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Great to listen to, story a bit overrated

Revisado: 07-02-22

The story is good, the author put a Tolkien like effort in creating a world, with languages, geography and magic system, and the story is quite good albeit predictable. Kept me listening though. My only gripe is, it seems to be aimed at (young) children and I wasn't informed of that by any of the reviews or the author. If you are 10-18 years of age, great, listen! If older, think twice, try the first chapter or so.

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Returned - couldn't follow the story

Revisado: 05-07-22

Really wanted to like this book, but the narration is hard to follow and from what I read on internet, not real but simulated 'Irish'.

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Very interesting listen in 2022...

Revisado: 03-16-22

This book almost seems about the current invasion of Ukraine. Very interesting to listen. Gives some context about the present, but also current events place the book in it's context. In times of war there is a lot of propaganda. As an European I feel the United States is overly portrait as the 'good guy' and Russia as the 'bad guy'. Missed some depth and realistic complexity there. Did like the distinction between national leaders, government, soldiers and especially: the people. Their actions and convictions aren't necessarily the same. There are good and bad (actions by) Americans, Europeans and Russians, as with all people.

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Enjoyed the narrating, liked Conqueror more

Revisado: 10-27-20

Enjoyed the narrating, liked Conqueror more. This story is a bit to straight forward and fast paced to my liking, missing some culture and depth. Even with the surprising developments that happen to some character. Still, enjoyed it a lot.

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Great!

Revisado: 10-08-19

Listened and read as fast as possible! A breathtaking and somehow relatable story based in history.

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Combines action with real character depth and love

Revisado: 05-31-19

Wonderful book. I really like books with special forces, technology and good storyline. Those are quite plentiful. This book has that, however, it also has much character depth and especially a heartwarming and relatable way of describing the relation wirh some of our dearest friends, which aren't necessarily human.
The narrating is great, captures emotion and tension flawlessly. Will look up more books performed by Ballerini.

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Kept listening in my car, long after I arrived.

Revisado: 01-23-19

Just didn't want to stop listening.

Trevor tells his story about growing up, growing up in South Africa, about how apartheid affected everyone from with to Black and in-between, about family and finding your way in life.

Being a true story, lived, written and told by Trevor gives it much extra weight, dynamics and makes you respect him and other the grew up in similar settings.

His fun, cut-the-crap and honest accounts make it into an enjoyable, moving and at the same time educational piece.

Will share with friends, definitively!

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Very nice listen if you're into running/Kenya

Revisado: 11-05-18

If you like to read/listen an easy book on running and/or experiencing Kenya, this is highly recommended.

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Wonderful. Insightful en thought provoking

Revisado: 03-11-18

One of the most interesting books I've ever read (err, listened to). If you just read Sapiens from Harari, then you might find the first chapters to be full of information you've just read. However, this information is needed to build up the whole argument for those who haven't read Sapiens. Great performance by Derek Perkins, who has a great voice and narrating style, perfect for this type of book.

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Funny, great narrator

Revisado: 01-20-18

Witty, funny and great narrator. Good for learning British accents. Story is a bit straight forward, but enjoyable all the way.

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