Shrike

A Person Lead a Boring Depressing Life

Revisado: 06-17-22

I came into this story with high hopes given the reviews comparing it to Project Hail Mary. While the setup is similar, guy with amnesia going on a journey to a strange new world haunted by flashbacks, PHM featured a protagonist with an interesting back story and a sense of humor exploring a strange and exciting world with real stakes.

This is 11 hours of someone naval gazing his way through a dull landscape with features as boring as he is. The flashbacks reveal an equally dull life so unimaginative I had fast forward at times just to get away from it.

I kept hoping for something exciting at the end, some big reveal that would make the endless monotony worth it, sadly the big twist proved to be just as dull and unimaginative as the rest of the story. I will at least say the narration was excellent.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

esto le resultó útil a 1 persona

A Decent Chapter in the Series

Revisado: 09-26-21

This was a good collection Fred gets a number of opportunities to learn more about the parahuman community and forge new ties and allies, but ultimately very little changes,

Fred's sire makes an interesting appearance, but his defeat is a little too fast and easy. For a moment it actually seemed like someone in Fred's life would genuinely suffer for having let Fred in, but ultimately everyone comes out suffering no real permanent damage.

The characters are their usual fun selves, but honestly this was all a little too predictable for me.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Another Success

Revisado: 03-15-20

As always, Barry Eisler provides an excellent story and a great narration. The chapters are well paced and the storyline is extremely compelling. I particularly enjoyed the switch off of perspective between the people investigating and the perpetrators. Seeing the way different types of work (from intelligence to law enforcement) bring different mindsets to an investigation was very interesting, as was the way in which characters were able to work outside their comfort zone after seeing their preconceptions were impeding their work.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Excellent But Brief

Revisado: 02-28-20

As always, the author combines passion and good research to tell a compelling story. Combines history, science and personal journey.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Excellent Story

Revisado: 02-23-20

A good reimagining of Sherlock Holmes confronted with the Lovecraftian mythos. Fun and well paced.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

A very well written and informative piece.

Revisado: 09-22-19

A must read for those interested in disaster relief and weather. Very inspiring and well narrated.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Inventive, entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable.

Revisado: 02-09-19

highly recommend for anyone looking for something new. a fascinating set us stories based on lesser known folklore.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Great Work

Revisado: 11-16-17

The author does an admirable job making this era in Roman history both interesting and approcheable.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Excellent Story

Revisado: 12-01-16

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, the story was clear, well paced and engaging.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes, mainly by making a character whose life was both extraordinary and believable. Barry Eisler excels at well written, developed characters, and a fast moving plot.

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

A voice that beautifully conveys the main characters emotions at key events.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I found myself horrified by the injustice of the world we live in as personalized by the main character.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña