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Genre-aware superhero story in a dark world

Revisado: 03-19-25

Only 43 reviews is quite surprising. As an aficionado of Audible's non-mainstream superhero offerings, I'd rate this quite highly. I'm a Spidey fan and know all my Marvel/DC usuals but love the origin story and the sense of optimistic hope the genre offers (more than the hopelessness in some). This drops an existing powered individual into a seemingly usual golden age world. The premise is that his usual powers are on the fritz and he's now mostly an energy wielder with healing factor and toughness. He accidentally paints himself a villain and realises the golden age isn't so golden. All the usual DC character tropes are present -- some as allies, most as opponents.
Ends on a cliffhanger so better labelled as part 1.
I'm now off to part 2!

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One of the best fantasy series

Revisado: 03-05-25

While the names are puns and the premise seems trivial, I promise this might be one of the best fantasy series you'll have ever read. Remind me very strongly of Terry Pratchett with subtle observational humour and no so subtle word play and puns. However the observations are smart and obviously based on the financial ruin of recent years including the fall of many American banks. Couple that with excellently voiced great characters with satisfying development and a superb overarching 3 book plot and topped a dramatic reveal, this easily ranks as one of the greats.

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One of the best fantasy series

Revisado: 03-05-25

While the names are puns and the premise seems trivial, I promise this might be one of the best fantasy series you'll have ever read. Remind me very strongly of Terry Pratchett with subtle observational humour and no so subtle word play and puns. However the observations are smart and obviously based on the financial ruin of recent years including the fall of many American banks. Couple that with excellently voiced great characters with satisfying development and a superb overarching 3 book plot and topped a dramatic reveal, this easily ranks as one of the greats.

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Really reassuring

Revisado: 11-12-24

Either a wonderfully earnest view from an introverted anxious human being or diabolically clever piece of P.R.
I'll be recommending to the parent friend of a child who wishes to be a star... only up to the penultimate chapter though.

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Superb cyberpunk, Shadowrun minus the magic

Revisado: 11-06-24

A superb cyberpunk story with a classic Hero's Journey. Some lovely human touches with an un-jaded innocent resisting becoming a dark murder hobo and trying to give people a chance.
Has an annoying habit of setting up what feels like it will be a surprise then having nothing happen -- like a horror film waiting for the other shoe to drop. Felt like a wasted opportunity.
In summary, a great cyber-story in the usual pessimistic corp-ruled future but with a kernel of innocent hope.
Bought on sale and now avidly waiting for my next credits to continue the series.

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Wow, this is kind of my thing!

Revisado: 09-16-24

What a treat to combine comedy with action and character development in wonderful plots in plots. The succulent selection provided by a bevvy of relatable characters we move between means the palate is always refreshed. Garnished with Easter-egg like pop cultural references and it's certainly a treat worthwhile savouring.
No time for dessert, for now I must return to the next main course of the next book! 😀

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Comedy, action, development and a smattering of philosophy

Revisado: 09-04-24

I'd forgotten how much I love these books. I'd had a half year hiatus since the last one then just finished gorging on two back to back.
Highly recommended.

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Fascinating insights, cute tenor and some super philosophy

Revisado: 04-29-24

A fascinating tale from the point of view of and therefore with insight into the mind of someone 'on the spectrum' -- in this case self describing as anxiety and likely autistic. A young woman who obviously struggles but perseveres -- quite the heartening tale. Read in a cute and perky style leaving you feeling a warm glow despite the sometimes objectively quite sad situations. Blend in a rational/humanistic philosophical discussion with plenty of science and some political notes and I would summarise as a superb book.

Spoiler and content warning:
Some swearing so not for kids and a light girl-girl romantic 'will they, won't they' sub-plot (nothing graphical though -- just mentioned in case that offends you).

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finished it ;)

Revisado: 03-27-24

Short enough, packed with humour and with good enough signal to noise ratio to listen to the whole thing (admittedly at my usual x2 speed)! Aaaand I'll be listening again to motivate me to keep going again and again!

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MC starts off a bit repugnant but improves

Revisado: 03-03-24

Just having finished another time loop story (the excellent fantasy ”Mother of Learning”), I felt the need for more. This one had the MC be much more narcissistic but, as you start to learn how background, it starts to make sense. Honestly the fact that he has redeeming aspects is quite astonishing. He does seem to be a little OP but still fails enough to feel 'real'. Not much personal growth in this book 1 but hopeful for the coming books. onwards and upwards!

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