | 980,380,800 | 01 25, 2001 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0312288506 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
1,
6
] | Maybe you have to have read the previous books in the Gabriel Du Pre series to know all the connections and relationships that make up this novel. I couldn't figure out whether Du Pre and Madelaine were married or just lovers and the book never made it clear. Du Pre runs around in a police cruiser complete with a light... | 2 | Couldn't figure this one out | 1,028,505,600 | 08 5, 2002 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 031231471X | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
2,
2
] | KJ Erickson is a relatively recent arrival on the scene, but she has certainly hit the ground running. Her writing is crisp and clear, and crackles with authenticity. The dialogue is believable and true-to-life, and her characters are so real you feel as if you'd recognize them if you met them on the street.The novels,... | 5 | Terrific author of police procedurals | 1,107,475,200 | 02 4, 2005 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0312361580 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
2,
4
] | I can't agree with all the raves for this novel. Although the author writes well, creates believable dialogue and maybe even plots skilfully, I just couldn't get into this book.You just don't care about these people. Frank Temple III (his father, in a mistake by the author, was named Frank Temple II)is the hero of this... | 2 | Unappealing characters | 1,263,254,400 | 01 12, 2010 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0312599889 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
0,
0
] | A jet airliner landing on the interstate, then taxiing across the median to take off in the opposite direction; a pathologist placed in charge of the crash investigation by the NTSB, airports capable of handling large jet liners popping up in places where no such facility exists, etc., etc., etc.The book is readable, I... | 2 | A crash but not a hit | 1,353,888,000 | 11 26, 2012 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 031267113X | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
10,
13
] | I've been a Stephen Coontz for a long time, immensely enjoying his novels about the Navy career of Jake Grafton. Jake and his people were believable and three dimensional, and you felt as if you'd know them if you ran into them on the street.This thing, however, has the feel of being lifted directly from a comic book o... | 2 | It's not Jake Grafton... | 1,324,512,000 | 12 22, 2011 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0312965257 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
0,
0
] | A story with its deepest roots in Nazi Germany, the action takes place in Paraguay, Mexico City, and several locations in Europe.In a nutshell, the story is of an old plot to reestablish Hitler's Reich, a story which is gradually excavated by painstaking detective work on both sides of the Atlantic. There is plenty of ... | 5 | Very good writer; very good story | 1,325,462,400 | 01 2, 2012 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0316154059 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
2,
3
] | If you love authentic police procedurals, you just can't go wrong with Michael Connelly. His writing is superb, his characters are interesting and alive, and his plots never fail to satisfy. The reason I only gave the book 4 stars is that this book is not his very best, but it is head and shoulders above most of what's... | 4 | Connelly stays on top | 1,021,939,200 | 05 21, 2002 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0316182281 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
0,
3
] | Everyone else seems to love this book, so maybe it's just me, but I got kind of sick of the endless military jargon, acronyms and descriptions in this novel. See, these terrorists want to take over this Disneyland-like park. Why? Because it's there, I guess. The whole point seems to be that the uber villain wants to se... | 2 | Military jargon abounds | 1,341,964,800 | 07 11, 2012 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0316199869 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
0,
0
] | If you are looking for a solidly plotted police procedural with fully-developed, three- dimensionalcharacters so real that you feel you would recognize them on the street, such as those written by Michael Connelly, look elsewhere, because you'll not find it here.NYPD Red reads like a comic book, with two-dimensional ch... | 2 | two dimensional | 1,358,121,600 | 01 14, 2013 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0316693251 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
0,
0
] | I give the book a generous three-star rating because the writing, right up to the final chapter, is up to Patterson's usual high standard. However, the ending has an almost farcical, tacked-on-at-the- last-minute feel that was profoundly disappointing and unrealistic to me. Sorry, but this one just doesn't do it for me... | 3 | I'm a big Alex Cross fan, but... | 978,480,000 | 01 3, 2001 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0345461371 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
3,
4
] | Mr. Shaara is a terrific writer, and if he set out to write non fiction histories of wars I'm sure his work would stand up with the best of the genre. However, as a novel, this one, "The Rising Tide" left me cold. In fact, I was unable to finish the book. I found it dry, factual, and frankly boring. I mean, the war was... | 2 | History, si, novel, no | 1,278,979,200 | 07 13, 2010 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0345475526 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
2,
2
] | I've read a couple of James Swain's novels now, and enjoyed them both. The Tony Valentine character, a genius at casino games and the darling of casino owners because he helps catch cheats, is a guy you can't help liking, and so is Jack Carpenter, the protagonist of "The Night Stalker". What distinguishes writers who a... | 4 | A very good writer | 1,263,254,400 | 01 12, 2010 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0375433694 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
5,
6
] | I've read through the reviews submitted by other readers and I find myself agreeing with just about all of them - positive AND negative.If this doesn't seem to make sense, let me explain. I've been a Dean Koontz fan for over thirty years, since he was writing as Leigh Nichols and other pseudonyms when I could find them... | 3 | Just tell the story, please! | 1,087,430,400 | 06 17, 2004 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0375725105 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
