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BEST Narrator/Performer

Revisado: 08-17-24

I've just started this series this summer after it being recommended several times over the years. The performer, Heath Miller, is solidly in my top 3 of readers on Audible right now. He really brings the characters and world to life in such an engaging and clear way.

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Difficult to follow aurally, but still interesting

Revisado: 12-10-22

This is an interesting world with a few interesting characters in a LARGE cast. It was a bit difficult to follow along while listening due to all the time and people jumping. I wonder if it's a better series in print. Also, the high treble of the audio recording combined with character voices chosen by the narrator are a bit distracting.

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Fortunately shorter than it felt.

Revisado: 05-13-21

Lackluster story and performance. Was a bit tricky to follow the timing of events in audio form because the action and dialogue are narrated in a way that was difficult for me to separate. I think I'll need to re-read this one.

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Predictable outcome, but entertaining nonetheless.

Revisado: 03-05-18

The narrator is excellent. The story has many interesting ideas about AI, HI, reality, and immortality. However, the outcome is predictable, but it was still a fun story to the end.

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Loved it.

Revisado: 07-23-17

Great philosophical sci-fi & incredible narration! I am definitely diving into the rest of this series!

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Politi-drama, in Space!

Revisado: 07-16-17

Outstanding performance by Wil Wheaton covering a large range of characters and their personalities. If you like the West Wing or House of Cards AND science fiction this book is for you. It's filled with plenty of political maneuvering to satisfy any CSPAN junkie.

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Meh. Couldn't finish

Revisado: 07-10-17

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

A different story altogether

Would you ever listen to anything by Dave Eggers again?

Maybe.

What three words best describe Dion Graham’s voice?

Warm and enthusiastic, but sometimes patronizing.

What character would you cut from The Circle?

The main character, May. It's nice to have a female protagonist, but she's pretty unlikable since she frequently lets people walk all over. Grow a spine! If you see something, say somthing, May!

Any additional comments?

I think this book is frustrating for anyone that already has concerns about data collection and internet privacy. As someone over 30, I have already experienced the ever-increasing reach of internet companies in our daily lives. I am nearly 60 audible chapters through the book, with only 8 hours of listening time and nothing interesting, revelatory or engaging has happened. I'm just not interested in investing the equivalent of another work day to find out how many computer screens end up at May's desk, or how many friend requests she has to manage, or how her dream job at fictional Google is really a job in some shadowy internet organization that has the whole globe under surveillance.

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So much fun!

Revisado: 07-10-17

Where does Redshirts rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top of the stack

Which character – as performed by Wil Wheaton – was your favorite?

Korenski is easily the funniest character and I love the Chekov flavour added to the character

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! I"m only on chapter 18 and am enjoying it so much that I had to review it before I finished it!

Any additional comments?

Admittedly, this book is probably much more enjoyable for us Star Trek fans. Everyone can likely could find some humour in the "Red Shirts" concept, the humour, tone, and references are Star Trek all the way. And of course, listening to "Ensign Crusher" narrate the story makes it even funnier. I can picture Wil Wheaton fighting with himself to not laugh out loud through most of the narration. So glad I downloaded this!

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Nails the satirical note of the original

Revisado: 04-23-17

this was a great listen. the author did a tremendously good job in updating Austen's satirical tone to the modern age. very funny and full of pleasantly unexpected twists. I only wish the narrated voice of Liz had been presented as a more self-assured woman. at times, the career driven and family focused Liz sounds a touch whiny. otherwise, splendid performance and a great story.

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worth every minute

Revisado: 04-21-17

great time travel story that is aware of the potential fallout of each action. great side love story that has the best ending. Also, there is an amazing treat of a tie-in for long time King readers when we meet some old characters from another work. I was grinning throughout their entire scene...but I dont want to give it away here.

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