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	The Battle of the Bard: Shakespeare on US Radio in 1937 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shakespeare Scholars in Conversation: Interviews with 24 Leading Experts it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Michael P. rated a book it was ok Superman: The Atomic Age Sunday Pages, Volume 3 (1956-1959) by Alvin Schwartz	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is a two star book all the way: the stories are not very good, the dialog strained, and only Wayne Boring's misguided fans will appreciate his lumpy art and lack of storytelling acumen. ...more
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Michael P. rated a book really liked it And The Sun Stood Still by Dava Sobel	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A fab performance of a fab play.
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Michael P. rated a book it was amazing Amadeus by Peter Shaffer	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A superb production of this great play.
Apr 19, 2026 09:35PM · like · see review
Michael P. rated a book liked it Becky Shaw by Gina Gionfriddo	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This play has the reputation of being very witty and clever. I find that it strains to be witty and clever falling a little short of both. It does not help that all the characters are jerks.
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Michael P. rated a book liked it Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare Classics Graphic Novels) by Gareth Hinds (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
There is some good visual storytelling here and there, so Hinds clearly thought this out, but I do not find his rendering pleasing or compelling. It just kind of sits there.
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Michael P. rated a book it was amazing Henry IV, Part I (Arkangel Complete Shakespeare Series) by William Shakespeare	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A superb audio performance of this great play.
Apr 15, 2026 09:12PM · like · see review
Michael P. rated a book really liked it Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent by Tom Taylor (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I did not like the first few issues in this graphic collection, too many badass "I'm going to kill you" statements. Contrast this with the different approach to a similar problem in the ending. This is enlightened writing and quite beautiful. ...more
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Michael P. rated a book really liked it Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Michael P. rated a book did not like it Rabbit at Rest (Rabbit Angstrom, #4) by John Updike	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The best thing about this John Upchuck mediocrity is the title and the death of HE near the end of the book. I find Updike's style too bland and his characters so obnoxious that Harry's death is most devoutly to be wished. ...more
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Michael P. rated a book it was amazing King Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The best edition of a great play.
Mar 23, 2026 10:13PM · like · see review

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“I think it's good for a person to spend time alone. It gives them an opportunity to discover who they are and to figure out why they are always alone.”
― Amy Sedaris, I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence

tags: alone, being-alone, self-knowledge

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