Michael J

Sorry but no

Revisado: 07-15-21

I got this book the day it came out and started listening. Like most I can't tell Eric from rugrat. I returned it which is sad because I do like the series but it is like the new guy didn't listen to any of the books and is just reading which I could do and the voices would be there.

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I think people missed the point, BUT.........

Revisado: 01-13-20

This book was subtle and took a bit to flesh out but unless I totally misinterpreted it this book falls well into the whole series.

***possible spoilers***

It took a few chapters into the book to figure out why Clines would do a zombie/moon book in this universe but at the point half way into the book when the meteor shows up and the comments made by the MC's it started to make sense.

Thinking about the other books to include Unbound(which isn't part of the series) but does slyly mention a future if you pay attention. Each of the books mentions flying creatures that are hungry and other creatures that harvest or are the warrior types. This was in both 14 and The Fold. So this would indicate a Multiverse or at the very least different dimensions of the Earth,

Imagine that the situation played out on different versions of Earth where the meteor was sent back to Earth and the government or corporation used it for much different reasons and caused the devastation we experienced in both of the other books. So I can see where this is linked and I think the zombies were just a side part of the overall story arc. This could very well be were the flying whales(or so that is what they called them) came from.

Again I could be wrong but that is what I believe is the connection. Overall this is a very good addition to the series and I am looking forward to seeing where the next installment is going.

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What makes a Good book Good?

Revisado: 08-02-18

I must say this is my opinion and mine alone if you agree great if not great but it is my opinion.

What makes a book good to me is three things: Character Development, Storyline Development, and Emotional reactions.

1. Character development

One of the biggest failings I have seen in the LitRPG realm is that once a character is trapped in the new world or transported they spend most of the book trying to figure out how to get back home. This series has been refreshing because it didn’t do that. It has been almost a formula that has gotten old. In this series Richter has spent zero time wondering how to get home and actually embraced the new world and so far is not worried about getting back he just accepted facts and moved forward.

All fumbling aside he has moved forward and made some very human world mistakes in a world that is not all just human. All the mistakes have moved the character forward and not just been happy to remain the same stupid human in a new world. The refreshing part of this is that it didn’t all just happen in one book and now he is a bad ass. He has moved forward and still makes mistakes based on his humanity view of how things work.

2. Storyline Development

The story in this series so far has moved forward at a snail’s pace but again that is refreshing as well. In some other series you can cover full years in 50 pages vs. this series over 7 books we have moved less than half a year and have had many things happen.(mostly due to dumb luck)

From the stumbling kid moving around a world and almost getting killed to the leader of a village/town/city/whatever he has come a long way in a short time as life has kicked him in the nuts many times to remind him that he knows nothing. The fun part is the pop culture references as well. Some have complained about this but catching the big things like time being all wobbly timey wimey to smaller things that are much more obscure like being Walter Peck’ed it is fun to see things pop out like that as the story is coming along. Seeing Richter get excited when he makes the locals use things like code words Rick response Morty is just priceless. Richter has figured out a way to make his old life meld with his new one is great.

One other thing that is great about this series is that it doesn’t rush fight scene’s book 6 has one fight line that last well over an hour and gives a great amount of detail and takes time to develop each area that is going on not just necessarily just the main character. The author has managed to interweave the lives of all the characters together and not just showing the good feelings but the bad as well. This is not an all feel good story which is a change to a lot of other books in the genre.

3. Emotional reactions
So many times in a LitRPG the person is transported (stuck) to the new land and makes efforts to integrate into the new world. Although most books have loss included but very few times will you see the person with such a visceral reaction to the death of people within the world, and I mean, why would you they are just NPC’s right? This book on the other hand has moved on beyond that and Richter feels the loss of people under him and takes time to recognize as a leader the loss of those people. The woman who has lost a husband who comes to him and he lets her know about how he feels, as well as making a promise to help care for her and the family as long as they remain in the village. You can actually feel the pain of the loss and the hope build as he explains what happens next.
Personal feelings aside this book series brings actual feelings as you feel Richter’s loss and that is the mark of a good book. A good book will also bring out other feelings and this series is has done just that with the laugh out loud moments due to pop culture references or the reactions of the main character due to his naïve way of just not knowing and everyone around him just shaking their head. Richter is lost still but not near what he was in book one, but still lost.

