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well-narrated story

Revisado: 02-12-20

The story was good, though it got somewhat predictable as it went on. What saved it from being a 3-star book was it was well told and even better narrated. Even though I saw a few of the plot twists coming, the action sequences were excitingly paced and the characters rich, which made it an enjoyable listen.

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if you liked World War Z, you should like this

Revisado: 10-30-19 El oyente recibió este título gratis

Not only does it borrow the format from World War Z, but several plot points and conventions (the Redeker plan, quizlings, zombies freezing in winter), so it's easy to imagine this being a continuation of the Max Brooks novel. hopefully this was the intent, and hopefully done with permission.

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funny, intriguing, and addicting

Revisado: 10-26-19

I thought the hopping between time periods would be confusing but I found the story easy to follow. The story is very clever and slowly pulls you in deeper and deeper. At the end, I couldn't put it down as two separate but interconnected climaxes in two different time periods came to a head. An excellent story, one I highly recommend.

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An important book for every American

Revisado: 05-18-19

The main theme of the book is what the American government does for it's people, sharing stories of unsung heroes and programs that most Americans know nothing about. From people at NOAA learning how to better earn residents of tornadoes to the work done by the DOE to prevent toxic waste from poisoning local communities and tracking down loose nukes, the book shines a light on hard-working civil servants who's sole goal is to make life better for everyone.

An undercurrent that runs through the book is the negative impact of the turnover with the Trump administration. Time and time again, it shows a small army of civil servants ready to brief the incoming administration, only to sit alone in a large conference room. It illustrates the dangers of an administration that is not only ignorant of what the government does but unwilling to learn anything that runs contrary to thier preconceived notions.

I recommend this book to any American, regardless of political party. While the book is critical of the Trump administration, it is largely nonpartisan, praising programs created by both Bush and Obama. This book is an education of what our taxes actually pay for, and it's to make America better.

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The story grew on me

Revisado: 05-13-19

When I started this book, it was okay. Didn't mind listening to it, but probably wouldn't miss it when it was done. By the time I had reached the end, I was way more invested in the story. Reached the end while listening to it on a road trip, and my wife was wishing there was more. Now, I might continue on with the series to see what happens next in this alternate version of American. Starts as a 3 star book but grew to a 4 star.

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strong writing, well told

Revisado: 05-03-19

This is a solid short story with strong writing and a solid performance. It's hard to criticize it without spoiling, but it's like an old joke you've heard before but retold in a masterful way.

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A great episode for fans of the series

Revisado: 03-23-19

Overall, if you are a fan of this series then you will love this book. It's one of the better entries of the series, and the combination of Barry J. Hutchison's writing and Phil Thron's performance had me laughing out loud as I listened.

This is book 10 in the long-running series, and while it's an excellent entry in the long-rjnning series, it's not a good starting point for those new to the series. As an example, early in the book the main character heals rapidly. How and why he can do this is never explained. Fans of the series know why, of course, but if you were reading the book cold it might have been easy to get lost. This book is the start of a new trilogy so there were characters and storylines that felt like they didnt fit. First part of the book, the crew meets a new character on an alien planet, only to take off, leave him behind, and the real story begins. is this a setup that will pay off in future books? Only time will tell, but I was left wondering about the new character. there seemed to be a story there yet to be told.

I highly recommend not only this book but the whole series. If you are new to the series, however, you might want to start from the beginning and work your way to this entry as it's not a good starting point for newbies. As part of a bigger whole, though, it's an excellent episode and I am looking forward to the continuing adventures of Space Team

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Definitely meant for people of faith

Revisado: 11-07-18

When chosing this book I hadn't realized it was written for other Christians in mind. Being someone not of any faith myself, I found some of it eye-rolling, but figuring I wasnt the intended audience I didn't factor it into my review. For the review I asked myself, did the author have a point to make, and how well was it made? On that scale, i feel the author was fairly sucessful.

Two major qualms I had with the book. First, the choice of narrator was odd to me. Not to say the narrator did a bad job - quite the opposite, he did rather well - but I felt it odd to chose a male narrator to voice the biography of a female author. Second, while the author deftly describes the problems and flaws of purity culture, I felt that the end where she describes switching from a life of abstinence to married life was glossed over a bit. It wasnt the point of the book, but it still felt like there was one more chapter that we didn't get to read. As I say, it wasnt the point of the book, so I didnt rate it too harshly because of it.

Overall, this book has a strong statement to say about purity culture and was told rather well, but it is a book about Christians for Christians.

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The best Space Team yet!

Revisado: 08-03-18

If your a fan of the series, this is a must-have. I won't say too much for fear of spoilers, but I will say that I hadn't checked out the spinoff series about Dan Deadman, but after this book that series is going on my list of future books to listen too!

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A good horror story with a unique feel

Revisado: 07-30-18

This is my first book from the author so I didn't know what to expect, but I found an interesting horror novel steeped in Native American folklore. I should warn you, the book took a dark turn. I dont want to say much more for fear of spoiling things, but Cacek creates character you can really relate to and care about, so their pain becomes yours. My only complaint is I was left wanting more. The book is so rich with backstory, at first I thought I was reading the last book of a series, but as the book moves on the backstory unfolds for you. Still, I felt there was more story here, and I hope Cacek revisits these characters again.

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