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Neuromancer
- By: William Gibson
- Narrated by: Robertson Dean
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,215
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 8,060
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,067
Twenty years ago, it was as if someone turned on a light. The future blazed into existence with each deliberate word that William Gibson laid down. The winner of Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick Awards, Neuromancer didn't just explode onto the science fiction scene - it permeated into the collective consciousness, culture, science, and technology.Today, there is only one science fiction masterpiece to thank for the term "cyberpunk," for easing the way into the information age and Internet society.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Story? Classic. Narrator? Ugh.
- By Sage on 11-11-14
- Neuromancer
- By: William Gibson
- Narrated by: Robertson Dean
Classic Sci Fi - witness the birth of cyberpunk
Reviewed: 05-04-14
Would you consider the audio edition of Neuromancer to be better than the print version?
So cool to go back and read something that took shape in a very real way
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The Book Thief
- By: Markus Zusak
- Narrated by: Allan Corduner
- Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 34,019
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 29,359
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 29,335
It's just a small story really, about, among other things, a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak's groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can't resist: books.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Glad I took a chance.
- By Robert on 08-20-11
- The Book Thief
- By: Markus Zusak
- Narrated by: Allan Corduner
Beautiful storyline and beautfully written
Reviewed: 04-05-14
Would you consider the audio edition of The Book Thief to be better than the print version?
The performance was a work of art
Who was your favorite character and why?
Mama, you zaomench!
What about Allan Corduner’s performance did you like?
Perhaps the best performance I've enjoyed thus far on Audible
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The Remaining: Aftermath
- By: D. J. Molles
- Narrated by: Christian Rummel
- Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,555
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,292
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,292
To Captain Lee Harden, Project Hometown feels like a distant dream and the completion of his mission seems unattainable. Wounded and weaponless, he has stumbled upon a group of survivors that seems willing to help. But a tragedy in the group causes a deep rift to come to light and forces him into action. In the chaos of the world outside, Lee is pursued by a new threat: someone who will stop at nothing to get what he has.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Giving up; can't take the idiocy.
- By K on 12-02-13
- The Remaining: Aftermath
- By: D. J. Molles
- Narrated by: Christian Rummel
A lot to like about this apocolypse novel!
Reviewed: 02-28-14
What made the experience of listening to The Remaining: Aftermath the most enjoyable?
Strong action and a superb reading.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Remaining: Aftermath?
The cluster at the hospital, dealing with Milo and crew while also dealing with the infected - intense, good action.
Have you listened to any of Christian Rummel’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Just the first novel in this series - he nails this reading.
Any additional comments?
This is a very strong series for anyone who likes a spin on zombie apocalypse or good survivalist action novels. The dialogue could use some editing and Lee should have gotten a bit more training on how to make pragmatic decisions under stress, but very little to find fault in with this series thus far.
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Farside
- By: Ben Bova
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 595
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 538
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Story4 out of 5 stars 535
Telescopes on Earth have detected an Earth-sized planet circling a star some 30 light-years away. Now the race is on to get pictures of that distant world that show whether or not the planet is truly like Earth - and if it bears life. Farside observatory will have the largest optical telescope in the solar system and the most sensitive radio telescope, insulated from the interference of Earth’s radio chatter by a thousand kilometers of the moon’s solid body. But building Farside is a complex, dangerous task. And what they ultimately find stuns everyone, and humanity will never be the same.
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1 out of 5 stars
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If You Like 1950s Sci Fi...
- By Shellbin on 04-06-13
- Farside
- By: Ben Bova
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
Marginal, predictable
Reviewed: 02-28-14
What did you like best about Farside? What did you like least?
The concept was good, the science behind the telescopes - the drama was weak.
What could Ben Bova have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
Focus less on the romance and more on developing the plot
Did the narration match the pace of the story?
Yes
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
Likely not
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One Second After
- By: William R. Forstchen
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 29,952
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 25,817
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25,819
Already cited on the floor of Congress and discussed in the corridors of the Pentagon as a book all Americans should read, One Second After is the story of a war scenario that could become all too terrifyingly real. Based upon a real weapon - the Electro Magnetic Pulse (EMP) - which may already be in the hands of our enemies, it is a truly realistic look at the awesome power of a weapon that can destroy the entire United States.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A Civil War Re-enactor Saves a Community?
