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The best tradition of Heinlein and classic Niven

Revisado: 02-17-22

Characters as magnificent as any of Heinlein. Story, typical brilliant Niven. Read by one of best readers to ever utter a word from the written page. I went to bed and awoke to this book. Rewinding to capture that which lulled me to sleep, struggling to stop as I set to daily responsibilities of work and everyday life. Always listening when driving. Characters reminiscent of Lazarus Long, Hazel Stone and Col Colin Campbell. Loved every minute.

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Brilliant performance by Ray Porter

Revisado: 02-03-22

Ray Porter made this reading. The story is classic Weir, captivating and impossible to pause. But in the end, a bit disappointing. at the very end. Like a symphony building and building to the crescendo climax... ended with a badumpedy bump. The eleventh hour and fifty ninety second and thump.

Still, couldn't turn away. A great "buddy adventure" well structured to the very almost end. Still i've listened to parts more than once. Hero characters overcoming extreme odds. Novel plot concept. Loved the female character Strat.

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Unique, important history of US Space Program

Revisado: 01-27-22

Michelle's 30 years of research and interviews is an important read for all persons interested in the development of US aerospace. Insightful and compassionate and frank interviews make this an important document of history.

Not your typical enginnerd read. This is about the men and their families that flew into space and faster powered flight than any wings aloft.

The X-15 pilots would have been the first American men into space. But politics prevailed and Al Sherperd achieved that distinction.

my only complaint is the narrator's timing and mis-pronunciation of many terms, phrases and words. Fortunately the subject matter was strong enough to reveal over his shortfalls.

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Excellent, suspenseful ...reasonably plausible

Revisado: 12-09-21

I couldn't put this one down. Great characters balanced with great tech, juxtaposed in a captivating plot. In the Navy I flew missions during the Cold War in that area of the world. I couldn't put it down :) Bravo Zulu!

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Classic Follett, great character development, but

Revisado: 12-09-21

I love Follett's ability create characters, intrigue and suspense. Given the ending and subject of the story... a little mix fo Clancy and FX Holden military tech detail, would have fleshed this story out.

All the same, good listen. Felt compelled to keep on listening.

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Important read for academic and armchair students

Revisado: 11-21-21

40 years of study. A couple hundred books and hundreds of documents read. This is a benchmark work.

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Historically significant work

Revisado: 11-21-21

I've studied Command and Control (C2) of nuclear forces for 40+ years. Served a role in the execution of emergency war orders (EWO) during the '80's. This book provides insight at an extraordinarily details level. I've listened in total three times. Parts many more while having the hardcopy accompanying.

Only annoyance is the constant recitation of acronyms as letters vs stating the proper or common name, e.g. S-A-C vs SAC(k) or Strategic Air Command, LF vs Launch Facility, LCC vs Launch Control Center.

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Ninety Five percent self serving

Revisado: 11-21-21

First couple chapters set the plot. Last couple complete the story. The middle is endless trivia.

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Disturbing, thought provoking

Revisado: 09-22-21

This is not Clancy, It is not utterly plausible, nor implausible. It is understated with regard to the hubris of the west underestimating the capabilities and motivations of ones allies and enemies. This is a story of men and women faced with unthinkable circumstances. I've studies the core subject matter for 40 years. I dare not compare my experience with that of a former Supreme Allied Commander NATO. His message is between the lines. There's a lot to be considered when contemplating the geopolitical future of in the Indian Ocean, So China Sea and the vital national interests of those nations bordering those waters. There is much to be thoughtful about with regard to our reliance and dependency on interconnected technologies.

While dubious the plot could develop in reality. Take away the subtext and warnings.

in the end, a riveting listen.

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Antiquated

Revisado: 09-04-20

It's that straight forward. The writing style, true to the era the story falls short of substance.

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