Burr

America's First Supervillain

De: James Johnson

Narrado por: Derek Ashley

Aaron Burr. Founding Father. Vice President. And the man who shot Alexander Hamilton dead in cold blood. But that was just the beginning. In Burr: America’s First Supervillain, JJ uncovers the real story of the most dangerous man in early American history — a man who fought in the Revolution, rose to the top of the political ladder, and then tried to build an empire of his own. From his cold childhood and battlefield exploits, to the infamous duel and the treason trial of the century, this is a biography that reads like a thriller — because it is one. Forget the powdered wigs and patriotic quotes. This is about power, betrayal, and a man who would rather rule in exile than serve in silence. He aimed for the throne. He got the gallows. And America would never be the same.

©2025 James Johnson (P)2025 James Johnson

Enjoyable short history of Aaron Burr

I recently listened to this short audiobook about Aaron Burr, and while the content itself was engaging and informative, what truly brought the story to life was the narrator’s performance. The narrator struck the perfect balance between clarity and expression, guiding me through Burr’s complex life with ease. Their pacing kept the history moving smoothly without ever feeling rushed, and they infused just enough tone and energy to make even the more intricate political details accessible and interesting.

This audiobook is worth it for the content, but it’s the narrator who transforms it into such a captivating listen.

Very interesting!

Like some fans of the play, Hamilton, I was left wanting to know more of Aaron Burr, what happened after the duel, and gain more insight to the man he was. This book was short but provided a great amount of detail about his life and ambitions. Rather than satisfying the need for more, now I am inspired to dig even deeper into history.
The narrator’s voice is rich, good tone & speed, and kept me locked in. He sounded interested in & excited to talk the material. It was like sitting with a friend having them share the cool things they learned. Highly recommend!

Quick History - That is fun!

This is a great quick way to learn about Aaron Burr. He was way more than what you learn in Hamilton. The author writes with a quick wit and the narrator performs with a clear voice that keeps you engaged.

A Great Listen

I really enjoyed getting to learn more about Aaron Burr! I loved how short this was - it was just right for me. Loved the narration too, kept me engaged the whole time!

A series of cliff notes

Cliff notes version. Children would enjoy this and the dramatic flair of the reader. Etc etc