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Witty social commentary with high entertainment value

Revisado: 03-20-24

I have heard that Terry Pratchett had many other books he wanted to write. He is a brilliant at shining a light on what we take for granted while illuminating the absurdity of it all. I would love to have all of those conceived books that never reached us.

The tyrant, the gold-based money system without any gold - Terry would have been a staunch advocate for Bitcoin, I am certain. May we see another like him some day.

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Engaging and sweet

Revisado: 03-04-24

This book is well-written, which cannot be said for all romance books, I’m sad to say. There were no faux-pas or awkward word choices to distract from the story. Graceful and competent storytelling throughout.

The characters are engaging and endearing, or else frustratingly narcissistic. You love the protagonists and despise the villains, as you should.

I especially loved the length of the story. It had several turns and surprises and it kept my heart warm for hours.

Great story for when you want some comfort and coziness.

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Lovely world and characters

Revisado: 01-24-23

I loved being in this book. I hope there are more soon. Enchanting, archetypal, funny, endearing, and well-written.

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In its time, a wonderful story

Revisado: 01-09-23

I loved the book but had to endure much shrinking from the implicit assumptions about women throughout the first person narrative. It needs updating - any woman under 25 is a “girl”, and the hero expects praise for thinking women have just as good moral character as any man. My eye rolling and shudders aside, it’s well-crafted and nicely worded, with a rich and picturesque ambiance.
The narrator downplays all excitement, which I found jarring several times, but he’s easy to listen to in general - consistent volume and tone, no squeaky female voice imitations.

Overall I am glad I read it. It’s nice to find something that’s not competing with high impact action movies, but had elements of nostalgia and reflection along with the compelling story line.

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fantastic, as expected!

Revisado: 05-03-21

I love Martha Wells' writing in this series. This novella in particular reminds me a lot of Lois McMaster Bujold's novel Diplomatic Immunity, which is high praise indeed. i can't wait for more Murderbot!

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Good story, strange use of cliches

Revisado: 10-25-20

This felt like an excellent story written by an inexperienced writer. An example is using the expression “they performed their ablutions” - no one uses this anymore. Unsophisticated sexual jokes, incorrect use of words, and awkward character development made the listening painful. The narrator sounded too serious for such a light story.

In spite of all that, I listened all the way to the end because the story was good and I wanted to find out what happened. The ending was a lead in to the next book, but I won’t buy the sequel unless it gets a new edition.

A thorough edit and a more playful reading would make this actually good.

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Narrator is a new favourite for me

Revisado: 02-22-16

Every character had a recognizable and distinct voice and accent. Lovely storytelling! I am looking forward to listening to more.

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Love this story!!!

Revisado: 09-25-15

Heyer delivers as always. I think this is my favourite so far of her books, though!

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Not to my taste

Revisado: 09-11-09

This sounded good from the reviews, but it failed to capture my attention. The story is long and involved and the characters go through so much life... I was looking for a more immediate experience or a slice of life. For example, the main character has a baby but the having of it is omitted from the story. She's pregnant, and then the next chapter she just happens to have a little girl named Annie. It's like small talk at a party - all the significant stuff is left out. It is probably a wonderful saga for those who enjoy this style. I am not a good judge of the genre, especially since I didn't finish it.

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Delightful

Revisado: 03-30-08

The first part of the book was painful to listen to. So little goes right! I felt hopeless about Ivan's chances in his new world, and hopeless about his chances of getting out of it.
But I picked it up because of the author, and he didn't disappoint me. Part 2 had me engaged in the growing relationships between the characters, and in Part 3 I was enthralled. Just like Ivan, I started out an awkward foreigner in this story and became a comfortable belonging member.
Card manages to make even his villain a complex, admirable character, so in spite of wishing her dead, I enjoyed the sections from her point of view. The good people have flaws, and the bad people have redeeming qualities.
This is a multi-dimensional story woven together with history, human nature, and well-managed surprises. Card's writing is skillful and free of awkward bits. The violence is understated and carries a punch but rarely overwhelms. All in all, a beautifully written story from a very good storyteller.

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