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The Rithmatist
- De: Brandon Sanderson, Ben McSweeney
- Narrado por: Michael Kramer
- Duración: 10 h y 23 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 10,574
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 9,637
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 9,643
More than anything, Joel wants to be a Rithmatist. Chosen by the Master in a mysterious inception ceremony, Rithmatists have the power to infuse life into two-dimensional figures known as Chalklings. Rithmatists are humanity's only defense against the Wild Chalklings—merciless creatures that leave mangled corpses in their wake. Having nearly overrun the territory of Nebrask, the Wild Chalklings now threaten all of the American Isles.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Laughed until I couldn't breathe
- De Trip Williams en 08-21-14
- The Rithmatist
- De: Brandon Sanderson, Ben McSweeney
- Narrado por: Michael Kramer
Typical Sanderson formula, but w/his writing magic
Revisado: 09-17-13
The Sanderson formula for many of his works seem to be: take some everyday concept (e.g. metal, color, chalk, glass, etc.), give some of the characters some extraordinary ability with it, build a world around it, and add characters.
But...each story is unique, well written, and engaging. The Rithmatist is no exception (despite some shortsighted reviews I've seen trying to claim it's a Harry Potter knockoff), with an interesting world where science has taken a different turn than in ours, in addition to the elevation of chalk drawings to mysticism.
It turns out to be a fair mystery story, while exploring the implications of the chalk magic system, enough twists to keep it interesting, but does have a few shortcomings in believably (even WITH the suspension of disbelief necessary for this type of story...areas where its own rule system created makes you think, "Really? In 2 centuries no one ever thought to try that?"). But it's still a fun listen...one of the first in a while where I was making sure to bring along my player in the car to squeeze out just a few more minutes.
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Why We Suck
- A Feel Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid
- De: Dr. Denis Leary
- Narrado por: Dr. Denis Leary
- Duración: 4 h y 47 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 844
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 546
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 543
In Why We Suck, Dr. Denis Leary uses his common sense, and his biting and hilarious take on the world, to attack the politically correct, the hypocritical, the obese, the thin - basically everyone who takes themselves too seriously. He does so with the extra oomph of a doctorate bestowed upon him by his alma mater Emerson College. "Sure it's just a celebrity type of thing - they only gave it to me because I'm famous." Leary explains.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Really Deep Insights
- De Arun Gupta en 07-20-09
- Why We Suck
- A Feel Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid
- De: Dr. Denis Leary
- Narrado por: Dr. Denis Leary
Low class ranting
Revisado: 11-08-11
If you like crass and detailed analysis of celebrity female body parts, then this is for you. If you want more intelligent humor, try Dave Barry's I'll mature when I'm dead, Tina Fey's Bossy pants, or anything by Paula Poundstone.
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Bossypants
- De: Tina Fey
- Narrado por: Tina Fey
- Duración: 5 h y 32 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 60,681
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 50,791
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 50,560
Before Liz Lemon, before Weekend Update, before Sarah Palin, Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: A recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middle-school gym teacher. She also had a dream that one day she would be a comedian on TV. She has seen both these dreams come true. At last, Tina Fey's story can be told. From her youthful days as a vicious nerd to her tour of duty on Saturday Night Live. Tina Fey reveals all, and proves what we've always suspected: You're no one until someone calls you bossy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Tina Fey broke my new SUV
- De Warren en 04-07-11
- Bossypants
- De: Tina Fey
- Narrado por: Tina Fey
Hilarious, Entertaining, Intelligent
Revisado: 11-05-11
This is one of the most entertaining books I have listened to in a long time. I listened to it twice, back to back. I rarely re-read books, and never again so soon. It's creative, intelligent humor. It includes social commentary (e.g., about gender disparities in comedy), but without being preachy. Overall, loved it.
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Dave Barry Is Not Taking This Sitting Down
- De: Dave Barry
- Narrado por: Dick Hill
- Duración: 6 h y 28 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 122
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 90
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 90
Following the best-selling success of Dave's novel, Big Trouble, here is a hilarious new collection of columns from the writer critics have called "the funniest man in America."
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3 out of 5 stars
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Funny writing, awful narrator
- De Cody en 05-16-11
- Dave Barry Is Not Taking This Sitting Down
- De: Dave Barry
- Narrado por: Dick Hill
Funny writing, awful narrator
Revisado: 05-16-11
I love Dave Barry, but this reader is one of the worst I have ever heard. His voice and inflection are incredibly annoying. I recommend "I'll mature when I'm dead" which Barry narrates himself. I wish Barry had narrated all of his books. Not all authors are skillful readers, but Barry is. This reader is terrible. I am halfway through and tempted to get it in print instead.
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