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The Ghoul Archipelago
- De: Stephen Kozeniewski
- Narrado por: Jennifer Fournier
- Duración: 13 h y 3 m
- Versión completa
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 20
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 20
After ravenous corpses topple society and consume most of the world's population, freighter captain Henk Martigan is shocked to receive a distress call. Eighty survivors beg him to whisk them away to the relative safety of the South Pacific. Martigan wants to help, but to rescue anyone he must first pass through the nightmare backwater of the Curien island chain.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Zombies
- De MANI en 05-21-17
- The Ghoul Archipelago
- De: Stephen Kozeniewski
- Narrado por: Jennifer Fournier
Pickle Jar Muzzles and So Much More
Revisado: 11-24-24
If you’re looking for a zombie novel beyond the typical undead apocalypse, The Ghoul Archipelago by Stephen Kozeniewski delivers in pirated goods. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill zombie fare; it’s an ambitious mix of horror, satire, and enough existential dread to make you reconsider humanity’s priorities. Just when you think one subplot might overshadow the others, Kozeniewski ties them together with a blood-soaked bow.
The “mechanism” (I’m cringing just hinting at it) of the undead is something I have not encountered in my reading of various other zombie novels. What makes this story stand out isn’t just the creative kills (although there are plenty of those) but the unapologetic way it holds a mirror up to society. Greed, corruption, blind faith, perversion (so so so much) and survival instinct are all on full, grotesque display. It’s uncomfortable, it’s ugly, and it’s utterly compelling. With the tiniest twinkle of hope of the future in the very end.
The horror in The Ghoul Archipelago isn’t just in the shambling corpses but in the very human choices made in the face of disaster. With various defined reactions ranging from opportunistic, to worship, to just trying their best to survive, I found myself gagging more at the moral rot than the physical gore—though Kozeniewski doesn’t skimp on the latter.
If you’ve got the stomach for something that’s as thought-provoking as it is gag-worthy, this book is for you. Five stars for originality, tension, and a horrifyingly accurate look at what might really happen when the world ends.
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Red Inside
- De: Bridgett Nelson
- Narrado por: John Wayne Comunale
- Duración: 3 h y 31 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 15
Bethany can’t wait for the end of her hospital shift – four glorious days of relaxation await. Secretly, she’s most excited about the fun-filled nights reveling in an unexpected flirtation with her co-worker, Michelle. Thoughts of her long, cozy weekend vanish, however, when Francisco Delgado is admitted to her floor from the emergency room. Delgado, a man who came into contact with an unknown arachnid species in South America, and who now has something…squirming…beneath his skin.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Gory, Subversive Romp!
- De P. Taegel en 08-22-24
- Red Inside
- De: Bridgett Nelson
- Narrado por: John Wayne Comunale
Gross. And disgustingly perfect.
Revisado: 08-27-24
Bridgett Nelson’s Red Inside novella can best be described as Nurse Alyssa Versus Zombies by Scott M Baker with tarantulas instead of zombies. Nelson’s background in nursing is apparent and technically accurate, making this prime reading for the dark-humored paramedic or ER nurse. The assessment of patient zero, Dr. Delgado, is quite true to life and completely disturbing. So are the characters’ sense of self-preservation.
The horror of playing host to any parasite is disgusting, but Nelson masters the total gag factor in this invasive telling of what happens when something as unassuming as a household pet pulls the strings.
Narrated by fricken John Wayne Comunale means the audio version of this book is expertly animated so you are fully immersed in every intense scene without distraction. His performance over such an array of characters is top-notch voice acting from an expert storyteller. Though I’ve met John Wayne on more than a few occasions, this was my first experience of his narration, and I was not disappointed.
I gagged many times through the reading of this story, but like a train wreck, I could not look away. Who is next to go? What sort of weapons can one create on a physical therapy unit? What slightest mistake will bring upon their demise? Who will make it out alive? I can hear Bridgett Nelson’s menacing laugh already.
Five stars to all involved. Great story of terror from a former tarantula mom. Spectacular performance by John Wayne Comunale. Bravo.
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Billy and the Cloneasaurus
- De: Stephen Kozeniewski
- Narrado por: Steve Rimpici
- Duración: 4 h y 59 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 17
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 17
Six billion identical clones make up the entire population of Earth, and William 790-6 (57th Iteration) is exactly like everybody else. In his one year of life he will toil in suburban mediocrity and spend as much cash as possible in order to please his corporate masters. When 790's first birthday (and scheduled execution) finally rolls around, a freak accident spares his life. Living past his expiration date changes 790 profoundly. Unlike other clones he becomes capable of questioning the futility of his own existence.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Billy and the Cloneasaurus
- De ME DEE en 04-24-17
- Billy and the Cloneasaurus
- De: Stephen Kozeniewski
- Narrado por: Steve Rimpici
a sweet fix to a craving for traditional dystopia
Revisado: 08-24-23
What I love most about Billy and the Cloneasaurus is the way Kozeniewski throws us into the dystopia of Williamsport while gradually revealing its charm and relatability. I hate spoilers and I’ll do my best, but this story is an onion worth peeling back. And though many questions are answered by the end, I have soooo many more.
William 790-6 is a clone, like all other residence of Williamsport. He’s pretty accepting of this, himself, and all the other Wills until he passes his 1-year anniversary of life, when he’s supposed to get recycled. Meeting his replacement makes him progressively annoyed with his day to day life.
The world of Williams is so easily digestible without an over explanation. It was only after reading that I considered how boring this book should have been since all the characters are essentially the same. And yet, somehow, the narrative is engaging, interesting and exciting as Billy begins to answer some of the burning questions I, as a reader, wanted answered.
The thoughtfulness of not only the concept of the story but its execution on speaks to Stephen Kozeniewski’s talent as a writer. I love a good, gritty dystopia. This was a sweet fix to a craving for traditional dystopia. I was blown away.
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You're Mine
- De: Somer Canon
- Narrado por: Clare Radix
- Duración: 9 h y 50 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 4
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 4
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4
Insecure misfit Ioni Davis never thinks she’ll find love in her sleepy West Virginia hometown. Then the tall, fascinating stranger Raber Belliveau transfers to her school.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Chilling and blood-boiling! SUCH a great tale!
- De Erica Robyn en 09-20-23
- You're Mine
- De: Somer Canon
- Narrado por: Clare Radix
Great, fast read. Nostalgic and shocking. Loved it
Revisado: 08-24-23
First off, You’re Mine blasted me right back to high school in the early 2000s. With the Satanic Panic of the 80s and 90s dying down, Wicca in that time was still extremely taboo. But that doesn’t stop witchcraft from appealing to high school couple, Ioni and Raber.
Set in a small town, these two start off on the same path of joining a local coven, until Raber takes a darker turn and befriends Andrew at college. Ioni decides Raber has changed into someone she no longer recognizes, nor wants to associate with as she completes her apprenticeship into her new witchy community.
This story took the biggest twist I never saw coming. This isn’t my first Somer Canon read and definitely won’t be my last. Ioni’s character was so relatable as a high schooler and young adult. Her character arc is just… wow. Raber’s as well. Canon weaves this crazy tale that doesn’t just end when you think it might. There was a chapter that, when it ended, I was still holding my breath and unable to turn the page to read on.
I hate spoilers in reviews. But let me just say, when you think Ioni and Raber’s relationship is going south, it keeps going further south. I’ve never read a relationship that goes nearly as far as what Somer Canon has created here. She has done a great job of setting the bar for dysfunction.
Great, fast read. Nostalgic and shocking. Loved it.
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