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Crucible of Gold
- Temeraire, Book 7
- De: Naomi Novik
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 9 h y 56 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,065
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,833
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,828
Naomi Novik’s beloved series returns, with Capt. Will Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire once again taking to the air against the broadsides of Napoleon’s forces and the friendly—and sometimes not-so-friendly—fire of British soldiers and politicians who continue to suspect them of divided loyalties, if not outright treason.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Back to Basics
- De BBB en 07-29-12
- Crucible of Gold
- Temeraire, Book 7
- De: Naomi Novik
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
Excellent Performance, But Modernism Creeps In
Revisado: 03-07-24
Novik isn't known to be particularly conservative, but having a central character "come out" as "inverted" was pointless, along with the consistent Wakanda-esque "fantastical enlightened savages" of Africa and South America starring in two of the books so far. I would have preferred a focus on the Peninsular Campaign with the Spanish and British fighting the French in old Sharpe's Rifles tradtion, but no... racial politics, gender identity, homosexuality, and ethics of slavery is the flavor of the month. Honestly makes me want to stop continuing with the series and just reread The Powder Mage books.
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Of Dice and Men
- The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and the People Who Play It
- De: David M. Ewalt
- Narrado por: David M. Ewalt, Mikael Naramore
- Duración: 8 h y 19 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,250
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,137
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,133
In Of Dice and Men, David Ewalt recounts the development of Dungeons & Dragons from the game’s roots on the battlefields of ancient Europe, through the hysteria that linked it to satanic rituals and teen suicides, to its apotheosis as father of the modern video-game industry. As he chronicles the surprising history of the game’s origins (a history largely unknown even to hardcore players) and examines D&D’s profound impact, Ewalt weaves laser-sharp subculture analysis with his own present-day gaming experiences.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Interesting Topic, but Terrible Execution.
- De Diebold en 02-11-14
- Of Dice and Men
- The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and the People Who Play It
- De: David M. Ewalt
- Narrado por: David M. Ewalt, Mikael Naramore
A Must Read for Anyone in the Hobby
Revisado: 09-29-22
One of the best books on the subject of D&D history and roleplaying games, as well as one of the best contemporary biographical stories outside of statesmen. With excellent narration and impeccable style, this book can be listened to repeatedly. Thank you to the author for this gem.
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Worldwar: Tilting the Balance
- De: Harry Turtledove
- Narrado por: Todd McLaren
- Duración: 25 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 702
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 591
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 590
The invaders had cut the United States virtually in half at the Mississippi, vaporized Washington, D.C., devastated much of Europe, and held large parts of the Soviet Union under their thumb. But humanity would not give up so easily....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Easy to tell if you will like this book
- De James en 01-22-11
- Worldwar: Tilting the Balance
- De: Harry Turtledove
- Narrado por: Todd McLaren
Phenomenal Continuation of a Grand Story
Revisado: 05-17-22
No words can describe how much I love this series. Very fascinating story with great characters and interesting set pieces as world history is rewritten. Character development gets even more attention, though sometimes in ways unexpected and at times uncomfortable. As always, aside from some butchering of foreign words, narration is splendid.
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Worldwar: In the Balance
- De: Harry Turtledove
- Narrado por: Todd McLaren
- Duración: 26 h y 33 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,077
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 899
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 896
War seethed across the planet. Machines soared through the air, churned through the seas, crawled across the surface, pushing ever forward, carrying death. Earth was engaged in titanic struggle. Germany, Russia, France, China, Japan: the maps were changing day by day. The hostilities spread in ever-widening ripples of destruction: Britain, Italy, Africa...the fate of the world hung in the balance. Then the real enemy came.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome
- De W en 03-29-10
- Worldwar: In the Balance
- De: Harry Turtledove
- Narrado por: Todd McLaren
A Childhood Favorite, An Evergreen Classic
Revisado: 05-12-22
I love this series and always have. One of the best science fiction/ alternate history book series ever written. Turtledove is a master of his craft. The narrator botches some of the pronunciation, but the personality and passion in narration is splendid. Well worth a credit.
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Overthrow
- The War with China and North Korea - Fall of an Empire
- De: David Poyer
- Narrado por: Gary Galone
- Duración: 15 h y 18 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 32
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 31
Admiral Lenson leads Operation Rupture, the invasion of South China, in a bid to finally end the war and restore peace. Meanwhile, Captain Cheryl Staurulakis fights to take a radical new “super ship” to sea, even though its power and capability may introduce more risk than reward.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Worst. Reader. Ever.
- De Curtis en 04-24-21
- Overthrow
- The War with China and North Korea - Fall of an Empire
- De: David Poyer
- Narrado por: Gary Galone
Phenomenal Military Techno Thriller!
Revisado: 07-04-21
On par with the late Tom Clancy and great Larry Bond, another tour de force by Mr Poyer. The only detraction are the occasional gaffes by the narrator in pronunciation, but it can easily be overlooked. Absolutely incredible story which took me off guard several times despite me following the narrative for the entirety of the series. Possibly my favorite setting, better than the Ryanverse.
