Tom H.

A worth successor to Heinlein!

Revisado: 08-10-20

Cam Alvarez is a scrappy, young tough guy trying to scrape along in a sprawling megacity. When he gets into trouble with the local bad guys, the cops give him a choice of going to jail or joining the military.

I’m sure you can guess his choice.

The old story about a talented young soldier and his progression up the ranks is a time-honored trope. This story pulls off a fresh look at it that will have you asking for more.

This is finely crafted military science fiction. It probably helps the Partlow was an Army Infantry officer. The tactics and tech make perfect sense and the world itself is believable and immersive. He gives you just enough details to fill out the universe but doesn’t burden you with the math like RAH did.

The cast of characters is well drawn and you’ll care about them by the end of the book. I really cared about who lived and who died in battle, and I bet you will too.

I’m actually about to start the third book in this series. I’m looking forward to it! If my TBR (To Be Read) list wasn’t so long, I would’ve read this sooner! 😛

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Solid Military Sci-Fi

Revisado: 06-09-18

This is a very fun and tactically accurate military science fiction book with active and colorful prose. J.R. uses his first personal knowledge of infantry tactics to weave a believable and action-packed tale. I loved the dialog and banter between the characters. If you're a veteran, you will recognize it immediately.

Scipio is a solid protagonist, his arc of an infantry NCO pushed to assume greater responsibility is engaging. But I think my favorite character is Basil. His arc is deeply satisfying.

The world of The Sleeping Legion is fascinating and very well thought out. Without giving too much away... It's interesting to see a sci-fi world where humans are subservient to alien races and are not the master of the universe...yet. I jumped into this series not knowing it was set in a universe written by another author. (Tim C. Taylor's The Human Legion series) So, of course, I'll have to check out that series now, once I finish this one.

Jeffery Kafer is an outstanding voice actor. His skill clearly adds to the written word.

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No Fluff, just actionable info

Revisado: 06-05-18

Plot Gardening is clear, concise, and straight to the point. You won't find any new plotting formulas here, just a well packaged breakdown of a few existing plot systems. Chris has a way of taking this daunting subject and making it very accessible.

Just remember to do the exercises. ;)

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THIS is the Star Wars you are looking for!

Revisado: 02-20-18

Nick Cole and Jason Anspach have created an immersive universe filled with great characters and a compelling story. I can't wait for more!
R.C.Bray delivers another brilliant performance.

KTF!

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Detective Noir meets Dystopian Future

Revisado: 07-22-16

I loved this book. It has compelling characters with their own quirks and idiosyncrasies. The plot is tight. No threads are left hanging, and they all tie together nicely. There are a few well-placed twists and turns that will surprise even the most experienced reader.

The world is well thought out and captivating. The suspension of disbelief is not really required.

Rob Kroese is a funny guy. There are many scenes where I laughed out loud! If you like his humor, you will want to check out his other books.

Fred Berman did an outstanding job bringing the various characters to life. His performance definitely added the prose.

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Amazingly well done!

Revisado: 04-01-16

I was drawn to this book because of all the controversy surrounding it. Thank you HarperCollins for introducing me to a fine author I may have never heard of otherwise.
The social commentary is hilarious and thought provoking. The world building is very well thought out and highly plausible, based on current media and socioeconomic trends.

The story itself is pretty fast paced considering the shear amount of detail and commentary that help to flesh out a complex and immersive world. The story shifts between the VR world and IRL seamlessly, I was never left wondering where I was, or what was going on.

I care about these characters. They are nuanced and have clear motives and believable arcs.

Mare Trevathan’s narration is masterful. She has clear, crisp diction and a very pleasant voice to spend over ten hours with. She does many voices and excellent dialects. She also brings the emotion of the scene right to the surface without over doing it. This was no simple narration; this was truly voice acting. I’ll look for more of her work.

I listened to this book in one sitting and consider it time well spent. I look forward to more from Nick Cole. I sure hope he stays Indie…

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Not necessarily just for actors.

Revisado: 08-23-15

In a word: comprehensive. All the nuts and bolts, and many valuable insider tips. There are many examples of what to do and what not to do, with at name of the movie and the time stamp. I figured this would just be about acting techniques. It manages to cover pretty much everything. Auditions, etiquette, pre and post production, and it’s done in a way that keeps your attention.

The narration was superb. It felt like David H. Lawrence XVII was giving me a personal seminar. Great pacing, and consistent volume. Never any breath or mouth noises. A real pleasure to listen to.

I’m a writer that is looking to narrate my own books. Not only did I glean plenty of great info for believable voice over work, but from a writer’s point of view, knowing the actor’s process is already changing how I write.

I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in
exchange for an unbiased review via AudiobookBlast dot com

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Finally making some progress!

Revisado: 08-18-15

What made the experience of listening to Collins Spanish with Paul Noble - Learn Spanish the Natural Way, Part 1 the most enjoyable?

Paul Noble's approach to learning a new language is remarkable simple and effective. After years of trying to learn Spanish, I am finally making progress.

What other book might you compare Collins Spanish with Paul Noble - Learn Spanish the Natural Way, Part 1 to and why?

Pimsleur,.... ugh. Rote memorization is just not very effective.

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History that reads like fiction

Revisado: 08-18-15

Where does The Republic of Pirates rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is in my top 3 of pirate history books. Very compelling and well written.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Henry Avery. His story was fascinating and it would seem he did what he thought was the right thing at the time.

What does Lewis Grenville bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He is a very capable narrator. Clear diction, and no mouth or breath noises.

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I wanted to like this...

Revisado: 04-23-11

I don't disagree with the author's basic premise,.. unfortunately, this turns into a far-left 'hit piece' pretty quickly.

If you are on the far left,.. this book is for you.

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