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Those typical prejudices are so tiresome …

Revisado: 11-23-23

I had never heard of this writer . I was desperate to find anything halfway decent in this genre so I took a chance on another novel by the same man and it was good. I hope that that opinion was not influenced by the fact that the previous book I had read before this authors was so laughably stupid ( a different author ). This book was going okay , a bit slow , but I decided to stick with it based on my experience with the other book I had read by this author . Unfortunately I hit chapter 6 today and the misogyny and homophobia with that same old entitlement guys feel they have rolled into the novel like a steamroller .

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Just started

Revisado: 01-07-23

After some really inane wastes of credits I am trying this book. I sure hope i it’s not written for whiny evangelicals or is some sort of right wing diatribe .

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Reality check

Revisado: 04-24-22

Wtf is wrong with this genre ? Are the only available titles those that are replete with misogyny , racism , xenophobia and an overriding stupidity amongst the characters ? “ out of wedlock” , seriously ? And this after the parents admitted to living together without the benefit of whatever evangelical bodies blessing this author adheres to .
Don’t get me started on the whole blue zombies . This book is ridiculous !

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Oh where do I end ?

Revisado: 04-23-22

This book was nothing like it’s predecessor or the first book in the series . However you wish to term it. The story was nothing short of containing nothing of substance . Long winded and banal . The narrator , whom I experienced on another book which I had to return , is awful. Note to narrator and whomever : if you’re going to try and do vernacular , accents, regional or presumed ethnic voiceovers , PLEASE don’t let Mr Pierce attempt an African American urban accent . It was cringeworthy and tbh, I’m not sure how the editors allowed it to pass as anything other than verging on stereotypically racist . This is not necessarily an accusation toward Mr Pierce but someone else should’ve said this won’t work .

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Sorely overrated

Revisado: 04-23-22

I fell for the NPR and other hype regarding this book. It is not for me . I read all the sparkling reviews here and wonder if we listened to the same novel. Definitely a waste of a credit.

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Predictive

Revisado: 10-20-21

Suffice to say I like the way Mr Robinson spins a tale. I like that he is real and doesn’t cower to the whiners about profanity . The fact that this was written in ‘12 is really affirming for me . I know k the various agencies of the gov’t , both local , state and national are inflected with the racists , xenophobes and homophones that since the last presidency people take pride in owning . The police and military are replete with these types and I can say that since I had to endure their vitriol when I was active duty . January 6 incomes thorough in all the elements of this story , hence my mention of its’ clairvoyance .
Really good book !

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Somewhat disappointed

Revisado: 06-26-21

The homophobic slurs and the racist entitlement that flowed from one especially regarding colonialism seriously put me off .
AMD I just don’t buy a narrator who can’t pronounce phrases or words in a no English language when preparing to do their job. There’s no excuse for it .
Other than that , the premise is decent enough .
I know when delving into this genre one has to be careful of the authors personal stuff . It’s why. I stay away from Ben Coes a d that group..

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Decent series

Revisado: 03-25-21

So this is my second book in the series . As with the first book I’m fascinated by the sino expertise . The story is compelling . It is very well laid out and the scientific and medical information is quite well researched and accurate. The only issue I have personally is the notion set forth that the Chines characters who work for the PRC government are somehow not elite in a society where most live hand to mouth . It is simply die to the fact that they belong to the “party” that allows them their freedom of access , among other things .

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Worth it !

Revisado: 03-16-21

This was a pretty amazing read . The narration was excellent and his diversity made the experience even more worthwhile . The characters are really good. Obviously I have my favorites ( shout out to : Bear , Thomas ! Zara , and especially Doc ). It goes without saying that the mentally cripples ( Trumpers, etc) might be confused by some of the more salient mentions in the story . It is written in a way that most people speak , that is in real life .
I strongly recommend it.

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Good book

Revisado: 03-12-21

This was a really decent ride . Brody is awesome . I wouldn’t like a human character like him so , good work!
I’ve listened to this narrator before in another series . His voice is intense and , for me , takes some adjusting . He did a grist job here too.

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