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The 13th Paladin Boxed Set
- Books 1-3
- De: Torsten Weitze, Tim Casey - translator
- Narrado por: Gildart Jackson
- Duración: 43 h y 57 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,766
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,648
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,646
Ahren's life consists of being beaten up by his drunkard father or bullied by the village lads. But at the annual suitability tests for apprenticeships, the young boy finds himself selected by Falk, the guardian of the forest, to be his apprentice and his world is turned upside down.
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4 out of 5 stars
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couple of messed up things to it.
- De Matt en 02-08-22
- The 13th Paladin Boxed Set
- Books 1-3
- De: Torsten Weitze, Tim Casey - translator
- Narrado por: Gildart Jackson
I can't praise this highly enough
Revisado: 08-12-23
Brilliant writing with a lot of wit and depth, incredible voice acting, some of the best I've ever heard in thousands of hours of listening and I have to acknowledge the translator who seamlessly converted the language into perfect English vernacular.
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Words on the Move
- Why English Won't - and Can't - Sit Still (Like, Literally)
- De: John McWhorter
- Narrado por: John McWhorter
- Duración: 7 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,415
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,275
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,267
Words on the Move opens our eyes to the surprising backstories to the words and expressions we use every day. Did you know that silly once meant "blessed"? Or that ought was the original past tense of owe? Or that the suffix -ly in adverbs is actually a remnant of the word like? And have you ever wondered why some people from New Orleans sound as if they come from Brooklyn?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Review By a Fan
- De Margaret en 09-25-16
- Words on the Move
- Why English Won't - and Can't - Sit Still (Like, Literally)
- De: John McWhorter
- Narrado por: John McWhorter
Educational and Fun
Revisado: 06-25-17
Where does Words on the Move rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
For non-fiction, at the very top.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Not applicable.
What does John McWhorter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
A he's also the writer, he perfectly captures all the humor and insights in the book. I'm sometimes disappointed when writers narrate their own books but he performed brilliantly.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Like, literally the best movie ever!
Any additional comments?
I've always been interested in language, semantics, etymology and lexicography and have read a number of books on the subject but Words on the Move is now at the top of my list. It actually changed my viewpoint on some elements of language and gave me many new insights. Thanks to the author for this wonderful work!
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Edge of Eternity
- The Century Trilogy, Book 3
- De: Ken Follett
- Narrado por: John Lee
- Duración: 36 h y 51 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 11,877
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 10,600
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 10,560
Throughout these books, Follett has followed the fortunes of five intertwined families - American, German, Russian, English, and Welsh - as they make their way through the twentieth century. Now they come to one of the most tumultuous eras of all: the enormous social, political, and economic turmoil of the 1960s through the 1980s, from civil rights, assassinations, mass political movements and Vietnam to the Berlin Wall, the Cuban Missile Crisis, presidential impeachment, revolution - and rock and roll.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Weakest of Trilogy
- De MICHAEL H en 09-26-14
- Edge of Eternity
- The Century Trilogy, Book 3
- De: Ken Follett
- Narrado por: John Lee
Yikes!
Revisado: 11-04-14
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
People who are on the so-called left will probably love it.
What was most disappointing about Ken Follett’s story?
I've read all his books and think he's a brilliant writer but when writing about modern history his political bias makes him sound like the typical internet troll we see ranting on both the left and the right.
What about John Lee’s performance did you like?
He's amazing, I'd listen to practically anything he narrated.
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
Follett's craftsmanship as a writer can't be denied.
Any additional comments?
In my opinion extremism in politics or religion is a form of mental illness. I only wish there were a cure! I love Ken Follett and hate to see him suffer.
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Nothing to Lose
- Jack Reacher, Book 12
- De: Lee Child
- Narrado por: Dick Hill
- Duración: 14 h y 25 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5,681
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,726
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4,711
Two lonely towns in Colorado: Hope and Despair. Between them, 12 miles of empty road. Jack Reacher never turns back. It's not in his nature. All he wants is a cup of coffee. What he gets is big trouble. So in Lee Child’s electrifying new novel, Reacher - a man with no fear, no illusions, and nothing to lose - goes to war against a town that not only wants him gone, it wants him dead. It wasn’t the welcome Reacher expected. He was just passing through, minding his own business. But within minutes of his arrival a deputy is in the hospital and Reacher is back in Hope.
