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Titandeath
- The Horus Heresy, Book 53
- De: Guy Haley
- Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble
- Duración: 13 h y 39 m
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Horus’ armada gathers, and he has defeated all enemies sent against him, even the Emperor’s own executioner. One barrier remains before he can strike for Terra and lay waste to the Emperor’s dream. The Beta-Garmon system occupies the most direct and only viable route to the Solar System and Terra. To break it, Horus assembles a war host of incredible proportions and Titans in untold numbers. To lose here is to lose the war, and Horus has no intention of turning back. But the Imperium understands the importance of Beta-Garmon too.
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Diving into the grains of the machine cult.
- De MonkeyShaman en 10-04-19
- Titandeath
- The Horus Heresy, Book 53
- De: Guy Haley
- Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble
neat story, poor execution
Revisado: 08-03-23
Jonathan Keeble is a great voice actor, I loved his work in Fury of Magnus
The book itself immediately falls into an issue of jumping between settings and not giving the reader a benefit of the doubt.
It begins in the past, jumps to the present, swaps between protagonist and antagonist perspectives, and then waffles between flashbacks and present day.
Rather than running fluidly, it feels like the author is too impatient to explain the history of the characters. I would've preferred if the events were in sequence, or the past of the characters were left a mystery for later.
instead it feels like the narrative voice is talking down to the audience, just adding padding in between the next sequence of big robot fights.
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The Twice-Dead King: Reign
- Warhammer 40,000, Book 2
- De: Nate Crowley
- Narrado por: Richard Reed
- Duración: 12 h y 3 m
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Follow the exploits of Oltyx, who, having finally been granted the throne of the Ithakas Dynasty, now faces far greater threats, from within and without. He soon learns that the lessons of kingship are not quite what he had hoped.
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A++ Emotional Damage
- De Anonymous User en 01-16-22
- The Twice-Dead King: Reign
- Warhammer 40,000, Book 2
- De: Nate Crowley
- Narrado por: Richard Reed
Oltyx is a great imperfect character
Revisado: 07-21-23
My favorite aspect of this book is the focus on Necron psychology. Oltyx's anxiety, amplified by the doctrinal nature of Necron culture, is an engaging vessel for observing his growth as the master of his dynasty and himself.
He is delightfully flawed and makes the tension of his responses to struggles unpredictable. Just as how the Necrons as a whole are stripped of soul, Oltyx is only regaining his identity in a crucible of conflict after having lived so long without the authority he envied. It is observing his realizations that kept my engagement.
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Star Wars: The Rising Storm (The High Republic)
- De: Cavan Scott
- Narrado por: Marc Thompson
- Duración: 15 h y 32 m
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In the wake of the Great Hyperspace Disaster and the heroism of the Jedi, the Republic continues to grow, bringing more worlds together under a single unified banner. Under the leadership of Chancellor Lina Soh, the spirit of unity extends throughout the galaxy, with the Jedi and the newly established Starlight Beacon station at the vanguard. In celebration, the chancellor plans The Republic Fair, a showcase of the possibilities and the peace of the expanding Republic - a peace the Jedi hope to foster.
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No actual ending.
- De Lee en 07-03-21
- Star Wars: The Rising Storm (The High Republic)
- De: Cavan Scott
- Narrado por: Marc Thompson
I'm not interested in the Nihil
Revisado: 07-21-23
High Rpublic has really proven to me how much a villain sell a story, and the Nihil feel like paper cutouts.
Typically, I'd try to make these reviews longer, but the story was kinda forgettable.
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The Emperor's Legion
- Watchers of the Throne: Warhammer 40,000, Book 1
- De: Chris Wraight
- Narrado por: Gareth Armstrong, John Banks, Emma Gregory
- Duración: 10 h y 30 m
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The Custodian Guard have stood watch over the Emperor's Palace on Terra since the foundation of the Imperium. Charged with protecting the Master of Mankind from all threats, within and without, their fearsome resolve is renowned throughout the galaxy, and their golden armour is the last thing that a would-be assassin or saboteur will ever see.
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read this before dark imperium if you can!!
