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A Brightness Long Ago
- De: Guy Gavriel Kay
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 14 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 849
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 766
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 768
In a chamber overlooking the nighttime waterways of a maritime city, a man looks back on his youth and the people who shaped his life. Danio Cerra's intelligence won him entry to a renowned school even though he was only the son of a tailor. He took service at the court of a ruling count - and soon learned why that man was known as the Beast.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another Masterpiece from Mr. Kay
- De Craig Cassar en 06-01-19
- A Brightness Long Ago
- De: Guy Gavriel Kay
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
As good as it gets
Revisado: 06-05-19
Guy Gabrielle K is the best living fantasy writer, in my opinion. This is literary quality writing and plot magic. Fascinating characters, wonderful world, a real page turner. Please, please read this book.
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The Fireman
- A Novel
- De: Joe Hill
- Narrado por: Kate Mulgrew
- Duración: 22 h y 19 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 8,383
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 7,743
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 7,722
No one knows exactly when it began or where it originated. A terrifying new plague is spreading like wildfire across the country, striking cities one by one: Boston, Detroit, Seattle. The doctors call it Draco Incendia Trychophyton. To everyone else it's Dragonscale, a highly contagious, deadly spore that marks its hosts with beautiful black and gold marks across their bodies - before causing them to burst into flames. Millions are infected; blazes erupt everywhere. There is no antidote. No one is safe.
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3 out of 5 stars
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GOD'S WAITING ROOM; AKA FLORIDA
- De Jim "The Impatient" en 04-25-17
- The Fireman
- A Novel
- De: Joe Hill
- Narrado por: Kate Mulgrew
As good as it gets.
Revisado: 08-06-18
Mr. Hill (King) is a remarkably good storyteller. There is no ned to compare him to his famous father; his gifts are his own and very compelling. This book is plotted so well, it is rather stunning and certainly a good read/listen. Ms. Mulgrew is the best audiobook voice since George Guidall. Joe Hill is about detail in plotting and force of character, goodness some might call it in this genre, though of course there is plenty of the other side of things. Don't miss this book; stick with it no matter what. It's considerable and noteworthy promise is fulfilled.
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The Scions of Shannara
- The Heritage of Shannara, Book 1
- De: Terry Brooks
- Narrado por: John Lee
- Duración: 17 h y 45 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,580
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,449
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,443
Since the death of the Druid Allanon, the Four Lands have changed profoundly, with magic strictly forbidden in the Southland, now under totalitarian rule. Yet Par still has some power of the Wishsong. A message from Allanon arrives: venture to the dread Hadeshorn, along with the other Scions of Shannara. For in the future, all life in the Four Lands will be destroyed. To prevent this terrible fate, Allanon commands Par to recover the long-lost Sword of Shannara, a task that is next to impossible.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The best of Shannara.
- De Neill en 07-12-16
- The Scions of Shannara
- The Heritage of Shannara, Book 1
- De: Terry Brooks
- Narrado por: John Lee
One of Terry Brooks' Best Fantasy Series
Revisado: 08-14-16
This is one of Terry Books' Best fantasy series. Some of us have been waiting for a very long time for the unabridged versions of these. And they were well worth the wait. John Lee does a terrific job narrating. He was an excellent choice. Brooks' fan should love these. This is the author in his prime. Don't miss it. Drop what you're doing and get these books!
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Dawn of Wonder
- The Wakening, Book 1
- De: Jonathan Renshaw
- Narrado por: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Duración: 29 h y 31 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 42,454
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 39,720
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 39,621
When a high-ranking officer gallops into the quiet Mistyvales, he brings a warning that shakes the countryfolk to their roots. But for Aedan, a scruffy young adventurer with veins full of fire and a head full of ideas, this officer is not what he seems. The events that follow propel Aedan on a journey that only the foolhardy or desperate would risk, leading him to the gates of the nation's royal academy - a whole world of secrets in itself. But this is only the beginning of his discoveries.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Instant Favorite
- De Joe en 03-21-16
- Dawn of Wonder
- The Wakening, Book 1
- De: Jonathan Renshaw
- Narrado por: Tim Gerard Reynolds
As good as Guy Gavriel Kay
Revisado: 04-28-16
What did you love best about Dawn of Wonder?
The very high quality--both plot and language.
Who was your favorite character and why?
All.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes. Superb.
Any additional comments?
This is a Guy Gavriel Kay or Ursula Leguin -level book. Better than Stephen Donaldson (whom I like a lot) and nearly as good as Patricia Mckillip. Literary quality. Bravo Mr. Renshaw.
