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I went back and forth between the audiobook and the print book while reading this (alas, without the benefit of whispersync). Although this sounds like a book that would translate to audio format, since it's really one dude's story, it doesn't really, because nothing ever happens in the book and it's easy to get lost in the text when listening.
The book is really a send-up of pedantic dudes who are always spouting erudite sounding nonsense. Listening to the erudite nonsense, it's easy to feel lik ...more
The book is really a send-up of pedantic dudes who are always spouting erudite sounding nonsense. Listening to the erudite nonsense, it's easy to feel lik ...more

Thoroughly enjoyed this! Herzog (the character) is awful, lovable and fascinating all at once.


Nov 15, 2011
Debbie Hoffman
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Anna Kļaviņa
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Maia
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