VIOLENT SAVIORS The West's Conquest of the Rest

Easterly's examination of the history, economics, and ethics of colonialism and the often demeaning "development" of the Third World is delivered by Fred Sanders. Generally, he narrates at a good pace with clarity, textual understanding, and an amiable manner. His slightly hoarse timbre is agreeable enough, but there's a certain woodenness to his diction, partly due to incorrect emphasis on the articles "a" and "the." The stiffness of his performance leaves Sanders unable to convey Easterly's frequently arch, even sarcastic, take on the hypocrisy of subjugators and development professionals claiming to benefit those they exploit or demean. Though interesting and enlightening, this audiobook is a lost opportunity for a more polished and nuanced presentation. [Published: JANUARY 2026]