Awesome Listen

Realy enjoyed listening to John read his book.
His unique way of dealing with potentionaly volatile subjects is very entertaining. Nice work John.

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Absolutely awesome!

Where do I start?
I don’t normally read anything other than true crime books and autobiographies but, I’ve read absolutely everything and was looking for something different when I stumbled on this book. And I’m so glad I did! The only thing better than this book is having it read to you by John himself! I don’t think anyone can approach religion and race issues the way he can with his amazing humour, wit and ability to tell it how it is without bias or personal opinion getting in the way. Every chapter is enjoyable and I laughed more than I have in a long time! Definitely a must read!

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Excellent

Safran excels at get to the reality of it all. Would highly recommend to anyone with the slightest amount of interest in modern Australian politics and race relations.

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Interesting

I found it interesting to hear about what is happening in Australia that I wasn't aware of before.
I like that John Safran narrated it as then the meaning behind his words doesn't get lost as he knows what words emphasise, what is sarcastic, etc.

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Interesting peek into various extremist groups

Safran's chutzpah and reputation gets him in with all sorts of extremist characters, who are quite friendly with him and open up to explain their motivations and reveal their illogic and prejudice. While Safran doesn't go into their psychologies in any great depth (and who but a psychologist could) his interviews show that these are very ordinary people, albeit ones who have defined certain other people as a danger, be they "Asians", Muslims, the 1%, you... Safran doesn't ever attempt to hide himself in the text - if you've found his prankish nature irritating before, you will again. I found it shallower than Murder in Mississippi, but still interesting. From the perspective of 2020, I would have liked to hear about the Marxists, and what and who is driving them - probably just because I think that their belief that Trump foreshadows a Marxist revolution is sorely mistaken and that all they are doing is to push the world towards authoritarians...but that's my personal barrow.

Safran's phrasing lapses occasionally-as though he was losing attention while reading and had to drag himself back to the task, but it was still an interesting listen.

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Australia's #1 Jew Detective does it again

Anyone who has heard of John Safran probably knows what they are getting, and this book doesn't disappoint. It takes a special kind of person to be a Jewish person that attends nazi rallies just to see what happens. John's 'I don't understand' delivery is the icing on the cake.

It turns out that everyone on this planet is a bit shit, doesn't matter what cultural or political group you identify with.

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That wiley jew! As predicted, worth a listen.

A brilliant balance of satire and inside interviews. John takes a closer look at key members on both sides of the anti-immigration conversation. In typical Safran style, he magnificently highlights how strange and silly it is to hold black and white opinions on such a complex topic. He weasels himself into the underbelly of both the left and right camps and exposes the underlying agendas that are being pushed and all their hypocrisies. Great read!!!

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Brilliant and hilarious

Eye-opening, regardless of personal politics. A must-listen for all Aussies. I can't wait to seek out more Safran!

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loved it

i felt this worked really well as an audio book. It was cool to hear John Safran narrating the book.

really interesting insights into all sides of the "extreme".

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Perfect Audio book

Listening to John tell the story added significantly. Scary that these people live amongst us but great that Mr Safran is out there to expose and take the piss out of them at once!!

Some scary and genuinely hilarious moments. Made all the better with the trademark lisp.

Thanks John

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