VOODOO HISTORIES The Role of the Conspiracy Theory in Shaping Modern History

We often wonder if any of the wild conspiracy theories we continually hear about have validity. It turns out that most of them don't, yet we still wonder: "What if . . . ?" In this serious yet entertaining book, Aaronovitch looks at some of the most important conspiracy theories, how they are constructed, and how they change the way we look at the world (even if we know they're wrong). James Langton provides a leisurely reading, with his tone and narration well adapted to the serious nature of the book. However, the stereotypical accents he adopts when reading quotes from non-English speakers are not successful. Nevertheless, Langton's pace is ideal—slow enough to follow complex discussions yet lively enough to maintain interest. K.M. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2010]