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Off Armageddon Reef
- Safehold Series, Book 1
- De: David Weber
- Narrado por: Oliver Wyman
- Duración: 29 h y 58 m
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Humanity pushed its way to the stars—and encountered the Gbaba, a ruthless alien race that nearly wiped us out. Earth and her colonies are now smoldering ruins, and the few survivors have fled to distant, Earth-like Safehold, to try to rebuild. But the Gbaba can detect the emissions of an industrial civilization, so the human rulers of Safehold have taken extraordinary measures: with mind control and hidden high technology, they've built a religion in which every Safeholdian believes, a religion designed to keep Safehold society medieval forever.
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Entertaining SciFi epic with a few flaws
- De A reader en 02-05-07
- Off Armageddon Reef
- Safehold Series, Book 1
- De: David Weber
- Narrado por: Oliver Wyman
Won't Continue Series
Revisado: 02-19-16
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
I bought this as one of the introductions to new series, I also was interested in the fact it was 30 hours. I discovered 30 hours of fighting was 29 hours too much. Also the religious overtones with an attempt to cover them up was just a little too much.
What could David Weber have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
Make the beginning a little more connected it's very disjointed. Come on don't think you are fooling anyone with a modicum of knowledge of the Bible and Religious history by changing the names. It becomes a farce and distracting after awhile.
Which scene was your favorite?
It's so disjointed I'm not sure I can
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
No
Any additional comments?
I will not be continuing this series.
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The Clan of the Cave Bear
- Earth's Children, Book 1
- De: Jean M. Auel
- Narrado por: Sandra Burr
- Duración: 22 h y 17 m
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This novel of awesome beauty and power is a moving saga about people, relationships, and the boundaries of love. Through Jean M. Auel’s magnificent storytelling we are taken back to the dawn of modern humans, and with a girl named Ayla we are swept up in the harsh and beautiful Ice Age world they shared with the ones who called themselves the Clan of the Cave Bear.
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Production and Narration didn't quite ruin it
- De nolagal en 07-28-14
- The Clan of the Cave Bear
- Earth's Children, Book 1
- De: Jean M. Auel
- Narrado por: Sandra Burr
Much Loved Story
Revisado: 12-10-15
Where does The Clan of the Cave Bear rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Right up there with Anne Mccaffey. I have loved the Earth's Children series since I first started reading them back in 1980, with Clan of the Cave Bear through The Land Of Painted Caves. Now to listen to the stories again it's like coming home to an old friend.
What did you like best about this story?
I love how real it all sounds.
Have you listened to any of Sandra Burr’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have not listened to her before, but her voice and inflection are perfect for this series.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
See your prehistoric life, not as anthropologists have tried to make you believe, but come to life in full rich detail.
Any additional comments?
If you miss any of this series, well as one foodie chef is fond of saying, your Mama's should slap you into next week.
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A Murder of Clones
- Anniversary Day Saga, Book 3 (Retrieval Artist Universe)
- De: Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Narrado por: Jay Snyder
- Duración: 10 h y 34 m
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The Anniversary Day bombings on the Moon sent shockwaves throughout the Earth Alliance. No one knows who created the clones responsible and turned them into ruthless killers. No one knows where or when they'll strike next. The bombings compel Earth Alliance Frontier Marshall Judita Gomez to launch an unauthorized investigation into a case from her past involving the murder of clones. An investigation that might cost Judita not only her career but the lives of her crew.
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Only for diehard fans
- De Melisa en 02-01-18
- A Murder of Clones
- Anniversary Day Saga, Book 3 (Retrieval Artist Universe)
- De: Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Narrado por: Jay Snyder
Ok Rush To Judgement on Series?
Revisado: 11-12-15
Where does A Murder of Clones rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It's not at the top but close.
Who was your favorite character and why?
All of them in varying ways, makes for a good listen.
What three words best describe Jay Snyder’s performance?
