The Rule of Four

I liked the book as it was an interesting subject. The narrator did a fine job of reading the book. However, I could have done without hearing him swallow every two minutes. That was very disruptive, and just weird.

It's really long, and didn't need to be. It actually would have been a great read if about half of it were cut out!

This book is carefully and intelligently written but for so little reason;the point is lost on me. Dont bother!!!

The plot was interesting enough that I wanted to keep listening. But so padded--attempting to develop two dimensional characters, describing anything from a snowflake on a tuxedo to sandwich board "Wet Floor" sign or philosophying about a tree in a field--that I had to listen to it while doing something else (cleaning, cooking, etc.)or I would've given up on it. The Rule of Four was like the little girl with the curl on her forehead. When good, it was very good. But when bad, it was horrid. This book makes you itch to READ it--only so you can skim!

I was very disappointed. If you are looking for something like DaVinci or such, skip this book! The best way to descibe it is to take Dan Brown, beat him over the head until he's got the IQ of 80 and then let him write a book and you'll have The Rule of Four. Don't waste your time.

This was a complete waste of time. I kept with it, hoping that at least one cd would wow me, but no: I was bored and annoyed spitless. This book has a script feel to it, as if the writers intended it to be a movie. It is completely filled with useless descriptions of snowflakes, library smells, and one entire cd is devoted to describing a party that really does not have much if any baring on the Hypnerotomachia - which once you get to this point you will have forgotten was the reason you rented the title. If I could I would give this minus points.

This book has so many layers. You can read/listen in many ways. Engrossing, challenging, fun, and just plain entertaining. Great characters, interesting background, good setup, and wonderful resolution. A thinking person's book, but don't be cowarded, most will like this book.

Don't bother. this is longwinded, vapid, insipid garbage with a mystery as facinating as watching dough rise.

Okay, the book is long. I mean that in the explaining every little lamp shade color and size of tables in the room kind of long. I did enjoy this book and was amazed that the book referred to in it is real. I liked most of the characters and the reader was truly wonderful. Unfortunately, I found my mind wandering as I listened to explanation after explanation of the smallest detail. You could kind of guess where it was headed before it got there but it was overall good and if you'd like to learn more about Princeton and its history you will enjoy it.

A wonderful summer "read"! The characters are well developed...you find yourself caring about them and their problems. I just wish I'd been listening to this while on a long road trip...I wouldn't feel bad about passing time sitting in my car!