Cristela M.

Don’t listen to naysayers

Revisado: 03-16-25

I listened to this even after reading some of the criticism (because it was free to try on Plus) and I’m very glad I did. The science was very interesting, but I can understand why it may seem overkill for someone who doesn’t have a science background. Since I do have that background, it seemed in line with classic sci-fi writing styles with modern twists and interesting storylines. The science was just enough to make something like time travel interesting (I’ve always poo-pooed time travel stories). The author does his research and will admit when he is stretching the truth as it is known today. Hey… isn’t that what makes it science fiction? I recommend. If you can listen with Plus, you should at least start and see how far it takes you.

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waste of time

Revisado: 02-22-21

The "story" had funny moments. It really seemed pointless. Bottom line is it commits the worst sin of entertainment. Overall it is a waste of precious time which could be spent doing something more productive, including anything which entertainment accomplishes for you.

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The top 1% can make a difference

Revisado: 02-04-20

I don't know what to say so it is obvious that this review is real. I don't write many reviews. I have 100's of Audio Books in my library. I have listened to 1/2-2/3 of them, mostly with casual interest and minimal impact. This book really defies the genres. It is classified as horror, but I did not find it horrific. There is a purpose for the gore in the development of the characters. In that development, personalities and relationships are explored in a thought-provoking manner. All of this accentuated against an extraordinary setting. All of it is stimulating. This book is the 1 out of 100 which matters to me. Fantastical.

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Smartly Executed

Revisado: 11-20-19

My focus for audio books are Science Fiction and Science. But even a left-leaning brain needs some variety now and then. I was very pleasantly surprised by this intelligently constructed mystery in the spirit of Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys. Modern and relevant. I have spent time in New Orleans and found this to be fun and informative.

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waste of time - high on fluff, low on substance

Revisado: 05-28-19

So... In a nutshell. I have a feeling that spending 3 days outdoors changes my perspective, but I want someone smarter and/or more educated than me to prove it. In the meantime, let me entertain you with a lot of outdoorsy sound effects. If you hear enough running water or birds chirping, you will get what I am trying to say.

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Doesn't stand time test

Revisado: 01-26-19

I want to like this author because of all I have read about her. First couple of books leave me dry. Her style is somewhat like PKD, but without the ability to draw me in. This book was somewhat entertaining due to it's premise, but didn't develop well and had me wondering when it was going to get substantial. It did pose some interesting philosophical questions, but nothing that I haven't been hearing since my childhood in the 60's. Now the notions seem stale and dated. I watched the movie and it seemed to be exactly like my experience of the book. 80's B-movie.

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Satisfying but could have been even better

Revisado: 09-22-18

This story had many elements which I enjoyed; mythology, ancient middle-eastern culture/mystique, forbidden love, the nature of love... I enjoyed it's fairytale style paired with adult themes. I found it a little slow to develop and not completely satisfying how it ended and specifically, how the story line of the (very well developed) characters ended up. If asked whether I would listen to this again, the answer is, "Yes. Absolutely." simply because I enjoyed the description of the characters and the nature of the story. I am not a big fan of book series, but this book leaves me wanting to see the sequel because many of the elements were so well developed but not followed through on.

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Grok it as a Classic

Revisado: 09-22-18

I would echo the review titled “ We live in the world this book made ”, which captured my experience of this book. I want so much to like Heinlein because I was a child in the 1960s and his work sets the foundation and tone for so much Sci-Fi over the decades. However, while the concepts in this book may have blown peoples minds at the time it was published, it is primarily a treatise on racism, religion and society and the concepts illustrated in this story are old hat now. I will continue to plow through Heinlein stories for the nostalgia, but this was not the masterwork people made it out to be, even if it did have an impact on culture and peoples thinking then. In fact, it seemed even a bit trite and boring in spots. The narration was excellent, though, and I truly enjoyed the portrayal of the character Jubal Harshaw, which captivated my imagination. With all that said, this probably needs to be on a must-read list to help us understand the changes in our culture in the past 5-6 decades.

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Left me dry

Revisado: 09-22-18

I was expecting Sci-Fi, and it is really a mixture of Sci-fi Fantasy, which I don't particularly enjoy. The story had some interesting elements, but I spent most of the book wondering where it was headed. It was narrated with a very strong accent, which exacerbated my frustration with the story. I had to listen very carefully to follow and then was a bit disappointed, leaving me thinking it wasn't worth the effort.

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If you liked "Where the Hell is Tesla"

Revisado: 09-22-18

Then you will like this. I'm not going to say these are great literature, but they sure as hell are entertaining. I enjoy the author's narration, too. The style of humor keeps me smiling throughout the book. The story is engaging carried largely by the development of interesting characters.

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