A Doubter's Almanac

A Novel

De: Ethan Canin

Narrado por: David Aaron Baker

Milo Andret is born with an unusual mind. A lonely child growing up in the woods of Northern Michigan in the 1950s, he gives little thought to his own talent. But with his acceptance at UC Berkeley, he realizes the extent - and the risks - of his singular gifts.

California in the '70s is a seduction, opening Milo's eyes to the allure of both ambition and indulgence. The research he begins there will make him a legend; the woman he meets there - and the rival he meets alongside her - will haunt him for the rest of his life. For Milo's brilliance is entwined with a dark need that soon grows to threaten his work, his family, even his existence.

©2016 Ethan Canin (P)2016 Recorded Books

Reseñas de la Crítica

"David Aaron Baker's delivery of this outstanding novel is a tour de force of the narrator's art.... Be it the subtle musings of an Egyptian doctor or the fast-clipped banter of Milo's lifelong rival, Baker masterfully turns this complex story into a mesmerizing modern tale." (AudioFile)

Loved it

It is good in the beginning but the second half brings it all together. Great listen.

moving, haunting, quieting

So many angles in which to view this novel; as a son, a father, a friend, a lover, a brother. A story that reveals layers of understanding in us all, and some things many can never comprehend.

Good to the last drop!

I absolutely loved the intricately woven tale of unique, intelligent characters! Enjoy the unpredictable adventure!

Excellent read!

Don't stop when the first few chapters at dragging along! This book will take you on a wonderful emotional spiral of a ride all the way to the finish!! The narration is beyond entertaining and engaging!

Little Boy Blue and the Man on the Moon

"Math is a wonderful thing
Math is a really cool thing
So get off your "ath"
Let's do some math"
School of Rock

This novel is well-written and especially unique in its structure, having the Pythagorasian father narrate nearly half the book then his math whiz son narrate the remainder.

The book is touching with its themes of the unbearable pressures of being a demigod of mathematics, and the resulting self-destruction, alcoholism, mental illness and/or addiction, as well as growing up, a genius yourself, to such a brilliant mathematician.

Nonetheless, due to the intensity and black subtext, I would not recommend someone buy this, excepting those who have someone close who is brilliant and suffering mental illness and/or addicted to drugs/alcohol.