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Couldn't finish it

Revisado: 11-24-21

I'm a big fan of military SF and obsessive about finishing books, but I just couldn't make it past the half-way point of this audio book even with the speed turned to 1.25. The narrator was very disappointing. One of the main characters is voiced as if he pinched his nose in a childish, irritating tone. The rest have the same voice. The three-part parallel story doesn't hold together and the characters aren't believable. At one point I thought it might be a YA title, but the language doesn't support that theory. I wish I liked it, but I just couldn't.

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excellent backstop of Mrs Hudson

Revisado: 05-17-21

Very entertaining and inventive! No spoilers but it is an important piece of the series.

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another excellent Mammay Story

Revisado: 03-27-21

if you like military SF there is no one like him. and RCB is as excellent as always!

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Just Another James McGill Story

Revisado: 03-09-21

Clearly, as I've listened to 14 of these books, I like the stories. However, I was hoping for more. These books have become like old TV serials - at the end of the episode nothing has changed, and you could listen to them in any order. The earlier books moved the overall plot forward while following the "planet of the week" format, but the latest ones are just one forgettable story after another. I know this is probably a cash cow for Larson and he has no incentive to get to the end, but come on! Give us something new!

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It's a YA Star Wars Knock Off

Revisado: 03-09-21

I like military Sci-Fi and, being a living, breathing person, I love RC Bray, so I was excited to listen to "Ruins of the Galaxy." However, I'm not a Star Wars fan (I like Sci Fi, not fantasy - to each his own) and within 30 minutes it was clear that the book was Star Wars fan fiction. The Republic, helmeted Republic soldiers, magicians that use the force - sorry - the "one of all things." Too many alien species to keep up with. It's just Star Wars told from a stormtrooper's perspective.

That said, I could have made my way through it, but it's FULL of nonsense words to make up for any semblance of a plot - foods, places, ships, technology - the list goes on and on. Drop a coffee cup on the keyboard and there's the new nonsense word for "hamburger."

If you like Star Wars fan fiction and fantasy, you might love this book. However, it you like Sci Fi, especially if you like "hard" Sci Fi, this is not your book.

HOWEVER - RC Bray is as fantastic as ever!

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Transitional Story

Revisado: 01-17-21

This was the first ExForce audio book that I didn't start over as soon as I was done the first time. It's a necessary transitional story, but its also much less interesting than the previous books. The first and last 25% were good, but the stuff in the middle was a slog. I think Craig was setting up for the last books, so I'll give him a pass on this one.

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Audiobooks are Not Nathan Fillion's Strong Suit

Revisado: 11-10-20

The story isn't bad but you've read it many times before (unprepared group stumbles on vastly powerful alien), with the addition of inscrutable poetry (not a plus). However, I was looking forward to hearing Nathan Fillion read it. I was disappointed. I'm a big fan (Castle, The Rookie, and - of course - Firefly). However, that bedroom voice doesn't do well as an audiobook reader. He drops into an almost whisper that's very hard to discern, especially in a noisy environment like a car. I kept having to rewind and turn up the volume to catch words. Most of the reading is in a monotone, like reading to a child that you're trying to get to fall asleep. That plus the unimaginative story is a bad combination. My recommendation is to go rewatch Serenity to get your Fillion fix instead listening to this book.

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An excellent installment.

Revisado: 09-30-20

great voicing by RCB, good story. loved the ending
. can't wait for the next one

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Couldn't finish it

Revisado: 09-21-20

I'm not a fan of fantasy or horror, but I love the sweet tones of RC Bray, so I gave this a try. Started out interesting: good characters, great voicing by RCB. But half way through it was just the same thing over and over. Try as I might, I couldn't face the last half and called it quits. That's very unusual for me.

If you like fantasy or horror, you might love this book. But if not and are looking it because of the narration by RCB, I recommend you keep looking.

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As much about about Wilson as you'd like to know

Revisado: 05-10-20

it was well done for a scholastic production and four hours about Wilson is enough for a good overview of his life and presidency.

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