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Red Phoenix
- De: Larry Bond
- Narrado por: J. Charles
- Duración: 23 h y 28 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,200
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,946
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,944
This is the book that dares to show us the military hardware, global upheavals, and raw combat a second Korean War would unleash. How F-16s would blast across the 38th Parallel. How ultra-modern submarines would vie for the seas. And how two armies would turn the snowfields of Asia red with blood. A thundering geopolitical thriller of vast scope, this is Red Phoenix - and a new standard for military/political suspense fiction.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Second Korean War, as Fought in 1989
- De Aser Tolentino en 04-13-12
- Red Phoenix
- De: Larry Bond
- Narrado por: J. Charles
Techno Thriller of the Highest Quality
Revisado: 04-07-21
Larry Bond delivers a brilliant war novel in the spirit of nail-biters from the good old days, back when the late Tom Clancy and those like them produced truly gripping and inspired yarns. The narration leaves a little to be desired of, but it was the 90s and neither the audiobook artform nor the availability of military experts had reached peak levels yet. I enjoyed ever second of this production.
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Clear and Present Danger
- De: Tom Clancy
- Narrado por: Michael Prichard
- Duración: 30 h y 10 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 6,420
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 5,814
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 5,793
Colombian drug lords, bored with Uncle Sam's hectoring, assassinate the head of the FBI. The message is clear: Bug off! At what point do these druggies threaten national security? When can a nation act against its enemies? These are questions Jack Ryan must answer because someone has quietly stepped over the line. Does anyone know who the real enemy is? How much action is too much? Which lines have been crossed? Ryan and his "dark side", a shadowy field officer known only as Mr. Clark, are charged with finding out.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A sophisticated story badly narrated.
- De Thomas en 10-23-14
- Clear and Present Danger
- De: Tom Clancy
- Narrado por: Michael Prichard
A Timeless Clancy Classic
Revisado: 03-11-21
Absolutely love the Clancy classics, this one being particularly heartfelt with sacrifice and heroism by characters put in harm's way through no fault of their own. The book masterfully demonstrates good and evil in the most American way possible, which is something I personally enjoy. I revisit this series every time I feel particularly disheartened by current events and am reminded that the more things change... the more they stay the same.
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Winds of Wrath
- Destroyermen Series, Book 15
- De: Taylor Anderson
- Narrado por: P.J. Ochlan
- Duración: 24 h y 48 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 848
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 739
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 735
Matt Reddy and his sailors have fought, bled, and died for their Lemurian friends and other allies from across time, but their enemies are still operational. In Africa, the Grik General Esshk has escaped defeat to build a new army and new weapons, and is desperate enough to use them to destroy the world if he can't have it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I miss Mr Dufris.
- De lucas en 06-09-20
- Winds of Wrath
- Destroyermen Series, Book 15
- De: Taylor Anderson
- Narrado por: P.J. Ochlan
The End of a Beloved Era
Revisado: 07-31-20
No words can describe the feelings associated with the end of this book and series. A masterpiece work of fiction with some of the greatest characters and stories of all time. The loss of the beloved narrator is assuaged by the respect and skill will which the conclusion is handled by the replacement. The author's note at the end was just a cherry on top for all us fans. Bravo.
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The Circle
- Dan Lenson Series, Book 3
- De: David Poyer
- Narrado por: David Stifel
- Duración: 20 h y 21 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 26
For four years at Annapolis he prepared for this, pledging his youth, his ambition, and even his life. But when junior officer Dan Lenson finally gets his commission, it's an aging World War II destroyer. Now, with a mix of pride and fear, he heads into the world's most dangerous seas. As the Ryan plunges into the dark waters of the Arctic Circle at the height of storm season, Lenson and the crew pursue a mysterious and menacing enemy. But he soon discovers a foe even more dangerous within the Ryan, advancing a shocking agenda that drives the ship ever closer to disaster.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Nail Biting Thrill Ride
- De Daniel en 11-22-19
- The Circle
- Dan Lenson Series, Book 3
- De: David Poyer
- Narrado por: David Stifel
Nail Biting Thrill Ride
Revisado: 11-22-19
Out of the first three books this one is an absolute nailbiter. The descriptions of men fighting the elements and danger at sea is enough to cause panic and lightheadedness. Absolute adrenaline rush and very expertly written.
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The Med
- Dan Lenson Series, Book 1
- De: David Poyer
- Narrado por: David Stifel
- Duración: 19 h y 49 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 75
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 68
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 68
Cloaked by the mists of dawn, Task Force 61 - carrying tanks, aircraft, and over 5000 Marines - steams toward Syria with deadly intent. Their mission: rescue 100 hostages from a terrorist stronghold - alive. With realism seldom seen in military fiction, The Med is a magnificent and timely epic that brings the human drama of armed conflict compellingly to life.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Vulgar and boring
- De Caspar Blattmann en 01-24-20
- The Med
- Dan Lenson Series, Book 1
- De: David Poyer
- Narrado por: David Stifel
Best Modern Naval Techno Thriller Series Ever!
Revisado: 11-15-19
I absolutely love this author and his books. Possibly not the character and story finesse of Tom Clancy, but the Naval warfare is presented in a way that no other author aside from Larry Bond has ever captured. Brilliantly done and Dan Lenson is a fantastic protagonist.
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