M. Haney

Unexpected Pleasure

Revisado: 06-18-23

Story quality and narration is well above what I’ve experienced from collections. Three quarters of an hour run time also happens to be what Rod Serling recommended for Twilight Zone. I’m tempted to try one of Dennis E. Taylor’s novels.

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My Favorite Narration

Revisado: 12-06-20

The abridgment linking Captain Ahab’s speaking parts set to George Kennedy’s stirring narration is a master stroke of audio entertainment. Enjoyed this repeatedly many years ago, when checked out from a library. Now I’m thrilled to have it in my Audible collection.

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Required reading for Westerners

Revisado: 11-11-18

Early on the author makes his case for understanding the importance of Central Asia. Too long I had considered western history to be world history, beginning long ago, to the present. The Chinese One Belt and One Road is perfectly aligned with my fresh understanding of world commerce and history. The chapter dedicated to Mohammad and the rise of Islam was easily worth my investment.

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Disappointing

Revisado: 10-07-18

The story was uninteresting and seemed to drag. The performance put me to sleep. I remember the characters in the tv series as far more vital, interesting, and sympathetic. David Duchovny’s performance was lethargic beyond belief. Gillian Anderson seemed demoralized by the script. The other characters just showed up for a day’s pay. I didn’t finish the story. Awarding two stars was stretch, for old times sake.

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The Jewel of My Collection

Revisado: 05-10-18

Best production of H.P. Lovecraft’s masterwork I have had the pleasure of listening to. Voice quality, inflection, and pacing was outstanding.

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Disappointing

Revisado: 05-10-18

Performance and sound was consistent with the other high quality Alien productions on Audible. Ripley’s character was spot on. Unfortunately, the story began to sag early on when A.I. (No spoiler intended) entered in and became increasingly more central to the story. This element finally became laughable. The story died in rewrite as an overly complex game of cat and mouse ultimately left the entire work in ruins. Wish I hadn’t forced myself to finishing listening.

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Almost a gem.

Revisado: 11-01-16

Superb narration. Some of the small community's local characters are memorable. The story develops well until it begins to disappoint. I found it hard to suspend disbelief. Overall, an entertaining lite read.

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Reasonably enjoyable entertainment

Revisado: 04-28-16

I'd rate the story an average entertainment for those interested in the scientific and anthropological possibilities suggested by the book jacket. I would have preferred a much faster pacing of the story.

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Suspend your disbelief and enjoy the ride

Revisado: 10-08-14

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

The author kept me in suspense as he took me on a subterranean adventure with a fantastic premise.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Predictable, but kept me guessing anyway.

What about Luke Daniels’s performance did you like?

Voice quality and character portrayal were well rehearsed. The reader made the most of his material.

Was Origin worth the listening time?

Good audio entertainment. Kept me interested.

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An Unexpected Treat - A Must For Collectors

Revisado: 09-10-13

What made the experience of listening to The Martian Chronicles the most enjoyable?

My enjoyment of the audiobook was enhanced by the author's introduction explaining the creation of the book, choosing to narrate the book, and his early experience as a writer. While there seems a general progression from early exploration to settlement, and eventual abandonment of Mars by Earthlings, the work makes more sense as a book when it is understood that it is really a collection of Bradbury's early stories, when he was consumed by the mysteries of Mars.

My enjoyment of the stories was increased by my belief that Bradbury's words were receiving the inflection he intended when writing them.

What other book might you compare The Martian Chronicles to and why?

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Universe has a similar whimsical voice.

What about Ray Bradbury’s performance did you like?

The author was a pleasure to listen to, because he honestly loves his work.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When earthlings discovered that they had brought all of their old problems to Mars when they had hoped to have left them on Earth. The saying goes,"No matter where you go, there you are."

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