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Guns of the Waste Land
- Departure, Volume 1
- De: Leverett Butts
- Narrado por: Michael Hajiantonis
- Duración: 4 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 2
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 2
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 2
Set in the late 19th century outside the West Texas town of Bretton, this first volume tells the story of four men wandering the American desert: Percy Murratt leaves his home to find Sheriff Ardiss Drake and learn more about the kind of man his father was.
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5 out of 5 stars
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amazing
- De shane en 12-30-23
- Guns of the Waste Land
- Departure, Volume 1
- De: Leverett Butts
- Narrado por: Michael Hajiantonis
Arthurian Lore Meets the Wild West!
Revisado: 03-04-23
As an avid reader (well listener these days), I have been a fan of "realistic" fantasy adventure all my life. Guns of the Waste Land Departure, Volume 1, by Leverett Butts has become one of my new favorite reads (or listens) in this genre. It is set in a post-civil war era that has a "Hell on Wheels" feel to it. The novel is a no-nonsense masterclass on how to set up a series. As a fan of Stephen King's Dark Tower Series, "The Gunslinger" is a brief setup of the grand epic to follow. "Guns of the Wasteland" accomplishes the same effect by making you invested in the characters and their surroundings. If you love Arthurian Lore and Westerns, you will not be disappointed. Butts does an exceptional job tethering the two themes together by crafting easily identifiable characters (that are not overly obvious). I think there is a reasonable expectation that the reader has to pay attention to the nuance written within the storyline.
Butts' writing style is quite clever, and down to earth, while still maintaining a realistic edge to it. He deftly mixes the grit of the old barren landscapes with the charm of a Western movie, creating a unique tone that fits right at home in this genre. He also manages to keep things moving along by introducing interesting characters and thrilling plot points throughout.
The characters are beautifully written, each having their own distinct feelings and motivations which fuel the story forward. All of them are connected in some way or another, making for an interesting web that grows with each page turn (full stop/or click). This allows Butts to explore various aspects of human nature as his characters struggle against their own brands of adversity. An observation that I made is that the character development is subtle, Butts does an excellent job of not revealing too much while allowing the dialog and interactions to give us glimpses into the personalities and depth of each protagonist.
The plot moves quickly but is never rushed, allowing for a thorough story arc development. I have come to expect action sequences in books like this, and Butts does not disappoint! His fight scenes are detailed enough for me to feel the blows being exchanged and tense enough that I couldn't help but hold my breath as if I were there with them. They are realistic, not some over-the-top exchange of impossible action. What impressed me most though was how well-defined his characters were even during the more intense moments. Not only does Butts craft believable characters, but he also manages to keep the reader emotionally invested in their outcomes.
As I mentioned, this book is a setup for something much bigger. It is a short "power read" (or listen). Once you finish it, you have everything you need to begin the epic journey to seek the conclusion of Guns of the Wasteland. You may want to brace yourself for an adventure.
As a bonus, the characters come to life as Michael Hajiantonis narrates. I will admit, I am very meticulous, albeit a bit of a snob when it comes to narrators. Listening to Toby Longworth, John Banks, and Gareth Armstrong, I am a spoiled rotten listener with unreasonable expectations of lesser mortals.
With that said, Michael Hajiantonis is mesmerizing with just the sheer versatility of the distinct dialects, textures, vocal transitions, and unique approach to his narrations. His performance completely complements the writing, making these two literary and performance powerhouses of a team. I will make it a point to seek out more of Hajiantonis's work as well.
Overall, the writing is addictive, while the narration adds an unexpected immersion you will not soon forget.
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Know No Fear
- The Horus Heresy, Book 19
- De: Dan Abnett
- Narrado por: Gareth Armstrong
- Duración: 11 h y 28 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 3,709
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 3,232
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,224
Unaware of the wider Heresy and following the Warmaster's increasingly cryptic orders, Roboute Guilliman returns to Ultramar to muster his Legion for war against the orks massing in the Veridian system. Without warning, their supposed allies in the Word Bearers Legion launch a devastating invasion of Calth, scattering the Ultramarines fleet and slaughtering all who stand in their way. This confirms the worst scenario Guilliman can imagine - Lorgar means to settle their bitter rivalry once and for all.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the best in the series
- De Jeffery Goodfellow en 02-03-19
- Know No Fear
- The Horus Heresy, Book 19
- De: Dan Abnett
- Narrado por: Gareth Armstrong
Brilliantly done
Revisado: 07-18-22
Of course Abnett and Armstrong deliver. They ALWAYS deliver. I was so stoked to get a cameo from one of my all time favorite characters, John Grammaticus. I feel like the buildup to the ultramarines was worth it. I left this story with more appreciation for Reboute Guilliman (and this is the first book in the series that gave me anxiety, lol) I have so many concerns now. So good.
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