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I can see where they got the plot for the movie

Revisado: 03-28-20

but don't go into this thinking you're going to be getting an audio version of the movie. this book, while decades ahead of it's time and quite wrong about how quickly we'd develop technologically, is done as an interview between a journalist and Dr Calvin who relates stories in a flashback fashion.

Over all I found the story fascinating and telling of the psychology of the time it was written in and while I enjoyed the performance, the whole thing felt a little too much like radio or listening to a journalists personal recordings and notes.

If you're interested in the origins of the movie and want an interesting view of robotics that isn't Terminator, give this a listen and give it a chance. Enjoy!

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a rollercoaster ride for everyone

Revisado: 02-19-20

do not proceed to listen to this book if you are easily offended!

that said, this was quite the experience, mixing typical D&D cliches with typical gameplay and more than a little of your typical players. the storytelling though is masterful and while we of the plot twists I saw coming, others caught me off guard. the writer knows his stuff and this was a pleasure to listen to. I only wish the rest were in another volume for continuous listening!

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Wil Wheaton does an amazing job.

Revisado: 09-02-19

if you're this far in the books, then I need not explain anything. If you're coming here first, I highly recommend seeking out book 1.Things will make more sense and this book contains spoilers for the first 5.

the pacing is nice, characters are distinguishable for the most part and Wil does a good job. the books are masterfully written in my opinion, though they feel short after book 3. Zelazney built a great universe and always starts with world ending problems and spends many books telling you how it comes to be concluded. if you're looking for epic fantasy of a modern tone, look no further than Nine Princes in Amber and you'll be here soon.

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hello fellow hushlanders.

Revisado: 05-20-19

Read the end first. I dare you. That said, another excellent title. Perhaps you're the kind who likes to start with book 2? This is non fiction. Be warned.

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hands down the best first person book ever

Revisado: 05-16-19

I will not explain. you'll just have to listen and learn about all the lies you've been told. it's time to strap in and enjoy this banned book.

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Sanderson's first book, a fantasy for the ages

Revisado: 03-12-19

I listened on 1.15x speed because the guy talks a little slow. of the cosmere books, this is probably my favorite. it doesn't tell you much about how things work like his other books but it was fantastic in its mystery. it also has a great introduction to Hoid who is important later on in every other cosmere book. definitely a great starting point for new comers. the narrator does good voices and the characters are well written. if you think you want to try Sanderson I'd suggest starting here.

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have you seen the movie?

Revisado: 10-17-18

I have seen the original movie and the sci-fi mini series countless time but never read the book. I finally decided to sit down and listen to it expecting to find the movies to have done the book very little justice. instead I found the performances gripping, the details left out in the movies to be fascinating but understandable why they were left out or different. i was thrown by some of the pronunciations of words like the word for the fremen homes and the fremen elites. all in all, I was impressed and happy to finally tuck this one under my belt. now....on to the house books!

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oh the cliffhangers

Revisado: 09-28-18

I love Brandon Sanderson's writing. the performances just get better as you go. but the cliff hangers! IT seems like this book is only the halfway point in a 6 book series. be ready for some laughs, some tears, some whoops of joy and all the spren that accompany them!

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Spock and q

Revisado: 01-08-18

really what more could you ask for? witty banter, hits some issues on the nose and has plenty of references. I've listened to it a dozen times and still get laughs. worth every penny. sad I never got to meet Leanord Nemoy while he was alive.

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I can't wait for the next one.

Revisado: 01-07-18

I'm going to just leave that here. see my previous reviews as my feelings are similar. oathbringer is out, I wait with barely contained enthusiasm for the last book.

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