Iris

Unsatisfying

Revisado: 07-10-22

I'm not very good at predicting plots, it's not something I try to do, but with this book you can't help but see it coming from miles away. It made it difficult to listen to all the details in between the setup and the finale; it was a forgone conclusion that I wasn't particularly interested in getting to. I do think the author is talented at writing dialogue, and the VAs did a great job.
All in all, I read a lot of books in this genre, and this one did not grab my attention. I considered not finishing it, but I let it run in the background while doing chores. That should give you an idea of the investment this book will demand on your attention.

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Solid Scifi

Revisado: 04-13-22

Somewhat dry in its delivery and less dramatic considering I've seen the film first, it was still a well made, engaging search for meaning.

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Random mishmash

Revisado: 05-21-21

The book was compelling such that I wanted to finish it. The first half of the book set up the characters and the mystery nicely. I very much enjoyed getting the perspective of a homeless woman; it moved me.
But in the second half, characters started doing things that seemed off for who I thought they were. Peoples' motives didn't quite add up. And then, all of a sudden, everything blew up and then ended abruptly. Now that I've finished it, I don't know who the book was about. Who was I supposed to have empathized with? Why did any of this happen?
There is a lot of potential here, but the plot ultimately felt very piecemeal, impersonal, and even random.
The voice actress didn't do anything notable, which is perfectly satisfactory to me. I wasn't blown away by her different voices - the men all sounded very similar - but nothing she did detracted from the story.

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Uninspiring

Revisado: 04-27-21

I really didn't feel any connection to any of the characters. Everyone was so professional and clear in word and action. It simply seemed a stereotypical fantasy novel.

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Necessary

Revisado: 03-23-21

I struggled to finish this novel, simply off the sheer depressing nature of capitalism it exposes. It is ABSOLUTELY necessary, though, for the informed citizen.

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"The" Haunted House tale

Revisado: 03-19-21

classic haunted house tale, unsurprising, the best part was the speed at which it ended

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Excellent window into voter suppression

Revisado: 03-03-21

This short audiobook is a really well-rounded glimpse into the long history and damaging present of voter suppression, targeting poor people and people of color. I don't normally hear from activists, singers, and athletes all in one book, so the variety was welcomed. Keep in mind, it's not meant to be a full documentation of all the instances of voter suppression. I see some reviews claiming that this is biased and there's no such thing as institutional racism. Sadly, these people were the ones bringing their bias, or they didn't get past the first monologue, because there is a fact-based intro into some of the history of institutional racism that not everyone knows about. If it sounds outlandish, that's because you're a good person who wouldn't mistreat people that way and you don't know anyone who has been mistreated based on race. But trust, these horrible things only scratch the surface, and they are very real

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Fun

Revisado: 02-24-21

Good story, drags at times, but satisfying. interesting conclusion to the hyperion cantos and the characters introduced.

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Fun Book

Revisado: 02-02-21

Good performance and story, fun, but nothing that earth shattering, fine addition to the tale

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Good Book

Revisado: 01-09-21

Even with the Hollywood ending the story had a intriguing and engaging arc with satisfying ends to its characters.

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