19,
19
] | It's been years since I first read Phillip Caputo's "Indian Country", but I still remember it very well. It's the kind of story that really stays with you - the troubled Vietnam combat vet dealing with flashbacks and terrible memories, the earthy, loving, loyal wife struggling to understand, and the child at... | 5 | A deeply moving, wonderful book | 1,002,153,600 | 10 4, 2001 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0385333668 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
1,
2
] | Sorry, this one doesn't do it for me. In order to enjoy fiction, one must be able to "suspend disbelief" and be caught up in the story along with the characters. Too many factual errors for me to maintain that critical suspension of disbelief in this one. For example, Mr. Reich describes a .45 caliber pisto... | 2 | Just the facts, ma'am! | 962,755,200 | 07 5, 2000 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0399146644 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
3,
4
] | I loved "Chiefs" by Stuart Wood, and have read everything he's written since. He's capable of wonderful writing. Unfortunately, this Stone Barrington series, and especially the Stone Barrington character, reveals very little of his great talent. The character is a self-absorbed, shallow, utterly unadmirable ... | 1 | A disappointment | 983,923,200 | 03 7, 2001 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0399147624 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
12,
15
] | Robert Parker started out with the 'Spenser' series and they were great, at first. But as they became more and more popular, they began to read like treatments for a movie-of-the-week on TV, lacking the satisfying depth and characterization of his early works. Books that used to be a solid 350 pages, 125,000 words, now... | 2 | see the movie | 996,105,600 | 07 26, 2001 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0399147772 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
8,
8
] | "Chiefs" was a terrific novel, richly detailed and with fully-fleshed out characters you could really care about. The plotting was intricate and believable - in short, a great, satisfying read, and I looked forward to much more of the same from this author.Unfortunately, he is turning out to be a one-trick po... | 1 | A terrific writer continues a downhill slide | 1,008,720,000 | 12 19, 2001 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0399151125 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
4,
4
] | Every now and then one is fortunate enough to pick a book off the rack at the library and discover a real gem; this was the case with "Crofton's Fire" by Keith Coplin.The novel opens with a young lieutenant, a recent West Point graduate, at the Little Big Horn at the time of Custer's Last Stand. He is not inv... | 5 | A terrific read | 1,091,145,600 | 07 30, 2004 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0399153780 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
1,
1
] | I like Richard Clarke, and agree with most of what he has to say when he appears on news and talk programs.But this book!This book takes a subject which should be mesmerizing and makes it boring. Sorry, Mr. Clarke, you're probably right that the next terrorist attack will be on our internet connections and satellites, ... | 2 | robotic | 1,319,068,800 | 10 20, 2011 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0399157794 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
3,
5
] | This novel starts out with a good premise - a C-5 loaded with injured Americans and Afghans takes off for Germany, but shortly after takeoff the crew learns that a bomb has been planted aboard. A decision is made to aerial refuel rather than risk trying to land, and they are rerouted and rerouted and rerouted, finally ... | 1 | Too much, too much | 1,329,436,800 | 02 17, 2012 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0399157840 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
15,
18
] | The practice of having relatively unknown authors write novels under a popular author's name, dead or alive, is awful, as far as I'm concerned. Look at James Patterson, for example. How long has it been since he wrote a book on his own? Ian Fleming, for another. Long dead, the James Bond novels just keep coming.Robert ... | 1 | Can we just let the man rest in peace? | 1,315,872,000 | 09 13, 2011 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0399165525 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
0,
0
] | I am so tired of comic books disguised as "novels" - especially suspense novels with no suspense and no tension. I didn't get this book. I didn't care for the lead characters, who seem to have some kind of sexual tension going on - completely unexplained - and I didn't find the villains very interesting or comp... | 2 | Not my cup of tea | 1,403,049,600 | 06 18, 2014 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0446573051 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
0,
0
] | Once again, a very promising novel is partially spoiled by a lack of knowledge about the subject, in this case, the U.S. Army. The novel is about a Chief Warrant Officer in the CID, criminal investigation division, who is investigating his aunt's mysterious death in Paradise, Florida. Aunt Betsy has written asking for ... | 3 | Fact checker, please | 1,360,540,800 | 02 11, 2013 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0446605220 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
4,
4
] | Ed Dees's experience as a New York City police officer shines through on every page of this police procedural novel. It fairly crackles with realism, and features fully realized, sympathetic characters who are easy for the reader to like and pull for. I am always happy when I pick a novel off the shelf and find a write... | 5 | A terrific read | 1,099,008,000 | 10 29, 2004 |
A1DMOR9TUO13I1 | 0446607444 | Don M Howard "Don M. Howard" | [
0,
0
] | I think this is the first novel by William Dietrich that I have read, and I was very pleasantly surprised. This is a first-rate read about some very intriguing characters on a mission to Antarctica to establish a German presence there in the months leading up to World War II. An American pilot, disgraced for being over... | 4 | Hot action in a cold place | 1,284,422,400 | 09 14, 2010 |
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