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2112
- Revelation
- De: Derek Beaugarde
- Narrado por: Virtual Voice
- Duración: 4 h y 8 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 1
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Narración:2 out of 5 stars 1
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 1
In 2084, Planet Earth was utterly destroyed by a rogue comet and around 25,000 surviving humans were transported to Capitol Base on Mars. These humans included Ewan and Jill Sinclair. Their son Jack Crossan Sinclair is the first Martian child born on Mars and graduates as a geologist. He leads a project to conduct geological surveys to find extractable mineral resources close to Olympus Mons. However, a powerful and secret pseudo-religious organisation back at Capitol Base makes it their mission to stop Jack, at all costs.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good story diminished
- De Patrick en 04-21-25
- 2112
- Revelation
- De: Derek Beaugarde
- Narrado por: Virtual Voice
Good story diminished
Revisado: 04-21-25
This is a solid thriller absolutely diminished by the AI narration. Emotion is still beyond the technology. This prevented the work from truly coming alive.
A few too many fortuitous events even for science fiction, but for the price and time investment, there are worse options.
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A Memory Called Empire
- Teixcalaan, Book 1
- De: Arkady Martine
- Narrado por: Amy Landon
- Duración: 15 h y 42 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 2,964
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,531
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 2,530
Ambassador Mahit Dzmare arrives in the center of the multi-system Teixcalaanli Empire only to discover that her predecessor, the previous ambassador from their small but fiercely independent mining station, has died. But no one will admit that his death wasn't an accident - or that Mahit might be next to die, during a time of political instability in the highest echelons of the imperial court. Now, Mahit must discover who is behind the murder, rescue herself, and save her station from Teixcalaan's unceasing expansion.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Story is great, weird editing, not great narration
- De Nadia en 06-10-19
- A Memory Called Empire
- Teixcalaan, Book 1
- De: Arkady Martine
- Narrado por: Amy Landon
What is the definition of you…
Revisado: 06-30-24
A political thriller in the guise of a space opera. Just enough science to carry the fiction and a storyline as satisfying as the world and characters living it!
The book is a study in self determination, from the technology driven micro to the macro of the empire’s reach. That study is the journey and that journey is absolutely satisfying!
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Warbreaker
- De: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrado por: Alyssa Bresnahan
- Duración: 24 h y 56 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 33,359
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 29,921
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 29,879
In the world of Warbreaker, each person is born endowed with the power of one Breath―which can be sold and collected by others, then used to Awaken objects and even corpses to do their bidding. A few individuals who die in glory return as gods, with the power of thousands of Breath, but no memory of their mortal lives―and are enthroned in the Court of Gods in Hallandren’s capital. To Vivenna and Siri, princesses of Idris, the abuse of Breath and the claim of the Returned to be gods are repugnant blasphemy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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My Favorite Sanderson Yet
- De Carol en 09-10-17
- Warbreaker
- De: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrado por: Alyssa Bresnahan
A great ride!!!
Revisado: 04-11-24
The world building and character development in this book was amazing on every level! The depth of the multiple storylines was equally as it was impressive.
The author simultaneously told an epic story of conquest, family dynamics, intrigue, murder, and self discovery.
Easily the best book I’ve read in months
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Warship
- Black Fleet Trilogy, Book 1
- De: Joshua Dalzelle
- Narrado por: Mark Boyett
- Duración: 8 h y 20 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 14,060
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 13,045
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 12,991
In the 25th century, humans have conquered space. The advent of faster-than-light travel has opened up hundreds of habitable planets for colonization, and humans have exploited the virtually limitless space and resources for hundreds of years with impunity. So complacent have they become with the overabundance that armed conflict is a thing of the past, and their machines of war are obsolete and decrepit. What would happen if they were suddenly threatened by a terrifying new enemy?
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2 out of 5 stars
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Good delivery of a very mediocre story
- De John en 04-19-16
- Warship
- Black Fleet Trilogy, Book 1
- De: Joshua Dalzelle
- Narrado por: Mark Boyett
A fun and challenging read!
Revisado: 10-02-22
SciFi writers come in two varieties: Science people and Fiction people! I loved this science-forward story of humanity that has evolved technologically yet has been frozen in ember as a species!
A humanity that has self segregated throughout the cosmos, harboring centuries old racist prejudices, blinding them to a now, imminent threat!
The multiple story lines, the bits of humor, the twists and turns all make this story a great listen. I personally love Dalzelle’s use of time and pace to keep the story moving and the tension high.
I cannot wait to get into the next two books!
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Baron Steele
- De: Rhett C. Bruno, Jaime Castle
- Narrado por: R.C. Bray
- Duración: 47 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,108
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,922
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,915
Paul Steele, known to the world as Baron Steele, isn’t your average masked crimefighter. As a matter of fact, he doesn’t even wear a mask. And he doesn’t even fight crime anymore. That’s for the guys with too much brawn and not enough brain. No, Steele works in consulting. After having his license revoked by the Guild of Masked Crimefighters, he decided he would scout talent instead. Match up heroes with their villainous counterparts, help the young bucks and buckettes discover their talents and abilities. That sort of thing.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely charming
- De Willis Burns en 10-22-20
- Baron Steele
- De: Rhett C. Bruno, Jaime Castle
- Narrado por: R.C. Bray
Okay, now you owe me...