Mostly good, voices and expression for females can be off putting at sometimes, but over all good.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No just and enjoyable listen, that made me reevaluate the first 2 and try them again. Finding them just as good and making me interested in more of this series.
Any additional comments?
It looks like I might have been a little hasty in my previous reviews of the first 2 books in this series and can't go back and fix it. I do tend to jump around and had just found Anne McCaffrey (who is my all time fav and might have influences me) so... but these deserve another go round.
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City of Ruins
- Diving Series, Book 2
- De: Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Narrado por: Jennifer Van Dyck
- Duración: 10 h y 29 m
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Boss, a loner, loved to dive derelict spacecraft adrift in the blackness of space...But one day, she found a ship that would change everything - an ancient Dignity Vessel - and aboard the ship, the mysterious and dangerous Stealth Tech. Now, years after discovering that first ship, Boss has put together a large company that finds Dignity Vessels and finds "loose" stealth technology. Following a hunch, Boss and her team come to investigate the city of Vaycehn, where 14 archeologists have died exploring the endless caves below the city.
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Amazing Listen
- De Striker en 10-04-11
- City of Ruins
- Diving Series, Book 2
- De: Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Narrado por: Jennifer Van Dyck
Didn't even finish
Revisado: 10-16-15
Would you try another book from Kristine Kathryn Rusch and/or Jennifer Van Dyck?
No
Would you ever listen to anything by Kristine Kathryn Rusch again?
I already have some thinking she would be a new series author I'd like, based on the description. So that would be a no.
What didn’t you like about Jennifer Van Dyck’s performance?
Nothing
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Disappointment
Any additional comments?
What else can I say but this author is a big mistake for me. I wish I could return all of them.
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Diving into the Wreck
- Diving Series, Book 1
- De: Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Narrado por: Jennifer Van Dyck
- Duración: 9 h y 41 m
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Boss loves to dive historical ships, derelict spacecraft found adrift in the blackness between the stars. Sometimes she salvages for money, but mostly she's an active historian. She wants to know about the past--to experience it firsthand. Once she's dived the ship, she'll either leave it for others to find or file a claim so that she can bring tourists to dive it as well. It's a good life for a tough loner, with more interest in artifacts than people.
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NOT Clive Cussler in Space
- De W. S. en 03-18-10
- Diving into the Wreck
- Diving Series, Book 1
- De: Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Narrado por: Jennifer Van Dyck
Shouda Passed
Revisado: 10-16-15
Would you try another book from Kristine Kathryn Rusch and/or Jennifer Van Dyck?
No
What was most disappointing about Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s story?
Thought I'd like a new author and got 3 from this series. I was wrong.
How could the performance have been better?
Should have gotten another series.
What character would you cut from Diving into the Wreck?
All of them
Any additional comments?
This was another of her books that makes a great sleeping pill. I'm usually asleep after about 3 minutes.
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The Application of Hope
- A Diving Universe Novella, Book 3
- De: Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Narrado por: Flora Plumb
- Duración: 2 h y 21 m
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Captain Tory Sabin knows all too well the dangers of the anacapa drive, and that sometimes ships enter foldspace never to return. The ships simply disappear, taking their crews with them. Responding to a distress call from Captain Jonathan "Coop" Cooper, Sabin knows she must race against time to find him and his ship. Because although the Ivoire becomes the latest ship to enter foldspace and not return, she refuses to give up hope. She resolves to find the Ivoire. But her search for answers will lead to truths that will change her life forever.
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Complicated
- De Pamela Impson en 10-16-15
- The Application of Hope
- A Diving Universe Novella, Book 3
- De: Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Narrado por: Flora Plumb
Complicated
Revisado: 10-16-15
Would you try another book from Kristine Kathryn Rusch and/or Flora Plumb?
No
What could Kristine Kathryn Rusch have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
I discovered when I went to read this series I just don't like the author.
What didn’t you like about Flora Plumb’s performance?
