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Monster Hunter Guardian
- Monster Hunter International, Book 7
- De: Larry Correia, Sarah A. Hoyt
- Narrado por: Brynne Blake
- Duración: 12 h y 57 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5,909
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 5,442
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 5,433
When Owen Pitt and the rest of the Monster Hunter International crew are called away to mount a month’s-long rescue mission in a monster-infested nightmare dimension, Julie Shackleford - Owen’s wife and descendant of MHI founder Bubba Shackleford - is left behind. Her task: hold down the fort and take care of her new baby son Ray. The slow pace of office work and maternity leave are starting to get to her. But when a routine field call brings her face-to-face with an unspeakable evil calling itself Brother Death, she’ll get more excitement than she ever hoped for.
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1 out of 5 stars
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PLEASE READ THIS REVIEW
- De bebe en 08-12-19
- Monster Hunter Guardian
- Monster Hunter International, Book 7
- De: Larry Correia, Sarah A. Hoyt
- Narrado por: Brynne Blake
Another awesome entry in an awesome series
Revisado: 08-07-19
Fans of the series already know what to expect: non-stop action, evil monsters, and tough hunters blowing them up. What makes this book different is that it’s told from the perspective of the protagonist’s wife, who’s been killing monsters since her junior prom. Fans of the previous books in the series will love getting inside the head of the monster hunter company’s operations manager and marksman, and new readers can treat this like a standalone and jump right in (as long as they don’t mind a spoiler or two). Hoyt did an exceptional job weaving her own tale in a much beloved world that not only felt respectful to the previous works, but just feels like it “clicks,” not so much a spin-off as an integral part of the overall arc of the series.
The narration is also top notch. I was a bit hesitant at first, because I really like the usual narrator for the series, but I thought Carr overall did an amazing job. She had great range, voicing otherworldly creatures hamster-sized to gargantuan, and did justice to already well-established characters. Though some voices were a bit different than what we’re used to, I have to say I think she *gasp* did a few voices BETTER than the usual narrator (Dorcas, the gun-toting, one-legged, foul-mouthed Southern Grandma is a particular standout).
So quit reading reviews and spend a credit on this one!
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House of Assassins
- Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, Book 2
- De: Larry Correia
- Narrado por: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Duración: 16 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 10,680
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 9,778
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 9,732
Ashok Vadal was once a member of the highest caste in all of Lok. As a Protector, he devoted his life to upholding the Law, rooting out those who still practiced the old ways and delivering justice with his ancestor blade Angruvadal. None was more merciless than he in stamping out the lingering belief in gods and demons among the casteless. His brutality was legendary and celebrated. But soon Ashok learned that his life to that point had been a lie. He himself, senior member of the Protector Order, was casteless. He had been nothing more than an unwitting pawn in a political game.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Saga Continues
- De Victor @ theAudiobookBlog dot com en 02-06-19
- House of Assassins
- Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, Book 2
- De: Larry Correia
- Narrado por: Tim Gerard Reynolds
Conan meets Musashi meets Geralt
Revisado: 02-10-19
Man, this book was so good. If the first book was setting the table for the reader, this second one was Larry bringing out a feast. The lore is deep, the magic is unusual, the monsters are weird and scary, and of course the action is incredible. It’s not often you get to read a modern fantasy like this with a basis in Indian mythology, and I had a lot of fun researching the Hindu terms to better speculate what’s REALLY going on.
So if you want a cool book set it in a completely novel setting, pick this one up IMMEDIATELY after you read Som of the Black Sword.
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The Sky-Blue Wolves
- De: S.M. Stirling
- Narrado por: Todd McClaren
- Duración: 13 h y 47 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 277
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 239
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 241
Two generations after the Change, Crown Princess Orlaith struggles to preserve the hard-won peace her father brought to Montival - the former Western US. But the Change opened many doors, and through them, powers strong, strange, and terrible walk once more among humankind. With her fire-forged friend and ally Japanese Empress Reiko, Orlaith must take up her sword to stop the spread of the mad malignancy behind the Yellow Raja that has imprisoned her brother, Prince John.
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4 out of 5 stars
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dissatisfied
- De Amazon Customer en 01-09-19
- The Sky-Blue Wolves
- De: S.M. Stirling
- Narrado por: Todd McClaren
Like a going away party for your best friend
Revisado: 11-19-18
I was hesitant to get this at first, knowing it was the conclusion. I loved this series like few others, and it was almost like the looming date for my best friend’s going away party; you’re sad for the occasion, but know you’ll regret not going to wish your buddy luck and farewell. You’re excited for their new endeavors, but afraid the experience will be marred by your selfish feelings of loss.
Well, let me tell you, SM Stirling can throw a HELL of a party, one that makes you forget it’s maybe the last time you’ll see them and cheer for everyone in attendance.
From minute one, the action and narrative is in full force. The book manages to recap nearly 50 years of (alternative) history while still driving the current narrative at breakneck speed. The fights are intense and detailed, the cultures are exotic and incredibly distinct, and yes, every meal is mouth-wateringly depicted. The battle strategies and politicking still made my mouth drop, even after I thought I’d figured everything out.
As big as all the other books were, this one felt MASSIVE. From what started as a few people in a cabin and the mountains of Idaho turned into a truly global affair. From moose-eating Vikings in the Northeastern reaches of the US, to Lakota horsemen (and women!) in the Great Plains, to Maori warriors and Australian pirates (and a few others I’ll leave out for fear of spoilers), every culture felt real and fleshed out. It’s not every author that can write a book where cowboys and Indians with machetes work together to form a light cavalry screen so that Norman knights and samurai can get ready for a charge & seem believable, but Stirling certainly does.
In short, the book was wonderful, and serves as a fitting end to the series. I certainly hope I’ll see another book in the series, but if I don’t, I’ll still feel happy knowing that the Changed world goes on.
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