Revolution

man attacks corporations, man gets slated by media

Would you consider the audio edition of Revolution to be better than the print version?

i would imagine so, given that russell himself is reading it!?

What was one of the most memorable moments of Revolution?

despite the fact that i have been deeply interested in politics all my life, it was his inclusion and description of the vast amounts of money that 0.01% of the population have that really made me realize that we live in a masked dictatorship purely for their benefit.

What about Russell Brand’s performance did you like?

it was his voice, he speaks with a slightly forced eloquence and tendency to lapse into poetry, but i think that is quite unique and creative.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

it made me laugh at times, it confirmed just how bad this planet is. it made me consider more spiritual endeavors, such as meditation.

Any additional comments?

because he attacks the system of psychopathic nihilism, and by extension the media that facilitates this, he has been hit with a counter attack by the media, claiming his book is bad, and that he is bad for writing it. they claim that he is just profiteering from espousing social commentary, but he donates all the profit from this book to charity. ultimately i think that what this books confirms is that there is a psychopathic elite who have almost omnipotent power over this planet and have no intention of giving that up, or of preventing it's destruction and the intense suffering of everyone else. brand provides countless alternate systems of governance, but doesn't really address how we the people could get into a situation where we can make these changes. this is because it is practically impossible. the rich hold all the keys and whenever change appears possible they swoop down and extinguish it. this probably means that the planet or at least 'civilization' will be destroyed in the next 50 or so years. however this book does provide solutions to our personal problems via meditation etc, and what is more, if this book reaches the minds of people who didn't already know most of the information as i did, then it should wake them up to the truth, which is a good thing. also, he is putting his head above the parapet and at least trying, which is commendable. i would recommend this book for anyone who doesn't know what is going on in the world re psychopathic governance due to the brainwashing of the media, and if anyone who already knows this wants to read it then fair enough.

16 of 20 people found this review helpful

The Revolution is coming

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Totally! I want everyone I know to read it so we can discuss and action.

Any additional comments?

I read this book on two long bus journeys across Cuba. It was a fascinating time for me and I feel now more than ever how important many of Russell's points are. Especially when I arrived into Peru to be greeted by glaring consumerist billboards (after nothing but Revolutionary slogans in Cuba). I felt a shudder for humanity when I heard about 'Black Friday' back home in Blighty! Good on ya Russ, many things I've been ranting on at mates about, succinctly collected into a great book with some excellent contributions from great thinkers. Let's mobilise!

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It does your head in - in a good way, sort of!!!

What did you like about this audiobook?

Yes, but I'm not sure what I took from it that I didn't already feel deep inside. Did it confirm my thoughts of the world in which we live as pawns in a game of corporate chess? YES. Did it inspire me to join the Revolution? Hmmm. Russell is a committed individual to this cause, but he's not the first nor the last whose words inspire if only for a short period. People are sheep and they need leaders to turn words in to action to motivate them to follow.

Russell wants us to abandon the political options (non options) available to us and make a statement of none compliance. Starting by not voting. I can see that as an viable option, which is a statement in itself if it is viewed as a vote of no confidence as opposed to apathy. However, we need a cause and a person to follow to make it real e.g. Some one like Seattle City Councillor Kshama Sawant who led an election victory centred on her campaign that raised the minimum wage to $15 an hour minimum. We can't Russell all do this on our own, community needs leaders to affect meaningful change. Someone with the right principles on show, and action that delivers them will get my backing and yes even my vote.

How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter?

Yes. He's informative, motivational and entertaining in one package. And, more than anything is genuine.

Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?

Yes. He's informative, motivational and entertaining in one package. And, more than anything is genuine.

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

I haven't but I imagine Revolution is not like anything he's written previously. The message is clearly made. Sad to say I cannot see the political landscape changing any time soon and Russell's words will be as relevant in ten years as they are today.

Do you have any additional comments?

I haven't felt this passionate about the social fabric of our world since I was a CND member in the 1970s. Thanks for reawakening my true self. I wish him well.

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Brilliant

If you could sum up Revolution in three words, what would they be?

Gripping, daring, funny,

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character was Brand the competent storyteller, he has a sad, funny and interesting story to tell.

Which character – as performed by Russell Brand – was your favourite?

Mr. Churchill and Mr. Tolle, just to mention a few .

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me laugh many times but it also made me feel sad because it basically tells the truth.

Any additional comments?

I bought this book by chance, it popped up on the front-page of Audible. Normally I prefer detective novels or writers like Pat Conroy or Karen Blixen so this type of book is new to me.
Anyhow I am really glad I bought it because it is worth every penny and worth every minute spend listening.

17 of 22 people found this review helpful

Original, lively, thought provoking

Would you consider the audio edition of Revolution to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the book but the audio delivery is a little uneven, in Russell Brand's inimitable style. Listening to him articulate the arguments is probably better.

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

How life could and should be, by Russell Brand

Would you listen to Revolution again? Why?

Unhappy? Read this. If you still can't work it out then give up, order another pizza and watch XFactor.

What other book might you compare Revolution to, and why?

"The Way" by Edward Goldsmith

What about Russell Brand’s performance did you like?

Russell breaks down some very difficult concepts about globalisation and capitalism straight from other great writers and thinkers, like Naom Chomsky, Helena Norberg-Hodge ...and 'Dave,' and makes their theories easy for beginners. Most importantly, he makes it funny.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

Should be compulsory reading in schools.

13 of 18 people found this review helpful

insightful, fast-paced, entertaining, caring

whilst I would say I was aligned with a lot of Russell's own views already, this gave considerable food for thought with a very entertaining journey.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Thoroughly enjoyable!

I thought this was a wonderfully fun and poetic way of informing the gemeral public.

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Good issues filled with that Brand Humour. But not a bedtime story!

A must have for any 'Brand' fan. Narrated by the man himself in his own way, the book covers many issues, including his own frustration with problems of inequalities in society, coupled with memories of his own life and struggles with fame and its meaning, all told in a roller coaster voice of anger, sadness and comedy. This is a long book, and at times a loud one too, so although not a bedtime story, still a great one.

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A masterpiece in half-baked ideas

Though there are many flaws throughout the book, I'd like to focus on one key contradiction that runs through the entire book. Brand does a good job of pointing out the hollowness of the materialistic dream, and how it can not bring happiness. Yet his main desire is to crush the evil richies throughout the world to give their wealth to everyone else. Wealth redistribution is an inherently materialistic policy. By Brand's own reasoning, wouldn't this only serve to make their lives more hollow? I can find no answer to this question, or even the merest hint that he's considered it.

Anyone who knows even a trivial amount about science or economics will find his musings infuriatingly ignorant. However, he clearly has looked into various types of spirituality with more rigor. Whilst I don't agree with his ideas on consciousness, energy etc, at least he has an idea which he sees as "the answer". So then, why doesn't he talk about spreading the word of this spirituality, so that enlightened populations might make the right choices for how to live? In truth, because although his new-found spirituality is nice, what really motivates him is the destruction - for better or for worse.

To anyone considering this audiobook: the first hour is genuinely worth a listen, but after that he fails to advance any real form of new idea. Don't expect to have any form of inspiration, regardless of what your political views are

5 of 8 people found this review helpful