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1 out of 5 stars
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political statement
- De Sean en 10-06-08
- Nothing to Lose
- Jack Reacher, Book 12
- De: Lee Child
- Narrado por: Dick Hill
Entertaining as always
Revisado: 07-16-13
Would you listen to Nothing to Lose again? Why?
Yes, Reacher novels are like action movies to me, always entertaining and stimulating.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Other than Jack Reacher, the "born again Christian" mogul was amusing in his pleasing facade and underlying sinister aspect.
What about Dick Hill’s performance did you like?
Everything, he's one of my favorites with a great range of characters.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No, it was just the expected fun Jack Reacher listen.
Any additional comments?
I normally don't write reviews but after reading some of the earlier reviews I almost didn't buy it. I discovered most of the negative reviews were based on ideological differences with the author and had nothing to do with the quality of the writing, so I wanted to assure potential readers that this book is consistent with the quality of his earlier books.
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Knife of Dreams
- Book Eleven of The Wheel of Time
- De: Robert Jordan
- Narrado por: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
- Duración: 32 h y 19 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 22,706
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 18,726
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 18,713
Abandoning Rand’s war against the Dark One, Perrin Aybara has made his own truce with the Seanchan in his obsessive quest to save his wife Faile from the Shaido and destroy their mutual enemies. To achieve victory, Perrin must render the Shaido Wise One channelers in Malden powerless. But even as he puts his desperate plan into action, Masema Dagar, the Prophet of the Dragon, moves against him. Traveling with circus performers through Seanchan-controlled Altara, Mat Cauthon attempts to court Tuon, the Daughter of the Nine Moons, to complete their fateful prophesized marriage.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Better than the last few, but
- De Peter en 09-23-06
- Knife of Dreams
- Book Eleven of The Wheel of Time
- De: Robert Jordan
- Narrado por: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Fantasy Heaven
Revisado: 10-17-05
Robert Jordan's Knife of Dreams in October; George R.R. Martin's Feast for Crows in November; what's to complain about? Hopefully Paolini's fans will get interested in the genre and discover true masters of fantasy like these authors.
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Traitor's Moon
- Nightrunner, Book 3
- De: Lynn Flewelling
- Narrado por: Raymond Todd
- Duración: 21 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 586
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 370
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 379
Master spies Seregil and Alec are no strangers to peril. Their assignments, night running for wizards and nobles, have led them into many deadly situations. But sometimes the greatest danger can lurk beneath a traitor's moon.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful writer!
- De Julie en 04-30-06
- Traitor's Moon
- Nightrunner, Book 3
- De: Lynn Flewelling
- Narrado por: Raymond Todd
Disapointment
Revisado: 08-05-05
I really enjoyed the first two books in the series but wasn't able to enjoy this one as much. The homosexual love affair between the main characters was a bit repellant to me. I guess I get too involved with the characters and want to identify with them but as I'm heterosexual the homosexuality sort of spoils it for me.
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The Magician's Guild
- The Black Magician Trilogy: Book One
- De: Trudi Canavan
- Narrado por: Richard Aspel
- Duración: 15 h y 24 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 182
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 52
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 53
Each year, the magicians of Imardin gather to purge the city streets of vagrants. They know that no ordinary low-life can oppose them. But their protective shield is not as impenetrable as they think. Somea, angry and outraged by the treatment of her family and friends, throws a stone at the shield, putting all her rage behind it. She is amazed when it sails unrestricted through the barrier and knocks a magician unconscious.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great reader, wonderful book.
- De Scott Jacobs en 07-26-05
- The Magician's Guild
- The Black Magician Trilogy: Book One
- De: Trudi Canavan
- Narrado por: Richard Aspel
Great reader, wonderful book.
Revisado: 07-26-05
As a fan of Fantasy a la Geaorge R. R. Martin, Robert Jordan and J. R. R. Tolkien I highly recommend this book to any afficianado of fantasy. Just because fantasy often has a similar formula does not mean each story can't be appreciated on its own merit. The Magician's Guild has a nice balance of adventure, humor and romance and the characters are uniquely crafted and well portrayed. I actually emailed the author (she has a nice website) and asked her if she could help to ensure that the rest of the trilogy are produced for Audible.
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