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Well written and the best of adventures

Revisado: 11-14-24

This is the best book I have read in a very long time. well written, very twisty, and so magnificent. Narration is near perfect, and I have been recommending this one to everyone I know!

Get this one! You won't regret it!

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Well known tie-ins for a great story

Revisado: 01-09-17

I stumbled on this series by sheer accident or rather luck. The first book was so good, I took a chance on another. The characters are well developed and the heroin and antagonist stories are told in parallel. Robin Hood makes an appearance as an Earl, along with a new Pendragon and the reappearance of Excaliber. The narration is very, very good with definitive differences in character inflections. Don't skip the epilogue!

On to Book 3!

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Absolutely incredible (no spoilers, promise)

Revisado: 05-24-16

I don't often write reviews due to the repetition, but I am astounded. This story weaves an emotional journey of loneliness, covert existence, neuroscience, conspiracy, corporate espionage, and the possibilities of the "big data phenomenon" all rolled up into an incredibly well-written, smooth-flowing tale.

A work of good fiction needs believability, and even if audacious, the reader can sit back and think, "What if?" I have caught myself doing this again and again. As well, this is not one of those books where the listener has a good idea of the ending long before you get there which, in my opinion, only makes the story that much better.

If this author continues at this caliber, I expect to see a very long and distinguished career. The narration was smooth and well-matched to the story.

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A slightly slow start but worth the wait

Revisado: 01-12-14

Would you listen to Outlander again? Why?

I would, and I did. It is a long one, but it is an adventure worth repeating.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jenny - a secondary character who as a nursing mom went out to search for her brother, at least for a short time, and took a kidnapper hostage to find out where he was by knocking him over the head with a rock and tying him to a tree. (They did let the man go)

Have you listened to any of Davina Porter’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I honestly don't know, but she does well with the different accents including Scottish with ease. Very expressive and accurate narration.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Several, but one is particularly intriguing... Claire gets a message from a condemned "witch" who says she is not sure it is possible and a year. Opens the door for a lot of possibilities for the series.

Any additional comments?

I will be devouring this series.

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All the elements of a great novel

Revisado: 07-12-13

What did you love best about NOS4A2?

The heroin Vic, starts her story as a young girl with the dream bike we all wanted in one way or another. Her imagination becomes a form of reality and her adventures bring the reader right back to their days of adventure out on their bikes as kids. The supernatural elements are well done and believable, and nothing is over done. It is a story of adventure, redemption, and heroism that exists in many forms.

Who was your favorite character and why?

While the main character, Vic, has the spotlight, Lou was my favorite. He calls everybody "dude", and is one of those extremely nice people who you root for throughout the story. He is a hero in his own right in all of the ways a good parent can be.

What about Kate Mulgrew’s performance did you like?

The voices and expression were very well done. She does a great voice for our evil Charlie Manx and the stammering Maggie Lee. She even pulls off a convincing Boston accent without missing a beat. I am and audiobook addict, and this is one of the best narrators I have encountered.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There are moments of laughter and moments that tug at the heart strings, but again, nothing was overdone. I would recommend not listening to the third part alone in the dark, however.

Any additional comments?

For a long novel, the story is so well done that it holds the reader's attention throughout without the dry spots or dredging unneeded details. This is my first book by this author, but it wont be my last.

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A true must read..WOW

Revisado: 04-19-07

If I could rate this with more stars, I would. The book is extremely well written, and the ending was surprising and very good! This book makes a lot of references to "The Great Gatsby", and it is very interesting to see the possible "sequel" in theory anyway. I just finished this and will probably listen to it all over again!

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An Enlightening Experience

Revisado: 11-05-06

Absolutely wonderful and moving. Strong characters and very well written. Listening to Morrie makes you want to take a long look into your own life.

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