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Another great book from a long line of them

Revisado: 10-07-24

Terry Mancour’s Practical Adept is another stellar entry in the Spellmonger series, continuing the high-stakes adventures of Minalin. This time around, the Spellmonger faces an old fear, forcing him to confront his past while opening the door to new knowledge and growth. The book’s blend of rich world-building and character depth continues to shine, but what stands out most is how relatable the journey feels to me while covering an entirely foreign subject. Mancour has a remarkable ability to capture personal struggles and triumphs in such a way that I can’t help but see myself in the story. I found parts of my own life echoed in the pages, from the battles fought to the lessons learned, and the uncanny parallels make the reading experience deeply personal. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the series, Practical Adept delivers yet again, drawing you in with its magic and heart.

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Roger Reaves is a national treasure

Revisado: 12-04-22

Roger tells his life story like a grandfather recounting his adventures on the front porch meandering from one tale to the next. Sometimes I would have to rewind wondering if I had actually heard what I thought I did. He recounts a fantastic life of both joy and sorrow in the most relatable way even though you and I most likely cannot relate to most of it.
This book has been the most enjoyable listen of 2022 for me. Yes it’s long, but the stories are priceless and worth every moment.

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Video game magic system and other problems

Revisado: 05-26-20

Admittedly, I couldn't finish this book. I tried, but it just kept getting worse and worse. Nick Podehl is a great reader but that's where the praise ends.
The main character is completely and frustratingly oblivious as to how anything around him works despite living in the world for his whole (albeit young) life. Add to that a video game like magic system and seemingly forced LGBT content and you have yourself one stinker of a book.

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Great book and pretty good characters

Revisado: 06-14-19

This was just as good as the first book and I’m looking forward to the third installment as soon as it arrives. I really enjoyed the characters growth in this book and how things did not turn out as expected. There were a few times where I thought... I know what’s going to happen but something else would happen instead.

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Skeptical at first...

Revisado: 11-29-18

I was totally skeptical about this series at first. I mean, what business does a wizard have on a space ship? I though I would throw away a credit on this silly book to pass the time but little did I know, I would fall in love with it. It's not a literary masterpiece by any means but it is exactly the kind of thing that I love; Interesting characters, lots of action, and well placed humor with a side of quirk. Credit well spent and thank you Mr. Morin.
Also the narrator does a pretty good job as well. I'd certainly look for other books he narrated and give them a listen.

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Thinly veiled political garbage

Revisado: 09-08-18

If you want to listen to a short story that praises the data loving prince Obama and trashes the money grubbing rich guy Trump, then this is the story for you. I have serious doubts about the validity of the statements made. They seem to be built on half truths at best. Glad it was free.

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Great book but some frustrating flaws

Revisado: 07-06-17

I really enjoyed this book for what it was. Every now and then, I listen to this book to shake off the dregs of feminism that sneak into daily life threatening to emasculate me. It is good to refocus ever now and then.
The one problem that I have is that there are a few places where the audio skips and you have to interpret what Jack was probably saying.
other than that, I love this book.

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So good I listened to it twice, back to back!

Revisado: 05-20-16

I never listen to books more than once but this book kept me captivated both times I listened to it. There is no doubt in my mind that this is the best thing I've read this year! I was skeptical because Renshaw is self published, but all my fears were relieved once I began this wonderful book. I am anxiously awaiting book 2.

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I hate that I loved this book.

Revisado: 04-30-14

I get a little tired of the people who say that "if you dont like it, its because you dont understand it" I think its more likely that people who say they like this book, actually think its quite terrible and only say they like it because it makes them feel like part of the intelligent crowd. I think it is also quite possible that because you hate this book you will also love it for this very reason. Yosarian is a part of my soul that I've never laid a name to. I hate this with a passion though I cannot deny the truth of the matter. Read the book and learn a little something about yourself but feel free to hate it. You won't be an idiot becasue of it.

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The Excellence Continues

Revisado: 04-30-14

Do not fear the length of this book unless you fear loosing yourself in Rothfuss's world for too long. It is an excellent story that had me laughing and hoping for its entire length. The only problem that i have with it, is that I have to wait for the third book.. The characters are well developed and the world is believable.
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I did find it a bit odd that Kvothe being so chaste in the first book, became the snogging pro by the end of this one. Maybe a little too much time was spent on this, though it did work to build his legend...

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