- De Triken en 07-09-18
- The Emperor's Legion
- Watchers of the Throne: Warhammer 40,000, Book 1
- De: Chris Wraight
- Narrado por: Gareth Armstrong, John Banks, Emma Gregory
Multiple perspectives make the book feel longer
Revisado: 07-21-23
I got this book because I was interested in the perspective of the Custodians. But like other warhammer books, I feel its narrative is weakened by too many characters.
There are some cool cameos, the time period of the setting is significant, and learning about the inner working of the imperial government is interesting, but all of that only take up 1/3rd of the whole narrative. Beyond that, I feel the story is dragged along.
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The Lion: Son of the Forest
- Warhammer 40,000
- De: Mike Brooks
- Narrado por: Timothy Watson
- Duración: 12 h y 15 m
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After ten thousand years of dreaming, locked in stasis at the heart of his shattered home world, Lion El'Jonson wakes to the nightmare of Imperium Nihilus. In this midnight age, the dying embers of humanity are threatened on all sides by the hungry darkness. Alone, even the Lion has no hope of prevailing against such evil – but there are those who would aid him in his quest. Hunted to the edge of endurance, many among his Fallen knights have long-awaited the day their liege would return to redeem them.
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A Must-Listen for Warhammer 40k fans
- De Anonymous User en 04-22-23
- The Lion: Son of the Forest
- Warhammer 40,000
- De: Mike Brooks
- Narrado por: Timothy Watson
Good start, but I feel the story loses focus.
Revisado: 06-17-23
Although interesting to hear the perspective of a primarch in the 41st millennia, dynamic narration between multiple characters that swap between the first and third persons becomes jarring.
Son of the forest follows the perspective of the Lion, but also a fallen astartes, and the forces of chaos that act as antagonist. on top of that, the lion also has the ability to seemingly transpose himself to multiple settings, while also skimming between literal planets, and dream-like metaphorical worlds.
Early on, these transitions were interesting, but later in the book, it becomes tiresome to keep track of what's happening and also recall who the focus is on. Pacing in the 3rd half of the book becomes an issue, and I felt fatigue by the last confrontation.
I feel this could've been solved by having less characters and a more consistent narration style; either choosing to make the story follow the Lion, or having it from the perspective of someone telling us about the awe of being in the presence of him.
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Star Wars: Darth Plagueis
- De: James Luceno
- Narrado por: Daniel Davis
- Duración: 14 h y 45 m
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Darth Plagueis: one of the most brilliant Sith Lords who ever lived. Possessing power is all he desires. Losing it is the only thing he fears. As an apprentice, he embraces the ruthless ways of the Sith. Darth Sidious: Plagueis’s chosen apprentice. Under the guidance of his Master, he secretly studies the ways of the Sith, while publicly rising to power in the galactic government, first as Senator, then as Chancellor, and eventually as Emperor. as Chancellor, and eventually as Emperor.
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See Episodes I-III in a whole new light!!!
- De kalei en 11-09-12
- Star Wars: Darth Plagueis
- De: James Luceno
- Narrado por: Daniel Davis
immersive prequel to the prequels
Revisado: 05-19-23
Analytical language creates an in depth atmosphere to the starwars setting, especially in regards to its politics and social classes. Setting and character perspectives are described especially vibrantly, making this like an immersive tour of the galaxy before the events of the films.
Daniel Davis' steady voice is a great companion to the tone of Plagueis and Palpatine infiltrating the republic with surgical precision, and has a great range that keeps the various characters distinct. The material also pays homage to the events of the Darth Bane series, and fits itself subtly into he events of The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones.
My initial hesitation is there are moments that feel like Plagueis is an inserted character around the narrative of Phantom Menace, but I feel this pays more to bringing renewed interest in the film, than to take away from the flow of the book.