Revisado: 11-12-20
This Audible Original took me back to my high school days, rummaging in the comic book stores and finding a Pristine Volume 1 Issue 1 of a great comic only to find out the publisher didn’t know what they had and canceled the title!!!
So now, Audible, you owe me!
With Baron Steele you’ve introduced a lovable anti-hero and a cast of characters in a post Marvel/DC world! The writing was crisp and the story was filled with depth and nuance. Hell, you even packed in a deus ex machina and a couple of plot twists in a solid 47 minutes!
If you don’t realize the gem you have on your hands, let me help you out: Baron Steele js a fantastic read for anyone who loves good storytelling and a good cup of coffee!
Issue #2 better be in production... you owe me!!!
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Stan Lee's Alliances: A Trick of Light
- De: Stan Lee, Kat Rosenfield, Created by Stan Lee, y otros
- Narrado por: Yara Shahidi
- Duración: 11 h y 47 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 6,840
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 6,257
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 6,250
What is more real? A world we are born into or one we create for ourselves? Legendary creator, master storyteller, and cultural icon Stan Lee sets off into a new universe in search of answers to some of the most pressing questions of our time! The only question left: Will you join him on this journey?
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5 out of 5 stars
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About the narrator....
- De Helen en 07-03-19
Even Better the Second Time!!!
Revisado: 07-28-19
Writing a review of this story without giving anything away is like trying to describe lightning without using its color, shape or impact!
I will say that at 5 hours in, when you realize the story is ONLY HALF WAY DONE that the point you let go and really begin enjoying the ride! So many twists, so much heartache, so much joy!!!
And once you finish, you HAVE TO press play and really appreciate how well this is put together!!!
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Radical Candor
- Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
- De: Kim Scott
- Narrado por: Kim Scott
- Duración: 10 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5,758
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 4,871
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4,829
From the time we learn to speak, we're told that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. When you become a manager, it’s your job to say it--and your obligation. Author Kim Scott was an executive at Google and then at Apple, where she developed a class on how to be a good boss. She has earned growing fame in recent years with her vital new approach to effective management, Radical Candor. Radical Candor is a simple idea: to be a good boss, you have to Care Personally at the same time that you Challenge Directly.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good book but hard to listen to.
- De Chris en 02-02-18
- Radical Candor
- Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
- De: Kim Scott
- Narrado por: Kim Scott
Solid read, worth the credit!
Revisado: 05-18-17
The Radical Candor frameworks is interesting enough for me to want to reread certain sections to get a better feel. I will be implementing certain tools and others are just not germane to my situation.
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The Ferryman Institute
- A Novel
- De: Colin Gigl
- Narrado por: Stephen Hoye
- Duración: 14 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 69
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 65
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 64
Ferryman Charlie Dawson saves dead people - somebody has to convince them to move on to the afterlife, after all. Having never failed a single assignment, he's acquired a reputation for success that's as legendary as it is unwanted. It turns out that serving as a Ferryman is causing Charlie to slowly lose his mind. Deemed too valuable by the Ferryman Institute to be let go and too stubborn to just give up in his own right, Charlie's pretty much abandoned all hope of escaping his grim existence. Or he had, anyway, until he saved Alice Spiegel.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Narrator does not capture tone of the story
- De Jessica Bell en 03-15-17
- The Ferryman Institute
- A Novel
- De: Colin Gigl
- Narrado por: Stephen Hoye
"The Matrix" meets "Die Hard"!
Revisado: 10-11-16
Operating in the space in and between life and death our hero lives a life of two regrets in a job he hates, yet has been perfect for over 2 centuries!
An assignment, a choice and a suicidal woman takes his life in an amazing new direction. You will enjoy listening to every single minute of twists and turns, rollicking chases and tender moments. This is a solid listen! Worth every dime!
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Not My Father's Son: A Memoir
- De: Alan Cumming
- Narrado por: Alan Cumming
- Duración: 6 h y 28 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 10,757
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 9,884
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 9,836
With ribald humor, wit, and incredible insight, Alan seamlessly moves back and forth in time, integrating stories from his childhood in Scotland and his experiences today as the celebrated actor of film, television, and stage. At times suspenseful, at times deeply moving, but always incredibly brave and honest, Not My Father's Son is a powerful story of embracing the best aspects of the past and triumphantly pushing the darkness aside.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Best Part of Saturday
- De George Knight en 12-16-14
- Not My Father's Son: A Memoir
- De: Alan Cumming
- Narrado por: Alan Cumming
Just not my kind of story
Revisado: 03-02-15
I was familiar with Alan Cumming from "Caberet" and "The Good Wife", and it seemed like this was going to be an interesting listen.
The synopsis should've read that it is an in-depth study of his relationship with his father and how much one man can cry in a three week period.
I came away with the feeling that Mr. Cummings an amazingly talented individual with a very difficult background. He is very delicate flower and without all the people around him he would not be half the person that he is today.
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