Too fast, to monotone
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Application of Hope?
all of them
Any additional comments?
Too difficult to follow.
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Anniversary Day
- Anniversary Day Saga, Book 1 (Retrieval Artist Universe)
- De: Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Narrado por: Jay Snyder
- Duración: 9 h y 1 m
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Four years ago, a bomb destroyed part of the dome protecting Armstrong, the largest city on the Moon. Now, as the city celebrates its survival with an event it calls Anniversary Day, a larger threat looms - one that begins with the murder of the mayor, and spreads across the moon itself.
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Defferent Focus
- De Tracey Rains en 10-10-11
- Anniversary Day
- Anniversary Day Saga, Book 1 (Retrieval Artist Universe)
- De: Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Narrado por: Jay Snyder
1st Half
Revisado: 10-16-15
What disappointed you about Anniversary Day?
Everything
What was most disappointing about Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s story?
I thought I'd fine another series to get into
What didn’t you like about Jay Snyder’s performance?
Boring
What character would you cut from Anniversary Day?
All of them
Any additional comments?
I didn't even realize it came it 2 downloads and it didn't bother me. I didn't go back for the other half.
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Blowback
- Anniversary Day Saga, Book 2 (Retrieval Artist Universe)
- De: Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Narrado por: Jay Snyder
- Duración: 10 h y 3 m
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The Moon, shaken by the Anniversary Day tragedies, deals with devastation. The Earth Alliance believes another attack imminent, but no one knows where or when it will strike. Just like no one knows who ordered the attacks in the first place. The Moon’s chief security office, Noelle DeRicci, does her best to hold the United Domes government together. But Retrieval Artist Miles Flint, dissatisfied with the investigation into the Anniversary Day events, begins an investigation of his own.
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Ending Missing--Call a Retrieval Artist?
- De John C. en 10-22-12
- Blowback
- Anniversary Day Saga, Book 2 (Retrieval Artist Universe)
- De: Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Narrado por: Jay Snyder
11 Hours of my life
Revisado: 10-16-15
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
nothing
Has Blowback turned you off from other books in this genre?
no
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Jay Snyder?
unknown
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Disappointment
Any additional comments?
I ordered this book because I like series, it turned out to be 11 hours of my life I'll never get back. think I'll keep to Anne McCaffrey from now on.
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My Fierce Highlander
- Highland Adventure, Book 1
- De: Vonda Sinclair
- Narrado por: Andrew Bryan
- Duración: 10 h y 13 m
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Gwyneth Carswell, an English lady banished by her father to the harsh Scottish Highlands, wants nothing more than to take her young son away from the violence of two fighting clans - her own distant kin, the MacIrwins, and their enemies, the MacGraths. She risks everything to rescue the fierce MacGrath warrior from the battlefield where he's left for dead by her clan. She only knows she is inexplicably drawn to him and he wants peace as she does. When her clan learns of her betrayal, they seek vengeance. Dare she trust the enemy more than her own family? Laird Alasdair MacGrath is driven to end two-hundred years of feuding with the MacIrwins. But by taking in and protecting Lady Gwyneth and her son, he provokes more attacks from his mortal enemy. As the danger and conflict surrounding them escalate, Alasdair and Gwyneth discover an explosive passion neither of them expected. With the arrival of a powerful man from her past, a horrible decision confronts her - give up her son or the man she loves.
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Highland Chemistry 101
- De 🌸DARA en 11-18-14
- My Fierce Highlander
- Highland Adventure, Book 1
- De: Vonda Sinclair
- Narrado por: Andrew Bryan
Must read
Revisado: 10-08-15
What did you love best about My Fierce Highlander?
The story line
What other book might you compare My Fierce Highlander to and why?
any other book by Vonda Sinclair
Have you listened to any of Andrew Bryan’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
no
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
no
Any additional comments?
This has a straight forward story line and I want to find the rest of the series.
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