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The Wailings
- A Horror Novella
- De: B.G. Craig
- Narrado por: Carroll Herring
- Duración: 1 h y 48 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 8
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 8
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 8
When Madam limped toward her, Rei didn’t look up. She couldn’t look up. Because she only knew one thing for certain. Don’t look her in the eyes. Rei’s memories slip through her fingers. Every ninth night, another child is adopted, and each time, she can’t recall their face…or their name. Just a blurry, featureless head. Only a few more cranes until she gets her wish.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An eerie and vividly descriptive horror novella
- De A. M. en 04-03-25
- The Wailings
- A Horror Novella
- De: B.G. Craig
- Narrado por: Carroll Herring
An eerie and vividly descriptive horror novella
Revisado: 04-03-25
An eerie and vividly descriptive horror novella that ruminates on loss - of memory, people, freedom. The use of the number of paper cranes folded (as the protagonist worked her way to the 1,000 folded paper cranes that would grant her a wish) to mark time was unique and creative. This non-linear timeline helped the reader empathize with the protagonist's confusion as she tried to piece together her fleeting memories. The author intentionally placed clues to help the reader slowly reconstruct a full picture as Rei does.
Specific, descriptive prose built an engaging dystopian world (“A voice cracked the eggshell silence.”, Madam cooed/scolded/growled) with hints of hope and beauty that attest to resilience ("rosy pink ink", “sweet promise of applesauce”, “This was the hour to practice placing joy on her tongue and letting it melt there like a divine dessert”).
Carroll Herring's narration lent additional depth to the audiobook. Madam's voice was especially spot on - dripping with saccharine sweetness and creepy as hell.
I really appreciated the twist at the end. This novella left enough questions unanswered that it encouraged the reader's imagination and varied interpretations. Will definitely be reading more by this author.
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The Opening Salvo
- Dick Winchester, Book 1
- De: Stephen A. Roddewig
- Narrado por: Jonathan Kilgore
- Duración: 3 h y 22 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 7
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 7
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 7
The chain-smoking private eye of noir is teleported to the 2020s. Some men want to take over the world. Others want to watch it burn. But those men aren’t Dick Winchester. No, his goal is much simpler: to take his underground food delivery service into the mainstream and overthrow the app-based fat cats dominating Arlington, Virginia. By force, if necessary. Follow Dick as he fights to make a name for himself in the digital age of convenience. And watch as he manages to make an enemy out of just about everyone, from local bar owners to the military-industrial complex.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Creative and hilarious Wild West take on the modern-day food delivery industry
- De A. M. en 04-03-25
- The Opening Salvo
- Dick Winchester, Book 1
- De: Stephen A. Roddewig
- Narrado por: Jonathan Kilgore
Creative and hilarious Wild West take on the modern-day food delivery industry
Revisado: 04-03-25
Stephen A. Roddewig does it again! Dick Winchester is a hardened road warrior, avid drinker, and big-hearted hero who you can’t help but root for throughout his adventures in this Wild West-take on the modern-day food delivery industry. The book shared a creative series of vignettes that fleshed out this indomitable character, pivoting seamlessly between novel, screenplay, and food delivery training video. Continuing the tradition of A Bloody Business (Roddewig’s debut novel), Dick’s love interest is a whip-smart, gun-toting woman who unabashedly makes the first move.
I’d heard recently that humor can result from incongruity (i.e. giving an inanimate bag of food a “reassuring pat” as you seatbelt it into your passenger seat in preparation for a delivery, a parakeet that responds to lesser-known gems of the band Steppenwolf’s post-1974 reunion) AND from sharing truths we didn’t realize we weren’t aware we were thinking (i.e. the lengths millennials will go for both convenience and lower prices, being vigilant on the road by watching for “cyclists in the bike lane, cyclists on the sidewalk, cyclists outside the bike lane following road laws, cyclists outside the bike lane not following road laws”). There are laugh-aloud moments (of both varieties) in spades in this work. Audiobook narrator Jonathan Kilgore is the cherry on top, establishing an iconic voice for our main character and augmenting the humor with his delivery. Can’t wait to listen to the next installment in this series.
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A Bloody Business
- A Thriller
- De: Stephen A. Roddewig
- Narrado por: Jonathan Kilgore
- Duración: 3 h y 55 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 9
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 9
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 9
History meets comedy meets hitman. Martin Williams often finds himself in deadly historical events, with a good chance his mark will die without any intervention. But professionals don’t leave things to chance, and Martin is a motivated worker for his paymasters, the Firm. Follow Martin’s lethal career across four decades, three continents, and thousands of cigarettes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Creative, laugh-aloud read by and up-and-coming author and brilliant narrator!
- De A. M. en 04-03-25
- A Bloody Business
- A Thriller
- De: Stephen A. Roddewig
- Narrado por: Jonathan Kilgore
Creative, laugh-aloud read by and up-and-coming author and brilliant narrator!
Revisado: 04-03-25
Creative premise; approaching some of the most tragic historical events with comedy was fresh and incredibly fun. I laughed aloud several times (per chapter!). Intriguing characters unite the different episodes. Martin’s nonchalance and penchant for being in the wrong (or right?) historical place at the right time made for a hilarious saga, and Tessa was such a badass. So glad the author included a strong heroine to accompany his protagonist.
Lighthearted but with a healthy dose of solemnity that ultimately transformed the book into a nuanced cautionary tale. Loved seeing how Martin’s character development progressed throughout the book. Impressed by audiobook narrator Jonathan Kilgore’s ability to juggle several accents and voices.
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