This to me is what makes a good book and Aleron Knog has managed to in a very short time convince me he may actually be one of if not the best in the genre of building a true world that I hope will go on for a very long series.

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I must say this is awesome

Revisado: 07-27-18

This has been one if the best series I have chosen to listen to so far. No spoilers here but wubba lubba dub dub and you will understand if you listen lol

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FF7 is all this is

Revisado: 05-23-18

good luck not getting sued over this. I got this book because I was trying to help out Bearing with his advertising but damm if it didn't back fire on me

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Absolutely Hilarious and Entertaining!!

Revisado: 09-25-17

What made the experience of listening to Cats on the Run the most enjoyable?

Oh, man...so many things did but I would have to say that the narrator was absolutely brilliant and the characters, story line as a whole, and most especially the spot-on humor! I look forward to the many times my grandchildren and I will re-listen to this amazing book that I consider this one of my top 5 on my list, and as an AVID listener I have literally thousands of audio books. This one is a WINNER!!

What did you like best about this story?

Every single thing--cover to cover--this book is 100% fun, entertaining, and just a HUGE slice of AWESOME!! If I had to spend 5 credits to purchase this audio book, I would do it in a heartbeat because it is just THAT good!

What about Deborah Wiseman’s performance did you like?

Deborah Wiseman did an amazing job in her portrayal of the characters. I mean, not too many people can pull off that high-pitched, screeching "Rooodneeeeyyyy!!"

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

I laughed and laughed along with my two grandchildren (ages 2 and 4) and have re-listened to it several times and have formed our own "inside jokes" together that relate directly to the book. All three of us just love to call each other from the other side of the house going Rooodneeeeyyyy!! all the time and it gets us to laughing together and has been a GREAT bonding experience for us! I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend you spend the credit to purchase this amazing audiobook that is entertaining for readers of all ages. If you are having a bad day, listen to this and it can easily put a smile on your face and laughter in your heart.

Any additional comments?

Ged Gillian has now become one of my top 5 favorite authors, and I can't WAIT for more...

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. I listened to the complete audio book with no persuasion or influence to give either a positive or negative review. The review I have posted is my honest and unbiased opinion.

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Interesting and Different kind of Story

Revisado: 08-05-17

Where does Foy rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I have literally listened to THOUSANDS...lol...so, it would definitely not be in my top 100, but somewhere probably within the 600-700 range

What other book might you compare Foy to and why?

This was a new one for me, and I haven't read or listened to another one like it. So, it stands alone as far as I can see so far because it is quite unique.

Which character – as performed by Karl Miller – was your favorite?

Foy

If you could take any character from Foy out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Foy--because I am certain we would have interesting and thought-provoking conversation.

Any additional comments?

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Fun Sci-fi Adventure

Revisado: 08-05-17

What did you love best about Alien Seas?

I appreciated the fact that the author inserted parts in reference to the first 2 books because I hadn't read those.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Alien Seas?

When Natica's twin brother went missing, and Impani had followed Natica home and was set on helping her in searching for him.

What about Jennifer Fournier’s performance did you like?

She gave each character distinct voices and attitudes

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Teen drama and complications...will their friendship survive?

Any additional comments?

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Entertaining Supernatural Thriller

Revisado: 08-03-17

What made the experience of listening to Iniquitous the most enjoyable?

The fact that it was suspenseful, and had some pretty scary parts.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Drew was my favorite character because I felt so sorry for him for losing his wife and daughter in such a violent way, and he was suffering every day.

What three words best describe Diane Lehman’s performance?

Average, mediocre, lukewarm

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

Yes, when Drew actually pulled a gun on his former partner.

Any additional comments?

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Creepy with some bits of humor...

Revisado: 07-31-17

If you could sum up The Girl in the Back Seat in three words, what would they be?

Lost Condemned Spirit

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Girl in the Back Seat?

**SPOILER ALERT**
When Rachael ended up sending the girls to the hospital, when she was intending to kill them instead

What does G.M. Hague bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Oh, he is an AWESOME narrator! I love, love, LOVE his voice and accent! Even though he is the author of this series, I think he should narrate other audiobooks--even ones that are written by someone else. He gave the characters individuality and did an excellent job.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Beware of Dead Hitchhikers

Any additional comments?

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