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The Twice-Dead King: Ruin
- Warhammer 40,000, Book 1
- De: Nate Crowley
- Narrado por: Richard Reed
- Duración: 11 h y 22 m
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Exile to the miserable world of Sedh, the disgraced Necron Lord Oltyx is consumed with bitterness. Once heir to the throne of a dynasty, he now commands nothing but a dwindling garrison of warriors, in a never-ending struggle against Ork invaders. Oltyx can think of nothing but the prospect of vengeance against his betrayers, and the reclamation of his birthright. But the Orks are merely the harbingers of a truly unstoppable force. Unless Oltyx acts to save his dynasty, revenge will win him only ashes.
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For Necron fans, old and new.
- De Kindle Customer en 10-11-21
- The Twice-Dead King: Ruin
- Warhammer 40,000, Book 1
- De: Nate Crowley
- Narrado por: Richard Reed
fun delve into neuron characteristics
Revisado: 04-26-23
I read this after Infinite and Divine, and I was not disappointed. The necrons of 40k continue to be an intriguing contradiction of alien, yet familiar. This book handles character growth well an concludes satisfactorily while still leaving th door open to the next in the series.
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James Earl Jones Reads The Bible: King James Version
- De: Topics Media Group
- Narrado por: James Earl Jones
- Duración: 17 h y 15 m
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In a voice as rich as it is recognized, James Earl Jones lends his narrative talents to the King James Version of the New Testament. In over 19 hours enhanced with a complete musical score, James Earl Jones interprets the most enduring book of our time utilizing the acclaimed actor's superb storytelling and skilled characterizations. Hailed as the greatest spoken-word Bible version ever, and with almost half a million copies sold, this exquisite audio treasury is certain to enthuse and inspire.
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Bible New Testament
- De Happy en 01-15-13
James Earl Jones sounds tired.
Revisado: 03-22-23
This reading isn't particularly engaging. James Earl Jones has a good voice, but he seems to be mentally absent while reading. Abrupt cuts sound like blatant edits and it doesn't flow well.
I would say this toneless reading would benefit this audiobible for study purposes, but the chapters are not labeled, making it difficult to find a specific place in the text.
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Your Best Self: Zen and Your Life
- De: Brenda Shoshanna
- Narrado por: Brenda Shoshanna
- Duración: 42 m
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Zen and Your Life offers a brand new look at how to bring happiness and calm into your life. Zen practice explores the unexpected causes for upset, and how to remove it from your life, and this book will offer you a prescription for true medicine. By helping you return to your natural self, you will find the healing and happiness you most need.
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good for a quick boost during the day
- De Wesley en 03-09-23
- Your Best Self: Zen and Your Life
- De: Brenda Shoshanna
- Narrado por: Brenda Shoshanna
good for a quick boost during the day
Revisado: 03-09-23
The short span of this audio book works well in a rush to remind the listener to calm down in between a busy schedule.
Good for work lunches or car rides, the author and reader takes a relaxed tone and helps create a mindful space that reminds us of the origin of suffering and how to cope with the stress in the face of daily living. A good and practical introduction to zen.
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Horus Rising
- The Horus Heresy, Book 1
- De: Dan Abnett
- Narrado por: Toby Longworth
- Duración: 12 h y 14 m
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It is the 31st millennium. Under the benevolent leadership of the Immortal Emperor, the Imperium of Man hasstretched out across the galaxy. It is a golden age of discovery and conquest. But now, on the eve of victory, the Emperor leaves the front lines, entrusting the great crusade to his favourite son, Horus. Promoted to Warmaster, can the idealistic Horus carry out the Emperor's grand plan, or will this promotion sow the seeds of heresy amongst his brothers?
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The Heresy Begins! Great Start to A Great Series!
- De SYFI-Ed en 10-20-17
- Horus Rising
- The Horus Heresy, Book 1
- De: Dan Abnett
- Narrado por: Toby Longworth
great introduction to warhammer
Revisado: 03-03-23
There's clever nods to future events in the series without being too advert or blatant for newcomers.
my favorite moments are the contrasts between humans interacting with astartes, and astartes with primarchs. The frequent clashes between these transhuman groups highlights the interesting cultural boundaries of the setting, and some characters even debate the philosophy of their crusade.
although my initial interest was to explore the 40k property more, I love how the writing puts humanity under a microscope.
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