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On Writing and Worldbuilding - Volume I
- By: Timothy Hickson
- Narrated by: Larissa Thompson, Merphy Napier
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 274
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 230
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 226
Writing advice tends to be full of "rules" and "tips" which are either too broad to be helpful or outright wrong. In On Writing and Worldbuilding, we will discuss specific and applicable ideas to consider, from effective methods of delivering exposition and foreshadowing, to how communication, commerce, and control play into the fall of an empire.
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5 out of 5 stars
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all hail mishka
- By M. M. on 03-25-21
- On Writing and Worldbuilding - Volume I
- By: Timothy Hickson
- Narrated by: Larissa Thompson, Merphy Napier
Easily accessible and non judgemental
Reviewed: 03-17-24
This author doesn't tell you how to write but guides you through different ways to do it. The book didn't make the writing process feel restrictive, nor one size fits all. Instead, he encouraged me to develop my own method.
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Dune: House Atreides: House Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 26 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,534
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,023
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,022
Capturing all the complexity and grand themes of the original, this prequel to the Dune series weaves a new tapestry of betrayal, passion, and destiny into a saga that expands the tale written by Frank Herbert more than 30 years ago.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Maybe better than original Audible production.
- By Robert on 04-25-13
- Dune: House Atreides: House Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
A beautiful story in it's own right
Reviewed: 11-03-20
I read Dune, Dune: Messiah, and Children of Dune as a teen. Unfortunately, I never got around to completing the Saga. My subscription to Audible has given me the opportunity to return to the glorious Saga, and hopefully, this time finish it.
Considering the size and complexity Frank Herbert's novels, I was reluctant to start this prequel Trilogy on the side but I'm glad I did. House Atreides is a powerful story set in the vivid and intricate world of Dune that captures the essence of the universe while adding new layers that enriches the Dune Saga. I can't tell you how much it means to me (and I'm sure other readers) to see the universe and characters respected by someone with the skill to bring them to life.
This book was easy to pick up but damn hard to put down. I had replay parts of it for the sheer pleasure of it as well as study how the thread interwove into the overall story. I even found myself screaming in frustration when my brother called me during the trial because I couldn't stand stopping there. The bitter sweet ending leaves me yearning for more.
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Azagoth
- A Demonica Novella - 1001 Dark Nights
- By: Larissa Ione
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 347
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 317
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 312
Even in the fathomless depths of the underworld and the bleak chambers of a damaged heart, the bonds of love can heal...or destroy. He holds the ability to annihilate souls in the palm of his hand. He commands the respect of the most dangerous of demons and the most powerful of angels. He can seduce and dominate any female he wants with a mere look. But for all Azagoth's power, he's bound by shackles of his own making, and only an angel with a secret holds the key to his release.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hot Steamy and Intense
- By Samantha D. on 01-23-20
- Azagoth
- A Demonica Novella - 1001 Dark Nights
- By: Larissa Ione
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
Hot Steamy and Intense
Reviewed: 01-23-20
I was hesitant at first but I'm glad I took the plunge. Azagoth has less moving parts than her larger books but I think it's better for it. The story does a great job fleshing out Azagoth's character, bringing Sheoul-gra to life. Liliana starts out mousy and downtrodden but soon finds her strength and the interplay between the fledgling couple is playfully wicked. It's easy to burn through and will make you burn while reading it.
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