Richard Siggins

Disappointing ending to a series

Revisado: 09-24-19

I don't typically listen to dramatized books but since I enjoyed the Expeditionary Force series I decided to give it a try. The narrators alone should be worth the investment. This installment was pretty much a disappointment. The book was short and didn't really flesh out the scenes very well. This audio version had too much time filled with music and sound effects. The last 15 minutes or so felt like someone was fulfilling a contract for a 6 hour audio book. I've been an audible listener for over 15 years and have only returned a book once. This came close to being the second.

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Only 2 stars due to the prolific detailed sex

Revisado: 10-16-18

Ken Follett is a good storyteller and the reader is excellent. I quit the book about 1/3 of the way in because detailed accounts of the sex between characters were becoming a major part of the story. This may appeal to some, but not me.

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This is the end of the Academy Series for me

Revisado: 04-22-18

What would have made Cauldron better?

There was little in the book to keep my attention. I kept waiting for it to get better and in the end, it was disappointing. It's like he had to write another in the series but really wasn't into it. I have enjoyed the series up to this point but I won't be looking for any more books in this series.

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A Long Slow Way To A Mediocre Finish

Revisado: 09-26-17

Would you try another book from Becky Chambers and/or Rachel Dulude?

No. I found it difficult to get through this book. I kept waiting for something to happen and the pace to pick up but it never really happened. The plot is summarized in the title of the book. It is all about the characters and their personal interactions during the journey.

Was The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet worth the listening time?

No, not for me.

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Only book I could not finish in 5 years

Revisado: 12-22-16

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I am constantly listening to Audible books and reading one or more print books. This is the only book I have given up on in five years. I am going against the tide here but I felt this book was too long and some of the rabbit holes the author explored really didn't add to the story. I got 3/5 of the way through before giving up. I kept waiting for something to happen in the story but it didn't in the hours I spent listening.

What was most disappointing about Neal Stephenson’s story?

Some of the sections he included didn't add anything to the book. I really didn't care to get pages of description of his breakfast cereal.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes, because 50% of it would be removed to make a movie

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Only book I could not finish in 5 years

Revisado: 12-22-16

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I am constantly listening to Audible books and reading one or more print books. This is the only book I have given up on in five years. I am going against the tide here but I felt this book was too long and some of the rabbit holes the author explored really didn't add to the story. I got 3/5 of the way through before giving up. I kept waiting for something to happen in the story but it didn't in the hours I spent listening.

What was most disappointing about Neal Stephenson’s story?

Some of the sections he included didn't add anything to the book. I really didn't care to get pages of description of his breakfast cereal.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes, because 50% of it would be removed to make a movie

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This book kept me interested for the entire 41 hrs

Revisado: 09-21-16

What did you love best about The Pillars of the Earth?

The characters were well developed. I felt like I knew them by the end of the book. I sometimes get tired of the good vs. evil stories, but not this time. One of my favorite books.

What did you like best about this story?

If I had to pick one thing I liked least, it is that 41 hours is a bit long to listen to. The is an abridged version, but I wouldn't want to miss anything.

What about John Lee’s performance did you like?

Great story teller/reader. I'm going to look for more books read by John Lee.

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Stretching

Revisado: 02-09-16

Is there anything you would change about this book?

This was not the best book in the series. I think she is stretching these book out too much. Not enough content here.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

The ending was a little disappointing. I thought I had more time in the audiobook, then all at once it was done. It felt like part one of a two part book.

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One of the best books in 10 years

Revisado: 02-24-15

I've been an audible listener for about 10 years now and think book is one of the best, if not the best, book I've listened to. I knew nothing about crew rowing when I started this book. By the end I had learned a great deal about the sport, the history, and most of all the 9 men in the boat. When I finished it this evening and came in to tell my wife about it I became emotional. That was a first for me. When I reached the end of the book it was like I had lost 9 close personal friends. The book was excellent and the narrator was one of my favorites. For the first time, I am tempted to start the book over and listen again. It was that good.

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Great story painted by words

Revisado: 01-08-15

I've been an audible listener for many years listening to a book a month. This is one of the most enjoyable books I've listened to in a long time. The author can paint mental pictures with careful selection of words and phrases. The story comes alive and is a joy to listen to.

The only thing I didn't like is the way the story jumps back and forth in time. This is not a book you can casually listen to. If you zone out for a little while you won't know what year it is.

I look forward to more books by Doerr

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