Randall
- 5
- opiniones
- 0
- votos útiles
- 17
- calificaciones
-
His Majesty's Dragon
- Temeraire, Book 1
- De: Naomi Novik
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 9 h y 57 m
- Versión completa
-
General
-
Narración:
-
Historia
When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo - an unhatched dragon egg - fate sweeps Captain Will Laurence from his seafaring life into an uncertain future and an unexpected kinship with a most extraordinary creature. Thrust into the rarified world of the Aerial Corps as master of the dragon Temeraire, he will face a crash course in the daring tactics of airborne battle.
-
-
Excellent AU period fantasy
- De Melanie en 07-08-10
- His Majesty's Dragon
- Temeraire, Book 1
- De: Naomi Novik
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
Greatly enjoyable
Revisado: 05-08-24
The novel was simply wonderfully enjoyable. I would give it 4.5 stars. The narration was pretty good as well, 3.5 stars. It is an interesting premise and I was consistently impressed at the author’s ability to write as if a Napoleonic gentleman rather than a modern American. While I’m hardly an expert on language and expression of that era, the speech and thinking were consistent with the character from start to finish and my image of a Brit of those days. I’m very curious to see this alternative history and the connections between Europe and Asia during this tumultuous period as much as to see the story develop.
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña
-
One Good Dragon Deserves Another
- Heartstrikers, Book 2
- De: Rachel Aaron
- Narrado por: Vikas Adam
- Duración: 18 h y 35 m
- Versión completa
-
General
-
Narración:
-
Historia
After barely escaping the machinations of his terrifying mother, two all-knowing seers, and countless bloodthirsty siblings, the last thing Julius wants to see is another dragon. Unfortunately for him, the only thing more dangerous than being a useless Heartstriker is being a useful one. Now that he's got an in with the Three Sisters, Julius has become a key pawn in Bethesda the Heartstriker's gamble to put her clan on top.
-
-
Still fun and funny, with a few minor issues
- De Wesley en 10-22-15
- One Good Dragon Deserves Another
- Heartstrikers, Book 2
- De: Rachel Aaron
- Narrado por: Vikas Adam
Every bit as good as the first
Revisado: 02-18-24
The first two Heartstriker books stand apart in an excellent series. Here we get to explore a bit more what Detroit looks like under Algonquin, and learn more about our favorite secondary characters. Bob, Chelsea, Amelia, Justin, Katya, Estella, Svena, Ian, and Ghost all acquire more depth as the novel goes on, setting the stage for a number of them to become main characters going forward.
The plot also gains the intricacy that will be the hallmark of the series going forward, with surprises galore.
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña
-
By a Silver Thread
- DFZ Changeling, Book 1
- De: Rachel Aaron
- Narrado por: Naomi Rose-Mock
- Duración: 11 h y 47 m
- Versión completa
-
General
-
Narración:
-
Historia
In the world’s most magical metropolis where spirits run noodle shops and cash-strapped dragons stage photo-ops for tourists, people still think fairies are nothing but stories, and that’s exactly how the fairies like it. It’s a lot easier to feast on humanity’s dreams when no one believes you exist. But while this arrangement works splendidly for most fair folk, Lola isn’t one of the lucky ones.
-
-
Good, not great
- De Tango en 05-05-23
- By a Silver Thread
- DFZ Changeling, Book 1
- De: Rachel Aaron
- Narrado por: Naomi Rose-Mock
Rachel Aaron is still a great author, and the DFZ a great setting, but this one falls flat
Revisado: 02-07-24
The setting and characterization are still A+, but the plot was obvious to readers of her prior works and the twists and the villain more annoying than sinister. The romance was a bit forced as well. Just, nothing quite worked and I longed for Julius and Marcy or Opal. Recording was poor and choppy at times as well, which was a shame because the reading/voice acting was top notch again.
It was also a bit too dark and pessimistic for the world of Julius. The DFZ world Aaron, who is still an exceptional author, built is one of optimism and determination and grit. I didn’t feel that here and it was disappointing. Not a bad book, but it didn’t work for me and wasn’t what I was looking for in an off shoot of Heartstrikers. That might be a bit of a personal problem, but combined with a predictable plot and forced interactions it was too much for me to like this one.
I remain a big Rachel Aaron fan though, so don’t shy away from her works.
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña
-
Come as You Are
- The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life
- De: Emily Nagoski
- Narrado por: Emily Nagoski
- Duración: 11 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
-
General
-
Narración:
-
Historia
An essential exploration of why and how women's sexuality works - based on groundbreaking research and brain science - that will radically transform your sex life into one filled with confidence and joy. Researchers have spent the last decade trying to develop a "pink pill" for women to function like Viagra does for men. So where is it? Well, for reasons this book makes crystal clear, that pill will never exist - but as a result of the research that's gone into it, scientists in the last few years have learned more about how women's sexuality works than we ever thought possible.
-
-
Positive, Encouraging, Exciting
- De Kendra Holliday en 01-31-16
- Come as You Are
- The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life
- De: Emily Nagoski
- Narrado por: Emily Nagoski
A great work for anyone
Revisado: 04-17-17
A great work for anyone whether they are a woman, love a woman, have ever wanted to love a woman, or have ever wondered about sex as a man or woman.
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña
-
Exorcising Aaron Nguyen
- The Millroad Academy Exorcists, Book 1
- De: Lauren Harris
- Narrado por: Lauren Harris
- Duración: 2 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
-
General
-
Narración:
-
Historia
The murder of Millroad Catholic Academy's resident genius Aaron Nguyen shuts down student life at the boarding school in rural North Carolina... for about a week. With the resilience of youth, the student body bounces back, and the memory of murder is nothing but a streamer of caution tape fluttering in the breeze. Unfortunately for them, Aaron's spirit has some resilience as well. The school priest's exorcism fails, and before long Aaron is breathing chills down the students' necks and hurling Bunsen burners at nuns.
-
-
Funny, Suspenseful and Supernatural, All in One
- De orange fan en 12-31-14
- Exorcising Aaron Nguyen
- The Millroad Academy Exorcists, Book 1
- De: Lauren Harris
- Narrado por: Lauren Harris
Brilliant vocals
Revisado: 10-28-16
A fantastic performance of a quick and compelling story. Ms. Harris did a superb job.
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña