murrderdith's reviews
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Absurdly creepy. Not traditionally scary, but terrifying all the same. We're I to knock off a star (and I'm not going to) it would only be because the sentence-level craft felt, at times, a little staccato. I think this is just a problem I have with a lot of books in translation. It actually worked in the author's favor this time.

Listened to Vowell read this on Audible. She reads her own books and I think I prefer listening to her narrate because her tone and timing are delightful. She has a unique voice and it's perfectly suited. Her audiobooks also always include cameos by comedians and actors. This one included Nick Offerman playing George Washington. It just works.

Prior to this, I was aware of Lafayette's dedication and contribution the cause of American independence, but I don't think I fully appreciated how much we own to the French (occasional British arrogance and weather.) I do now.