- By Cidney on 07-05-12
- One Second After
- By: William R. Forstchen
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
Great book for preppers!
Reviewed: 02-21-14
What did you love best about One Second After?
The thought put into sequence and timing of challenges that would be faced
What did you like best about this story?
The thought put into sequence and timing of challenges that would be faced
What three words best describe Joe Barrett’s voice?
strong
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
dog scene and the final diabetes scence
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Great Expectations
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 17 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,130
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 904
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 896
As Pip unravels the truth behind his own "great expectations" in his quest to become a gentleman, the mysteries of the past and the convolutions of fate through a series of thrilling adventures serve to steer him toward maturity and his most important discovery of all - the truth about himself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This Dickens guy has promise
- By Ed on 06-30-11
- Great Expectations
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
One of the greatest novels
Reviewed: 02-13-14
Would you consider the audio edition of Great Expectations to be better than the print version?
Consuming Great Expectations and following Pip's life journey while driving to and from the office - awesome!
What was one of the most memorable moments of Great Expectations?
In my opinion the appearance of Pip's fugitive
Which scene was your favorite?
I love Jo taking care of Pip while he's sick
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Jo taking care of Pip
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Doctor Sleep
- A Novel
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Will Patton
- Length: 18 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 39,218
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35,618
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 35,537
Stephen King returns to the characters and territory of one of his most popular novels ever, The Shining, in this instantly riveting novel about the now middle-aged Dan Torrance (the boy protagonist of The Shining) and the very special 12-year-old girl he must save from a tribe of murderous paranormals. This is an epic war between good and evil, a gory, glorious story that will thrill the millions of hyper-devoted fans of The Shining and wildly satisfy anyone new to the territory of this icon in the King canon.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Because the Past Defines the Present
- By Cynthia on 09-28-13
- Doctor Sleep
- A Novel
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Will Patton
Creepy story by the King!
Reviewed: 02-13-14
Would you consider the audio edition of Doctor Sleep to be better than the print version?
Performance of the reader was amazing, did not read the print version
What other book might you compare Doctor Sleep to and why?
Kind of has a Tommyknockers feel to it
Have you listened to any of Will Patton’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
No
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David and Goliath
- Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants
- By: Malcolm Gladwell
- Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 24,504
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 21,146
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 21,081
Explore the power of the underdog in Malcolm Gladwell's dazzling examination of success, motivation, and the role of adversity in shaping our lives, from the best-selling author of The Bomber Mafia. Three thousand years ago on a battlefield in ancient Palestine, a shepherd boy felled a mighty warrior with nothing more than a stone and a sling, and ever since then the names of David and Goliath have stood for battles between underdogs and giants. David's victory was improbable and miraculous. He shouldn't have won. Or should he have?
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Art of (Unconventional) War
- By Cynthia on 10-04-13
- David and Goliath
- Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants
- By: Malcolm Gladwell
- Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
Great Gladwell, keep 'em coming!
Reviewed: 02-13-14
If you could sum up David and Goliath in three words, what would they be?
well worth reading
What did you like best about this story?
the research drove each point home
What about Malcolm Gladwell’s performance did you like?
It was him, more should do this
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
the first few chapters were the best, starts to feel just a bit belabored after the point has been driven home
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Inferno
- A Novel
- By: Dan Brown
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 17 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 26,370
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23,606
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Story4 out of 5 stars 23,673
Harvard professor of symbology Robert Langdon awakens in an Italian hospital, disoriented and with no recollection of the past thirty-six hours, including the origin of the macabre object hidden in his belongings. With a relentless female assassin trailing them through Florence, he and his resourceful doctor, Sienna Brooks, are forced to flee.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Formulaic and Hard to Finish....
- By Livia on 06-15-13
- Inferno
- A Novel
- By: Dan Brown
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
Enjoyable yet predictable read
Reviewed: 02-13-14
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
Enjoyable listen
What did you like best about this story?
Learned a lot about Italian art and especially the Divine Comedy, good pace to story
What about Paul Michael’s performance did you like?
Very well done
Do you think Inferno needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
Pretty formulaic but still enjoyable
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