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Title: The Mental Floss History of the World
Subtitle: An Irreverent Romp Through Civilization's Best Bits
Author: Steve Wiegand, Erik Sass
Narrator: Johny Heller
Format: Unabridged
Length: 15 hrs and 30 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-12-08
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 414 votes
Genres: History, World
Publisher's Summary:
Twelve core chapters of world history tackle everything from civilization's baby steps in the Fertile Crescent to the Not-Really-That-Dark-Unless-You-Lived-in-Europe Ages to A World United by Terror and TV. From the Golden Haemorhoids of the Philistines (punishment from above) to the likely namesake of the cartoon elephant Babar (a Mongol prince) to the most pressing language translation issues facing the menus of today ("carp" vs. "crap"), all of history's most interesting bits have finally been handpicked and roasted to perfection.
Members Reviews:
History can be entertaining.
This is not a book to be used for the scholarly study of history, but it is a great book for making you think about history and want to know more. I have listened to it twice, a little bit at a time and still enjoy it.
Good, but not good enough
I found the format somewhat confusing, seeming to jump from topic to topic, then revisiting a topic mentioned earlier, etc. That might not be a problem with the print version, but when read from front to back, it is (for me, at least).
The reader is also somewhat problematic. He has plenty of 'melody' to his voice, but a great many idiosyncratic pronunciations, which I find jarring. For instance, 'paraBOla' rather than the usual 'paRAbola'. Also, there are several malapropisms, which could be the fault of the authors, or a misreading by the reader. For instance, 'neuron' when it should be 'neutron' or 'climactic' when it should be 'climatic'. Still, it is worth listening to just for fun.
Quick Romp Review
This book was lively and moved along with a lot of humor and information. It was free of a "right" or "wrong" theme and moved through the phases of various cultures and religions with no biasis.
Brilliant and Funny. What more could you want?
After listening to "The Book of General Ignorance" I became addicted to this genre. I drive all night and am a lifelong learner. I soaked up so much of this book that I can send almost anyone into information overload. If you want to exercise your brain, increase your intelligence, end world hunger, or just make your co-workers look like the idiots you know them to be, BUY THIS BOOK!!!
Breezy, but Fascinating and Informative
I've listened to this recording repeatedly and always pick up new and interesting information. Its style is friendly, accessible and never tedious. Moreover, Johnny Heller has become my favorite reader. He has real flair and a tremendous delivery. I wish I could find other things he's read, alas. For history lovers, this recording makes the subject fun and appealing. I love this audio book.
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Title: The Mental Floss History of the World
Subtitle: An Irreverent Romp Through Civilization's Best Bits
Author: Steve Wiegand, Erik Sass
Narrator: Johny Heller
Format: Unabridged
Length: 15 hrs and 30 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-12-08
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 414 votes
Genres: History, World
Publisher's Summary:
Twelve core chapters of world history tackle everything from civilization's baby steps in the Fertile Crescent to the Not-Really-That-Dark-Unless-You-Lived-in-Europe Ages to A World United by Terror and TV. From the Golden Haemorhoids of the Philistines (punishment from above) to the likely namesake of the cartoon elephant Babar (a Mongol prince) to the most pressing language translation issues facing the menus of today ("carp" vs. "crap"), all of history's most interesting bits have finally been handpicked and roasted to perfection.
Members Reviews:
History can be entertaining.
This is not a book to be used for the scholarly study of history, but it is a great book for making you think about history and want to know more. I have listened to it twice, a little bit at a time and still enjoy it.
Good, but not good enough
I found the format somewhat confusing, seeming to jump from topic to topic, then revisiting a topic mentioned earlier, etc. That might not be a problem with the print version, but when read from front to back, it is (for me, at least).
The reader is also somewhat problematic. He has plenty of 'melody' to his voice, but a great many idiosyncratic pronunciations, which I find jarring. For instance, 'paraBOla' rather than the usual 'paRAbola'. Also, there are several malapropisms, which could be the fault of the authors, or a misreading by the reader. For instance, 'neuron' when it should be 'neutron' or 'climactic' when it should be 'climatic'. Still, it is worth listening to just for fun.
Quick Romp Review
This book was lively and moved along with a lot of humor and information. It was free of a "right" or "wrong" theme and moved through the phases of various cultures and religions with no biasis.
Brilliant and Funny. What more could you want?
After listening to "The Book of General Ignorance" I became addicted to this genre. I drive all night and am a lifelong learner. I soaked up so much of this book that I can send almost anyone into information overload. If you want to exercise your brain, increase your intelligence, end world hunger, or just make your co-workers look like the idiots you know them to be, BUY THIS BOOK!!!
Breezy, but Fascinating and Informative
I've listened to this recording repeatedly and always pick up new and interesting information. Its style is friendly, accessible and never tedious. Moreover, Johnny Heller has become my favorite reader. He has real flair and a tremendous delivery. I wish I could find other things he's read, alas. For history lovers, this recording makes the subject fun and appealing. I love this audio book.