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High expectations surpassed. Worth the wait.

Revisado: 10-13-24

RAH's novel is a timeless classic that seems to have been written specifically to address 2024. Bray's reading elevates the work.

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The dramatization is perfectly ok...

Revisado: 11-06-23

... Kevin R Free's performance in the original is just 1000 times better. If you are new to Murderbot, check out the original audiobook series first.

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My first Peter F Hamilton novel

Revisado: 10-11-23

I had been reluctant to read the Commonwealth novels, in spite of the recommendations of trusted friends, because of their length. I decided to give Salvation a try because of its ( relatively ) more approachable size. I enjoyed Salvation so much that during the seemingly interminable wait for Salvation Lost, I voraciously listened my way through 7 Commonwealth novels (all save Misspent Youth), The Great North Road, Fallen Dragon, and the Confederation Series. So much for my fear of the 40 hour audio book!

Salvation is a worthy sibling to Hyperion among the best literary descendendants of Chaucer. As such, Salvation will disappoint those who only enjoy fiction that is told in 3 plot focused acts. Salvation is more for those who delight in the juxtaposition of the Friar's tale with that of the Wife of Bath, for those who appreciate liminality as much as linearity, and for anyone who might enjoy an evening of stories told around a campfire as much as an evening of Shakespeare or Sophocles. This is not to say that Salvation lacks exposition, conflict, and resolution. Rather, Salvation offers a delightful alternative to standard plot driven structure and serves as an entertaining and compelling introduction to the trilogy.

Salvation was also my first John Lee audiobook. It took me a couple of hours of listening to grow accustomed to his style. Now, he is one of my all-time favorite narrators. I have listened to and enjoyed many books narrated by Lee that I otherwise would not have had the slightest interest in, including all 73* Spellmonger books (* and counting. just kidding).

In my humble opinion, the Salvation Sequence is Hamilton's best work so far. I will admit that part of my fondness for Salvation is that it was my introduction to his books. In any case, I highly recommend it and envy anyone who is about to give it a listen for the first time.

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5 stars

Revisado: 05-01-23

Why do these reviews have to be fifteen words long? 5 stars. Outstanding book. Highly recommended.

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The Apotheosis of Pele

Revisado: 04-07-23

Great story and narrator. Deserving of a larger audience. He inoa no Kalakaua.

Aia lā ‘o Pele i Hawai‘i ‘eā
Ke ha‘a mai lā i Maukele ‘eā
‘Ūhī‘ūhā mai ana ‘eā
Ke nome a‘e lā iā Puna, ‘eā
‘Owaka i ka lani, nokenoke
Ē Pele ē Pele ē.

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Love this book

Revisado: 04-06-23

Space Opera at its best, full of original explorations of empires, AI, personhood, slavery, xenophobia, beurocracy, climate change, military culture, friendship, and interdimensional travel. I'm not a fan of the "many worlds" interpretation of quantum mechanics in reality. But I'm sold on MR Carey's fictional take - more, please! - and soon!

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This time, things will be different.

Revisado: 02-02-23

What could be more delightful than Avrana Kern cast in the role of a witch from chidrens' fairy tales? I can think of nothing in all of fiction, except, possibly, for everything else found within Children of Memory, taken, as a raven might say, in aggregate.

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Warning. Listen to the sample before u buy!

Revisado: 10-17-22

WORST NARRATION EVER.
I love the Ice Moon series and have been eagerly waiting for an English audiobook of The Jupiter Catastrophe for years. I was so excited when I hit play. Well, I lasted all of 7 minutes, and only because I really wanted to like this audiobook. Words cannot describe how terrible the narration is. Any comparison to any synthetic or robot voice is not justified. The first computer voice from Star Trek (tos) speaks with a wealth of emotion and expression this guy can't hold a candle to. If you want a more enjoyable audio experience than this Colindres Catastrophe, all you have to do is pick up your phone and dial a number that is out of service.

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Strength and Honor

Revisado: 10-08-22

What we do in life echoes in eternity. The Wheel weaves as The Wheel wills. Jess, I donate my Naeblis baby to you.

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Best B characters

Revisado: 10-05-22

Verin ! and Olver 📯! Also: Silviana (because spankings) , Aran'gar, Leane, Hopper, Sorilea, Erith, Tylee Khirgan, Suroth, Alviarin, Noal / Jain
Great Show!

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