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Goes nowhere fast, but plenty of deaths.

Revisado: 03-27-24

It was just slow and confusing. I didn't understand why all the people where just dying like it was some kind of weak final destination plot. In the end this is just another go to heaven Christian book that tries to be clever about faith. Glad I bought it on sale, not worth the credit. Narrator was pretty solid.

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Author's politics on full display.

Revisado: 12-20-22

This book had a great premise, just executed poorly. If the author could have gotten away from bashing his politics over your head there might have been a good story here. This is a book about the future in space but dregs modern grievances felt by the author. Also not sure about the mixing of present day arms and warfare with nanites and implanted AI, just made the story feel off to me. The narrator did a great job and was the only reason I stayed with this book for as long as I could. I will be returning this book.

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Surprising refreshing

Revisado: 02-15-21

This review is coming from a person who loathes vampires for the most part. They have become overdone, passe, and even glittery. The only reason I got this book was to extend my credits a little further in one of the two-of-one sales. I like it when an author takes a stereotype monster/character trope and spins it into something their own. While this author doesn't reinvent vampires wholly, he does put this one in a unique situation where the vampire is bound by magic and can be compelled to act on other's behalf that creates an interesting dynamic between characters not seen in other types of works. I must say I was more interested in the narrator than the author or subject. Actors to me make some of the better voice actors than narrators in that they usually add a little bit more emotion and tone or add the sigh and chuckle listed outside the quotes. I have to say this a book worth listening to if you have nothing better to choose from at the moment. I stick to mostly fantasy and space books and this wasn't that far out of the realm of what I like to listen too. There is a little drama, emotions, and angst, There is some action, discovery, and mystery, but they are along for the ride and don't drive it. The flow feels smooth and natural. It's interesting enough I will at least try the next book in the series and see how it goes. Enjoy.

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GAG!

Revisado: 01-16-21

The story is not bad, but the fake teenage angst is almost sicking. If you can get past that, or blank out as much a possible then the rest of the story is more enjoyable. Don't say you haven't been warned.

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Great except for the porn.

Revisado: 05-24-19

Sex because it's part of the story is fine, porn for the sake of porn, no thanks. Sadly, the story is great and doesn't need to stand on the porn. If I want graphic porn, then I will go buy some audio porn, but really I like better fantasy. Hopefully, Mike will let his stories stand on their own merit and realize he doesn't need a gimmick like gratuitous sex scenes. Thankfully I can use my 30-second advance button to skip ahead to the rest of the story. I could have lived with it for the most part, but damn, one scene just dragged on for several minutes, I just wanted it over so to hear the story again(was in bed). Wish that Mike spent the same amount of time and detail for the fighting and action scenes. Not finished with the book yet, so I will have to see by the end if I want to pick up the second book later or not. Like I said, great story, just divided by non-story parts.

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Good story, poor vocal characterizations.

Revisado: 04-18-19

The story is pretty good but the narrator, who does have a good, clear voice, never does any of the voices and it makes it very hard to who's talking and when. Had to restart several times to just to start to understand what was going on because everything just sounds like a blob on your ears. BUT! don't let this book deter you from getting the 2nd one. Great story, great voice work, and is one of my all-time favorite stories. Each of the books is stand alone and you don't have to read one to get the other. In fact, I suggest you read the second book first, then if you really want, to get this one next or just skip it. I really like the background of the whole premise of Gamma World and hopefully, there will be some new ones coming out, soon.

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A GIANT story about mutant animals.

Revisado: 07-14-17

I like sci fi, but every book out now is all about big ships battling it out jumping through space wherever. Once in a while something a little different comes out. But this has everything that made sci fi great. The story, the characters, and the world, feel fresh and new. This is the only book have listened to three times, in many, many years.

Also, if Gamma World were a living breathing world instead of game, this would be it. I loved Gamma World, but everyone else was playing D&D. You don't need to know anything about the game to understand this story. In fact the story is kind of how the game should be played if you have a really good GM.

I really, really hope that Paul Kidd gets to pen more of these adventures. It would be great to know what happens with our super mutant team next.

The narrator is great too, she makes it easy to know which person is speaking, the voice is clear and well understood, keeps you engaged, and really tells the story. Wigwig is the best voice.

I can't even remember much about the first book, but this one will stay with me for awhile. I highly recommend this book.

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Lots of dialog, little action.

Revisado: 04-16-17

I normally don't buy female written fantasy because they seem to focus on things I don't like(romance and angst) and leave out the stuff I do(action, world building). Sadly, I am sure I am missing out on some good books. But, due to the high ratings, length and Nick, I gave it a try. This book is driven by dialog and lacks in other places. World building is replace by character building. Locations in the world are all over the place and I have a hard time understanding those locations as they relate to one another. I had to listen to this twice and almost gave up many times in favor of a new book to start. Not sure if I will finish the series.

If you want to try a female, well written story, try Rachel Aaron. If you like this type of book, you might want to The Dagger and Coin series.

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Preachy and typical.

Revisado: 03-09-16

May contain some slight spoilers, but no major details.

I understand that the guy and his family believe in the christian mythology and it would have been fine in passing, but the author just keeps pounding you with it. Every other chapter has bible quotes, praying, talking of church and justifying actions using the bible, etc. It just starts to get a little old. If I would have known that I probably wouldn't have gotten this book. It's pretty typical prepper fare, guy is ex military, preps and the world ends. His family dies and he is all alone, story goes from there. Marcus Battle is a little mental, but finding new friends after all this time seems to wake him up the rest of the world and boost his mental health.

Pros: Has a nice little twist in why he may have helped woman. The book is smart and explains why and what is happening with the weapons, food, power, water, traps, use of cover, etc. Not hard to understand why he was able to take out so many people on his home turf. When people do get hurt they just don't brush it off and the author makes it feel authentic. No cursing, which can be a good or bad thing.

Con: Cartel people, IE, criminals, aren't known to be the smartest people, but they do some dumb things. The bad guys just don't really seem that bad. They are described in one way but kind of act another. Instead of shooting the good guy on sight, the bad guy has the typical diatribe until help comes along and he is of course saved.

The narrator has strong and clear voice, but doesn't use it to much effect. His reading straight forward and bland. For example the son is said to cough between each word but he just reads the quote and it makes the kid sound just fine. He does try to use different voices for each character, but they are so bland it's hard to tell sometimes. At least the author clues us in to who is speaking so that helps.

All in all it is not a bad book, there are some that are much worse and few that are better. Not sure if I would recommend it, though. Not sure if will continue the series or not, but I would like to know how it finishes now that I have started.

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Interesting, different.

Revisado: 12-13-13

Drothe is in no way special, not even anti hero special. He has no real talent, can be cruel and mean, and short tempered. He does have his moments of caring and kindness, though. He has the best of luck and the worst of luck, in this mobsters meets fantasy meets mystery tale. He bounces from meeting with people to battling for his life while searching the scant clues he finds along the way in search of potent relic. The end is a bit of a surprise, ending with Drothe in position even he couldn't have imagined. It leaves the second book wide open for possibilities.
The author does a good job of making you interested in a man you probably wouldn't have as friend or even care to know. The magic system is hardly explained, but happens in strange ways that still keep it fresh. The narrator draws you in even further using his clear unassuming voice and different characterizations.
I liked this book because the main character is pretty plain and simple, but it is his journey that leaves you wanting to see whats just around the corner.

If you liked the Gentlemen Bastards, Dark Angel, or Riyria series, you might like this one, but don't expect this to be anything like those.

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