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Running with the Demon
- Word and the Void, Book 1
- De: Terry Brooks
- Narrado por: George Wilson
- Duración: 16 h y 34 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,132
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,029
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,026
On a very hot Fourth of July weekend, two strangers appear in Hopewell, Illinois, in the middle of a bitter steel strike. One, a Demon of the Void, will use the angry steel workers to attain his own terrible ends. The other, a Knight of the Word, dreams about a nightmarish future and spends every waking moment desperately trying to change its course. The fate of the town and, ultimately, of humanity depends on one exceptional 14-year-old girl, the only one who can see the otherworldly creatures that have begun to invade her home town.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hard to press pause
- De OrganicTaco99 en 02-23-16
- Running with the Demon
- Word and the Void, Book 1
- De: Terry Brooks
- Narrado por: George Wilson
Brooks meets King
Revisado: 05-23-15
What made the experience of listening to Running with the Demon the most enjoyable?
If Terry Brooks and Stephen King wrote a book together--this would be it. A delightful read with only a little bit of a slow start. Hang on--like all Brooks novels, it's quite a ride and well worth it.
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Ender's Game
- Special 20th Anniversary Edition
- De: Orson Scott Card
- Narrado por: Stefan Rudnicki, Harlan Ellison, Gabrielle de Cuir
- Duración: 11 h y 57 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 44,363
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 33,376
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 33,620
Why we think it’s a great listen: It’s easy to say that when it comes to sci-fi you either love it or you hate it. But with Ender’s Game, it seems to be you either love it or you love it.... The war with the Buggers has been raging for a hundred years, and the quest for the perfect general has been underway for almost as long. Enter Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, the result of decades of genetic experimentation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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6 titles in the series so far
- De Kapila Wimalaratne en 01-29-03
- Ender's Game
- Special 20th Anniversary Edition
- De: Orson Scott Card
- Narrado por: Stefan Rudnicki, Harlan Ellison, Gabrielle de Cuir
Terrific SciFi. Believe it.
Revisado: 06-03-14
If you could sum up Ender's Game in three words, what would they be?
Complex but smooth.
What did you like best about this story?
As SciFi goes, it doesn't get much better.
Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?
Loved Bean.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
The story challenges our perception of children. It stretches reality pretty far, but it holds together. It wasn't easy to do that.
Any additional comments?
I won't mention that there's surprise ending.
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Against All Things Ending
- The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Book 3
- De: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrado por: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Duración: 33 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 363
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 323
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 322
Award-winning author Stephen R. Donaldson’s Thomas Covenant books have sold more than 10 million copies. In the third volume of this trilogy, Linden Avery confronts the consequences of using magical power sufficient to wake the Worm, which is capable of destroying the Land. And although the only hope may rest with Linden’s son, the boy could also bring disaster upon everyone.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Worst book of the entire Thomas Covenant series.
- De Lore en 03-31-12
- Against All Things Ending
- The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Book 3
- De: Stephen R. Donaldson
- Narrado por: Tim Gerard Reynolds
Intricate and deep
Revisado: 09-11-13
Against All Things Ending is a literary masterpiece. Donaldson has outdone himself, and that is saying something.
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Leviathan
- De: Scott Westerfeld
- Narrado por: Alan Cumming
- Duración: 8 h y 16 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,915
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,478
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 2,487
It is the cusp of World War I, and all the European powers are arming up. The Austro-Hungarians and Germans have their Clankers, steam-driven iron machines loaded with guns and ammunition. The British Darwinists employ fabricated animals as their weaponry. The Leviathan is a living airship, the most formidable airbeast in the skies of Europe.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful, but don't forget to buy the book
- De Tahlia Merrill Kirk en 01-21-11
- Leviathan
- De: Scott Westerfeld
- Narrado por: Alan Cumming
A steam punk, well plotted winner. Cummings rules!
Revisado: 08-23-13
What did you love best about Leviathan?
Takes just a wee bit to take off (not long), but very well plotted, wonderfully read by Alan Cummings. You'll really like this a lot.
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Harpist in The Wind
- Riddle-Master Trilogy, Book 3
- De: Patricia A. McKillip
- Narrado por: Simon Prebble
- Duración: 8 h y 25 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 510
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 437
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 445
In the midst of conflict and unrest the Prince of Hed solves the puzzle of his future when he learns to harp the wind, discovers who the shape changers are, and understands his own relationship to Deth, harpist of the wizard Ohm.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful reading
- De Jennie en 04-28-11
- Harpist in The Wind
- Riddle-Master Trilogy, Book 3
- De: Patricia A. McKillip
- Narrado por: Simon Prebble
Stunningly good
Revisado: 03-05-12
Patricia McKillip's trilogy is one of the best fantasy novels/series I've ever read. But listening to it on audio is even better. It is a literary quality series on par with the Earthsea Trilogy by Leguin, Tolkein, or the works of Guy Gavriel Kay. If you like these writers, you'll love this book. Start with Riddlemaster of Hed, then Heir of Sea and Fire, and finish with Harpist in the Wind. It is an incredible writing achievement. Enjoy.
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